Sushoma means “A Vedic river named in the Nadistuti hymn”. Sushoma (सुषोमा · సుషోమ) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “A Vedic river named in the Nadistuti hymn”. It comes from the Sanskrit suṣomā. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “सु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius).

Sushoma name meaning at a glance

FactSushoma
MeaningA Vedic river named in the Nadistuti hymn
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
StyleHeritage
Devanagariसुषोमा
Teluguసుషోమ
Sanskrit (IAST)suṣomā
PronunciationSu-sho-maa
First syllableसु
NakshatraShatabhisha (pada 4)
RashiKumbha (Aquarius)
Numerology2 (Chaldean) · 6 (Pythagorean)
ThemesWater & rivers

Meaning and origin of Sushoma

Sushoma is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word suṣomā, meaning “A Vedic river named in the Nadistuti hymn”.

Nakshatra and rashi for Sushoma

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “सु” of Sushoma falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This follows directly from the chart.

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How to write Sushoma

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): सुषोमा
  • Telugu: సుషోమ
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): suṣomā

How to pronounce Sushoma

Say it as “Su-sho-maa” — 3 spoken syllables.

Sushoma is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.

Names similar to Sushoma

Sarasi, Sharavati, Shatadru, Sravanthi, Srotaswini, Suktimati

Sushoma: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Sushoma?

Sushoma means “A Vedic river named in the Nadistuti hymn”. It comes from the Sanskrit suṣomā.

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Is Sushoma a traditional or a modern name?

Sushoma is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.

How is Sushoma written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): सुषोमा. In Telugu: సుషోమ. Sanskrit transliteration: suṣomā.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sushoma?

Its first syllable “सु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Sushoma?

2 in Chaldean numerology and 6 in Pythagorean numerology.

Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.

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