Navneet
Navneet is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi and Hindi, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Fresh butter”.
| Meaning | Fresh butter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi and Hindi, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਨਵਨੀਤ |
| Pronunciation | NUV-neet |
| Tradition | Sikh, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Navneet
Navneet comes from Sanskrit navanita, 'fresh butter', the food the child Krishna loved to steal. Because nav means 'new', the name is often popularly explained as 'ever new', though the original word means butter. It is common in North India and Punjab, and among Sikhs it is used for both boys and girls. The actress and politician Navneet Kaur Rana is one bearer.
Is Navneet a Sikh name?
For Hindus the name recalls Krishna the butter thief; Sikh families use it as a unisex name, with Singh or Kaur indicating gender.
How popular is Navneet?
Common in North India and the Punjabi diaspora.
Gifts with the name Navneet
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Spellings and variants of Navneet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Navneet mean?
Navneet means 'Fresh butter'. It is of Punjabi and Hindi, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Navneet a Sikh name?
For Hindus the name recalls Krishna the butter thief; Sikh families use it as a unisex name, with Singh or Kaur indicating gender.
How do you pronounce Navneet?
Navneet is pronounced NUV-neet.
Is Navneet a boy or girl name?
Navneet is used for both boys and girls.