Geetha

Geetha is a female given name common in India and among Indian communities abroad. The name is a transliteration variant of Geeta or Geetā, derived from the Sanskrit word geeta meaning “song,” “chant,” or “sacred hymn.” Its meaning is often linked to the musical and devotional sense found in Hindu literature, including the Bhagavad Gita.

The name Geetha is used across several Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, and Hindi. Because of its Sanskrit roots and its pleasant, melodic quality, Geetha has remained a popular choice for girls across generations. The spelling variations Geeta and Geetā reflect different transliteration conventions from Indian scripts.

In culture, Geetha appears as a personal name in literature, film, and music, and is sometimes chosen as a stage name or character name due to its musical associations. There have been various Indian films and musical works titled with Geetha in different languages, illustrating the name’s enduring appeal in popular culture.

Geetha also appears in broader discussions of Indian naming practices, where it is often grouped with other names derived from sacred or musical terms. In onomastic references, Geetha is typically noted for its feminine associations and its resonance with artistic and devotional themes.

See also: Geeta (name), Bhagavad Gita.