The baby name Sushma is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /suʂmaː/ (approx. "SOOSH-mah" or "SUSH-mah").
The baby name Sushma is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /suʂmaː/ (approx. "SOOSH-mah" or "SUSH-mah").
Sushma is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sushma is a feminine given name used across India and Nepal, rooted in Sanskrit via modern Indo‑Aryan languages. It reflects the noun suśamā (su “good, excellent” + śamā “evenness, proportion”), a literary term for “grace, comeliness, well‑proportioned beauty” and by extension “splendor, charm.” In Hindi and Marathi poetry sushmā denotes refined, delicate beauty, which explains the name’s enduring appeal.
Documented widely from the mid‑20th century, Sushma rose with urban education and appears throughout the Indian diaspora. Notable bearers include politician Sushma Swaraj, actor Sushma Seth, and cricketer Sushma Verma, anchoring the name in public life. Variants and transliterations include Sushmā (diacritic), Suśmā, Sushmaa, Sushama, and the simplified Nepali/Bengali form Susma. It is sometimes confused with Sūkṣma/Sukshma (“subtle”), but the etymologies are distinct. The name conveys elegance, balance, and radiant beauty without specific religious attribution.
| Sushma Swaraj Sushma Swaraj was an influential Indian politician known for her role as the Minister of External Affairs from 2014 to 2019. She was a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party and became the first woman to hold the position of Chief Minister of Delhi in 1998. Her tenure as External Affairs Minister was marked by her proactive engagement with the Indian diaspora and her effective use of social media to assist Indian citizens abroad. | Sushma Seth Sushma Seth is an Indian actor best known for her role as Dadi in the popular TV series 'Hum Log'. Born in 1936, she has also appeared in films like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and 'Prem Rog', showcasing her versatility across different genres. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #33 | 3 | 2,021 |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| IN | 0 | #65 | 7 | 2,963 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #84 | 1,531 | 13,121 |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 3 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #115 | 7 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #118 | 4 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #246 | 71 | 15,378 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #249 | 3 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #277 | 6 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #325 | 72 | 15,987 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #350 | 2 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #351 | 4 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #357 | 6 | 8,539 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #386 | 168 | 20,968 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #452 | 64 | 19,177 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #467 | 5 | 7,952 |
| BH | 0 | #520 | 34 | 17,937 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #523 | 3 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #540 | 8 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #544 | 43 | 18,916 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #598 | 18 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #640 | 6 | 11,648 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #732 | 7 | 3,895 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #735 | 9 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #800 | 7 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #807 | 129 | 25,931 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #933 | 23 | 5,933 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #951 | 51 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #971 | 24 | 24,821 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,597 | 18 | 28,008 |
Sushma is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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