Suganya
Suganya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Beautiful maiden”.
| Meaning | Beautiful maiden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | சுகன்யா |
| Pronunciation | soo-GUN-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Suganya
Suganya is the Tamil pronunciation of Sanskrit Sukanya, 'beautiful girl', from su, 'good, lovely', and kanya, 'maiden'. Tamil script uses one letter for both k and g sounds, and between vowels it is pronounced g, so the name is usually romanised Suganya in Tamil Nadu. In the Mahabharata and Puranas, Sukanya is the princess who married the sage Chyavana. The actress Sukanya, known in Tamil cinema, uses the other spelling.
Is Suganya a Hindu name?
Suganya is a Hindu name sharing the story of Sukanya, celebrated for her faithfulness to the aged sage Chyavana, whose youth was restored by the Ashvin twins. Many Tamil families choose it simply as a graceful name.
How popular is Suganya?
A popular name among Tamil families in India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Suganya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suganya mean?
Suganya means 'Beautiful maiden'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Suganya a Hindu name?
Suganya is a Hindu name sharing the story of Sukanya, celebrated for her faithfulness to the aged sage Chyavana, whose youth was restored by the Ashvin twins. Many Tamil families choose it simply as a graceful name.
How do you pronounce Suganya?
Suganya is pronounced soo-GUN-yah.
Is Suganya a boy or girl name?
Suganya is usually a girl name.