Sumitra
Meaning of Sumitra
Sumitra is a female name with origins in both Hindi and Sanskrit. In Hindi, it is pronounced as soo-MEE-trah (/suˈmiːtrɑ/), while in Sanskrit, it is pronounced the same way. This name has variations such as Sumithra and Sumitha. Sumitra carries a beautiful meaning of "good friend" or "friendly companion." It is a name that evokes warmth and connection. While not very common, Sumitra has been given to a small number of newborn girls in the United States, with occurrences recorded in the 1970s and 1980s. The name Sumitra holds cultural significance and offers an elegant choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful baby girl's name.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as soo-MEE-trah (/suˈmiːtrɑ/)
Sanskrit
- Pronunced as soo-MEE-trah (/suˈmitrɑ/)
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Notable People Named Sumitra
| Sumitra Devi was a renowned Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema during the 1940s and 1950s, and was celebrated for her role in the 1952 film Mamta. |
| Sumitra Devi was an influential Indian National Congress politician from Bihar, known for being the first woman cabinet minister in Bihar and the first Bihari woman to become a cabinet minister in the Government of India. |
| Sumitra Mahajan is a prominent Indian politician who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha from 2014 to 2019 and represented the Indore constituency of Madhya Pradesh for three decades. |
| Sumitra Mukherjee was a renowned Indian Bengali actress known for her acclaimed performances in Bengali cinema and her popular on-screen pairings with leading actors. |
| Sumitra Sen was a renowned Bengali singer and an influential interpreter of Rabindra Sangeet, known for popularizing Tagore's songs while maintaining their original notations. |
