Sarita Name, Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Sarita

Sarita is a charming feminine name with multiple origins. Although the name Sarita is of Hebrew origin, being a derivative of the name Sarah or Sara, this name has been adopted across various cultures and has Indian, Italian, Spanish, and Israeli roots as well. Being a multicultural moniker, it has several possible meanings and translates to ‘river,’ ‘little princess,’ or ‘Goddess Durga.’

Being a derivative of the Hebrew name Sarah or Sara, the name dates back to as ancient as the Bible, where Sarah was a remarkable character in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament. It is said that God changed her name from Sarah to Sarai. She was the wife of Abraham, the father of Judaism, and the mother of Isaac. She was childless until 90 years of age and gave birth to Isaac at the age of 90. She is considered a Biblical matriarch, prophetess, and a major figure in the Abrahamic religions (1).

Sarita is typically pronounced as sah-REE-tah and has a melodious and rhythmic sound that makes it pleasant to the ear. Some common nicknames for Sarita include Sari, Ri, and Riri.

Sarita is a multifaceted name with diverse associations. It not only represents the 796 Sarita, a minor planet orbiting in our solar system but also finds its place in the world of literature as the title of a 1984 play/musical penned by Maria Irene Fornes. Moreover, it sails through history as the USS Sarita (AKA-39), an Artemis-class attack cargo ship that served its purpose with distinction. In the realm of toys, Sarita is a cherished plush doll in the Manhattan Toy Groovy Girls doll line, capturing children’s hearts with its charm. Among famous people, Sara Colonia Zambrano, popularly known as Sarita Colonia, was a Peruvian folk saint. She became popular among the poor and was associated with tales of miracles and piety.

Whether you choose Sarita for its cultural significance or its melodious sound, it remains a name of grace and beauty, representing the timeless flow of life and purity.

Sarita

Meaning Princess; Flowing

Gender Girl

Origin Indian, Italian

Lucky Number 5

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 6 letters, 3 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Sarita?

Pronounced as suh-ree-tuh

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Sarita in Hindi.

Listen to the sound of the name Sarita in English.

Sarita On The Popularity Chart

Sarita was a prevalent name in the 1980s and has been on a downward trend since then. Let’s look at the charts below to better understand its journey on the popularity charts.

Popularity Over Time

In 1980, at its peak of popularity, there were 135 babies per million named Sarita in the US. This figure dropped over the years, reaching as low as only 15 babies per million in 2018.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Till 1990, Sarita featured among the Top 2000 names in the USA but took a backseat as the years progressed.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Sarita

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Popular Sibling Names For Sarita

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Boy Sibling Names For Sarita

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Girl Sibling Names For Sarita

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Other Popular Names Beginning With S

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter S to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Similar Meaning As Sarita

Sarita has multiple meanings, and if you like these menaings, you might enjoy exploring these additional names that share a similar meaning.

Anagram Names Of Sarita

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Sarita.

Arista

Asrita

Astria

Riasat

Satria

Sitara

Arasti

Sarita’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name sarita. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Kumbha (Aquarius)
Starting letters for Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi	G, S, SH
Representation	Water-bearer
Element	Air
Ruling body	Saturn
Quality	Fixed

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Dhanishta (Avittam)	Aquarius (0 to 6.40 degrees)	Mars	Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge, Gee
Satabhisha (Shatabhisham, Chathayam)	Aquarius (6.40 to 20 degrees)	Rahu	Go, Sa, Saa, Si, Su, Soo, See, Gau
Poorvabhadrapada (Purvabhadra, Pururuttathy)	Aquarius (20 to 30 degrees)	Jupiter	Se, So, Dha, Dhi, Di, Da, Daa, Dee

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Sarita In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Sarita in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Sarita, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Sarita	English	en
萨里塔	Chinese	zh-CN
सरिता	Hindi	hi
Sarita	Spanish	es
Sarita	French	fr
ساريتا	Arabic	ar
সরিতা	Bengali	bn
Sarita	Portuguese	pt
Сарита	Russian	ru
سریتا	Urdu	ur
Sarita	Indonesian	id
Sarita	German	de
サリタ	Japanese	ja
सरिता	Marathi	mr
సరిత	Telugu	te
Sarita	Turkish	tr
சரிதா	Tamil	ta
Sarita	Vietnamese	vi
Sarita	Tagalog	tl
사리타	Korean	ko
Sarita	Hausa	ha
Sarita	Swahili	sw
Sarita	Javanese	jv
Sarita	Italian	it
ਸਰਿਤਾ	Punjabi	pa
સરિતા	Gujarati	gu
สริตา	Thai	th
ಸರಿತಾ	Kannada	kn
ሳሪታ	Amharic	am
सरिता	Bhojpuri	bho
Sarita	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Sarita In Sign Languages

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In Braille Alphabet

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In Morse Code

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Name Numerology For Sarita

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Sarita, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Sarita

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Sarita and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Sarita

Discover the presence of Sarita in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Sarita	Dimmi chi sono, Sarita (Tell Me Who I Am)	2019
Sarita Colonia, the Moral Truce	Sarita Colonia, the Moral Truce	2016

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Sarita?

The name Sarita means princess, and flowing.

2. What is the origin of the name Sarita?

Sarita has an Indian and Italian origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Sarita?

Sarita is pronounced as suh-ree-tuh.

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