Harshitहर्षित
Harṣita · traditionally used for boys
“Delighted; gladdened”
MW harṣita: "gladdened, delighted, charmed, pleased, happy"; n. "joy, delight." Apte: "Delighted, happy; made happy, gladdened; joy, delight."
Starting sound and where it falls
Harshit begins with Ha — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ha open Punarvasu pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Harshit Rana (cricketer).
Cultural context
Evokes being gladdened and filled with delight.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Harshit mean?
Harshit (Harṣita) is attested as “Delighted; gladdened.” MW harṣita: "gladdened, delighted, charmed, pleased, happy"; n. "joy, delight." Apte: "Delighted, happy; made happy, gladdened; joy, delight."
Which nakshatra sound does Harshit fit?
Harshit begins with the sound Ha, which opens Punarvasu pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Harshit a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Harshit is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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