Sushma
Sushma is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Exquisite beauty, splendour”.
| Meaning | Exquisite beauty, splendour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सुषमा |
| Pronunciation | SOOSH-muh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Sushma
Sushma comes from Sanskrit sushama, a word for surpassing beauty or splendour, used in classical poetry for the loveliness of a face, a landscape or a season. It was one of the most popular girls' names in North India from the 1950s to the 1970s. The best-known bearer is Sushma Swaraj, India's Minister of External Affairs from 2014 to 2019. The name is pronounced with a soft 'sh' in the middle.
Is Sushma a Hindu name?
Sushma is a Hindu name with a literary rather than mythological background; it praises beauty without pointing to a particular goddess.
How popular is Sushma?
Well known across India, mostly among women of older generations.
Gifts with the name Sushma
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Spellings and variants of Sushma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sushma mean?
Sushma means 'Exquisite beauty, splendour'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sushma a Hindu name?
Sushma is a Hindu name with a literary rather than mythological background; it praises beauty without pointing to a particular goddess.
How do you pronounce Sushma?
Sushma is pronounced SOOSH-muh.
Is Sushma a boy or girl name?
Sushma is usually a girl name.