Kavitha
Kavitha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Poem, poetry”.
| Meaning | Poem, poetry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | கவிதா |
| Pronunciation | KUV-ih-thaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Kavitha
Kavitha is the South Indian spelling of Kavita, from the Sanskrit word for a poem; in Tamil, kavithai also means poetry. The final -tha reflects how the name is written in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. It has been a very popular name for girls across South India, and shows how Sanskrit words were absorbed into Dravidian languages for personal names.
Is Kavitha a Hindu name?
It is used mainly by Hindu families in South India and has no particular deity link; its appeal lies in the literary meaning.
How popular is Kavitha?
Widespread in South India and among Tamil communities abroad, though more typical of older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Kavitha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kavitha mean?
Kavitha means 'Poem, poetry'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Kavitha a Hindu name?
It is used mainly by Hindu families in South India and has no particular deity link; its appeal lies in the literary meaning.
How do you pronounce Kavitha?
Kavitha is pronounced KUV-ih-thaa.
Is Kavitha a boy or girl name?
Kavitha is usually a girl name.