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Sithara
Pronounced sih-TAH-rah /sɪˈtɑ.rɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Persian/Urdu sitara, 'a star'; also linked to the sitar (a stringed instrument); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sithara comes from Persian/Urdu sitara, 'a star' — a luminous, lyrical name across the Persian and South Asian world; it also evokes the sitar, the resonant Indian stringed instrument (routes layered, which we note). A graceful modern girls' name (said 'sih-TAH-rah'; nickname Sithu).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-star at the root, and luminous.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sithara mean?
Sithara is Persian/Urdu for 'a star'; it also evokes the sitar. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Sithara?
It's said sih-TAH-rah /sɪˈtɑ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Sithara a boy or girl name?
Sithara is a girl's name.
How popular is Sithara?
Sithara is a rare name in the U.S.