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Abhijit (name)

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Abhijit
GenderMale
Language(s)
Origin
Word/nameSanskrit
Meaning"victorious", "conqueror"
Region of originIndia
Other names
Alternative spellingAbhijith, Abhijeet, Abhijeeth

Abhijit or Abhijith or Abhijeet is a male name common in the Indian subcontinent. The meaning of Abhijit is "victorious" or "conqueror" or "who wins" in the Sanskrit language.[1] Abhijit is the Sanskrit name for Vega, the brightest star in the northern constellation of Lyra. It also refers to a period of 48 minutes centered on solar noon which is considered a good time (Muhurat) to start any task.

Notable people with the name include:

References

  1. ^ Gandhi, Maneka (2004). The Penguin Book of Hindu Names for Boys. New Delhi: Penguin Books. p. 1. ISBN 978-0-14-303168-0. OCLC 60391724. Retrieved 2018-12-05.