Smita

Meaning of Smita

Smita is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has origins in India and is commonly used in Hindi-speaking communities. The name Smita is pronounced as SMEE-tuh (/smiˈtɑ/). A variation of this name is Smitha.

In terms of popularity, data from the United States shows that the name Smita has been given to newborn girls sporadically over the years. In 1985, it was ranked at number 9 with 6,954 occurrences. In 1984, it was slightly more popular at number 16 with 4,478 occurrences. More recently, in 1999, there were 6 babies named Smita born in the US.

The name Smita carries a lovely meaning as well. In Sanskrit, it means "smiling" or "radiant". This association with happiness and brightness makes it an ideal choice for parents who desire a positive and cheerful name for their daughter.

Overall, Smita is a delightful name with Indian origins and connotations of joy and radiance.

Pronunciation

Hindi

  • Pronunced as SMEE-tuh (/smiˈtɑ/)

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