Sumida - Japanese Last Names

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Sumida

/suːmiːda/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the Sumida River or low-lying rice field

Represents a deep connection to land, nature, and heritage; often symbolizing continuity and rootedness in one's community.

Symbolism

Embodies flow, stability, and the life-giving properties of water; associated with tranquility and enduring presence.

Etymology: Derived from 'sumi' (住み), meaning dwelling or inhabited place, and 'ta' (田), meaning rice field; alternatively linked to the Sumida River, itself named from old dialectical terms for lowland or marshy area.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Sumida is a Japanese surname derived from a place name, most notably the Sumida River in Tokyo. It r

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