Shubhojit
Shubhojit is a Hindu boy name of Bengali, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Auspicious conqueror”.
| Meaning | Auspicious conqueror |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bengali, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | শুভজিৎ |
| Pronunciation | SHOO-bho-jeet |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Shubhojit
Shubhojit is the Bengali form of Shubhajit, joining shubha, 'auspicious, good', with jit, 'victorious, conqueror'. The 'o' in the middle reflects Bengali pronunciation of the inherent vowel. Names ending in -jit, such as Abhijit, Indrajit and Biswajit, are especially popular in Bengal. It is a straightforward, positive name without a specific mythological story attached. It became especially common in Bengal from the 1970s onward, alongside similar names such as Subhankar.
Is Shubhojit a Hindu name?
Shubhojit is a Sanskrit-based name used mainly by Bengali Hindu families; it expresses good fortune and success rather than naming a deity.
How popular is Shubhojit?
Found mainly in West Bengal and among Bengali families elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shubhojit mean?
Shubhojit means 'Auspicious conqueror'. It is of Bengali, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Shubhojit a Hindu name?
Shubhojit is a Sanskrit-based name used mainly by Bengali Hindu families; it expresses good fortune and success rather than naming a deity.
How do you pronounce Shubhojit?
Shubhojit is pronounced SHOO-bho-jeet.
Is Shubhojit a boy or girl name?
Shubhojit is usually a boy name.