Maithili

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Name
Maithili
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
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Maithili is an Indian girl's name that translates to "the one originating from Mithila."

What does the name Maithili mean?

The name Maithili has its origin in the Sanskrit word maithilī (मैथिली), which means "from Mithila." Mithila (मिथिला) was a historical city in India and served as the capital of the kingdom of Videha.

Where does the name Maithili come from?

Maithili is a female first name that comes from Sanskrit and carries the meaning "the one originating from Mithila." The word consists of maithilī (मैथिली) and the designation for Mithila. It belongs to the Indian languages.

How do you pronounce Maithili?

Mai-thi-li

Popularity

In Germany, Maithili is a rather rare first name. It has not yet secured a single place in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its highest rank in 2023 at 1,838th place in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Maithili has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 5,065th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 7,542nd in Austria.

Frequently asked questions about the name Maithili

What is the origin of the name Maithili?

Maithili is a female first name that comes from Sanskrit and has a connection to the historical city of Mithila in India.

What does the name Maithili mean?

The name Maithili means 'the one originating from Mithila' and refers to the city of Mithila, which was once the capital of the kingdom of Videha.

How popular is the name Maithili?

The name Maithili is known in certain regions of India, but has a lower prevalence outside of these areas.

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