Suman
s(u)-man
US Popularity:11710
Origin:Indian
Meaning:A flower; Favorably disposed, well-disposed; Happy, pleased; Good mind; Wood, forest; Doubt, suspicion; Shoemaker; Noise, rustle
Suman is a gender-neutral name of Indian origin. According to Hindi sources, Suman means “a flower,” “favorably disposed,” “happy,” and “pleased,” while Sanskrit suggests the similar meanings “good mind” and “well-disposed.” Interestingly, Suman is likely the joining together of two Sanskrit words, su, and manas, which translate into “good” and “mind,” respectively, giving Suman a wonderfully positive aura. Suman is also a surname found in Italian, meaning “wood” or “forest,” German, meaning “shoemaker,” and Slavic languages where it means “noise,” “rustle,” and “doubt” or “suspicion.” Parents who dream that baby will grow up to become the next great rocket scientist or a brilliant philosopher will be drawn to the strong and aspirational qualities of the name Suman, as it’s sure to motivate baby towards success.
Suman Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Suman is currently #2267 on The Bump
Boy:Suman is currently #1281 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Suman is currently #1567 on The Bump Girl Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2013
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2013
+ 17362
from 2007
Sources
Wisdom Library, Suman, Sumān: 3 definitions, Hindi dictionary, August 2022
Behind the Name, Suman, December 2017
Ancestry, Suman Family History
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