Mousumi
Mousumi is a Hindu girl name of Bengali, from Arabic via Persian origin, meaning “Seasonal; the monsoon breeze”.
| Meaning | Seasonal; the monsoon breeze |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bengali, from Arabic via Persian |
| Written as | মৌসুমী |
| Pronunciation | MOH-shoo-mee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Mousumi
Mousumi is the usual Bengali spelling of Moushumi, from mausum, 'season', a word that came into Indian languages from Arabic through Persian and is also the root of the English 'monsoon'. In Bengali the word refers to the monsoon winds, so the name evokes the cooling seasonal rains. Actress Moushumi Chatterjee and Bangladeshi film star Moushumi helped make it widely known.
Is Mousumi a Hindu name?
Mousumi is used by Bengali families, mostly Hindu but also some Muslim in Bangladesh; it is a weather word, not a religious name.
How popular is Mousumi?
Common in Bengal among women born from the 1970s to 1990s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mousumi mean?
Mousumi means 'Seasonal; the monsoon breeze'. It is of Bengali, from Arabic via Persian origin.
Is Mousumi a Hindu name?
Mousumi is used by Bengali families, mostly Hindu but also some Muslim in Bangladesh; it is a weather word, not a religious name.
How do you pronounce Mousumi?
Mousumi is pronounced MOH-shoo-mee.
Is Mousumi a boy or girl name?
Mousumi is usually a girl name.