Sucharita
Sucharita is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Of good conduct, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Of good conduct, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सुचरिता |
| Pronunciation | soo-CHUH-ree-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Sucharita
Sucharita comes from Sanskrit sucharita, 'good conduct, well-behaved', made of su, 'good', and charita, 'conduct, deeds'. It describes a woman of good character. In Bengali literature it is well known as the heroine of Rabindranath Tagore's novel Gora, which helped make it a favourite Bengali name. It is used in Odisha and South India too.
Is Sucharita a Hindu name?
Sucharita is used by Hindu families and expresses an ethical ideal rather than a deity. In Buddhism the Pali term sucarita denotes wholesome actions of body, speech and mind.
How popular is Sucharita?
Mostly found among Bengali, Odia and Telugu families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sucharita mean?
Sucharita means 'Of good conduct, virtuous'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sucharita a Hindu name?
Sucharita is used by Hindu families and expresses an ethical ideal rather than a deity. In Buddhism the Pali term sucarita denotes wholesome actions of body, speech and mind.
How do you pronounce Sucharita?
Sucharita is pronounced soo-CHUH-ree-tah.
Is Sucharita a boy or girl name?
Sucharita is usually a girl name.