Likhitha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Likhitha

What is the meaning of the name Likhitha ?

The baby name Likhitha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /lɪkʰɪt̪a/; respelling: lih-KIH-thuh (li-khi-tha, with aspirated 'kh').

Likhitha is Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.

Likhitha is a feminine Indian given name rooted in Sanskrit likhita/likhitā, meaning “written,” “inscribed,” or “authored,” from the verb likh, “to write, etch, or engrave.” The name carries connotations of literacy, creativity, record-keeping, and destiny that is set in writing, making it appealing to families who value learning and the arts.

The element appears in classical literature and Dharmaśāstra lore through the sage Likhita (paired with Śaṅkha), underscoring its ancient pedigree; it also functions as a technical term in epigraphy and manuscript culture for “written/inscribed.” As a given name, Likhitha rose to modern popularity particularly in South India from the late 20th century onward and is now found across the Indian diaspora. Common variants include Likitha, Likhita, and Likita; related masculine forms are Likhit and Likhith. Regional spelling differences reflect transliteration from Indic scripts.