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Sheetal

Quick answerSheetal is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "shīta," meaning "cool" or "cold," often interpreted as calm, peaceful, or serene.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,984
TrendVintage
Peak year1981
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHindu
Letters7
Numerology7 Chaldean 8
Global rank#125

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

About the name Sheetal

Sheetal is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "shīta," meaning "cool" or "cold," often interpreted as calm, peaceful, or serene.

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Etymology

Sheetal is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "shīta," meaning "cool" or "cold," often interpreted as calm, peaceful, or serene. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with significant adoption across India, Nepal, and diaspora communities, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking and Hindi-speaking populations.

Sheetal currently ranks #17,984 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.

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