Sukhjeet
Sukhjeet is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Victory of peace”.
| Meaning | Victory of peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਸੁਖਜੀਤ |
| Pronunciation | sookh-JEET |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Sukhjeet
Sukhjeet joins sukh, 'peace, happiness', with jeet, 'victory, conquest', so it is usually explained as 'one who wins peace' or 'victory through peace'. Names ending in -jeet are very common in Punjab, such as Manjeet and Gurjeet. It is used for both boys and girls. The spelling Sukhjit is also widespread. In everyday Punjabi speech it is often shortened to Sukh or Jeet.
Is Sukhjeet a Sikh name?
Sukhjeet is a Sikh name and, like most Sikh names, is unisex: Sukhjeet Singh for a boy and Sukhjeet Kaur for a girl. It reflects the Sikh ideal of peace won through remembering God.
How popular is Sukhjeet?
Common among Punjabi Sikh families in India and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Sukhjeet
Names similar to Sukhjeet
More Sikh unisex names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sukhjeet mean?
Sukhjeet means 'Victory of peace'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Sukhjeet a Sikh name?
Sukhjeet is a Sikh name and, like most Sikh names, is unisex: Sukhjeet Singh for a boy and Sukhjeet Kaur for a girl. It reflects the Sikh ideal of peace won through remembering God.
How do you pronounce Sukhjeet?
Sukhjeet is pronounced sookh-JEET.
Is Sukhjeet a boy or girl name?
Sukhjeet is used for both boys and girls.