Namita

Namita is a female first name that originates from Sanskrit and is derived from the word 'namita' (नमित), meaning 'bent' or 'bowed'. This results in the meaning 'the one who bows', which can also be interpreted as 'the humble' or 'the servant'. In India, Namita has established itself as a popular and common girl's name.

What does the name Namita mean?

The name Namita derives from the Sanskrit term 'namita' (नमित), which means 'bent' or 'bowed'. This leads to the meanings 'the one who bows' as well as the freer translation 'the humble' or 'the servant'. It is widely used in India.

Where does the name Namita come from?

Namita is a female first name with Sanskrit roots, encompassing meanings such as 'the servant' or 'the one who bows'. The word formation derives from 'namita' (नमित), which means 'bent' or 'bowed'. The name is prevalent in languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Indian, and Marathi.

How do you pronounce Namita?

Na-mi-ta, where the 'a' is pronounced like in 'cat'.

Popularity

In Germany, Namita is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of most common female first names. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mimi / Nami

Famous people

• Namita Gokhale (Indian writer)
• Namita Mukesh Vankawala (Indian actress)
• Namita Shetty (model from India)
• Namitha Mukesh Vankawala (singer)