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/)
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Notable People Named Sita
| Sita Rana Magar is a Nepali cricketer and left-handed all-rounder who has served as vice captain of the national women's team. |
| Sita Devi, Maharani of Baroda - Sita Devi of Baroda was a Telugu princess and glamorous socialite who became the Maharani of Baroda through marriage. |
| Sita Devi was a celebrated Indian Madhubani artist who earned the Padma Shri and empowered village women by teaching them to paint. |
| Princess Sita Devi of Kapurthala, known as the Pearl of India, earned the Empire of India Medal for raising funds for Indian soldiers during World War II. |
| Sita Subedi is a Nepalese politician and former president of the Nepal Progressive Women's Federation. |
