Avijit
Avijit is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Victorious, triumphant”.
| Meaning | Victorious, triumphant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | অভিজিৎ |
| Pronunciation | OH-bhi-jeet |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Avijit
Avijit is a Bengali spelling of Abhijit, from Sanskrit abhi, 'towards' or 'fully', and jit, 'conquering', meaning 'victorious'. Abhijit is also the name of an auspicious star (Vega) and of a muhurta, the lucky midday period in Hindu timekeeping. Name books sometimes gloss Avijit as 'invincible'. The economist Abhijit Banerjee, a Nobel laureate, is a well-known bearer of the standard spelling.
Is Avijit a Hindu name?
Avijit is a Hindu name; the Abhijit muhurta is considered especially auspicious for beginning important undertakings.
How popular is Avijit?
Used mostly by Bengali families; Abhijit is the more common spelling across India.
Gifts with the name Avijit
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avijit mean?
Avijit means 'Victorious, triumphant'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Avijit a Hindu name?
Avijit is a Hindu name; the Abhijit muhurta is considered especially auspicious for beginning important undertakings.
How do you pronounce Avijit?
Avijit is pronounced OH-bhi-jeet.
Is Avijit a boy or girl name?
Avijit is usually a boy name.