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Ravita

Quick answerRavita is derived from the Sanskrit root "ravi," meaning sun, with the feminine suffix "-ta," making it literally translatable as "pertaining to the sun" or "sunny." The name carries connotations of brightness, warmth, and divine radiance in Hindu philosophy.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,529
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,529

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

About the name Ravita

Ravita is derived from the Sanskrit root "ravi," meaning sun, with the feminine suffix "-ta," making it literally translatable as "pertaining to the sun" or "sunny." The name carries connotations of brightness, warmth, and divine radiance in Hindu philosophy.

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Etymology

Ravita is derived from the Sanskrit root "ravi," meaning sun, with the feminine suffix "-ta," making it literally translatable as "pertaining to the sun" or "sunny." The name carries connotations of brightness, warmth, and divine radiance in Hindu philosophy.

The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities in India and the Indian diaspora. It has no significant historical figures of major renown, but remains a traditional feminine given name reflecting Hindu cosmological and spiritual values.

Ravita currently ranks #1,529 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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