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Sarita

sah-REE-tah

Popularity

#5566

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

5,027

Peak Year

#166 in 1965

First Recorded

1910

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Sarita is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'small river' or 'stream.' It is a diminutive of the name Sarah in some cultures, also meaning 'princess'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sarita Choudhury

    British actress known for her roles in film & TV

  • Sarita Joshi

    Indian actress in Hindi and Gujarati theatre

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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