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The baby name Mitu is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-too (ˈmiːtu).

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: MEE-too (ˈmiːtu)

What is the meaning of the name Mitu ?

The baby name Mitu is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-too (ˈmiːtu).

Mitu is in Origin.

Mitu is a unisex given name with several cultural roots. In South Asia - especially Bengali, Hindi, and Assamese - it began as an affectionate home name that often migrated onto official records. It is closely tied to the colloquial Mithu/Mitthu, a common name for pet parrots and for sweet-natured children; by extension it conveys “sweet” or “dear,” and some speakers connect it with Sanskrit mita “moderate, gentle” and mitra “friend.” The name has been in steady use since the mid‑20th century and is familiar across Bangladesh and eastern India.

In Romanian usage, Mitu (Mițu) appears as a hypocoristic of Dumitru/Dumitrița (ultimately from Greek Demetrios) and also as a family name; as a given name it is rarer today but attested in the 20th century. Variants include Mithu, Meetu, Meethu, and Mițu; related forms are Mitul, Mitali, and Mita. Meanings cluster around affection - “sweet one,” “dear,” or “friend.”

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Mitu – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
BD Girls 0 #40 876 8,413
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
BD 0 #112 122 5,992
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
QA Girls 0 #289 28 15,378
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
JO Girls 0 #303 23 7,570
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
OM Girls 0 #311 86 15,987
BD Boys 0 #318 318 10,045
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
JO Boys 0 #368 10 7,057
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
BH 0 #474 80 17,937
KW Girls 0 #474 42 19,177
IN Girls 0 #491 142 13,121
AE Girls 0 #496 58 20,968
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #566 21 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
LB 0 #641 18 13,263
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
QA Boys 0 #657 51 18,093
IN Boys 0 #661 361 16,750
SG Boys 0 #682 16 17,960
OM Boys 0 #689 193 17,948
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
KW Boys 0 #714 56 18,755
SA Girls 0 #806 130 25,931
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
Spain Boys 0 #914 17 5,610
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
AE Boys 0 #936 157 22,615
MY Girls 0 #977 18 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,082 30 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,363 84 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,372 100 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,404 211 28,008

Mitu is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Mitu

Mitu is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Mitu is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MEE-too (ˈmiːtu).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mittu, Mithu, Meetu, Meethu and Mito.
Across languages, Mitu has these equivalents: Priya (Sanskrit, 'beloved'), Carina (Latin, 'beloved'), Amado/Amada (Spanish/Portuguese, 'beloved').