Susruth as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Susruth

What is the meaning of the name Susruth ?

The baby name Susruth is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soo-SHROO-tuh (IPA: /suːˈʃruːtə/). Sometimes clipped as soo-SHROOT (/suːˈʃruːt/)..

Susruth is Sanskrit in Origin.

Susruth is a modern transliteration of the Sanskrit name Suśruta (सुश्रुत), built from su- “good, well” and śruta “heard, learned, famed.” The compound literally means “well-heard,” traditionally glossed as “renowned, well‑instructed, one of good repute.” In Vedic learning, śruta implies knowledge acquired through attentive listening, so the name also connotes a person who has mastered teachings and is widely respected for skill and understanding.

As a given name, Susruth most often pays homage to the ancient Indian physician Suśruta, compiler of the Sushruta Saṃhitā and a foundational figure of Ayurveda and surgery. The form is used across India and in the diaspora, with regional spellings varying by script and phonology: Sushruta, Susruta, Susrut, Sushrut, Sushruth, Sushruth, and Susrutha are common variants. Though relatively rare today, it remains a dignified masculine choice, evoking learning, technical mastery, and lasting reputation.

⚙ Susruth is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 2 recorded uses, across 2 countries.