Rohitरोहित
Rohit · traditionally used for boys
“Red; ruddy; the red one”
Adjective rohita 'red, ruddy' used as a proper name; epithet associated with the sun and with Agni.
Starting sound and where it falls
Rohit begins with Ro — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ro open Swati 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: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the ruddy glow associated with the sun and with Agni.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Rohit mean?
Rohit (Rohit) is attested as “Red; ruddy; the red one.” Adjective rohita 'red, ruddy' used as a proper name; epithet associated with the sun and with Agni.
Which nakshatra sound does Rohit fit?
Rohit begins with the sound Ro, which opens Swati 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 Rohit a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Rohit 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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