Sushmita
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sushmita
The given name 'Sushmita' is derived from the Sanskrit language, meaning 'beautiful mind' or 'beautiful thought'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Sushmita' is derived from the Sanskrit language, meaning 'beautiful mind' or 'beautiful thought'. It is commonly used in Indian culture and Hinduism, with notable historical context including the name of the winner of the 1994 Miss Universe pageant, Sushmita Sen.
Sushmita currently ranks #19,712 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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