Soomin
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Soomin is a Korean name often interpreted as “excellent and clever”. It is a rare name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Soomin
Soomin (also frequently seen as Su-min or Soo-min) is a popular and elegant contemporary Korean name. Like many Korean names, its exact meaning can vary significantly based on the Hanja (Chinese) (Chinese characters) chosen to write it, as each character carries its own distinct meaning. Common interpretations for the first syllable "Soo" include "excellent, outstanding, refined" (秀), "water" (水), or "long life, longevity" (壽). For the second syllable "Min," meanings often include "clever, quick, sharp" (敏), "people" (民), or "gem, jade" (珉). Therefore, Soomin can elegantly translate to meanings such as "excellent and clever," "outstanding person," "water's cleverness," or "long-lived gem." It is a versatile name, often chosen to wish for a child's bright future and admirable qualities.
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Gender Usage of the Name Soomin
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Soomin is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. We currently have 6 recorded bearers (2 male and 4 female). While the current records suggest this pattern, the sample remains limited and should be interpreted with caution.
Popularity of the Name Soomin
Overall PopularityMethodology
Soomin is listed under Rare Unisex Names based on the available birth data from Canada, with a birth frequency of 1 in every 4.90M births.
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Soomin was last recorded at #758 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2006) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #643 in 2000. Its lowest recorded position was #758 in 2006. Over the last 6 years (2000–2006) the name fell -115 places (from #643 to #758). Overall the ranking record is brief (only 3 years in the dataset).
Characteristics of the Name Soomin
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Unisex Names
- Starts with
- S — Unisex Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- n — Unisex Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Soomin utilizes a crisp two-syllable structure that ends with a nasal consonant. Because this exact spelling does not possess a widely established cultural association in a singular context, it relies on its balanced sound. It presents a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Soomin
Middle name suggestions for SoominMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Soomin is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Soomin Leslie · Soomin Lawson · Soomin Lavern · Soomin Layton · Soomin Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
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How to Spell Soomin in ASL
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