Geetha
Geetha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil and other South Indian languages origin, meaning “Song; the Bhagavad Gita”.
| Meaning | Song; the Bhagavad Gita |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil and other South Indian languages |
| Written as | கீதா |
| Pronunciation | GEE-thaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Geetha
Geetha is the South Indian spelling of Gita, from Sanskrit gita, 'song'. The added h reflects how the name is commonly romanised in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Like Gita, it honours the Bhagavad Gita, the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna. The name was especially popular in the mid-twentieth century. It is often shortened to Geethu or combined in double names such as Geetha Lakshmi.
Is Geetha a Hindu name?
Geetha is a Hindu name taken from the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna's teaching on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
How popular is Geetha?
Common among South Indian women, particularly of older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Geetha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Geetha mean?
Geetha means 'Song; the Bhagavad Gita'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil and other South Indian languages origin.
Is Geetha a Hindu name?
Geetha is a Hindu name taken from the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna's teaching on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
How do you pronounce Geetha?
Geetha is pronounced GEE-thaa.
Is Geetha a boy or girl name?
Geetha is usually a girl name.