Suma

The first name Suma, used for women, originates from Tanzania and is translated as 'the Questioner' in the Njakjusa language. This is derived from the Tanzanian word 'suma', which means 'to ask'. In the Indian language Kannada, however, Suma (ಸುಮಾ) has the meanings 'the Flower', 'the Moon', or 'the Fighter'.

What does the name Suma mean?

Suma is a female first name whose origin lies in Tanzania. In the Njakjusa language, it roughly translates to 'the Questioner' and is derived from the expression 'suma', which means 'to ask'. In Kannada, an Indian language, Suma (ಸುಮಾ) is interpreted as 'the Flower', 'the Moon', or 'the Fighter'. The roots of the name trace back to Sanskrit, where 'suma' (सुम) means 'the Flower'. In the Aymara language, Suma is associated with 'good' and 'pleasant'. In Japanese, Suma can also be understood as 'the long life of many', derived from the elements 'su' (寿) for 'longevity' and 'ma' (万) for 'ten thousand' or 'many'. Depending on the combination of kanji, further meanings are possible.

Where does the name Suma come from?

The name Suma has its roots in Sanskrit and Tanzanian and means 'the Questioner'. It consists of the Tanzanian word 'suma' for 'to ask' and the Sanskrit 'suma' (सुम) for 'the Flower'. The name is also found in the Aymara and Japanese languages as well as Kannada.

How do you pronounce Suma?

Suma is pronounced like 'Suu-ma'.

Popularity

In Germany, Suma is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it reached the 4,003rd place on the list of the most common names for girls. Between 2010 and 2024, Suma was used as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, resulting in a ranking of 10,750. In the last ten years, there have been no new births with this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Su