Nepali girl name
Ritu name meaning
ऋतु
Say it: RI-tu/ritu/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #115
Meaning of Ritu
Season; a period of time.
नेपालीमा: ऋतु संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ मौसम वा समयको एउटा अवधि हुन्छ।
About the name Ritu
Ritu brings the changing seasons to mind through its meaning: season, or a period of time. This Sanskrit name connects with nature and time, giving it a quiet, reflective feeling. It has just four letters, pronounced RI-tu, with a clear opening and a gentle last sound. Ranked #115 among girl names in our sample, it is common. You might compare Reetu and Hritu for other spellings, or Riti if you like a similar sound with a different meaning.
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Ritu at a glance
| Name | Ritu |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | ऋतु also रितु, रीतु |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | R · ऋ |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #115 among girl names (14 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Ritu
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Prakriti♀प्रकृतिNature
- Madhu♂♀मधुHoney
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Pallavi♀पल्लवीNew leaves, young shoots
- Heena♂♀हिनाHenna
- Kamala♂♀कमलLotus flower
- Jasmin♀जस्मिनJasmine flower
- Jasmina♀जस्मिनाJasmine flower
- Kopila♀कोपिलाFlower bud
- Moon♂♀मुनBud or sprout in Nepali
- Raihana♀रेहानाSweet basil
- Renu♂♀रेनुDust, pollen
Names that sound like Ritu
- Rita♀रिताTruth, cosmic order
- Riju♂♀रिजुStraight, honest, sincere (Riju/Rju)
- Riti♂♀रितिCustom, tradition
- Rinu♀रीनुDust, pollen
- Riya♀रियाSinger
- Rina♂♀रीनाMelted, dissolved
- Riva♂♀रिवाSinging, praise
- Renu♂♀रेनुDust, pollen
- Rinku♂♀रिंकुAffectionate pet name
- Rima♂♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Rista♀रिस्ताRelationship, bond (Rishta)
- Rati♂♀रतिLove, delight
Ritu in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐆𑐟𑐸 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒇𑒞𑒳 |
| Bengali | ঋতু |
| Gujarati | ઋતુ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀋𑀢𑀼 |
| IAST romanization | ṛtu |
FAQ about the name Ritu
What is the meaning of Ritu?
Ritu means: Season; a period of time. (नेपालीमा: ऋतु, मौसम)
Is Ritu a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Ritu in Nepali?
Ritu is written ऋतु in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written रितु or रीतु.
How do you pronounce Ritu?
Ritu is pronounced RI-tu (IPA: /ritu/).
What is the origin of the name Ritu?
Ritu is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ritu?
Ritu ranks #115 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Ritu?
Other spellings of Ritu: Reetu, Hritu.