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What does sumali mean?
A rakshasa king, son of Sukesha, and maternal grandfather of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana, and Shurpanakha in the Ramayana.
Where does sumali come from?
Borrowed from Sanskrit सुमालिन् (sumālin).

How to pronounce sumali

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sumali”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “sumali”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “sumali” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.