Nepali girl name
Shweta name meaning
श्वेता
Say it: SHWE-ta/sbetaː/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #92
Meaning of Shweta
White, fair, pure; bright and clean.
नेपालीमा: श्वेताको अर्थ सेतो, गोरो र पवित्र हुन्छ। यसले उज्यालो र सफा भावलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Shweta
Shweta carries meanings of white, fair, pure, bright and clean, giving it a clear, fresh feeling. Its Sanskrit origin and purity theme may appeal to parents who like a simple image expressed in a distinctive sound. Pronounced SHWE-ta, the six-letter name has a gathered opening and a soft final syllable. It is common in our sample, placing 92nd among girl names. Compare Sweta and Swetha if you are choosing between spellings. Shreya offers another nearby sound to include on the same shortlist.
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Shweta at a glance
| Name | Shweta |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | श्वेता also श्वेत, शवेता |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #92 among girl names (16 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 Shweta
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Shweta
- Shweta Khadka
Nepali actress
- Shweta Punjali · b. 1984
Nepali musician
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Ganga♂♀गंगाThe sacred river Ganges, personified as a goddess
- Amrita♀अमृताNectar of immortality
- Nirmala♀निर्मलाPure, spotless, clean
- Bimala♀विमलाPure, spotless, clean
- Sharmila♀शर्मिलाShy, modest
- Sarmila♀शर्मिलाShy, modest
- Shila♀शिलाRock, stone
- Pabitra♂♀पवित्रPure, holy, sacred
- Sarala♀सरलाSimple, straightforward, honest
- Mukta♂♀मुक्ताPearl
- Punita♂♀पुनिताPurified, holy, pious
- Sachina♂♀सचिनPure, existence
Names that sound like Shweta
Shweta in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑑂𑐰𑐾𑐟𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑓂𑒫𑒹𑒞𑒰 |
| Bengali | শ্বেতা |
| Gujarati | શ્વેતા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑁆𑀯𑁂𑀢𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | śvetā |
FAQ about the name Shweta
What is the meaning of Shweta?
Shweta means: White, fair, pure; bright and clean. (नेपालीमा: श्वेत, सेतो)
Is Shweta a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Shweta in Nepali?
Shweta is written श्वेता in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written श्वेत or शवेता.
How do you pronounce Shweta?
Shweta is pronounced SHWE-ta (IPA: /sbetaː/).
What is the origin of the name Shweta?
Shweta is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shweta?
Shweta ranks #92 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Shweta?
Notable people named Shweta include Shweta Khadka (Nepali actress); Shweta Punjali (Nepali musician).
What are other spellings of Shweta?
Other spellings of Shweta: Sweta, Shewta, Sweata, Swetha.