Sharmistha
India · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sharmistha
The name Sharmistha means "one who is the most delightful" or "supreme happiness," deriving from the Sanskrit roots *śarman* (joy, bliss) and *iṣṭha* (most excellent).
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Etymology
The name Sharmistha means "one who is the most delightful" or "supreme happiness," deriving from the Sanskrit roots *śarman* (joy, bliss) and *iṣṭha* (most excellent). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, notably appearing in the Mahabharata as the name of a princess and the wife of King Yayati.
Sharmistha currently ranks #762 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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