Sumida - Japanese Boy Names

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Sumida

/suːmiːda/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Lower rice paddy or downstream field

Represents a connection to land, agriculture, and ancestral roots, symbolizing stability and continuity within a community.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, rootedness, and regional pride—often associated with the flow of life and resilience like a river.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'sumi' (住み or 清), meaning 'to dwell' or 'pure', and 'da' (田), meaning 'rice field'. It is also geographically tied to the Sumida River (隅田川), where 'Sumi' refers to a corner or secluded area and 'da' to the river or field.

Style & Origin

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Sumida is primarily known as a surname linked to the Sumida River in Tokyo and

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