Girl • Modern Tamil
Poonitha
பூனிதா
Signature Meaning
Poonitha is a feminine name commonly used in South India and among Tamil speakers. It is often understood to mean “pure,” “virtuous,” or “blessed.” The name is likely related to the Sanskrit Punitā, conveying a sense of holiness or moral purity. Overall it carries a gentle, traditional, and positive connotation suitable for a baby name.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/PuːNit̪Aː/
Starts with2 / P
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 38 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
P(8) + O(7) + O(7) + N(5) + I(1) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) = 38
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 44 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likepoo-nee-thaa
Tamil syllablesபூ-னி-தா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./puːnit̪aː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
PoonithaaPooneethaPooneethaaPunithaPunithaaPuneetha