The baby name Samhita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced suhm-HEE-tah (IPA: /səmˈhiːtə/).
Samhita is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Samhita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced suhm-HEE-tah (IPA: /səmˈhiːtə/).
Samhita is Sanskrit in Origin.
Samhita is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, from Saṃhitā, a classical term meaning "collection, union, concord," especially the compiled hymns of the Vedas. It derives from the prefix sam- "together, wholly" and the verbal root dhā "to place," yielding the sense of "put together" or "brought into harmony." The word also denotes proximity or combination in Sanskrit grammar, reinforcing associations with cohesion and harmony.
As a personal name in India, Samhita has been used across Hindu communities and has gained modern popularity among urban and diaspora families for its scholarly and spiritual resonance. It is typically feminine but can be unisex. Common variants and spellings include Samhitha (South Indian usage), Samhitaa, and the diacritic Saṃhitā; short forms like Sam or Hita appear informally. Related cultural references include Rigveda Samhita and Yajurveda Samhita, underscoring the name’s Vedic heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #622 | 10 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #910 | 5 | 8,600 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Samhita is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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