Girl name
Suminah name meaning
“good, full of goodness”
Suminah is a feminine Javanese name commonly linked to Sanskrit su-, meaning good, with the interpretation good or full of goodness. The initial element is followed by the feminine name formation -minah. The name’s sense of goodness comes from su-, the opening element of this Javanese form.
What does Suminah mean?
Good, full of goodness
In Indonesian: baik, penuh kebaikan
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Suminah
A Javanese name probably using Sanskrit su-, meaning good, followed by the feminine name formation -minah. The sense of goodness comes from its initial element.
How to pronounce Suminah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suminah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦩꦶꦤꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮙᮤᮔᮂ |
Is Suminah a girl’s name?
Yes, Suminah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Suminah ranks #1,196 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Suminah
Famous people named Suminah
- Suminah · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Suminah
What is the meaning of Suminah?
Suminah means good, full of goodness. A Javanese name probably using Sanskrit su-, meaning good, followed by the feminine name formation -minah. The sense of goodness comes from its initial element.
Is Suminah a girl’s name?
Yes, Suminah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Suminah have?
Suminah has 3 syllables (Su-mi-nah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Suminah?
Suminah ranks #1,196 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Suminah?
Notable people named Suminah include Suminah.
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