Nepali boy name
Sushil name meaning
सुशील
Say it: su-SHEEL/susil/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #37
Meaning of Sushil
Of good character; well-behaved, gentle and courteous.
नेपालीमा: सुशील संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ असल चरित्र भएको व्यक्ति हुन्छ। यसले सभ्य, नम्र र शिष्ट स्वभावलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Sushil
For parents who value kindness and good character, Sushil offers a gentle meaning: well-behaved, courteous and of good character. This Sanskrit-origin name feels thoughtful and quietly warm. Pronounce its six letters su-SHEEL, letting the longer final sound carry the emphasis. At #37 among boy names in our sample, Sushil is very common. Its meaning may appeal if you want a name that expresses how someone treats others. Susil and Shushil offer alternate spellings, while Sunil provides a similar sound.
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Sushil at a glance
| Name | Sushil |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | सुशील also सुशिल, सुस्हिल |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · स |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #37 among boy names (152 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 Sushil
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Sushil
- Sushil Koirala · b. 1939
Prime Minister of Nepal (1939-2016)
- Sushil Chhetri · b. 1974
Nepalese actor
- Sushil KC · b. 1990
association football player
- Sushil Shrestha · b. 1992
actor
- Sushil Kandel · b. 1997
Nepalese cricketer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Sujan♂सुजनGood person
- Sumit♂सुमितGood friend
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Binaya♂विनयHumility, modesty, politeness
- Binay♂विनयHumility, modesty, politeness
- 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
- Saajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
Names that sound like Sushil
Sushil in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐳𑐸𑐱𑐷𑐮 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒮𑒳𑒬𑒲𑒪 |
| Bengali | সুশীল |
| Gujarati | સુશીલ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀲𑀼𑀰𑀻𑀮 |
| IAST romanization | suśīl |
FAQ about the name Sushil
What is the meaning of Sushil?
Sushil means: Of good character; well-behaved, gentle and courteous. (नेपालीमा: सुशील, असल स्वभाव)
Is Sushil a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Sushil in Nepali?
Sushil is written सुशील in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written सुशिल or सुस्हिल.
How do you pronounce Sushil?
Sushil is pronounced su-SHEEL (IPA: /susil/).
What is the origin of the name Sushil?
Sushil is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Sushil?
Sushil ranks #37 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Sushil?
Notable people named Sushil include Sushil Koirala (Prime Minister of Nepal (1939-2016)); Sushil Chhetri (Nepalese actor); Sushil KC (association football player).
What are other spellings of Sushil?
Other spellings of Sushil: Susil, Shila, Sheela, Shushil, Shusil, Susheel, Shshil.