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Namrata

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How to Pronounce Namrata

Pronounced nuhm-RAH-tuh /nəmˈrɑː.tə/Low

Meaning: Namrata is a Sanskrit name meaning 'humility,' 'modesty,' or 'politeness,' formed from namra, 'bowed' or 'humble,' related to the root nam, 'to bow.' It is a genuine Indian given name carrying an admired virtue, and we present its meaning accurately and respectfully rather than as an approximation.Medium

In 30 seconds: Namrata is a rare Indian girl's name, Sanskrit for 'humility, modesty.' It peaked in the mid-two-thousands (said nuhm-RAH-tuh).
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningNamrata is a Sanskrit name meaning 'humility,' 'modesty,' or 'politeness,' formed from namra, 'bowed' or 'humble,' related to the root nam, 'to bow.' It is a genuine Indian given name carrying an admired virtue, and we present its meaning accurately and respectfully rather than as an approximation.
U.S. rank (2013)#18465 ↘ Falling
2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419832013

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Namrata is a Sanskrit virtue name meaning 'humility' or 'modesty,' from namra, 'humble, bowed.' Long used in India, it appeared in small numbers among Indian American families in the United States, where its clear, dignified meaning made it a heartfelt choice rather than a passing trend.

Namrata was never common in the United States, given to only about fourteen girls a year around 2004, mainly within Indian American communities. A girl named Namrata then is in her early twenties today, her name carrying a valued cultural virtue.

Did you know? Namrata names a prized virtue in Indian tradition: humility, from the Sanskrit namra, 'bowed,' the same gesture of respectful bowing behind namaste.
Overall data confidence 58%
References - Namrata — Sanskrit 'humility, modesty' < namra 'bowed, humble'; Indian given name; peaked 2004.

Variations

NamitaNamrathaNamraNamruta

Nicknames

NammiRata

Famous Bearers

  • ★Namrata Shirodkar (born 1972)
    Indian actress and former Miss India, widely known in Hindi and Telugu cinema.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Namrata mean?

It is a Sanskrit name meaning 'humility,' 'modesty,' or 'politeness,' from namra, 'bowed, humble.'

How do you pronounce Namrata?

It is said nuhm-RAH-tuh /nəmˈrɑː.tə/ - three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Namrata a boy or girl name?

Namrata is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Namrata?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fourteen girls a year at its peak in the mid-two-thousands.

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