HinduGirlSanskrit
Kanta: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“beloved; lovely woman”
کانتا
कान्ता
What Kanta means
Kanta (کانتا, Sanskrit कान्ता) is a Hindu girl’s name that means “beloved; lovely woman”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, kāntā.
Kanta at a glance
- Meaning
- beloved; lovely woman
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Faith
- Hindu
- Say it
- kaan-ta
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- K · ک
Meaning of Kanta
- In English
- beloved; lovely woman
- اردو میں معنی
- محبوبہ، دلکش عورت
Origin and history of Kanta
Sanskrit kāntā, 'beloved'.
Base wordSanskrit kāntā
How to say and write Kanta
- Say it
- kaan-ta2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Kanta
- Urdu
- کانتا
- Original script
- कान्ता
- Other spellings
- Kantha
Sibling names for Kanta
Hindu boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Kanta.
- Madhurمدھرsweet; pleasant; charmingBoySanskrit
- Kalyanکلیانbeautiful; auspicious; welfareBoySanskrit
- Kamalnayanکمل نینlotus-eyed; a name of VishnuBoySanskrit
- Kaustubhکوستبھthe celebrated jewel worn by VishnuBoySanskrit
- Abhiramابھیرامpleasing; delightful; beautifulBoySanskrit
- Akrurاکرورnot cruel; gentleBoySanskrit
- Anujانوجborn after; younger brotherBoySanskrit
- Anuragانوراگaffection; love; attachmentBoySanskrit
Names like Kanta
- Aanchalآنچلthe end of a sari; shelter; protectionGirlHindi
- Akritiآکرتیform; shape; appearanceGirlSanskrit
- Alkaالکاthe city of Kubera; a curl of hairGirlSanskrit
- Ambaامباmother; a name of DurgaGirlSanskrit
- Ambikaامبیکاmother; a name of ParvatiGirlSanskrit
- Anujaانوجاyounger sister; born afterGirlSanskrit
- Anupamaانوپماincomparable; matchlessGirlSanskrit
- Bhavnaبھاوناfeeling; contemplation; imaginationGirlSanskrit
- Bindiyaبندیاornamental dot worn on the foreheadGirlHindi
- Chandramukhiچندرمکھیmoon-facedGirlSanskrit
Names that sound like Kanta
Questions about the name Kanta
What does the name Kanta mean?
Kanta means “beloved; lovely woman”. In Urdu: محبوبہ، دلکش عورت. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).
Is Kanta a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kanta is a girl’s name.
Is Kanta a Hindu name?
Yes. Kanta is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit kāntā, 'beloved'.
How do you pronounce Kanta?
Say it “kaan-ta”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Kanta in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Kanta is written کانتا. In its original script: कान्ता.
What are other spellings of Kanta?
Kanta is also spelled Kantha.
Is the meaning of Kanta verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.