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Rohit: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“red; reddish”

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روہت

रोहित

Rohit (روہت, Sanskrit रोहित) is a Hindu boy’s name that means “red; reddish”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, rohita.

Rohit at a glance

Meaning: red; reddish
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Hindu
Say it: ro-hit
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: R · ر

Meaning of Rohit

In English: red; reddish
اردو میں معنی: سرخ، لال

Origin and history of Rohit

Sanskrit rohita, red, reddish.

Base wordSanskrit rohita

How to say and write Rohit

Say it: ro-hit2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Rohit
Urdu: روہت
Original script: रोहित
Other spellings: Rohith
Themes: Nature

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Questions about the name Rohit

What does the name Rohit mean?

Rohit means “red; reddish”. In Urdu: سرخ، لال. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Rohit a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rohit is a boy’s name.

Is Rohit a Hindu name?

Yes. Rohit is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit rohita, red, reddish.

How do you pronounce Rohit?

Say it “ro-hit”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Rohit in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rohit is written روہت. In its original script: रोहित.

What are other spellings of Rohit?

Rohit is also spelled Rohith.

Is the meaning of Rohit verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.