Aritra (Bengali: অরিত্র) or Aritro is a masculine South Asian name mostly common among people of

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. The name generally means "one who shows the right path" or "navigator". The meaning derives from an earlier usage meaning "helmsman" or "one who steers a sailboat". Some other sources claim its meaning as "one who kills enemies". A variant of this name, Aritraa is a less frequent feminine name also found among Bengalis. Notable people with the name include: *

Aritra Dutta Banik Aritra Dutta Banik () is a Bengali film actor who has made several on-screen appearances since 2003. He made his debut in the Bengali megaserial ''Tithir Atithi'', which was aired on ETV Bangla from 2003 to 2009. He drew public attention for t ...

, Bengali film actor *

Aritra Sarkar Aritra (Bengali: অরিত্র) or Aritro is a masculine South Asian name mostly common among people of Bengali origin in India and Bangladesh. The name generally means "one who shows the right path" or "navigator". The meaning derives from an ...

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