Find out how popular the first name Seetha has been for the last 1 years (from 2023 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Seetha by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Seetha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Seetha.

The history of the first name Seetha

The name Seetha originates from the Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology, with its earliest known roots tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "seeta," which means "furrow" or "the goddess who governs the furrow."

Seetha is the central character in the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, written by the sage Valmiki around the 5th century BCE. She is the consort of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is revered as the embodiment of wifely devotion, sacrifice, and purity. The Ramayana narrates her abduction by the demon king Ravana and her eventual rescue by Rama, after which she undergoes an "Agni Pariksha" (trial by fire) to prove her chastity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seetha can be found in the Ramayana itself, where she is referred to as "Seetha Devi" or "Seetha Maiya." The name also appears in various other Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, further solidifying its religious significance.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Seetha. One of the most famous was Seetha Devi, the wife of the 16th-century Mughal Emperor Akbar, who played a significant role in the administration of the Mughal Empire. Another notable Seetha was Seetha Kaur (1835-1924), a prominent Sikh leader and activist who fought against the British rule in India.

In the field of literature, Seetha Arunachalam (1928-2005) was a renowned Tamil writer and activist who received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1995 for her novel "Sangilikkan Sahib." Seetha Narasimhaiah (1920-2007) was a celebrated Kannada writer and critic, known for her works exploring themes of feminism and social injustice.

Seetha Nambiar (1924-2011) was a pioneering Indian classical dancer and choreographer, who played a crucial role in the revival and promotion of the Kathakali dance form. She was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, in 1976.

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