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Sumi Tamura

Photograph of Sumi Tamura Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Sumi
Surname
Tamura

The Name Sumi

Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Clear or refined, often written with characters meaning clarity or purity.
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The Tamura Surname

Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Composed of 'ta' (rice field) and 'mura' (village), literally meaning 'rice field village.'
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