Unisex name
Sukma name meaning
“soul, spirit of life”
Sukma is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning “soul” or “spirit of life.” It comes from Javanese sukma, related to Old Javanese sūkṣma and Sanskrit sūkṣma, meaning “subtle” or “imperceptible.” In Javanese and Indonesian usage, its meaning developed into “soul” or “spirit.”
What does Sukma mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sukma
From Javanese sukma, related to Old Javanese sūkṣma and Sanskrit sūkṣma ‘subtle, imperceptible’. In Javanese and Indonesian usage, it came to denote the soul or spirit.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Starts with | S · Su |
Name combinations with Sukma
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sukma, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Sukma as a first name
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Sukma Andira
Interpretation
May this child possess a strong and mighty spirit throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Andira: strong, mighty
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Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful soul beside an olive tree.Meaning of each word
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Olivia: olive tree or fruit
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Sukma Adinda
Interpretation
May this beloved younger sibling have a soul full of life.Meaning of each word
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Adinda: beloved younger sibling
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Interpretation
A soul illuminated by the light of the Kartika star cluster.Meaning of each word
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Tika: the Pleiades star cluster
- Cahya: light, radiance
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Sukma Dara
Interpretation
A picture of a young girl with a soul full of life.Meaning of each word
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
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Sukma Puspa
Interpretation
A picture of a soul blossoming like a flower in life.Meaning of each word
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Puspa: a blooming flower
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Interpretation
A picture of a daughter's soul among the ash trees.Meaning of each word
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Melia: ash tree
- Puteri: daughter; princess
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Sukma Wanda
Interpretation
May the beauty of the soul appear in outward form.Meaning of each word
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Wanda: appearance, outward form
Sukma as a middle name
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Interpretation
May joy within the soul endure and continue throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Nanda: joy, delight
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
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Interpretation
A picture of a soul like dew upon the earth.Meaning of each word
- Nada: dew; generosity; musical tone
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Pertiwi: earth, homeland
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Cahyaningrum Sukma Kharisma
Interpretation
May the soul radiate beautiful light and strong personal charm.Meaning of each word
- Cahyaningrum: radiance of beauty
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Kharisma: compelling personal charm
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Interpretation
A picture of a soul in harmony with the surrounding wind.Meaning of each word
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Windy: windy
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Apriliani Sukma Novitasari
Interpretation
A picture of an April soul carrying the essence of newness.Meaning of each word
- Apriliani: associated with the month of April
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Novitasari: the essence of newness
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Interpretation
A picture of an October soul alongside a honey bee.Meaning of each word
- Oktaviani: associated with October
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
- Melisa: honey-producing bee
Sukma as a last name
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Interpretation
May this soul possess strong personal charm and be worthy of love.Meaning of each word
- Amanda: worthy of being loved
- Kharisma: compelling personal charm
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
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Bunga Sukma
Interpretation
A picture of a soul appearing like a flower in life.Meaning of each word
- Bunga: blossom of a plant
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
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Elok Sukma
Interpretation
May this child possess a soul that is beautiful to behold.Meaning of each word
- Elok: beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
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Interpretation
May this soul flourish in nobility and honor throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Thalia: blooming, flourishing
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
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Cahaya Sukma
Interpretation
May this soul become a radiant light throughout its life.Meaning of each word
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
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Interpretation
May the soul radiate light from the perfection of virtue.Meaning of each word
- Nurlia: light
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Sukma: soul, spirit of life
How to pronounce Sukma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sukma/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦏ꧀ꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮊ᮪ᮙ |
Is Sukma a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sukma is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 43% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sukma ranks #31 among unisex names in our data sample (79 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sukma
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Wahyuni♀Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Hidayah♀Guidance toward the right path
Famous people named Sukma
- Sukma Ayu · b. 1979
- Sukma Violetta · b. 1964
- Sukma Perdana Manaf
- Andi Sukma · b. 1972
- Dewa Sukma Kelana · b. 1979
- Dewa Sukma Kelana
- M. Sukma Hamidy
- Sukma Dewi · b. 1996
- Sukma Dewi
- Sukma Diningrat · b. 2002
- Sukma Djaya Negara
- Sukma Ginawati
FAQ about the name Sukma
What is the meaning of Sukma?
Sukma means soul, spirit of life. From Javanese sukma, related to Old Javanese sūkṣma and Sanskrit sūkṣma ‘subtle, imperceptible’. In Javanese and Indonesian usage, it came to denote the soul or spirit.
Is Sukma a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sukma is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 43% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sukma?
Sukma is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sukma have?
Sukma has 2 syllables (Suk-ma) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sukma?
Sukma ranks #31 among unisex names in our data sample (79 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sukma?
Some ideas: Sukma Andira; Nanda Sukma Lestari; Amanda Kharisma Sukma.
Famous people named Sukma?
Notable people named Sukma include Sukma Ayu, Sukma Violetta, Sukma Perdana Manaf.
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