Suhas

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How to Pronounce Suhas

Pronounced soo-HAHS /suˈhɑːs/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit 'suhas', 'having a good smile' — from 'su', 'good,' and 'has', 'smile, laughter.' It carries a warm sense of cheerfulness and pleasantness, used by Indian families.Medium

In 30 seconds: Suhas is a Sanskrit name meaning 'good smile' or 'cheerful' (say it 'soo-HAHS').

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit 'suhas', 'having a good smile' — from 'su', 'good,' and 'has', 'smile, laughter.' It carries a warm sense of cheerfulness and pleasantness, used by Indian families.

U.S. rank (2019)#7566 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Suhas comes from the Sanskrit su, 'good,' and has, 'smile' or 'laughter,' giving 'one with a good smile' — a warm, cheerful name. Well established in India, it appears in U.S. records among Indian American families, especially from the 1990s onward.

Suhas stayed rare in the United States, only a few dozen boys a year around the late 2000s, reflecting Indian American communities. It is a heritage name evoking a bright, friendly smile.

Did you know? Suhas joins 'su' (good) and 'has' (smile), literally 'one with a lovely smile.'

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Suhas — Sanskrit su + has, good smile

Variations

SuhaasSuhashSuhail

Nicknames

SuSuhu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suhas mean?

Suhas is a Sanskrit name meaning 'good smile' or 'cheerful,' from 'su' (good) and 'has' (smile).

How do you pronounce Suhas?

It's said soo-HAHS /suˈhɑːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suhas a boy or girl name?

Suhas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Suhas?

Suhas has always been rare in the U.S., given to only a few dozen boys a year at its peak.