Soumitra
Soumitra is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Son of Sumitra; Lakshmana”.
| Meaning | Son of Sumitra; Lakshmana |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | সৌমিত্র |
| Pronunciation | shoh-MEE-trah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Soumitra
Soumitra is the Bengali spelling of Saumitra, which means 'son of Sumitra'. In the Ramayana Sumitra is one of King Dasharatha's queens and the mother of Lakshmana and Shatrughna, so Saumitri or Saumitra is a standard epithet of Lakshmana, Rama's loyal brother. Because Sumitra itself means 'good friend', the name is sometimes loosely glossed that way. Its best-known bearer is the Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, famous for his work with Satyajit Ray.
Is Soumitra a Hindu name?
Soumitra is a Hindu name pointing to Lakshmana, admired in the Ramayana for his devotion to his brother Rama. Parents who choose it often have that loyalty in mind.
How popular is Soumitra?
Mainly used in Bengali-speaking families in West Bengal and among the Bengali diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Soumitra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soumitra mean?
Soumitra means 'Son of Sumitra; Lakshmana'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Soumitra a Hindu name?
Soumitra is a Hindu name pointing to Lakshmana, admired in the Ramayana for his devotion to his brother Rama. Parents who choose it often have that loyalty in mind.
How do you pronounce Soumitra?
Soumitra is pronounced shoh-MEE-trah.
Is Soumitra a boy or girl name?
Soumitra is usually a boy name.