Rohitaरोहित
Rohita · traditionally used for boys
“Red; son of Hariścandra”
Son of King Hariścandra whose story is told in Aitareya-brāhmaṇa 7.13-18; also a form of Agni and a name of the sun.
Starting sound and where it falls
Rohita 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: Rohita (Hariścandra's son).
Cultural context
Recalls the son of King Harishchandra, whose story is told in the Aitareya Brahmana.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Rohita mean?
Rohita (Rohita) is attested as “Red; son of Hariścandra.” Son of King Hariścandra whose story is told in Aitareya-brāhmaṇa 7.13-18; also a form of Agni and a name of the sun.
Which nakshatra sound does Rohita fit?
Rohita 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 Rohita a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Rohita 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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