What do you call female author in Hindi?

There's no single word in Hindi that translates directly to "female author". Instead, you can use these phrases:

* लेखिका (lekhika): This is the most common and direct translation of "female author."

* महिला लेखक (mahila lekhak): This literally means "woman writer" and is a more explicit way to indicate gender.

* स्त्री लेखक (stree lekhak): Similar to "mahila lekhak," this means "female writer" and emphasizes the writer's gender.

You can choose the most appropriate phrase depending on the context and the level of formality you need.