Sushama
India · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sushama
The name 'Sushama' means "very beautiful" or "excellent radiance" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix *su-* ("good") and *śamā* ("beauty" or "splendor").
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Etymology
The name 'Sushama' means "very beautiful" or "excellent radiance" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix *su-* ("good") and *śamā* ("beauty" or "splendor"). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical roots in classical Sanskrit literature and mythology, though no specific notable historical figure is widely associated with it.
Sushama currently ranks #702 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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