Sita

American

[see-tah] / ˈsi tɑ /

noun

(in the Ramayana) the wife of Ramachandra, abducted by Ravana and later rescued.

Sita British

/ ˈsiːtaː /

noun

Hinduism goddess consort of the god Vishnu in the incarnation of Rama

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Sita and Akbar had been living together for years.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024

At zoos across the country, wildlife officials said there were many other cats named after Sita and Akbar, who are among the most popular figures in Indian myth and history.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024

The lioness was named after Hindu deity Sita while the lion was called Akbar, after the 16th Century Mughal ruler.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

But instead of returning to the city with Rama, Sita prays to return to mother earth.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2023

He was meant to accompany Nana Sita to Boksburg.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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