Sujata Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soo-JAH-tah /suːˈdʒɑːtə/
Origin: Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning: Sanskrit: well-born; Hindi: good-natured
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sujata has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, where it is derived from the components 'su' meaning 'good' or 'well' and 'jata' meaning 'born' or 'born of.' Thus, the literal translation of Sujata can be interpreted as 'well-born' or 'of good birth.' This name has been used in various forms across different cultures influenced by Sanskrit, particularly in regions where Hinduism and Buddhism have had significant historical presence. Historically, Sujata is notably associated with Buddhist texts, particularly in the Jataka tales, which are stories about the previous lives of the Buddha.
One of the most famous narratives involves Sujata, a village girl who offered milk rice to Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha, as he was meditating under the Bodhi tree. This act of kindness is often cited as a pivotal moment in his journey toward enlightenment, symbolizing compassion and generosity.
The story has been recounted in various forms since at least the 3rd century BCE, when the Jataka tales began to be compiled. Culturally, the name Sujata carries connotations of virtue and nobility, reflecting the qualities of its etymological roots.
It has been embraced in various literary and religious contexts, often symbolizing purity and moral integrity. The name's enduring presence in South Asian cultures can be attributed to its positive associations and the historical significance of the narratives in which it appears.
In some contexts, diminutive forms or variations of the name may be used, but Sujata itself remains a significant name with deep cultural and historical resonance.
Famous people named Sujata
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Sujata Bhatt is a poet best known for her collections A Colour for Solitude, The Stinking Rose, and Augatora.
Sujata Ghosh is a scientist best known for her work in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sujata was first seen in the United States in 1968.
Sujata has ranked as high as #1061 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Sujata has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sujata is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sujata was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sujata
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sujata.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1968 | 9 |