Ankita
Ankita is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Marked, distinguished”.
| Meaning | Marked, distinguished |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अंकिता |
| Pronunciation | UNG-ki-taa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Ankita
Ankita is the feminine of Ankit, from the Sanskrit ankita, marked or distinguished. It became very popular in India from the 1980s, alongside its masculine counterpart. Some families read it as 'one marked by auspicious signs'. It is used across regions and is particularly common in North and East India. The actress Ankita Lokhande is a well-known bearer.
Is Ankita a Hindu name?
Ankita is a Hindu name; it has no specific religious association beyond the general idea of being blessed or marked out.
How popular is Ankita?
A common name for Indian women born from the 1980s to 2000s.
Gifts with the name Ankita
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Spellings and variants of Ankita
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ankita mean?
Ankita means 'Marked, distinguished'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ankita a Hindu name?
Ankita is a Hindu name; it has no specific religious association beyond the general idea of being blessed or marked out.
How do you pronounce Ankita?
Ankita is pronounced UNG-ki-taa.
Is Ankita a boy or girl name?
Ankita is usually a girl name.