What origin is the name Sumithra?

Sumithra comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Sumithra?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Sumithra — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Sumithra?

Sumithra starts with the syllable “Su” (सू), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Is it Sumithra or Sumitra?

Both spellings are used. Sumithra means "A good friend"; Sumitra is listed with the meaning "Good friend; friendly; lakshman & shatrugna's mother, good friend". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Sumithra

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sumithra

Sumithra

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Sumithra is an Indian unisex name meaning "A good friend".

Sumithra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A good friend". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Sumithra mean?

A good friend

How popular is Sumithra?

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Quick answers about Sumithra

What does Sumithra mean?

Sumithra is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A good friend".

How popular is Sumithra?

We have no birth-record ranking for Sumithra: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Sumithra

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Sumithra

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Sumithra.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Su (सू)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 4
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Su” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.