Suzume
/S-UH-Z-UH-M-EH/
Sparrow, from Japanese 雀 (suzume). A small but spirited bird beloved in Japanese folklore, where the tale of the tongue-cut sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume) teaches the rewards of generosity over greed. As a name it evokes lightness, nimble freedom, and an affectionate, everyday closeness to nature.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Suzume is a Buddhist girl name of Japanese origin, meaning “Sparrow, from Japanese 雀 (suzume). A small but spirited bird beloved in Japanese folklore, where the tale of the tongue-cut sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume) teaches the rewards of generosity over greed. As a name it evokes lightness, nimble freedom, and an affectionate, everyday closeness to nature.”. It also appears in Shinto tradition.
Suzume is a girl's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Sparrow, from Japanese 雀 (suzume). A small but spirited bird beloved in Japanese folklore, where the tale of the tongue-cut sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume) teaches the rewards of generosity over greed. As a name it evokes lightness, nimble freedom, and an affectionate, everyday closeness to nature." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Suzume is also used in Shinto traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Japanese families, Suzume carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Suzume in the Buddhist tradition
Buddhist names often carry a virtue to aspire to — peace, wisdom, compassion. Suzume means “Sparrow, from Japanese 雀 (suzume). A small but spirited bird beloved in Japanese folklore, where the tale of the tongue-cut sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume) teaches the rewards of generosity over greed. As a name it evokes lightness, nimble freedom, and an affectionate, everyday closeness to nature.”, with Japanese roots.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Suzume resonates in either tradition.
Suzume's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Suzume's full reading →
Does Suzume go with your family's names?
Suzume breaks into 6 sounds: /S-UH-Z-UH-M-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Suzume sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Suzume beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Suzume — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Suzume
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Suzume
What does the name Suzume mean?
Suzume means "Sparrow, from Japanese 雀 (suzume). A small but spirited bird beloved in Japanese folklore, where the tale of the tongue-cut sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume) teaches the rewards of generosity over greed. As a name it evokes lightness, nimble freedom, and an affectionate, everyday closeness to nature.." It is a girl name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Suzume a boy or girl name?
Suzume is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Suzume?
Suzume is of Japanese origin, used in Buddhist, Shinto traditions, commonly among Japanese families.
Is Suzume a Buddhist name?
Yes. Suzume is a girl name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Japanese origin. It also appears in Shinto tradition.
What does Suzume mean in Japanese?
Suzume originates from Japanese, where it means "Sparrow, from Japanese 雀 (suzume). A small but spirited bird beloved in Japanese folklore, where the tale of the tongue-cut sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume) teaches the rewards of generosity over greed. As a name it evokes lightness, nimble freedom, and an affectionate, everyday closeness to nature.."
What are common nicknames for Suzume?
Common short forms of Suzume include Suzu.
What is the numerology of Suzume?
Suzume has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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