Sumeru
Sumeru is a Buddhist boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Mount Meru, the sacred cosmic mountain”.
| Meaning | Mount Meru, the sacred cosmic mountain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सुमेरु |
| Pronunciation | soo-MAY-roo |
| Tradition | Buddhist, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Sumeru
Sumeru is another name for Mount Meru, the golden mountain at the centre of the universe in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cosmology. The prefix su- adds 'excellent' to Meru. In Buddhist teachings and art, Sumeru is surrounded by continents and oceans and topped by the heaven of the thirty-three gods, and Buddhist temple architecture often echoes its shape. As a given name it is rare.
Is Sumeru a Buddhist name?
In Buddhism Sumeru (often transliterated Sumeru or Xumi in Chinese) is the world-mountain of traditional cosmology. Hindus know it as Meru, abode of the gods, and the head bead of a japa mala is also called the meru.
How popular is Sumeru?
A rare name, chosen occasionally by Hindu and Buddhist families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sumeru mean?
Sumeru means 'Mount Meru, the sacred cosmic mountain'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sumeru a Buddhist name?
In Buddhism Sumeru (often transliterated Sumeru or Xumi in Chinese) is the world-mountain of traditional cosmology. Hindus know it as Meru, abode of the gods, and the head bead of a japa mala is also called the meru.
How do you pronounce Sumeru?
Sumeru is pronounced soo-MAY-roo.
Is Sumeru a boy or girl name?
Sumeru is usually a boy name.