Ritu
Meaning of Ritu
Ritu is a female name with its origin in Hindi. The name is pronounced as ree-too (/riːtu/) in Hindi. It is a variation of the name Rita. In the United States, Ritu has been given to newborn girls since at least 1968, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 6 to 12 girls each year, with its peak popularity being in 2014 when it was given to 9 girls. Ritu is a unique and beautiful name that carries cultural significance and can be a great choice for parents looking for something distinct for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as ree-too (/riːtu/)
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Notable People Named Ritu
| Ritu Varma is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu and Tamil films, gaining recognition for her lead role in the 2016 Telugu film Pelli Choopulu. |
| Ritu Arya is an English actress known for her roles in Doctors, Humans, The Umbrella Academy, and the upcoming film Polite Society. |
| Ritu Kumari Phogat is an Indian mixed martial artist and female wrestler who achieved success in the Atomweight division of ONE Championship and won a gold medal at the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. |
| Ritu Karidhal Srivastava is an Indian scientist and aerospace engineer known for her work on India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan, and has been recognized as one of the "Rocket Women" of India. |
| Ritu Sarin is an Indian film director, producer, and artist known for her work in Dharamshala, India, and as the director of the Dharamshala International Film Festival. |
| Ritu Rani is a former Indian field hockey player and captain of the India women's national field hockey team, known for leading the team to medal-winning performances and qualification for the Olympics after 36 years. |
| Ritu Kumar is a renowned Indian fashion designer. |
| Ritu Kapur is an Indian media entrepreneur known for her role as the CEO of Quintillion Media and co-founder of The Quint. |
| Ritu Beri is a renowned Indian fashion designer. |
| Ritu Jaiswal is an Indian politician and the State Spokesperson of Rashtriya Janata Dal, previously serving as the Mukhiya of Gram Panchayat Raj Singhwahini in Bihar. |
| Ritu Nanda was an Indian businesswoman and insurance advisor. |
| Ritu Shivpuri is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Hindi and Kannada cinema, with her notable debut in the 1993 film Aankhen. |
| Ritu Rani is an Indian international footballer known for her role as a defender for Kickstart FC and the India women's national team. |
| Ritu Khanduri Bhushan is an Indian politician from Uttarakhand and the 6th Speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, representing Kotdwar and previously Yamkeshwar, and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. |
| Ritu Barmecha is an Indian actress known for her work in the Indian film industry. |
