Sumithra
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sumithra
Sumithra is a Sanskrit name derived from "su" (good/well) and "mithra" (friend), meaning "good friend" or "one who is a good companion." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in South India, and appears in Hindu mythology and classical texts.
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Etymology
Sumithra is a Sanskrit name derived from "su" (good/well) and "mithra" (friend), meaning "good friend" or "one who is a good companion." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in South India, and appears in Hindu mythology and classical texts.
Sumithra currently ranks #1,087 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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