The baby name Nutana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced noo-TAH-nah (IPA: /nuːˈtɑːnə/).
The baby name Nutana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced noo-TAH-nah (IPA: /nuːˈtɑːnə/).
Nutana is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Nutana is an Indian feminine given name from Sanskrit nūtana (नूतन), “new, fresh, ever‑renewing.” In classical grammar the feminine is nūtanā, and modern spellings reflect regional phonetics and transliteration choices. The word is widely understood across Indo‑Aryan and Dravidian languages (Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu), where it carries auspicious overtones of freshness, innovation, and new beginnings.
As a personal name, Nutana gained traction in the 20th century, drawing on the adjective’s long literary pedigree in Sanskrit poetry and devotional verse. The Hindi film star Nutan helped popularize the base form Nutan, often used as a unisex variant. Other spellings include Nootan, Nuthan (m.), and the South Indian feminine Nuthana/Nootana. Related meaning-neighbors are Navina (f.) and Naveen/Navin (m.), from the cognate root nava “new.” Nutana resonates in cultural phrases for the New Year, reinforcing its bright, forward‑looking sense.
Nutana is vanishingly rare. In all, it appears just 1 time, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
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