Sumi

Source: Japanese/Hindi

Root Word: Ink/Charcoal/Elegant

Derived From: In Japanese it is directly derived from the word, and may also be a nickname form of the Hindi name Suman.

Meaning: Means "ink" or "charcoal" in Japanese; derived from Suman, meaning "kind" or "graceful" in Hindi.

Popularity History: It is more common in Japanese culture as a nickname or formal name; in India it is mainly used as a colloquial nickname.