God of virtues
Pronunciation: di-vit
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Divit is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God of virtues". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: di-vit. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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दिवित्
Heavenly, Divine
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
di-vit
IPA
/dɪvɪt/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · The name Divit is derived from the Sanskrit word 'divit' which means 'heavenly' or 'divine'. It is a name that is often given to boys in Hindu communities as a symbol of their connection to the divine.
Historical Usage
The name Divit is mentioned in the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic that originated in India between 400 BCE and 200 CE. Divit is the name of a king who ruled over the Anga kingdom, located in the eastern part of India. He is remembered for his generosity and hospitality towards the Pandava brothers, who were in exile at the time.
Between 400 BCE and 200 CE
Another reference to Divit is found in the Harivamsha Purana, a 12th-century Indian text that provides an alternative narrative to the events described in the Mahabharata. In this text, Divit is the name of a king who ruled over the Vidarbha kingdom, located in central India. He is remembered for his devotion to Lord Vishnu and his role in the Mahabharata war, where he fought on the side of the Pandavas.
12th century CE
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
दिवित्
Heavenly, Divine
दिवित
दिवाने का, दिव्य
திவித்
இங்கள் தினம் இல்லாத அல்லது குலிர்கள் இல்லாத விவரம்
దివిత్
దేశిక, దేశిచేశ్వర
Divit
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of virtues
Divit
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of virtues
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