Sweta
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sweta
The given name 'Sweta' means 'white' or 'fair' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'śveta', which is also the root of the English word 'sapphire' due to the gemstone's association with purity and whiteness.
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Etymology
The given name 'Sweta' means 'white' or 'fair' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'śveta', which is also the root of the English word 'sapphire' due to the gemstone's association with purity and whiteness. The name 'Sweta' is commonly used in Hindu culture and is also found in some Eastern European and Indian diaspora communities, with no notable historical context beyond its linguistic origins.
Sweta currently ranks #16,214 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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