Sunita
Sunita is a girls' name of Hindi origin meaning “well-conducted, righteous, moral.” Sunita combines 'su' (good/well) with 'nita' (conducted/led), meaning one who is well-guided or morally upright.
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how do you pronounce Sunita?
soo-NEE-tah
where does the name Sunita come from?
From the Sanskrit su, good, and nita, led or conducted: well-conducted.
The name carries the aspiration of a life led with integrity and purpose. It gained global recognition through astronaut Sunita Williams, inspiring a generation.
the history of Sunita
The astronaut Sunita Williams is among its best-known bearers.
who are famous people named Sunita?
- Sunita Williams (Indian-American NASA astronaut and Navy captain)
- Sunita Narain (Indian environmentalist and author)
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what names go well with Sunita?
Sibling names that share Sunita's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Sunita
What does the name Sunita mean?
Sunita means “well-conducted, righteous, moral”.
What is the origin of the name Sunita?
Sunita comes from the Hindi naming tradition.
How popular is the name Sunita?
Sunita has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Sunita a boy or girl name?
Sunita is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Sunita?
Sunita is pronounced soo-NEE-tah, with 3 syllables.
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