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MohitHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Intoxicated with love

Pronunciation: moh-hit

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Name
Mohit
Meaning
Intoxicated with love
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
moh-hit
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Mohit mean?

Mohit is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Intoxicated with love". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: moh-hit. Lucky number: 2. 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.

मोहन

Attractive, Charming, Delightful

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

moh-hit

IPA

/moˈhɪt/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Mohit is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Intoxicated with love. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverMoonstone

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creativity, Self-Expression, Communication

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveLoyalCompassionateV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Name of Lord Krishna, symbolizing intoxication with divine love.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Mohit is commonly found in Hindu communities, especially in Indian Subcontinent. It can be used as both a given name (first name) and a surname. In popular culture, Mohit is often associated with Lord Krishna, who is known to have enchanted and intoxicated the gopis through his divine love and playfulness. The word "Mohit" can also be used to describe a charismatic and charming person who has the power to captivate others' hearts and minds.
The name Mohit holds deep spiritual significance as it is derived from the Sanskrit word 'mohana', which means 'intoxication', 'enchantment', or 'delusion'. It is a name of Lord Krishna, who used his divine love and enchanting personality to intoxicate the gopis, leading them to lose their senses and devote themselves completely to him. Mohit thus represents the power of love and divine grace to transform and uplift the human consciousness, and serves as a reminder of the ultimate goal of all spiritual practices: to attain divine love and union with the ultimate reality.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit origin · Mohit is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Mohana', which means 'attractive' or 'charming'. It is a common name in Hindu communities and is believed to bring happiness and positivity.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Mohit Chakravarty was a popular actor in Old Hindi films in the late 1940s and 1950s. The name Mohit carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Late 1940s - 1950s

Mohit Trivedi is a contemporary Indian singer, born in 1971, who has sung many Bollywood songs in various genres.

Present day

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Mohit RainaMohit MarwahMohit Chauhan

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

मोहन

Attractive, Charming, Delightful

🇮🇳Hindi

मोहित

मोहन करना (To charm)

🇮🇳Tamil

மோஹித

மோஹன (Charming, Delightful)

🇮🇳Telugu

మోహిట్

మోహన (Charming, Delightful)

🇮🇳Marathi

Mohit

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Intoxicated with love

🇧🇩Bengali

Mohit

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Intoxicated with love

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