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
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | i | t | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 9. So Sita carries the name number 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.”
Spoken aloud it is Si·ta — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Seeta; both spellings are the same name. Sita appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
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.
How do you pronounce Sita?
Sita has 2 syllables and is said as Si·ta.
What are the other spellings of Sita?
Sita is also commonly spelled Seeta. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Sita?
In the Chaldean system, Sita has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Sita a common name in India?
Sita appears 47 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Sita?
For a brother to Sita, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Milan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sita?
Advaita, Amrita, Moumita or Ishita share Sita's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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