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- Origin: Persian آرمیتا
- Meaning: “holy devotion; creative harmony.”
- Gender: feminine
- Pronunciation: ar-MEE-tah
The name is derived from the Avestan Ārmaiti which refers to “holy devotion” or “divine creativity.”
In Zoroastrianism, Spenta Armaiti is one of the Amesha Spentas, which emanate from the Ahura Mazda. Later, Spenta Armaiti came to be personified as a divine female being, representing motherly and wifely devotion as well as the earth, she was synchronized with the Armenian goddess Sandaramet.
In the Zoroastrian calendar, the 5th day of the 12th month, which is called Sepandārmazgān, is her holiest day and a festival in honour of women and love was held in her honour.
Armita is used as a female give-name among Persians of all faiths and has been used in India & Pakistan.
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