Find out how popular the first name Sujata has been for the last 14 years (from 1974 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sujata by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Sujata is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sujata.

The history of the first name Sujata

The name Sujata has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language widely used in the Indian subcontinent. It is a feminine name composed of the Sanskrit words "su," meaning "good" or "auspicious," and "jata," meaning "born" or "arisen." The name thus signifies "well-born" or "born under an auspicious star."

Sujata is a prominent name in Hindu mythology and ancient Indian literature. In the Buddhist tradition, Sujata is the name of a young woman who offered the Buddha a bowl of milk rice, which he accepted and consumed before attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. This event is commemorated in various Buddhist texts, including the Jataka tales and the Lalitavistara Sutra.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sujata can be found in the ancient Sanskrit drama "Mricchakatika" (The Little Clay Cart), believed to have been written by the playwright Shudraka around the 5th century CE. In the play, Sujata is the name of a wealthy courtesan.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Sujata. Sujata Bhatt (born 1956) is an acclaimed Indian-American poet and writer who has won numerous awards, including the Cholmondeley Award and the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry. Sujata Massey (born 1964) is an American author of historical mystery novels set in British colonial India and contemporary Japan.

Sujata Nahar (1925-2013) was an Indian classical singer and exponent of the Agra gharana, renowned for her renditions of thumri, dadra, and ghazal. Sujata Mitra (1923-2018) was an eminent Indian singer and musician who performed in several languages, including Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu. She was honored with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards.

Sujata Dalal (1948-2018) was an Indian chef, author, and culinary expert known for her expertise in traditional Punjabi cuisine. Her cookbooks, including "Punjabi: The Cultured Heritage" and "Daawat: A Mouth-Watering Tour of Classic Punjabi Cuisine," have been widely acclaimed and have helped popularize Punjabi cuisine globally.

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