Nivedita
Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Nivedita
The name Nivedita means "one who is dedicated" or "offered" in Sanskrit, derived from the root words *ni* (down, into) and *ved* (to know or to offer).
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Etymology
The name Nivedita means "one who is dedicated" or "offered" in Sanskrit, derived from the root words *ni* (down, into) and *ved* (to know or to offer). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, notably as the adopted name of Sister Nivedita (Margaret Noble), an Irish-born disciple of Swami Vivekananda who became a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and education reform.
Nivedita currently ranks #16,249 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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