Sunita
Sunita is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Well-conducted, of good conduct”.
| Meaning | Well-conducted, of good conduct |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सुनीता |
| Pronunciation | soo-NEE-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Sunita
Sunita comes from Sanskrit sunita, 'well led, well conducted', from su, 'good', and nita, 'led, guided', and so describes a person of good conduct and sound behaviour. Some sources also connect it with suniti, 'good policy, right conduct', the name of Dhruva's mother in the Puranas. It was one of the most popular girls' names in India in the mid-twentieth century. The astronaut Sunita Williams is its best-known modern bearer.
Is Sunita a Hindu name?
Sunita is a Hindu-background name praising good conduct. Its close relative Suniti is the mother of the devoted child Dhruva in the Vishnu and Bhagavata Puranas.
How popular is Sunita?
Very familiar in India, mostly among women born before 1990.
Gifts with the name Sunita
- Sunita name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sunita
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sunita mean?
Sunita means 'Well-conducted, of good conduct'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sunita a Hindu name?
Sunita is a Hindu-background name praising good conduct. Its close relative Suniti is the mother of the devoted child Dhruva in the Vishnu and Bhagavata Puranas.
How do you pronounce Sunita?
Sunita is pronounced soo-NEE-tah.
Is Sunita a boy or girl name?
Sunita is usually a girl name.