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Sumiko

SOO-mee-koh3 syllables
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Of Japanese origin, meaning 'child of clarity'. (Japanese)

What does Sumiko mean?

Japanese: Of Japanese origin, meaning 'child of clarity'.. Sumiko is of Japanese origin, meaning 'child of clarity' or 'child of clear'.

Is Sumiko a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Sumiko in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Sumiko in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Sumiko suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Sumiko

As the other dogs nibbled their breakfast, one whispered, 'I bet Sumiko has a plan to outsmart the brunch menu!' Another nodded, 'Definitely! It’s the clarity that gives it away.'

Like Sumiko? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

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