Anitra
Anitra (अनित्रा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Modern grace; the gentle one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Anitra (अनित्रा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Modern grace; the gentle one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Anitra (अनित्रा, IAST: anitrā) is an modern Sanskrit-influenced Hindu girl-name meaning “Modern grace; the gentle one”. A modern Indo-Sanskrit feminine name, suggesting "kindness, gentleness."
Meaning, etymology & significance
Anitra (अनित्रा) is a modern Indo-Sanskrit feminine name in the family of Anita, Anvita and related soft three-syllable names. In contemporary Indian naming it is understood as a gentle, kindness-suggesting name.
The name has gained particular ground in 2020s urban families and travels effortlessly across English-speaking contexts. It pairs effortlessly with both classical and modern surnames.
Pronunciation: a-NI-traa. Short, lyrical, and easy on English-speaking ears.
The closely related Anita is one of the most popular feminine Indian names of the late 20th century.
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Anitra aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Anita, Anitra, Aaradhya. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.
