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RanjitHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Joyful, pleasing

Pronunciation: Rahn-jeet

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Name
Ranjit
Meaning
Joyful, pleasing
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Rahn-jeet
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Ranjit mean?

Ranjit is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Joyful". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Rahn-jeet. Lucky number: 9. 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.

राण्जीत

Victory bringing

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Rahn-jeet

IPA

/rɑɲdʒiːt/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Tuesday

Lucky Colors

RedOrange

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A loving, caring, nurturing person with a strong desire for beauty, harmony, and balance.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Conquering joy and happiness in life.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Ranjit holds great cultural significance in India, particularly in the northern states where Punjabi and Sikh culture is prominent. It is a popular name among these communities and is often given to babies as it symbolizes strength, courage, and a victorious spirit. The name suggests the conquest of joy and happiness, characteristics that are valued in many aspects of Indian culture.
From a spiritual perspective, Ranjit is a name that invokes the blessings of the divine. The name is deeply connected to the Hindu god Krishna, who embodies joy, happiness, and love. Krishna is also known as the 'giver of joy' and 'the lord of lords'. By choosing the name Ranjit, one invites the blessings of this divine being, signifying a joyful and content life, filled with love, happiness, and prosperity.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Derived from the Sanskrit word राज (raja) meaning king, and जीत (jita) meaning victory.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) was a Sikh military and political leader who ruled the Sikh Confederacy from Lahore. He is best known for extending the Sikh Empire from the Indus to the Sutlej River, and for defeating the Afghan and British armies.

Late 18th to Early 19th century

Ranjit Dev, also known as Rai Ranjit, was a Rajput king of the Chandela dynasty in central India, reigning around the 11th century. He is best known for his military conquests and patronage of arts and architecture.

Early 11th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Ranjit Kapoor (Actor)Ranjit Barot (Music Composer)Ranjit Lakhanpal (Entrepreneur)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

राण्जीत

Victory bringing

🇮🇳Hindi

राण्जीत

विजय प्राप्त

🇮🇳Tamil

ராஜித்

ஜீவத்தின் அடையாளம்

🇮🇳Telugu

రాజిత్

జీవధిప్పోయినదేశ

🇮🇳Marathi

Ranjit

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Joyful, pleasing

🇧🇩Bengali

Ranjit

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Joyful, pleasing

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