Indian name meaning
Lalita
♀ GirlLa·li·ta · 3 syllables
Playful; graceful; a goddess
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| L | a | l | i | t | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Lalita carries the name number 4.
About the name Lalita
Lalita is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Playful; graceful; a goddess.”
Spoken aloud it is La·li·ta — 3 syllables. Lalita appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lalita mean?
Lalita means “Playful; graceful; a goddess.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Lalita a boy or a girl name?
Lalita is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Lalita?
Lalita is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Lalita?
Lalita has 3 syllables and is said as La·li·ta.
What is the numerology number of the name Lalita?
In the Chaldean system, Lalita has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Lalita a common name in India?
Lalita appears 46 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Lalita?
For a brother to Lalita, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Laksh, Lalit, Lokendra or Daksh all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Lalita?
Advaita, Amrita, Moumita or Ishita share Lalita's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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