Sushma
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sushma
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Sushma is a girl's name of Indian origin. It can be directly translated as "the sun", "the light", or "the wind".
What does the name Sushma mean?
The name Sushma has its roots in Sanskrit and translates directly to "the sun", "the light", or "the wind". It derives from the Sanskrit expression shushma (शुष्म), which encompasses "sun", "fire", "light", "brightness", "fragrance", "wind", and "air".
Where does the name Sushma come from?
Sushma is a female first name that originates from Sanskrit and carries the meaning "the sun".
How do you pronounce Sushma?
Sushma is pronounced approximately as 'Susch-ma'.
Popularity
In Germany, Sushma is a rather rare first name that has not been recorded in local name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2002 at 1,065th place in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Sushma was given as a first name in Austria less than 10 times, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, there have been no instances of this name being given to newborns.
Frequently asked questions about the name Sushma
Where does the name Sushma come from?
The name Sushma has its roots in Sanskrit and is common in Hindi, Indian, and Marathi languages.
What does the name Sushma mean?
Sushma translates to 'the sun', 'the light', or 'the wind' and derives from the Sanskrit expression shushma.
How popular is the name Sushma?
The name Sushma is quite popular in certain regions, particularly in India, but is less frequently used internationally.