Maithili or Maithily?
Two spellings, side by side.
Maithili and Maithily are two spellings of the same sound. Maithili is listed with the meaning "A Sanskrit name for the Goddess Lakshmi or Sita, referring to the ancient kingdom of Mithila" and Maithily with "Another name for Sita". Maithili is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Maithili | Maithily |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A Sanskrit name for the Goddess Lakshmi or Sita, referring to the ancient kingdom of Mithila. | Another name for Sita |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Indian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | मैथिली | — |
| Say it | Mai-thi-li | Mai-thily |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Maithili and Maithily
Is Maithili or Maithily more common?
Maithili is more often searched and saved on this site; Maithily is also used.
Do Maithili and Maithily mean the same?
Maithili: "A Sanskrit name for the Goddess Lakshmi or Sita, referring to the ancient kingdom of Mithila". Maithily: "Another name for Sita".
How do you say Maithili?
In parts: Mai-thi-li. Maithily is said the same way.
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