Brightness, Shining One
Pronunciation: Lah-veeth
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Lavith is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Brightness". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Lah-veeth. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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लविथ
Radiant, Shining, Bright
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Lah-veeth
IPA
/ləˈviθ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sunstone
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · Lavith is a Sanskrit name meaning 'Radiant, Shining, Bright'. It can be derived from the Sanskrit words 'लवित्' (lavit) meaning 'Shining, Radiant' and 'सूर्य' (surya) meaning 'Sun'. The long meaning of the name is 'सूर्यस्य विकास' (suryasya vikas) meaning 'Sun's Growth' or 'Surya Seva' meaning 'Service to the Sun'.
Historical Usage
According to the Indian epic Mahabharata, Lavitha is a son of King Sishtasena of Hastinapur. He was a great warrior and was known for his bravery. He fought in the Kurukshetra war on the side of the Pandava army. He is also known as Lavana, and is remembered for his great strength and valour.
circa 3000 BCE
Lavithamangalam Swamiyar, a prominent Hindu saint and philosopher, is believed to have lived during the 13th-15th centuries. He is regarded as an incarnation of Lord Murugan and is known for his profound knowledge and deep spiritual insights. His teachings continue to inspire and guide countless devotees.
13th-15th centuries CE
Translations
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लविथ
Radiant, Shining, Bright
लविथ
दिवाकर, प्रकाशित
லவித்
இல்லையவன் விளக்கும்: Radiant, Shining
లవిథ
దేశిక, ప్రకాశిక
Lavith
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Brightness, Shining One
Lavith
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Brightness, Shining One
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