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
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Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Sumitra add up to 21, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Sumitra has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Sumitra?
In the Chaldean system, Sumitra has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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