Sua

The name Sua is a Basque name for girls, rooted in Basque mythology. Its meaning is 'the fiery one'.

What does the name Sua mean?

Sua is a girl's name of Basque origin, derived from Basque mythology. The term comes from the Basque word su, which means 'fire'. In the Thai language, the name stands for 'tiger', while in Hmong it means 'in relation to China', and in Korean it means 'very beautiful'.

Where does the name Sua come from?

The etymology of Sua is Basque and means 'the fiery one'. The composition comes from su, which means 'fire' in Basque. The name is prevalent in Basque, Hmong, and Korean languages.

How do you pronounce Sua?

The pronunciation of Sua is sonically appealing and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Su-a' [ˈzuːa] or [ˈsuːa]. The long 'u' sound provides a profound and calm tone at the beginning. The open-sounding vowel sequence leads to a floating, gentle conclusion. Sua conveys a reduced and harmonious impression - clear in meaning and light in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Sua is considered a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common girl names. Its best placement was achieved in 2011, reaching 1,649th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 5,046th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Sua ranks 5,037th.

Nicknames & pet names

Su / Sui / Swa / Swi

Famous people

• Choi Sua (Sub-vocalist of the K-pop group PIXY (픽시))
• Sua (Kim Bora) (Member of the group 'Dreamcatcher')
• Yoo Sua (Leader of the K-pop group CSR (첫사랑))