Sitti
Origin:Filipino
Other Origin(s):Indonesian, Sanskrit
Meaning:Furrow
Sitti is a feminine Filipino and Indonesian name that finds its roots in Sanskrit. Stemming from Sita, Sitti is a variant of a name borne by a Hindu goddess and a wife of Rama, believed to be an avatar of Lakshmi. Goddess Sita is an incredibly beloved and divine figure in Hindu tradition and symbolizes virtues like loyalty, strength, and purity. The name itself is most often translated as “furrow,” likely referring to Sita’s birth from a furrow plowed into the ground. Sitti is a bright and youthful rendition of an ancient name from another land, adding a worldly appeal to this already meaningful choice.
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Behind the Name, Sitti, April 2024
Behind the Name, Sita, October 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Sita
Britannica, Sita, Hindu mythology, November 2024
Wisdom Library, Significance of Goddess Sita, October 2024
Wisdom Library, Sita, Sītā, Śīta, Sīta, Shita, Sītā, Sitā, Śita, Śītā, Siṭa, Siṭā: 66 definitions, October 2024
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