Nibedita
Nibedita is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Dedicated, offered to God”.
| Meaning | Dedicated, offered to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | নিবেদিতা |
| Pronunciation | nee-BAY-dee-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Nibedita
Nibedita is the Bengali pronunciation of Nivedita, from Sanskrit nivedita, 'offered' or 'dedicated', the same word used for food or flowers presented to a deity. Bengali often renders Sanskrit v as b, which gives this spelling. The name is closely tied to Sister Nivedita, the Irish-born Margaret Noble, who received it from Swami Vivekananda and devoted her life to education and Indian causes in Kolkata.
Is Nibedita a Hindu name?
The name carries the Hindu idea of offering oneself in devotion. In Bengal it also recalls Sister Nivedita and the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda movement.
How popular is Nibedita?
Used mainly in West Bengal and among Bengali families elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nibedita mean?
Nibedita means 'Dedicated, offered to God'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Nibedita a Hindu name?
The name carries the Hindu idea of offering oneself in devotion. In Bengal it also recalls Sister Nivedita and the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda movement.
How do you pronounce Nibedita?
Nibedita is pronounced nee-BAY-dee-tah.
Is Nibedita a boy or girl name?
Nibedita is usually a girl name.