Name meaning
Sita
means “furrow”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Indian, Nepali
- Spellings
- Sita · Seeta
- Say it
- SEE-tah
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Sita is the heroine of the Ramayana, wife of Rama, admired for her devotion and courage. Her name means furrow, because she was found in a ploughed field.
Roots
From Sanskrit sītā (furrow).
Where it is used
Seeta is another spelling.
Sita name FAQ
What does the name Sita mean?
Sita means “furrow”. From Sanskrit sītā (furrow).
Where does the name Sita come from?
Sita is of Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Indian, Nepali families.
How do you pronounce Sita?
Sita is usually pronounced SEE-tah.
Is Sita a boy's or a girl's name?
Sita is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Sita?
Related spellings and forms include Seeta.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.