Sumathi
Sumathi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Good mind; wise”.
| Meaning | Good mind; wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | சுமதி |
| Pronunciation | soo-MUH-thee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Sumathi
Sumathi is the South Indian spelling of Sumati, from su, 'good', and mati, 'mind, intelligence'. It describes a woman of sound judgement and good sense. In the Puranas Sumati is the name of a queen of King Sagara. The name is especially common in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In everyday Tamil speech the final -i is often lengthened, giving the spelling Sumathy, also common in Sri Lanka.
Is Sumathi a Hindu name?
Sumathi is a Hindu name praising wisdom, with no single deity attached. Jains also know the name through Sumatinatha, the fifth Tirthankara.
How popular is Sumathi?
Familiar in Tamil and other South Indian families, more in older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Sumathi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sumathi mean?
Sumathi means 'Good mind; wise'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Sumathi a Hindu name?
Sumathi is a Hindu name praising wisdom, with no single deity attached. Jains also know the name through Sumatinatha, the fifth Tirthankara.
How do you pronounce Sumathi?
Sumathi is pronounced soo-MUH-thee.
Is Sumathi a boy or girl name?
Sumathi is usually a girl name.