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The baby name Ritu is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-too (IPA: /ˈriːtuː/).

Ritu is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: REE-too (IPA: /ˈriːtuː/)

What is the meaning of the name Ritu ?

The baby name Ritu is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-too (IPA: /ˈriːtuː/).

Ritu is Sanskrit in Origin.

Ritu is an Indian given name from the Sanskrit ṛtu (ऋतु), meaning “season,” “the right time,” or “fixed order.” The term appears throughout Vedic literature to denote the cyclical divisions of the year and the idea of timely, harmonious rhythm; it is cognate with Avestan ratu “appointed time.” As a personal name, Ritu is used across North and South Asia - especially in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Nepali contexts - and is most often feminine, though occasionally unisex.

Modern usage expanded in the mid-20th century, paralleling a fondness for nature-inflected and virtue names, and it remains popular in India and the diaspora. Variants and spellings include Rithu (common in Tamil and Malayalam transliteration), Reetu (anglicized), and Rutu (Western Indian forms). Related forms include compound names such as Rituparna. The name carries connotations of seasonal renewal, balance, and acting at the auspicious moment.

Ritu has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ritu

Rituparno Ghosh Actor · Born 1963 · India Rituparno Ghosh was an influential filmmaker and actor from India, known for his work in Bengali cinema. He gained fame for directing films like 'Chokher Bali' and 'Raincoat', which showcased his storytelling prowess. His contributions to Indian cinema have left a lasting impact. Ritu Varma Actor · Born 1990 · India Ritu Varma is an Indian actor best known for her role in the Telugu film 'Pelli Choopulu', which won several awards. She has also appeared in films like 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal' and 'Tuck Jagadish'. Born in 1990, she has made a significant mark in the South Indian film industry.

Celebrity babies named Ritu

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Ritu Nanda Raj Kapoor film director ★★★★★

Ritu – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #32 4 2,021
IN Girls 0 #50 2,247 13,121
IN 0 #60 11 2,963
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
CY Girls 0 #118 8 3,755
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
BD Girls 0 #121 407 8,413
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
AE 0 #164 14 10,220
BD 0 #164 65 5,992
QA Girls 0 #196 122 15,378
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
JP Girls 0 #244 8 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
OM Girls 0 #253 144 15,987
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
AE Girls 0 #281 287 20,968
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
Canada Girls 1999 #297 5 2,358
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
JO Girls 0 #315 11 7,570
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
KW Girls 0 #333 184 19,177
Finland Girls 0 #347 45 1,368
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MU Girls 0 #355 8 8,539
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
BD Boys 0 #501 76 10,045
BH 0 #510 44 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #517 9 11,303
SG Girls 0 #519 68 18,916
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
SA Girls 0 #554 403 25,931
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
HK Girls 0 #600 16 16,104
IN Boys 0 #624 406 16,750
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
QA Boys 0 #650 58 18,093
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #726 13 3,895
KW Boys 0 #732 38 18,755
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
OM Boys 0 #832 50 17,948
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
MY Girls 0 #916 79 24,821
United States Girls 2014 #924 9 9,590
NL Girls 0 #942 14 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #967 17 5,561
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,037 56 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,078 34 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,389 58 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,448 167 28,008
IT Boys 0 #1,462 10 10,046

Ritu is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Ritu

Ritu is predominantly a girl's name.
Ritu is a 2 syllable name, pronounced REE-too (IPA: /ˈriːtuː/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ṛtu, ṛtu, Ritu, Rithu and Ritū.
Across languages, Ritu has these equivalents: Sanskrit: Ṛtu (ऋतु), Hindi: ऋतु (Ritu), Nepali: ऋतु (Ritu), Bengali: ঋতু (Ritu), South Indian (transliteration).
Yes — Ritu ranked #297 in Canada in 1999, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Ritu ranks highest in Canada (#297 in 1999).
Ritu's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #910 in 2004 to #924 in 2014 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Ritu are in our database, including Rituparno Ghosh (Actor), Ritu Varma (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Ritu for their child, including Raj Kapoor.