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Sushmita

SOOSH-mih-tah

ˈsuːʃmɪtɑː

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Sushmita

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SOOSH-mih-tah

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Sanskrit/Nepali — from su (good/beautiful) + smita (smile); used widely in Nepal and India
Meaning
with a beautiful smile; ever-smiling
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

sush-MEE-tahsoos-MIT-ah

Pronunciation tips

Stress the first syllable. The 'sh' in 'Sush' is as in 'push'. Famous bearer: actress Sushmita Sen.

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