Gift; merit; or related to the sun
In Korean contexts, Suni is a traditional feminine name element often meaning 'gentle and pure.' It also appears as a modern diminutive or variation of names like Sunniva (Scandinavian for 'sun gift') or as a nickname for Sunil in South Asian cultures.
Less common today
Suni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,593 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic gold medalist gymnast
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