Mitu
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mitu
Mitu is a diminutive or informal form derived from names like Mitali or Mitra, with Sanskrit roots meaning "friend" or "companion" (from the Sanskrit word "mitra").
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Etymology
Mitu is a diminutive or informal form derived from names like Mitali or Mitra, with Sanskrit roots meaning "friend" or "companion" (from the Sanskrit word "mitra"). The name is primarily used in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi, Bengali, and other South Asian communities, with historical significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions where Mitra is an ancient Vedic deity associated with friendship and contracts.
Mitu currently ranks #325 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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