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The baby name Seetha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SEE-tah (ˈsiː.tɑː).

Seetha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: SEE-tah (ˈsiː.tɑː)

What is the meaning of the name Seetha ?

The baby name Seetha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SEE-tah (ˈsiː.tɑː).

Seetha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Seetha is the South Indian romanized form of Sanskrit Sītā (सीता), the revered queen of the Ramayana and consort of Rāma. The name means “furrow,” recalling her miraculous discovery in a ploughed field and evoking fertility, steadfastness, and connection to the earth. Across Hindu tradition, Seetha embodies virtue, courage, and unwavering devotion, and remains prominent in literature, temple worship, and festivals such as Sita Navami.

Spelled variously as Sita, Seeta, Seetha, Sitha, and Seetha Devi, the long ī sound is often rendered with “ee” in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam contexts. Related epithets and cognate names include Janaki, Vaidehi, and Maithili; modern Hindi also uses Siya. Regional adaptations appear as Shinta/Sinta in Indonesia and Sida in Thailand and Laos. The name has enjoyed continuous use throughout India, Nepal, and the diaspora, especially among families seeking a classic, spiritually resonant choice.

Seetha has the following similar or variant Names

Seetha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
QA Girls 0 #301 16 15,378
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
OM Girls 0 #331 66 15,987
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
KW Girls 0 #336 181 19,177
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AE Girls 0 #486 68 20,968
PS Girls 0 #514 10 10,981
SG Girls 0 #521 66 18,916
BH 0 #523 31 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IN Girls 0 #532 100 13,121
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #664 34 17,960
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
QA Boys 0 #698 10 18,093
KW Boys 0 #740 30 18,755
MY Girls 0 #746 254 24,821
OM Boys 0 #864 18 17,948
SA Girls 0 #874 62 25,931
United States Girls 2023 #909 6 8,600
IN Boys 0 #968 34 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,073 20 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,100 12 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,111 31 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,415 32 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,565 50 28,008

Seetha is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Seetha

Seetha is predominantly a girl's name.
Seetha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SEE-tah (ˈsiː.tɑː).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sita, Seeta, Sītā, Sitha and Siita.
Somewhat — Seetha ranked #909 in United States in 2023, placing it just outside the most common names.