The baby name Shweta is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃʋeːt̪aː/.
Shweta is Sanskrit in Origin.
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 Tiwari 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 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 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 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 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. |
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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