Kavita
Kavita is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Poem, poetry”.
| Meaning | Poem, poetry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | कविता |
| Pronunciation | KUV-ih-taa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Kavita
Kavita is the ordinary Hindi and Sanskrit word for a poem, built from kavi, poet. It became a very widespread girls' name across North India in the twentieth century, valued for its gentle sound and artistic meaning. Well-known bearers include the playback singer Kavita Krishnamurti. The spelling Kavitha is the usual South Indian form of the same name.
Is Kavita a Hindu name?
Kavita is a Sanskrit-derived name common among Hindu families; it has no direct deity association but reflects the honour given to poetry in Indian culture.
How popular is Kavita?
Very familiar in India, especially among women born from the 1960s to the 1990s; less common for babies today.
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Spellings and variants of Kavita
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kavita mean?
Kavita means 'Poem, poetry'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kavita a Hindu name?
Kavita is a Sanskrit-derived name common among Hindu families; it has no direct deity association but reflects the honour given to poetry in Indian culture.
How do you pronounce Kavita?
Kavita is pronounced KUV-ih-taa.
Is Kavita a boy or girl name?
Kavita is usually a girl name.