Sita

Meaning of Sita

Sita is a female name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word sīta, meaning “furrow,” and carries strong agricultural imagery. It is most famously borne by the heroine of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, where Sita exemplifies purity, resilience and unwavering devotion as the consort of the god-king Rama. Pronounced SEE-tah in Hindi (/ˈsiːtə/), the name has maintained a modest yet consistent presence in the United States since the 1960s, with annual registrations typically in the single digits or low teens and a 2024 count of 12 newborns (rank 938). This steady usage underscores its appeal among parents seeking a concise, phonetically clear choice with deep mythological roots, rather than a fleeting trend or mass-market favorite.

Pronunciation

Hindi

• Pronunced as SEE-tah (/ˈsiːtə/)

• Sara
• Sia
• Sina
• Sona
• Sima