Indian name meaning
Sumit
♂ BoySu·mit · 2 syllables
A good friend
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | u | m | i | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 4 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Sumit carries the name number 9.
About the name Sumit
Sumit is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A good friend.”
Spoken aloud it is Su·mit — 2 syllables. Sumit appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sumit mean?
Sumit means “A good friend.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sumit a boy or a girl name?
Sumit is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sumit?
Sumit is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Sumit?
Sumit has 2 syllables and is said as Su·mit.
What is the numerology number of the name Sumit?
In the Chaldean system, Sumit has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Sumit a common name in India?
Sumit appears 63 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Sumit?
For a sister to Sumit, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Amaya all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sumit?
Amit, Nimit, Rohit or Harshit share Sumit's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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