רוֹנִית

Ronit

unisexHebrew; also IndianJewishHindu

Ronit is a Jewish unisex name of Hebrew; also Indian origin, meaning “Song, joy”.

MeaningSong, joy
GenderUnisex
OriginHebrew; also Indian
Written asרוֹנִית
Pronunciationroh-NEET
TraditionJewish, Hindu
Used inIsrael, India

Meaning and origin of Ronit

Ronit is above all a Hebrew girls' name from the root r-n-n, meaning joyful song, and it has been popular in Israel since the mid-twentieth century; the actress Ronit Elkabetz was a well-known bearer. Separately, Ronit is also used as a boy's name in India, as with the actor Ronit Roy, though its meaning there is not clearly established. The older label of this name as purely Sanskrit is not accurate.

Is Ronit a Jewish name?

In Israel and Jewish communities Ronit is a Hebrew name linked to the biblical vocabulary of joyful singing. In India it is a modern name without a clear religious source.

How popular is Ronit?

A familiar girls' name in Israel; in India an occasional boys' name.

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Spellings and variants of Ronit

RonnitRonita

Names similar to Ronit

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ronit mean?

Ronit means 'Song, joy'. It is of Hebrew; also Indian origin.

Is Ronit a Jewish name?

In Israel and Jewish communities Ronit is a Hebrew name linked to the biblical vocabulary of joyful singing. In India it is a modern name without a clear religious source.

How do you pronounce Ronit?

Ronit is pronounced roh-NEET.

Is Ronit a boy or girl name?

Ronit is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.