Nepali boy name
Sumit name meaning
सुमित
Say it: su-MIT/sumit/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #56
Meaning of Sumit
Good friend; also well measured and balanced.
नेपालीमा: सुमितको अर्थ असल साथी हुन्छ। यसले सन्तुलित र नापिएको भावलाई पनि जनाउँछ।
About the name Sumit
For parents drawn to friendship and kindness, Sumit means a good friend, as well as well measured and balanced. The Sanskrit name carries a steady, approachable feeling. Its five letters are said su-MIT, with a gentle start and a neat final t. Sumit ranks fifty-sixth among boys in our sample, making it a common choice. Sumeet and Summit are alternative spellings worth seeing beside it. If you like the rhythm but want another option, compare the similar-sounding Sujit too.
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Sumit at a glance
| Name | Sumit |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | सुमित also सुमीत, सुमित् |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · स |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #56 among boy names (122 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Sumit
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Sumit
- Sumit Jha · b. 1993
Nepalese Cricketer
- Sumit Maharjan
Nepalese cricketer
- Sumit Pathak · b. 2000
Nepalese singer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Sujan♂सुजनGood person
- Sushil♂सुशीलOf good character
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Binaya♂विनयHumility, modesty, politeness
- Binay♂विनयHumility, modesty, politeness
- Susil♂सुशीलOf good character
- Sajjan♂सज्जनBeloved, dear one
- Komal♂♀कोमलSoft, tender and delicate
- Sajana♂♀साजनBeloved, dear one
- Sujana♂♀सुजनGood person
- Hitesh♂हितेशLord of goodness
- Saujan♂सौजनGood-natured, kind and courteous
Names that sound like Sumit
Sumit in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐳𑐸𑐩𑐶𑐟 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒮𑒳𑒧𑒱𑒞 |
| Bengali | সুমিত |
| Gujarati | સુમિત |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀲𑀼𑀫𑀺𑀢 |
| IAST romanization | sumit |
FAQ about the name Sumit
What is the meaning of Sumit?
Sumit means: Good friend; also well measured and balanced. (नेपालीमा: सुमित्र, असल साथी)
Is Sumit a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Sumit in Nepali?
Sumit is written सुमित in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written सुमीत or सुमित्.
How do you pronounce Sumit?
Sumit is pronounced su-MIT (IPA: /sumit/).
What is the origin of the name Sumit?
Sumit is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Sumit?
Sumit ranks #56 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Sumit?
Notable people named Sumit include Sumit Jha (Nepalese Cricketer); Sumit Maharjan (Nepalese cricketer); Sumit Pathak (Nepalese singer).
What are other spellings of Sumit?
Other spellings of Sumit: Sumeet, Summit.