Suresh
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Suresh
Suresh is a Sanskrit name composed of "su" (good/well) and "resh" (sun), meaning "good sun" or "sun god," with roots in ancient Sanskrit linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Suresh is a Sanskrit name composed of "su" (good/well) and "resh" (sun), meaning "good sun" or "sun god," with roots in ancient Sanskrit linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Indian, and South Asian cultures, with historical significance in Hindu mythology and widespread adoption across India, Nepal, and the Indian diaspora.
Suresh currently ranks #11,096 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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