Indian name meaning
Suresh
♂ BoySu·resh · 2 syllables
Ruler of the gods; a name of Indra
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| S | u | r | e | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
3 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Suresh carries the name number 6.
About the name Suresh
Suresh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Ruler of the gods; a name of Indra.”
Spoken aloud it is Su·resh — 2 syllables. Suresh appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suresh mean?
Suresh means “Ruler of the gods; a name of Indra.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Suresh a boy or a girl name?
Suresh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Suresh?
Suresh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Suresh?
Suresh has 2 syllables and is said as Su·resh.
What is the numerology number of the name Suresh?
In the Chaldean system, Suresh has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Suresh a common name in India?
Suresh appears 74 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Suresh?
For a sister to Suresh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Lakshmi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Suresh?
Devesh, Bhavesh, Lokesh or Mahesh share Suresh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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