Sunita

The first name Sunita is a female name composed of the Sanskrit terms su (सु) for 'good' and nita (नीत) for 'led, guided.' This leads to the meaning 'the one with good behavior' or 'the one of good character.' In India, this girl's name is particularly common.

What does the name Sunita mean?

The first name Sunita is composed of the Sanskrit elements su (सु), meaning 'good,' and nita (नीत), meaning 'led' or 'guided.' Thus, it is interpreted as 'the one with good behavior' or 'the one of good character.' Notable bearers of this name include American actress Sunita Mani and American astronaut Sunita Williams. A commonly used short form of Sunita is Suni.

Where does the name Sunita come from?

Sunita is a female first name with Sanskrit roots, meaning 'the one with good behavior' or 'the one of good character.' The word parts consist of su (सु) for 'good' and nita (नीत) for 'led, guided.' Languages in which this name appears include Hindi, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, and Nepali.

How do you pronounce Sunita?

Su-ni-ta

Popularity

In Germany, Sunita is among the rarer first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,220 on the list of the most popular female baby names. Sunita achieved its best ranking in 2009 at 2,111. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,571 in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,899.

Nicknames & pet names

Nini / Nita / Niti / Nitilein / Schnäbi / Snudi / Su / Suni / Suniddle / Sunny / Sunsun / Susanna / Susen / Susi / Susu / Sünchen

Famous people

• Sunita Danuwar (Nepali guitarist)
• Sunita Lyn Williams (American astronaut)
• Sunita Rani (Indian long-distance runner)
• Sunita S. Mukhi (artist from the Philippines)
• Sunita Shroff (British actress)
• Sunita Singh (Indian cricketer)
• Sunita Williams (astronaut)