Sumitra is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "proper" or "good". It is composed of two elements: 'suv' which means good or proper, and 'itra' which means aim or goal. This name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, including Sumanthi in Tamil, Soumya in Telugu, and Sumati in Bengali. The name Sumitra is often associated with ancient Indian literature such as the Mahabharata, where it is the name of one of King Dasharatha's wives and mother to Lord Rama.
Sumitra had 11 children born between 1977 and 1980, with five babies arriving in 1977 and six in 1980.