Sarita
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sarita
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Sarita is a Spanish diminutive of the biblical name Sara. With Hebrew roots, the name carries the meaning 'the princess', 'the lady', or 'the mistress', derived from ancient Hebrew śārâ for 'princess, lady'.
What does the name Sarita mean?
Sarita is a Spanish diminutive of the name Sara, which has biblical origins. The name has Hebrew roots and means 'the princess', 'the lady', or 'the mistress', tracing back to the ancient Hebrew word śārâ. In Indian contexts, Sarita is also used and means 'the flowing one', derived from the Sanskrit word saritā, which means 'flowing, streaming'. As a variant of Sara, the form Sarit can also be found.
Where does the name Sarita come from?
The name Sarita has both ancient Hebrew and Sanskrit origins and includes meanings such as 'the lady' and 'the flowing one'.
How do you pronounce Sarita?
The name Sarita is pronounced with three syllables and has a clear structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually articulated as 'Sa-ri-ta' [zaˈʁiːta]. It begins with an open sound that immediately catches the ear. The middle syllable is elongated and receives a calm, bright emphasis. The final 'a' provides a warm, open ending. Overall, Sarita sounds light and melodic - soft, clear, and with a harmonious, even sound flow.
When is the name day of Sarita?
The name day for Sarita, in its function as a variant of Sara, is celebrated on July 13 and October 9.
Popularity
In Germany, Sarita is one of the rarer first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2012, reaching 2,475th place. Over the last ten years, Sarita has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,387th.
Nicknames & pet names
Rita / Sari / Sarii
Famous people
- Laishram Sarita Devi (boxer from India)
- Sarita Choudhury (British actress)
- Sarita Joshi (Indian actress)
- Sarita Khajuria (American actress)
- Sarita Michelle (English actress)
- Sarita Perez de Tagle (actress from the Philippines)
- Sarita Shrestha (Nepalese physicist)
- Sarita Suwannakitborihan (Thai badminton player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sarita
What is the origin of the name Sarita?
Sarita has both ancient Hebrew and Sanskrit roots. The name derives from ancient Hebrew 'śārâ', which means 'princess' or 'lady', and from Sanskrit 'saritā', which means 'flowing' or 'streaming'.
What does the name Sarita mean?
The meaning of Sarita varies depending on the cultural context: in its Hebrew origin, it stands for 'the princess' or 'the lady', while in the Indian context, it means 'the flowing one'.
How popular is the name Sarita?
Sarita is common in several countries, particularly in Spanish-speaking and Indian cultures. However, popularity can vary significantly by region.