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The name Sumini: origin, pronunciation & popularity
Sumini is a feminine given name with 0% male usage and three syllables, Su-mi-ni. A study of naming Javanese children cites it as a typical Javanese name. Its initial element Su- comes from Sanskrit su-, ‘good, well’. Recorded bearers' median birth year falls in the 1960s.
About the name Sumini
- Popularity
- #1,363
- 7 occurrences in our data sample
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- 0% of recorded bearers are male
- Syllables
- Su-mi-ni
- 3 syllables · 6 letters
- Generation
- 1960s
- median birth year of recorded bearers (1962)
- Notable people
- 3
- Sumini, Sumini
Elements of the name Sumini
The prefix Su- comes from Sanskrit su-, ‘good, well’, and is common at the start of Javanese names such as Sukarno, Suharto and Susilo.
How Sumini is used
Sumini is cited as a typical Javanese name in a study of naming Javanese children.
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Names like Sumini, with their meanings
How to pronounce Sumini
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sumini/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦩꦶꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮙᮤᮔᮤ |
Is Sumini a girl’s name?
Yes, Sumini is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sumini ranks #1,363 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sumini
Famous people named Sumini
- Sumini · b. 1975
- Sumini · b. 1962
- Sumini Yuliastuti · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Sumini
Is Sumini a girl’s name?
Yes, Sumini is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How is the name Sumini used in Indonesia?
Sumini is cited as a typical Javanese name in a study of naming Javanese children.
What elements make up the name Sumini?
The prefix Su- comes from Sanskrit su-, ‘good, well’, and is common at the start of Javanese names such as Sukarno, Suharto and Susilo.
How many syllables does Sumini have?
Sumini has 3 syllables (Su-mi-ni) and 6 letters.
Which names are similar to Sumini?
Similar-sounding names include Sukini (happy, joyful), Suriani (sun), Suminar (radiating bright light) and Sugiri (a good mountain).
How popular is the name Sumini?
Sumini ranks #1,363 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sumini?
Notable people named Sumini include Sumini, Sumini, Sumini Yuliastuti.
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