Meaning: Violet in one Japanese spelling
The story
One Japanese spelling of Sumire, 菫, uses the character for a violet flower. The meaning depends on the kanji a family chooses; the same spoken name can have other written forms.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Sumire comes from Japanese.
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