The baby name Hanitha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ha-NEE-tha,/həˈniːtɑ/.
The baby name Hanitha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ha-NEE-tha,/həˈniːtɑ/.
Hanitha is Hebrew, Indian in Origin.
Hanitha is a feminine given name used chiefly in South Asia, especially among Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam speakers. Its shape aligns with the -nitha/-nita pattern in Indian names such as Sunitha and Vinitha, ultimately linked to Sanskrit niti/nita 'conduct, guidance'; for this reason it is often interpreted as 'well-guided,' 'virtuous,' or 'of good principles.' In modern India it rose to regular use in the late 20th century and travels widely in the diaspora.
It also appears as Hanita/Haneeta. In Hebrew contexts, Hanita is known as a northern Israeli place-name (Kibbutz Hanita) and is used as a modern given name; it is associated either with Hannah 'grace, favor' or with hanit 'spear.' Spelling variants include Hanitha, Hanita, Haneeta, and Haneetha; related names are Sunitha/Sunita and Vinitha/Vinita. Overall meanings cluster around good conduct or grace, depending on the linguistic pathway.
Hanitha is seldom given. We have only 19 recorded uses of it on record, from 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #984 | 11 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
Hanitha is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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