Sushilaa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sushilaa

What is the meaning of the name Sushilaa ?

The baby name Sushilaa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /suːˈʃiːlɑː/ (soo-SHEE-lah).

Sushilaa is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Sushilaa is a modern transliteration of the Sanskrit feminine name Suśīlā, formed from su (“good, excellent”) + śīla (“conduct, character”). The sense is “of good character,” hence “virtuous, well‑mannered, kind‑hearted.” As an epithet in classical Sanskrit and Pali (sīla), suśīlā praises a woman’s gentle disposition and ethical bearing. The name is widely used across South Asia - especially in Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Gujarati, Bengali, and Odia contexts - and among the diaspora.

Attested in Sanskrit literature and later devotional poetry, Sushila/Susheela became a staple given name in the 20th century during Sanskritizing naming trends. Sushilaa reflects a spelling that marks the long final ā, paralleling Indian phonetics. Common variants and transliterations include Sushila, Susheela, Susila, Suśīlā, and Sheela (Indian usage); the masculine cognate is Sushil/Susheel. Short forms such as Sush, Shila, or Shee may occur. The name conveys gentleness, propriety, and enduring moral grace.

⚙ Sushilaa is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.