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Gita
Pronounced GEE-tah /ˈɡiː.tɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit gita, 'song' — the word behind the Bhagavad Gita ('Song of the Lord'), a revered Hindu scripture. A melodic name we note respectfully.Medium
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History & Origin
Gita comes from the Sanskrit for 'song,' familiar from the Bhagavad Gita ('Song of the Lord'). As a given name it is gentle and lyrical, with a devotional echo we note respectfully — used across Indian communities, rare in the U.S. (said 'GEE-tah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in Indian families. Rare, lyrical, and meaningful.
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What does the name Gita mean?
Gita is Sanskrit for 'song' — the word behind the Bhagavad Gita, 'Song of the Lord.'
How do you pronounce Gita?
It's said GEE-tah /ˈɡiː.tɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Gita a boy or girl name?
Gita is a girl's name.
How popular is Gita?
Gita is a rare name in the U.S.