Girl Name Indian · Sanskrit

Sunita

Pronunciation /sun-IT-a/

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“virtuous”

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Sunita's Numerology

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3
The Communicator
Keyword: Creativity
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GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundSu
Numerology3 · The Communicator
Name-based RashiKanya (Virgo)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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S → Kanya (Virgo)
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Meaning of Sunita

Sunita is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Well-behaved, virtuous”.

Sunita's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Girl

Sunita at a Glance

Popularity
85/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
15/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Sunita is a very popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Sunita Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#60#76#922015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#60

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Sunita Name Profile

Meaningvirtuous
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderGirl Name
First Letters
Letters6
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score85/100

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