Sujata
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sujata
The name Sujata (Sanskrit: सुजात) is derived from Sanskrit roots "su" (good/well) and "jata" (born/originated), meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth." The term linguistically belongs to the Sanskrit language family and carries connotations of auspiciousness and favorable origins.
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Etymology
The name Sujata (Sanskrit: सुजात) is derived from Sanskrit roots "su" (good/well) and "jata" (born/originated), meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth." The term linguistically belongs to the Sanskrit language family and carries connotations of auspiciousness and favorable origins.
The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and among South Asian diaspora communities; it holds historical significance in Buddhism as Sujata was the name of the woman who offered milk rice to Siddhartha Gautama before his enlightenment.
Sujata currently ranks #13,016 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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