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Punitha

Quick answerPunitha is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "pure" or "sacred," rooted in the Sanskrit word "punita" (पुनित).

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,116
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit/Tamil
CultureSouth Indian
ReligionHinduism/Christianity
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#1,116

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Punitha

Punitha is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "pure" or "sacred," rooted in the Sanskrit word "punita" (पुनित).

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Etymology

Punitha is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "pure" or "sacred," rooted in the Sanskrit word "punita" (पुनित). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Tamil Christian communities, particularly in South India and among Tamil diaspora populations.

Punitha currently ranks #1,116 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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