Girl name
Derita name meaning
“hardship or distress”
Derita is a feminine name meaning hardship or distress, taken from the Indonesian word derita. The word was inherited through Malay and is traced to Sanskrit darita, meaning torn. Its meaning developed into suffering or distress in Indonesian, supplying the sense associated with the given name.
What does Derita mean?
Hardship or distress
In Indonesian: kesusahan atau rasa sengsara
The ending -ita occurs in names such as Novita, Puspita, and Paramita. Despite the shared sound, it is not a single suffix with a common meaning; each name has its own explanation. More girl names ending in -ita →
Origin and cultural usage of Derita
Derita is an Indonesian word inherited through Malay and commonly traced to Sanskrit darita, meaning torn. In Indonesian it developed the sense of distress or suffering.
Name combinations with Derita
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Derita, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Derita: hardship or distress
- Gita: song or singing
- Rahajeng: safe, in a good state
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Derita Priyanti Yuliastuti
Meaning of each word
- Derita: hardship or distress
- Priyanti: beloved, cherished
- Yuliastuti: Yuli and praise
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Derita Maya
Meaning of each word
- Derita: hardship or distress
- Maya: illusion, an apparent reality
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Wida Derita Hardiyanti
Meaning of each word
- Wida: knowledge
- Derita: hardship or distress
- Hardiyanti: mountain
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Derita Kalis
Meaning of each word
- Derita: hardship or distress
- Kalis: unaffected, immune to harm
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Meaning of each word
- Derita: hardship or distress
- Vidia: learning and knowledge
- Komala: soft, delicate, gentle
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How to pronounce Derita
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dərita/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦫꦶꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮛᮤᮒ |
Is Derita a girl’s name?
Yes, Derita is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Derita ranks #2,057 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Derita
Famous people named Derita
- Derita Rina · b. 1966
- Derita Rina S.Pd
FAQ about the name Derita
What is the meaning of Derita?
Derita means hardship or distress. Derita is an Indonesian word inherited through Malay and commonly traced to Sanskrit darita, meaning torn. In Indonesian it developed the sense of distress or suffering.
Is Derita a girl’s name?
Yes, Derita is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Derita?
Derita is of Sanskrit and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Derita have?
Derita has 3 syllables (De-ri-ta) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Derita?
Derita ranks #2,057 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Derita?
Some ideas: Derita Gita Rahajeng; Derita Priyanti Yuliastuti; Derita Maya.
Famous people named Derita?
Notable people named Derita include Derita Rina, Derita Rina S.Pd.
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