The baby name Sitali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced see-TAH-lee (also SHEE-tah-lee).
The baby name Sitali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced see-TAH-lee (also SHEE-tah-lee).
Sitali is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sitali stems from Sanskrit śītalī/śītala, meaning “cool, soothing, refreshing,” and by extension “calm.” It entered several Indo-Aryan languages - Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Nepali - as Sheetal, Seetal, or Shital. The name relates to śītalā, the North Indian folk goddess Shitala, invoked for protection from fever and pox. In yoga, Sitali is also the “cooling breath,” a connection that has popularized this spelling internationally.
Used mainly as a feminine name, though sometimes unisex, Sitali conveys serenity and restorative ease. Variants and transliterations include Sheetal, Shital, Seetal, Sital, and Shitala, with longer forms like Seetalee occasionally found. The core meaning centers on coolness, comfort, and tranquility, making Sitali an auspicious choice that expresses hopes for steady health, composure, and a soothing presence.
Sitali is rarely chosen. We have only 35 recorded uses of it on record, from 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Boys | 0 | #215 | 21 | 6,830 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #231 | 7 | 7,146 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Sitali is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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