Moumita
Moumita is a Hindu girl name of Bengali origin, meaning “Sweet friend”.
| Meaning | Sweet friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bengali |
| Written as | মৌমিতা |
| Pronunciation | MOH-mee-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Moumita
Moumita is a popular Bengali girls' name usually explained as mou, 'honey', plus mita, 'friend', giving 'sweet friend' or 'as sweet as honey'. It is a modern regional coinage rather than a classical Sanskrit name, and was especially fashionable in West Bengal and Bangladesh in the 1980s and 1990s. Its exact sense is given in slightly different ways by different families.
Is Moumita a Hindu name?
Moumita is used mainly by Hindu Bengali families; it is a descriptive name with no deity association.
How popular is Moumita?
Common among Bengali women born in the later twentieth century.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moumita mean?
Moumita means 'Sweet friend'. It is of Bengali origin.
Is Moumita a Hindu name?
Moumita is used mainly by Hindu Bengali families; it is a descriptive name with no deity association.
How do you pronounce Moumita?
Moumita is pronounced MOH-mee-tah.
Is Moumita a boy or girl name?
Moumita is usually a girl name.