Mrittika is a feminine given name of Indo-Iranian origin and is most common in Eastern India, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh. The name means "mother earth" or "soil".[1] It is used by both Hindus and Muslims. The spelling Mritika is also used by Zoroastrians as a variant of Avestan Mitra.[2]

References

  1. ↑ www.wisdomlib.org (2013-01-22). "Mrittika, Mṛttikā, Mṛttika: 17 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  2. ↑ "Mitra | Vedic god | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-06-17.


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