Find out how popular the first name Samanvita has been for the last 9 years (from 2014 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Samanvita by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Samanvita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Samanvita.

The history of the first name Samanvita

The name Samanvita has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is the root of many modern Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "sam" meaning "together" and "anvita" meaning "endowed with" or "possessed of." The name Samanvita can therefore be translated to mean "endowed with everything" or "possessing all qualities."

In Hindu scriptures and Vedic literature, Samanvita is mentioned as one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu and the embodiment of beauty, prosperity, and wealth. The name is associated with auspiciousness, abundance, and completeness.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Samanvita can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Samanvita is the name of a celestial nymph or apsara who is described as being exceptionally beautiful and accomplished in the arts.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Samanvita. One of the earliest known was Samanvita Devi, a 16th-century Rajput princess from the Rathore clan of Marwar (present-day Rajasthan, India). She was renowned for her bravery and martial skills and is said to have fought alongside her husband in battles against neighboring kingdoms.

Another notable Samanvita was Samanvita Ghosh (1925-2018), an Indian writer and scholar of Bengali literature. She was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award, one of India's highest literary honors, for her novel "Ardhangini" in 1966.

In the realm of classical Indian dance, Samanvita Sonavane (born 1973) is a renowned exponent of the Kathak dance form. She has performed extensively in India and abroad and has been the recipient of several prestigious awards and honors.

Samanvita Roy (born 1962) is an Indian classical vocalist and musician, known for her expertise in the Khyal and Thumri genres of Hindustani classical music. She has been awarded numerous accolades, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, for her contributions to Indian classical music.

Finally, Samanvita Bajaj (born 1963) is an Indian businesswoman and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and managing director of the successful clothing brand "FabIndia," which promotes and preserves traditional Indian crafts and textiles.

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