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Name
Geeta
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Geeta is an Indian first name for girls and represents an alternative spelling of the name Gita. Translated, it means 'the song' or 'the singing'.

What does the name Geeta mean?

The name Geeta, a variant of Gita, carries the meaning 'the song' and 'the singing'. Its roots lie in Sanskrit, where it is derived from the word gīta (गीत), which means 'the song', 'the singing', and 'the poem'. Another form of the name is Geetha.

Where does the name Geeta come from?

Geeta has its origins in Sanskrit and means 'the song'. The word gīta (गीत) consists of terms for 'the song', 'the singing', and 'the poem'. Languages in which the name is used include Bengali, Hindi, Indian, Marathi, and Nepali.

How do you pronounce Geeta?

Geeta is pronounced like 'Gita', with a long 'i' and a soft 't'.

Popularity

In Germany, Geeta is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Geeta has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Famous people

  • Geeta Bali (Indian actress)
  • Geeta Basra (English actress)
  • Geeta Citygirl (American actress)
  • Geeta Dharmarajan (writer from India)
  • Geeta Dutt (actress from Bangladesh)
  • Geeta Ghatak (Indian actress)
  • Geeta Kapoor (dancer from India)
  • Geeta Kapur (art historian from India)
  • Geeta Khanna (voice actress from India)
  • Geeta Kumari (Indian wrestler)
  • Geeta Madhuri Sonti (British singer)
  • Geeta Novotny (American opera singer)
  • Geeta Poduval (American actress)
  • Geeta Vadhera (Indian artist)
  • Geeta Zaildar (Indian singer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Geeta

What does the name Geeta mean?

The name Geeta, a variant of Gita, means 'the song' or 'the singing' and has its roots in Sanskrit.

Where does the name Geeta come from?

Geeta comes from Sanskrit and is used in various languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali.

How popular is the name Geeta?

The popularity of the name Geeta varies by region and culture, but it is widespread in many Indian communities.

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