Indian name meaning
Shweta
♀ GirlShwe·ta · 2 syllables
White; pure
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Sweta
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| S | h | w | e | t | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Shweta carries the name number 6.
About the name Shweta
Shweta is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “White; pure.”
Spoken aloud it is Shwe·ta — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Sweta; both spellings are the same name. Shweta appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shweta mean?
Shweta means “White; pure.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shweta a boy or a girl name?
Shweta is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shweta?
Shweta is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shweta?
Shweta has 2 syllables and is said as Shwe·ta.
What are the other spellings of Shweta?
Shweta is also commonly spelled Sweta. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shweta?
In the Chaldean system, Shweta has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Shweta a common name in India?
Shweta appears 26 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shweta?
For a brother to Shweta, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Dishant all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shweta?
Geeta, Sangeeta, Meeta or Neeta share Shweta's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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