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The baby name Shweta is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃʋeːt̪aː/.

Shweta is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ʃʋeːt̪aː/

What is the meaning of the name Shweta ?

The baby name Shweta is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃʋeːt̪aː/.

Shweta is Sanskrit in Origin.

Shweta is the modern Indo-Aryan transliteration of Sanskrit Śvetā (श्वेता), the feminine form of the Old Indo-Aryan adjective śvetá, attested in Vedic Sanskrit. Its literal sense is white, pale, or bright. Morphologically, the name uses the adjective stem śveta- with the feminine long -ā ending; the cluster śv reflects Sanskrit phonology and is commonly represented in English as shw or shv.

As a given name it belongs chiefly to Hindu and Indian naming practice, especially in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, and related contexts. The color term carries religious associations through white clothing, learning, and purity; Saraswati is linked with whiteness and the epithet Śvetāmbara, white-clad. Spellings shift by region and transliteration system: Shveta and Sveta are closer to Sanskrit, while Sweta, Swetha, and Shwetha reflect modern Indian usage. In the United States it appears mainly in Indian-diaspora records, with sparse SSA counts from the 1980s onward.

Shweta has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Shweta

Shweta Tiwari Actor · Born 1980 · India Shweta Tiwari is an Indian actor best known for her role as Prerna Sharma in the popular television series 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'. She has also appeared in reality shows like 'Bigg Boss 4', where she emerged as the winner, and 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'. Her work in Indian television has made her a household name. Shweta Prasad Actor · Born 1991 · India Shweta Prasad is an Indian actress best known for her role in the film 'Makdee', which earned her the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. She has also appeared in popular films like 'Iqbal' and 'Kotha Bangaru Lokam'. Born in 1991, she has successfully transitioned from child artist to adult roles in Indian cinema. Shweta Tripathi Actor · Born 1985 · India Shweta Tripathi is an Indian actor best known for her role in the film 'Masaan'. She gained further recognition for her performances in the web series 'Mirzapur' and 'Laakhon Mein Ek'. Born in 1985, she has become a prominent figure in Indian cinema and digital content.
Shweta Pandit Actor · Born 1986 · India Shweta Pandit is an Indian playback singer and actress, best known for her work in Bollywood. She gained fame with songs like 'Ishq Khudai' from the movie 'Rudraksh' and 'Tera Sarapa' from 'Shabd'. Born in 1986, she has also appeared in various films and television shows in India. Shweta Bhardwaj Actor · Born 1985 · India Shweta Bhardwaj is best known as an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Hindi and Telugu films. She made her acting debut in the 2008 Hindi action film Mission Istanbul, which starred Vivek Oberoi and Zayed Khan.

Shweta – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
IN 0 #46 25 2,963
IN Girls 0 #61 1,946 13,121
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
AE 0 #163 15 10,220
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Girls 0 #244 8 6,592
SG 0 #246 24 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
QA Girls 0 #283 34 15,378
MU Girls 0 #292 60 8,539
Canada Girls 1998 #299 7 2,398
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
OM Girls 0 #314 83 15,987
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
BD Girls 0 #377 10 8,413
AE Girls 0 #411 143 20,968
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
KW Girls 0 #498 18 19,177
SG Girls 0 #504 83 18,916
CR Girls 0 #522 11 11,342
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
BH 0 #542 12 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
Finland Girls 2026 #726 13 3,895
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
SA Girls 0 #885 51 25,931
United States Girls 2013 #915 6 9,616
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NL Girls 0 #930 26 5,933
IN Boys 0 #966 36 16,750
MY Girls 0 #978 17 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
ZA Girls 0 #1,115 27 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,427 20 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Shweta is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Shweta

Shweta is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Shweta is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ʃʋeːt̪aː/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Śvetā, Shveta, Sveta, Sweta, Shwetha and Swetha.
Yes — Shweta ranked #299 in Canada in 1998, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Shweta ranks highest in Canada (#299 in 1998).
Yes — 5 notable people named Shweta are in our database, including Shweta Tiwari (Actor), Shweta Prasad (Actor), Shweta Tripathi (Actor).