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Sheetal

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Pronounced SHEE-tuhl /ˈʃiː.təl/Medium

Meaning: Sheetal is a Sanskrit name meaning 'cool,' 'calm,' or 'soothing,' from shital, evoking a pleasant coolness and a serene temperament. It is a common, gentle given name for girls across India.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sheetal is a Sanskrit name meaning 'cool' or 'calm.' It stayed rare in the US (said SHEE-tuhl).
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningSheetal is a Sanskrit name meaning 'cool,' 'calm,' or 'soothing,' from shital, evoking a pleasant coolness and a serene temperament. It is a common, gentle given name for girls across India.
U.S. rank (2003)#17984 ↘ Falling
2003 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 251

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119722003

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

Sheetal is a Sanskrit given name meaning 'cool,' 'calm,' or 'soothing,' from shital, widely used across India for its serene, gentle sense. In the United States it is carried by Indian American families and appears in records from around 1972, reaching a small high around 1981.

A girl named Sheetal then would be in her forties now. In the US it reads as a heritage name rather than a trend, keeping a small, steady presence among South Asian families; its calm 'cool, soothing' meaning gives it a quiet, lasting appeal.

Did you know? Sheetal carries a soothing sense straight from Sanskrit: 'cool' and 'calm,' like a refreshing shade.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Sheetal — Sanskrit 'cool/calm'; handled respectfully

Variations

ShitalSheetelShital

Nicknames

SheetSheetu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sheetal mean?

It is a Sanskrit name meaning 'cool,' 'calm,' or 'soothing.'

How do you pronounce Sheetal?

It's said SHEE-tuhl /ˈʃiː.təl/, two syllables.

Is Sheetal a boy or girl name?

Sheetal is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sheetal?

It has always been rare in the US, a heritage name given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.

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