Meaning & Lineage
Meaning: Sita means "furrow" — she was found in a ploughed field, a daughter of the earth goddess Bhudevi.
Why Was This Name Given?
Janaka named the child Sita for the furrow from which she rose — a daughter given by the earth itself, pure and self-born, destined to embody devotion and quiet courage.
The Story
Sita is strength wearing the face of gentleness. Found in a furrow by King Janaka and raised as a princess of Mithila, she chose exile beside Rama without hesitation, trading a palace for the forest out of love.
"When the earth could no longer bear to see her doubted, it opened and took her home."
Through abduction, captivity and trial, Sita's dignity never broke. Her final act — returning to the earth that bore her rather than endure further suspicion — is one of mythology's most powerful statements of self-respect.
Numerology: 8 · Rashi: Tula · Nakshatra: Swati · Lucky Colour: Green · Scripture: Ramayana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sita mean?
Sita means "furrow"; she was discovered in a ploughed field and is considered a daughter of the earth.
Who were Sita’s parents?
She was found and raised by King Janaka of Mithila and is regarded as the daughter of Bhumi, the earth goddess.