Unisex name
Sumedha name meaning
“very intelligent and wise”
Sumedha is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning “very intelligent and wise”. It comes from Sanskrit sumedhā, combining su, meaning “good”, with medhā, meaning “intelligence” or “wisdom”. The name is also known through the ascetic Sumedha in Buddhist tradition.
What does Sumedha mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sumedha
From Sanskrit sumedhā, combining su ‘good’ and medhā ‘intelligence, wisdom’. It is also associated with Buddhism through the ascetic Sumedha.
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How to pronounce Sumedha
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sumədha/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦩꦺꦝ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮙᮨᮓ᮪ᮠ |
Is Sumedha a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sumedha is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Sumedha ranks #847 among unisex names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sumedha
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Sumedha
- Sumedha Widyadharma · b. 1919
FAQ about the name Sumedha
What is the meaning of Sumedha?
Sumedha means very intelligent and wise. From Sanskrit sumedhā, combining su ‘good’ and medhā ‘intelligence, wisdom’. It is also associated with Buddhism through the ascetic Sumedha.
Is Sumedha a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sumedha is used for both boys and girls.
What is the origin of the name Sumedha?
Sumedha is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sumedha have?
Sumedha has 3 syllables (Su-med-ha) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sumedha?
Sumedha ranks #847 among unisex names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sumedha?
Notable people named Sumedha include Sumedha Widyadharma.
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