Vanitha
Vanitha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu origin, meaning “Woman, beloved”.
| Meaning | Woman, beloved |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu |
| Written as | வனிதா |
| Pronunciation | VUH-ni-thaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Vanitha
Vanitha is the South Indian spelling of the Sanskrit vanita, 'woman' or 'beloved woman', from the root van, 'to love, desire'. In Tamil and Malayalam, vanitha is also used for women in general, as in the names of women's magazines. The name was popular in South India in the second half of the twentieth century.
Is Vanitha a Hindu name?
Vanitha is a descriptive Sanskrit word-name used by Hindu families, not a deity's name.
How popular is Vanitha?
Common among women in South India and the Tamil diaspora.
Gifts with the name Vanitha
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Spellings and variants of Vanitha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vanitha mean?
Vanitha means 'Woman, beloved'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil and Telugu origin.
Is Vanitha a Hindu name?
Vanitha is a descriptive Sanskrit word-name used by Hindu families, not a deity's name.
How do you pronounce Vanitha?
Vanitha is pronounced VUH-ni-thaa.
Is Vanitha a boy or girl name?
Vanitha is usually a girl name.