Girl name
Sita name meaning
“furrow made by a plough”
Sita is a feminine name from Sanskrit sītā, meaning a furrow made by a plough. Its meaning refers to the line left in soil by ploughing. The name is also associated with Sita, Rama’s consort in the Ramayana, and Sitta is a spelling variant.
What does Sita mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sita
From Sanskrit sītā, meaning a ploughed furrow. Sita is Rama's consort in the Ramayana.
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Name combinations with Sita
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sita, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sita: furrow made by a plough
- Astiti: praise or reverential prayer
- Decy: December; tenth
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Meaning of each word
- Sita: furrow made by a plough
- Elok: beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Apsari: celestial maiden
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Sita Kusumadewi
Meaning of each word
- Sita: furrow made by a plough
- Kusumadewi: goddess of flowers
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Meaning of each word
- Dianing: lamp, light
- Sita: furrow made by a plough
- Hardianti: mountain
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Sita Prastiwi
Meaning of each word
- Sita: furrow made by a plough
- Prastiwi: earth
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Meaning of each word
- Sita: furrow made by a plough
- Wikan: knowing and understanding
- Juwita: beautiful, lovely in appearance
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How to pronounce Sita
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sita/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮒ |
Is Sita a girl’s name?
Yes, Sita is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sita ranks #784 among girl names in our data sample (13 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 Sita
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Sila♂♀Moral character or good conduct
- Sima♀Boundary, territory
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Sitti♀Respected lady
- Shinta♀A ploughed furrow
- Siska♀Frankish woman or woman from France
- Setya♂♀Faithful, steadfast in truth
- Sapta♂♀The number seven
- Syifa♀Recovery from illness
- Silva♂♀Forest, woodland
Names with related meanings
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Pratiwi♀Earth, the land supporting life
- Sitti♀Respected lady
- Shinta♀A ploughed furrow
- Pertiwi♀Earth, homeland
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Romlah♀A grain of sand
- Jihan♀World, universe
- Ramlah♀Stretch of sand, sandy ground
- Yuri♂♀Farmer, earth worker
- Nusa♂♀Island, land surrounded by water
- Sahara♂♀An expanse of desert
Famous people named Sita
- Sita Nursanti · b. 1974
- Sita Amilatuzzahro · b. 2001
- Sita Catur · b. 1970
- Sita Hidayah · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Sita
What is the meaning of Sita?
Sita means furrow made by a plough. From Sanskrit sītā, meaning a ploughed furrow. Sita is Rama's consort in the Ramayana.
Is Sita a girl’s name?
Yes, Sita is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sita?
Sita is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sita have?
Sita has 2 syllables (Si-ta) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sita?
Sita ranks #784 among girl names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sita?
Other spellings: Sitta.
What full names go well with Sita?
Some ideas: Sita Astiti Decy; Sita Elok Apsari; Sita Kusumadewi.
Famous people named Sita?
Notable people named Sita include Sita Nursanti, Sita Amilatuzzahro, Sita Catur.
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