Indian name meaning
Sita
♀ GirlSi·ta · 2 syllables
The consort of Lord Rama; a furrow
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Seeta
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Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
The letters of Sita add up to 9, which reduces to 9.
About the name Sita
Sita is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The consort of Lord Rama; a furrow.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Sita has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.” It is also spelled Seeta.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sita mean?
Sita means “The consort of Lord Rama; a furrow.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sita a boy or a girl name?
Sita is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sita?
Sita is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Sita?
In the Chaldean system, Sita has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
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