Neeta
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Neeta
Neeta is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "led" or "guided," from the root word "nīta" (नीत), the past participle of "nī" meaning to lead or conduct.
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Etymology
Neeta is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "led" or "guided," from the root word "nīta" (नीत), the past participle of "nī" meaning to lead or conduct. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly across North India and among diaspora communities, with notable use in modern India since the mid-20th century.
Neeta currently ranks #8,250 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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