Ritu

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Pronounced REE-too /ˈriː.tu/Medium

Meaning: Ritu is a Sanskrit word meaning 'season' or 'time of year.' In Indian tradition the ritus are the six seasons that turn through the year, so the name evokes nature's steady cycle.Low

In 30 seconds: Ritu is a Sanskrit name meaning 'season,' linked to the yearly cycle of the six seasons. It was always rare in the United States and peaked in the early two-thousands (said REE-too).

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Origin LowSanskrit, Indian

MeaningRitu is a Sanskrit word meaning 'season' or 'time of year.' In Indian tradition the ritus are the six seasons that turn through the year, so the name evokes nature's steady cycle.

U.S. rank (2014)#11748 ↗ Rising

2014 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 341

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ritu is a Sanskrit name meaning 'season.' It belongs to a family of words rooted in rta, the Vedic principle of cosmic order, so it speaks of nature's regular rhythm and the right turning of time, a graceful and widely used name across India.

In the United States it stayed rare, carried mainly by Indian families and reaching a small peak around 2001. A woman named Ritu from that time is in her twenties today.

Did you know? In classical Indian tradition the year is divided into six ritus rather than four seasons, so the name carries a whole ordered calendar within its two syllables.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Ritu — Sanskrit 'season'; related to rta (cosmic order); six-season tradition

Variations

RithuRitikaRuthu

Nicknames

RitRituTu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ritu mean?

It is a Sanskrit name meaning 'season,' connected to the traditional cycle of the six seasons and to the idea of cosmic order.

How do you pronounce Ritu?

It is said REE-too /ˈriː.tu/, two syllables with the stress at the start.

Is Ritu a boy or girl name?

Ritu is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ritu?

It has always been rare in the United States, carried mainly by Indian families, peaking in the early two-thousands.