Sushil is a first name often found in Hindu and Buddhist communities. It is also a common adjective found in South Asia, such as in Nepali, Hindi, Oriya, Marathi, and Gujarati. The word has its roots in Sanskrit (सुशील suśīla). It means "good charactered man" or virtuous, intelligent, or studious. The feminine form (Sushila) also means clever or intelligent. An alternate spelling used is Susheel.