विनीत

Vineet

boySanskritHindu

Vineet is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Humble, well-mannered”.

MeaningHumble, well-mannered
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Written asविनीत
Pronunciationvih-NEET
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia

Meaning and origin of Vineet

Vineet comes from Sanskrit vinita, the past participle of a verb meaning 'to lead away, to train', so it describes someone well trained, disciplined and modest. It is closely related to Vinay. The name has been popular in North India since the mid twentieth century.

Is Vineet a Hindu name?

Vineet is used by Hindu families and praises humility rather than naming a deity.

How popular is Vineet?

Common in India among adults; less often chosen for babies now.

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Spellings and variants of Vineet

VinitVineeth

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vineet mean?

Vineet means 'Humble, well-mannered'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Vineet a Hindu name?

Vineet is used by Hindu families and praises humility rather than naming a deity.

How do you pronounce Vineet?

Vineet is pronounced vih-NEET.

Is Vineet a boy or girl name?

Vineet is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.