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Sita
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In Hindu mythology, the wife of Rama and a central figure in the epic the Ramayana.
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A female given name of Sanskrit origin, popular mainly in India.
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA revered figure in Hindu mythology, and a common Indian first name.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit sita, meaning "furrow" — the goddess was said to have been found in a ploughed furrow.