US Popularity Rank: 11710

Origin: Slavic

Meaning: A flower; Favorably disposed, well-disposed; Happy, pleased; Good mind; Wood, forest; Doubt, suspicion; Shoemaker; Noise, rustle

Suman is a gender-neutral name of Indian origin. According to Hindi sources, Suman means “a flower,” “favorably disposed,” “happy,” and “pleased,” while Sanskrit suggests the similar meanings “good mind” and “well-disposed.” Interestingly, Suman is likely the joining together of two Sanskrit words, su, and manas, which translate into “good” and “mind,” respectively, giving Suman a wonderfully positive aura. Suman is also a surname found in Italian, meaning “wood” or “forest,” German, meaning “shoemaker,” and Slavic languages where it means “noise,” “rustle,” and “doubt” or “suspicion.” Parents who dream that baby will grow up to become the next great rocket scientist or a brilliant philosopher will be drawn to the strong and aspirational qualities of the name Suman, as it’s sure to motivate baby towards success.