Niketa
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Niketa
Niketa is derived from the Sanskrit root "nike" meaning "victory" or "conquest," with the feminine suffix "-ta" appended to create a feminine given name.
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Etymology
Niketa is derived from the Sanskrit root "nike" meaning "victory" or "conquest," with the feminine suffix "-ta" appended to create a feminine given name. The name is primarily used in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu communities, and has gained popularity in modern India and among diaspora populations in English-speaking countries.
Niketa currently ranks #17,383 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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