Ekta
Ekta is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Hindi origin, meaning “Unity, oneness”.
| Meaning | Unity, oneness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Hindi |
| Written as | एकता |
| Pronunciation | AYK-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Ekta
Ekta is the Hindi word for unity, from Sanskrit ekatā, 'oneness', built on eka, 'one'. It became a popular girl's name in North India in the 1970s and 1980s, a time when national unity was a common public theme. Television producer Ekta Kapoor is a well-known bearer. Some families spell it Ekata to reflect the Sanskrit form.
Is Ekta a Hindu name?
Ekta is a Hindu name, a virtue name rather than one linked to a specific deity.
How popular is Ekta?
Familiar in India, especially among women born from the 1970s to 1990s.
Gifts with the name Ekta
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Spellings and variants of Ekta
Names similar to Ekta
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ekta mean?
Ekta means 'Unity, oneness'. It is of Sanskrit, via Hindi origin.
Is Ekta a Hindu name?
Ekta is a Hindu name, a virtue name rather than one linked to a specific deity.
How do you pronounce Ekta?
Ekta is pronounced AYK-tah.
Is Ekta a boy or girl name?
Ekta is usually a girl name.