Kavitha
Telugu · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kavitha
Kavitha is derived from Sanskrit "kavi" meaning "poet" or "sage," with the feminine suffix "-tha," thus meaning "poetess" or "female poet." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Tamil cultures, particularly in South India, and reflects a tradition of valuing literary and intellectual qualities.
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Etymology
Kavitha is derived from Sanskrit "kavi" meaning "poet" or "sage," with the feminine suffix "-tha," thus meaning "poetess" or "female poet." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Tamil cultures, particularly in South India, and reflects a tradition of valuing literary and intellectual qualities.
Kavitha currently ranks #14,035 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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