The baby name Arpitha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ar-PEE-tha (IPA: /ərˈpiːt̪ə/).
The baby name Arpitha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ar-PEE-tha (IPA: /ərˈpiːt̪ə/).
Arpitha is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Arpitha is a feminine Indian name rooted in Sanskrit. It derives from the participle arpita/ārpitā, from the verb-root arp- “to offer, dedicate, attach.” The core meaning is “offered” or “devoted,” often understood as “one dedicated to the divine” or “one who has given herself in service or love.” The concept resonates with bhakti traditions, where self-surrender and dedication are spiritual ideals. Modern South Indian transliteration favors the -th- spelling in Arpitha, while North and East Indian languages commonly use Arpita.
As a given name, it gained prominence in the late 20th century alongside a broader revival of Sanskritic and devotional names across India and the diaspora. Variants include Arpita (most widespread), Aarpita/Ārpita (marking the long vowel), and the related masculine forms Arpit and Arpith. Usage is pan-Indian (Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati) with strong representation in Kannada and Telugu communities.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #386 | 11 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #554 | 78 | 13,121 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #579 | 9 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #591 | 7 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
Arpitha is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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