Punitha
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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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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