# What Does the Name Ritu Mean?

Ritu is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. It means “season”.

**Origin:** Sanskrit

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** rih-TOO

The name Ritu comes from Sanskrit roots, where it carries the meaning “season”. It is pronounced rih-TOO.

Is Ritu a boy or girl name? Ritu is traditionally used as a girl name.

## More Sanskrit names

- [**Nisha**night, dream](/baby-name-nisha-meaning/)
- [**Kiran**ray of light](/baby-name-kiran-meaning/)
- [**Simran**remembrance](/baby-name-simran-meaning/)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Ritu?

Ritu means “season”. It is a name of Sanskrit origin.

### What origin is the name Ritu?

Ritu is of Sanskrit origin.

### Is Ritu a boy or girl name?

Ritu is traditionally a girl name.