Surekha

Surekha is a female first name that means "the beautiful one." This name has its roots in Marathi, where surekh (सुरेख) stands for "pretty, beautiful." In India, Surekha enjoys great popularity and is a common name for girls.

What does the name Surekha mean?

The name Surekha means "the beautiful one" and also comes from Marathi. It is a widely used girl's name in India. Notable bearers of the name include Indian actresses Surekha Sikri († 2021) and Surekha Vani.

Where does the name Surekha come from?

The first name Surekha has its origins in Marathi and Sanskrit and means "the beautiful one." It is composed of the Marathi word surekh (सुरेख), which means "pretty, beautiful," and originally comes from the Sanskrit word su (सु), meaning "good, beautiful," and rekhā (रेखा), meaning "line, stripe." The languages in which this name appears include Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Surekha?

Su-rekha, where 'Su' is pronounced like 'sun' and 'rekha' like 'record.'

Popularity

In Germany, the name Surekha is rather rare and has not made its mark in the German first name charts. Its highest ranking was in 1986, reaching 610th place in the Danish first name charts. Between 1985 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Denmark, placing it at 5,796th. It has not been used there in the last ten years.