Suhasini is an Indian feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from words meaning "one with a beautiful smile". The name is shared by several notable individuals across Indian and Bangladeshi public life, including actresses, freedom fighters, political activists and journalists. As such, "Suhasini" most commonly serves as a disambiguation term referring to any of the persons listed below.
This article lists notable people known mononymously or primarily by the name Suhasini. The name has been borne by figures associated with Indian cinema, the Indian independence movement, the Indian and Bangladeshi left and women's movements, and contemporary journalism.
| Name | Suhasini |
|---|---|
| Type | Given name (feminine); disambiguation |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Regions of usage | India, Bangladesh |
The recurrence of the name Suhasini across multiple fields — cinema, the freedom struggle, leftist politics, women's activism and journalism — reflects its long-standing popularity in Indian and Bengali naming traditions. Several bearers of the name, particularly Suhasini Ganguly and Suhasini Chattopadhyay, are remembered for their roles in the anti-colonial and early communist movements in India, while contemporary figures such as Suhasini Maniratnam and Suhasini Mulay are associated with the post-independence development of Indian cinema.