sheetal

Sheetal is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India and among the Indian diaspora. It is derived from the Sanskrit śītala, meaning cool, calm, or refreshing. In transliteration, the name is commonly written as Sheetal, with variants such as Shital or Shital. The name is popular across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati, and is often chosen for girls to convey a sense of coolness or composure.

In cultural usage, Sheetal appears in Indian literature, film, and media as a personal name for female characters, and it is also encountered by communities outside South Asia through migration and global media. The name’s appeal lies in its simple, positive meaning and easy pronunciation.

Notable people and fictional characters named Sheetal exist across different regions and professions, reflecting the name’s broad adoption rather than association with a particular field. The usage of Sheetal varies with region and language, but it remains a common and recognizable South Asian given name.

See also: Shital (name), Śītala (Sanskrit term).