ವಿನುತ

Vinutha

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Vinutha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Kannada origin, meaning “Praised, honoured”.

MeaningPraised, honoured
GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit, via Kannada
Written asವಿನುತ
PronunciationVI-noo-thaa
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia

Meaning and origin of Vinutha

Vinutha comes from the Sanskrit vinuta, 'praised' or 'celebrated', from nu, 'to praise'. Many name lists give 'new' as its meaning, probably by confusion with nutana, but the classical sense is 'praised'. The name is especially popular in Karnataka, where the spelling with 'th' is usual. It has a soft, modern sound.

Is Vinutha a Hindu name?

A Hindu name meaning one worthy of praise; it has no particular deity link.

How popular is Vinutha?

Used mainly in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

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Spellings and variants of Vinutha

VinutaVinutaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vinutha mean?

Vinutha means 'Praised, honoured'. It is of Sanskrit, via Kannada origin.

Is Vinutha a Hindu name?

A Hindu name meaning one worthy of praise; it has no particular deity link.

How do you pronounce Vinutha?

Vinutha is pronounced VI-noo-thaa.

Is Vinutha a boy or girl name?

Vinutha is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.