Ranita
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ranita
Ranita is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "small frog" or "queen," combining the root "rani" (queen) with the diminutive suffix "-ta." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali and other South Asian communities, with historical usage dating back to Sanskrit literary traditions.
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Etymology
Ranita is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "small frog" or "queen," combining the root "rani" (queen) with the diminutive suffix "-ta." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali and other South Asian communities, with historical usage dating back to Sanskrit literary traditions.
Ranita currently ranks #16,815 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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