Ajit

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Ajit Pronunciation

Ajit is pronounced ə-JIT /əˈdʒɪt/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ajita, 'unconquered, invincible; one who cannot be defeated' (a name of Vishnu)Medium

In 30 seconds: Unconquered; invincible: Ajit is Sanskrit for 'unconquered'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'ə-JIT').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit ajita, 'unconquered, invincible; one who cannot be defeated' (a name of Vishnu)

U.S. rank (2024)#6450 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ajit comes from Sanskrit ajita, 'unconquered, invincible; one who cannot be defeated' (a-, 'not', plus jita, 'conquered'). It is a name of the god Vishnu (we note the deity link). A crisp, strong, classic Indian name (said 'ə-JIT'; nickname Aj).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, unconquered-and-invincible at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Ajit means 'unconquered, invincible; one who cannot be defeated' in Sanskrit (a name of the god Vishnu) — a crisp, strong Indian name (said 'ə-JIT').

Overall data confidence 65%

Sanskrit references — Ajita — deity link noted

Variations

AjeetAjithAjitha

Nicknames

Aj

Themes & Styles

Sanskrit Hindu

If you like Ajit…

Ajeet— a fellow spelling

Arjun— a sound-neighbor Indian boys' name

Amit— another Sanskrit boys' name

Advait— shares the -it ending

Adhrit— a fellow Sanskrit choice

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ajit?

Ajit is pronounced ə-JIT (/əˈdʒɪt/). Press play above to hear Ajit said aloud.

How do you say Ajit?

Ajit is said ə-JIT (/əˈdʒɪt/). Press play above to hear Ajit said aloud.

What does the name Ajit mean?

Ajit is Sanskrit for 'unconquered, invincible' (a name of Vishnu, which we note).

Is Ajit a boy or girl name?

Ajit is a boy's name.

How popular is Ajit?

Ajit is a rare name in the U.S.