Sanskrit

Suman

Pronounced SOO-munShare

Meaning: Flower; good-hearted

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Suman comes from Sanskrit sumanas, good-minded, a word also used for a flower. The name can carry both a virtue and a floral association.

Nicknames

  • Sumi

Spellings & variants

  • Sumon
  • Sumana

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Suman comes from Sanskrit.

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