Mythili
Mythili is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Princess of Mithila (Sita)”.
| Meaning | Princess of Mithila (Sita) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | మైథిలి |
| Pronunciation | MY-thi-lee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Mythili
Mythili is a South Indian spelling of Maithili, meaning 'woman of Mithila'. Sita, the heroine of the Ramayana, was the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila, so Maithili is one of her names. Maithili is also the language spoken in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. The spelling with 'y' is common in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada families.
Is Mythili a Hindu name?
A Hindu name of Sita, the wife of Rama and a model of devotion and courage.
How popular is Mythili?
Common in South India as Mythili and in the north as Maithili.
Gifts with the name Mythili
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Spellings and variants of Mythili
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mythili mean?
Mythili means 'Princess of Mithila (Sita)'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mythili a Hindu name?
A Hindu name of Sita, the wife of Rama and a model of devotion and courage.
How do you pronounce Mythili?
Mythili is pronounced MY-thi-lee.
Is Mythili a boy or girl name?
Mythili is usually a girl name.