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Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: Lion; Belonging to the Sun-God

Harita is a name rich in history due to its links to Hari, an alternate name for Vishnu, one of Hinduism's principal deities. Harita is a feminine Sanskrit name with various meanings, such as "lion" and "belonging to the Sun-God," and therefore associated with tawny yellow-orange colors. Lions are highly regarded and revered animals in Hinduism, with people seeing them as the personification of Vishnu on earth. Your little one can grow up to embody all the beautiful aspects of Harita and Vishnu, demonstrating compassion and love for all living things.