Unisex name
Cita name meaning
“thought, desire, or aspiration”
Cita is a name for boys and girls meaning “thought,” “desire,” or “aspiration.” It comes from Indonesian and Malay cita, traced through Pali citta to Sanskrit citta, meaning “mind” or “inner consciousness.” Citta is also a spelling variant of the name, retaining the doubled consonant.
What does Cita mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Cita
From Indonesian and Malay cita, associated with thought and aspiration. It is traced through Pali citta to Sanskrit citta, 'mind or inner consciousness'.
Name combinations with Cita
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Cita, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Nariswari: female ruler, queen
- Mulyanah: noble, honored
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Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Mustika: precious gemstone
- Prasanti: deep tranquility
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Cita Tanaya
Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Tanaya: child, offspring
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Puspitasari Cita Dwiana
Meaning of each word
- Puspitasari: flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Dwiana: two, second
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Cita Ayudia
Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Ayudia: beautiful, lovely
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Meaning of each word
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Sumarmi: showing affection and compassion
- Rosmala: garland of roses
How to pronounce Cita
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tʃita/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦶꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮤᮒ |
Is Cita a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Cita is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Cita ranks #593 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Cita
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Cita
- Cita Rahayu · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Cita
What is the meaning of Cita?
Cita means thought, desire, or aspiration. From Indonesian and Malay cita, associated with thought and aspiration. It is traced through Pali citta to Sanskrit citta, 'mind or inner consciousness'.
Is Cita a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Cita is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Cita?
Cita is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Cita have?
Cita has 2 syllables (Ci-ta) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Cita?
Cita ranks #593 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Cita?
Other spellings: Citta.
What full names go well with Cita?
Some ideas: Cita Nariswari Mulyanah; Cita Mustika Prasanti; Cita Tanaya.
Famous people named Cita?
Notable people named Cita include Cita Rahayu.
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