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Susheela as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Susheela

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The baby name Susheela is a Girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soo-SHEE-lah.

Susheela is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: soo-SHEE-lah

What is the meaning of the name Susheela ?

The baby name Susheela is a girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soo-SHEE-lah.

Susheela is Sanskrit in Origin.

Susheela is an English transliteration of Sanskrit सुशीला, Suśīlā, the feminine form of suśīla. The compound joins the prefix su-, good or well, to śīla, conduct, character, habit, or disposition; with the feminine ending , its literal sense is good conduct or one of good character. The double ee in Susheela represents Sanskrit long ī, while sh approximates palatal ś.

The name belongs to the Sanskritic naming stock of Hindu communities and appears in north and south Indian languages, with spelling shaped by local scripts and romanization. Sushila is the common Hindi-style spelling; Susheela and Suseela are familiar in South India, including Telugu and Tamil contexts. Public bearers include Kerala politician Susheela Gopalan and singer Susheela Raman, reflecting its use beyond explicitly religious settings. In recent English-language records it remains uncommon outside South Asian diasporas.

Susheela has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Susheela

P. Susheela Actor · Born 1935 · India P. Susheela is a legendary Indian playback singer best known for her long and influential career in South Indian cinema. Often called the "Evergreen Nightingale of Indian cinema," she has sung thousands of songs over more than six decades, including well-known classics like "Malarndum Malaratha" and "Paal Polave."

Susheela – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
OM Girls 0 #382 15 15,987
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
KW Girls 0 #498 18 19,177
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
IN Girls 0 #552 80 13,121
SG Girls 0 #570 17 18,916
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
MY Girls 0 #964 31 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Susheela is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:

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CR
DK
DZ

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People also ask about Susheela

Susheela is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Susheela is a 3 syllable name, pronounced soo-SHEE-lah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sushila, Suseela, Susila and Suśīlā.
Susheela is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Susheela are in our database, including P. Susheela (Actor).