Ritabrata
Ritabrata is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “One vowed to truth”.
| Meaning | One vowed to truth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | ঋতব্রত |
| Pronunciation | ri-toh-BROH-toh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Ritabrata
Ritabrata joins two Sanskrit words: rita, the Vedic idea of truth and cosmic order, and vrata, a vow or sacred observance. Together they describe someone who has dedicated himself to truth and right order. The 'b' spelling and the rounded vowels reflect Bengali pronunciation, where the Sanskrit v becomes b. The name is characteristically Bengali, and is heard in West Bengal and Bangladesh's Hindu community.
Is Ritabrata a Hindu name?
Ritabrata is a Hindu name built on rita, one of the oldest religious ideas in the Vedas: the order that keeps the universe and moral life in balance.
How popular is Ritabrata?
Mostly found among Bengali Hindu families; uncommon elsewhere in India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ritabrata mean?
Ritabrata means 'One vowed to truth'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Ritabrata a Hindu name?
Ritabrata is a Hindu name built on rita, one of the oldest religious ideas in the Vedas: the order that keeps the universe and moral life in balance.
How do you pronounce Ritabrata?
Ritabrata is pronounced ri-toh-BROH-toh.
Is Ritabrata a boy or girl name?
Ritabrata is usually a boy name.