Girl • Modern Tamil
Sukma
சுக்மா
Signature Meaning
Sukma (சுக்மா) is a short, melodic Tamil given name that carries a gentle, refined tone. The form resembles Sanskrit sūkṣma, often rendered as ‘subtle’ or ‘delicate’, and in some South and Southeast Asian contexts the word has associations with the ‘soul’ or inner self. Its exact origin and intended meaning specifically in Tamil usage are not firmly established, so parents may choose it for its soft sound and contemplative associations.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈSukmaː/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
S(3) + U(6) + K(2) + M(4) + A(1) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 11 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeSUK-maa
Tamil syllablesசு-க்-மா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈsukmaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SukmaaSookmaSookmaaShukmaShukmaaShookma