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LohitHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Red, Crimson

Pronunciation: loh-hit

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Name
Lohit
Meaning
Red, Crimson
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
loh-hit
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
(Thursday)
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Lohit mean?

Lohit is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Red". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: loh-hit. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

लोहित

रक्त रिंग वाला

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

loh-hit

IPA

/loːhɪt/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Lohit is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Red. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

(Thursday)

Lucky Colors

RedOrange

Lucky Stone

(Ruby)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with a life path number 3 are creative, artistic, and social beings. They have a natural ability to inspire others.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of passion, courage, and transformation.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Lohit holds great significance in Hindu culture, representing the vibrant and powerful color red that symbolizes love, sacrifice, and celebration. In classical Indian art, Beatles singer George Harrison was once depicted with the name Lohit on his forehead to denote his connection to Hindu spirituality and the power of red.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Lohit embodies the transformative power of the god of fire, Agni. It is believed that invoking Agni's name indirectly evokes the energy of the divine and can lead to spiritual growth, purification, and transformation. Moreover, the association of Lohit with the crimson-colored divine brings a sense of courage, power, and strength in worshippers.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

लोहित

रक्त रिंग वाला

🇮🇳Hindi

लोहित

रक्त

🇮🇳Tamil

லோஹித

கிழம்பு

🇮🇳Telugu

లోహిత

రొద్దు

🇮🇳Marathi

Lohit

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Red, Crimson

🇧🇩Bengali

Lohit

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Red, Crimson

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