Indian name meaning
Anita
♀ GirlA·ni·ta · 3 syllables
Grace; without guile; unbounded
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Anitha
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Anita add up to 12, which reduces to 3.
About the name Anita
Anita is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Grace; without guile; unbounded.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Anita has the name number 3, “The Expresser.” It is also spelled Anitha.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anita mean?
Anita means “Grace; without guile; unbounded.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Anita a boy or a girl name?
Anita is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Anita?
Anita is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Anita?
In the Chaldean system, Anita has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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