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Harjot

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUR-joht /ˈhɜːr.dʒoʊt/Medium

Meaning: A Sikh/Punjabi name joining Har ('God') with jot ('light; divine radiance'), 'God's light.' A luminous devotional name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Sikh name: Harjot means 'God's light' (said 'HUR-joht'). Devout and rare.
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningA Sikh/Punjabi name joining Har ('God') with jot ('light; divine radiance'), 'God's light.' A luminous devotional name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2018)#12850 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819922018

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Harjot comes from the Punjabi Har ('God') and jot ('light'), 'God's light.' A radiant, devout Sikh name, noted respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'HUR-joht').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Sikh families. Rare, devout, and radiant.

Did you know? Harjot is a Sikh/Punjabi name joining Har ('God') with jot ('light') — 'God's light; divine radiance' — a luminous devotional name, noted respectfully (said 'HUR-joht').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Harjot — Punjabi/Sikh Har 'God' + jot 'light'

Variations

HarjyotHarjeetHarjodh

Nicknames

HariJot

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harjot mean?

Harjot is a Sikh/Punjabi name joining Har ('God') and jot ('light'), 'God's light.' Noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Harjot?

It's said HUR-joht /ˈhɜːr.dʒoʊt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harjot a boy or girl name?

Harjot is a boy's name.

How popular is Harjot?

Harjot is a rare name in the U.S.

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