Lalitha
Lalitha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via South Indian usage origin, meaning “Playful, charming, graceful”.
| Meaning | Playful, charming, graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via South Indian usage |
| Written as | லலிதா |
| Pronunciation | LUH-li-thaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Lalitha
Lalitha is the South Indian spelling of Sanskrit lalita, 'lovely, playful, graceful'. It is a name of the Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari, 'the beautiful one of the three worlds', whose thousand names are recited in the Lalita Sahasranama. The name is widespread in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala, often in compounds such as Lalithambika. Families often shorten it to Lalli or Lali at home.
Is Lalitha a Hindu name?
Lalitha honours the Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari, central to the Shakta Shri Vidya tradition; her Lalita Sahasranama is a widely chanted hymn.
How popular is Lalitha?
A familiar name in South India and Tamil communities abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lalitha mean?
Lalitha means 'Playful, charming, graceful'. It is of Sanskrit, via South Indian usage origin.
Is Lalitha a Hindu name?
Lalitha honours the Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari, central to the Shakta Shri Vidya tradition; her Lalita Sahasranama is a widely chanted hymn.
How do you pronounce Lalitha?
Lalitha is pronounced LUH-li-thaa.
Is Lalitha a boy or girl name?
Lalitha is usually a girl name.