Girl • Traditional Tamil
Susheela
சுஷீலா
Signature Meaning
Susheela is a traditional Indian feminine name that conveys the idea of being of good character or virtuous. It is commonly understood to come from Sanskrit elements meaning “good” (su-) and “character/conduct” (śīla). The name is used across several Indian languages, including Tamil, and is often chosen for its gentle, respectful connotations.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
TraditionalVirtueLoveWisdom
Starts withச / S
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 31 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
S(3) + U(6) + S(3) + H(5) + E(5) + E(5) + L(3) + A(1) = 31
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 27 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likesu-SHEE-laa
Tamil syllablesசு-ஷீ-லா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.suʃiːlaː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SusheelaaSushilaSushilaaSoosheelaSoosheelaaSooshila