Unisex name
Sumirah name meaning
“shining, radiating light”
Sumirah is a name used for both girls and boys, commonly linked to the Javanese word sumirat, meaning to shine or radiate light. The name's associated meaning follows that source word. The relationship between the ending of Sumirah and the ending of sumirat remains uncertain.
What does Sumirah mean?
Shining, radiating light
In Indonesian: bersinar, memancarkan cahaya
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Sumirah
Sumirah is often associated with Javanese sumirat, meaning to radiate or shine. The relationship between their endings is uncertain.
How to pronounce Sumirah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sumirah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦩꦶꦫꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮙᮤᮛᮂ |
Is Sumirah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sumirah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sumirah ranks #744 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sumirah
Famous people named Sumirah
- Sumirah
- Sumirah Alom · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Sumirah
What is the meaning of Sumirah?
Sumirah means shining, radiating light. Sumirah is often associated with Javanese sumirat, meaning to radiate or shine. The relationship between their endings is uncertain.
Is Sumirah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sumirah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Sumirah have?
Sumirah has 3 syllables (Su-mi-rah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sumirah?
Sumirah ranks #744 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sumirah?
Notable people named Sumirah include Sumirah, Sumirah Alom.
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