Geeta

Geeta is a feminine given name used in India and among Indian communities worldwide. It is a transliteration of the Sanskrit geeta, meaning “song” or “lyric,” and is closely related to geet. The name carries associations with music and poetry, and in religious contexts it is linked to the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture commonly called the Gita.

As a personal name, Geeta is widely used across Indian languages, with variants such as Geetha or Geetā. It has been borne by several public figures, notably Geeta Bali (1930–1965), a prominent Hindi film actress in the 1950s; Geeta Phogat (born 1988), an Indian freestyle wrestler who achieved international recognition; and Geeta Basra (born 1984), an actress in Hindi and Punjabi cinema. The name also appears in Indian diaspora communities, where it often reflects cultural heritage and linguistic ties to Sanskrit.

In broader usage, Geeta may appear in literary or artistic contexts influenced by the concept of a song or hymn, or simply as a given name without religious implication. See also Bhagavad Gita, an important Sanskrit text, and Gita (disambiguation) for related terms and variants.