Indian name meaning
Sumitra
♀ GirlSu·mit·ra · 3 syllables
A good friend; mother of Lakshmana
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| S | u | m | i | t | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
3 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Sumitra carries the name number 3.
About the name Sumitra
Sumitra is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A good friend; mother of Lakshmana.”
Spoken aloud it is Su·mit·ra — 3 syllables. Sumitra appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sumitra mean?
Sumitra means “A good friend; mother of Lakshmana.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sumitra a boy or a girl name?
Sumitra is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sumitra?
Sumitra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Sumitra?
Sumitra has 3 syllables and is said as Su·mit·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Sumitra?
In the Chaldean system, Sumitra has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Sumitra a common name in India?
Sumitra appears 27 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Sumitra?
For a brother to Sumitra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Ritesh all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sumitra?
Chaitra, Aritra, Suchitra or Netra share Sumitra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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