Abhijit
Meaning of Abhijit
Abhijit is a male name with its origin in India. In Indian English, it is pronounced as uh-BEE-jit (/əˈbiːdʒɪt/). The variation Abhijeet is also commonly used. This unique and meaningful name has gained popularity in the United States as well. According to data for newborns in the USA, Abhijit was given to 5 babies in 2014, ranking at 12,101. It has consistently maintained a presence over the years, with a rank of 12,264 in 2012 and 12,549 in 2008. Additionally, it reached its peak popularity in the early 2000s, ranking at 8,209 in the year 2000. With its cultural significance and growing recognition globally, Abhijit is an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and special name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as uh-BEE-jit (/əˈbiːdʒɪt/)
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Notable People Named Abhijit
| Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee is an Indian-born American economist and Nobel Prize winner known for his work in poverty alleviation and his role at MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. |
| Abhijit Govindrao Wanjarri is a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, known for his victory in the Nagpur division graduates' constituency election. |
| Abhijit Sarkar is an Indian professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for Mohammedan in the I-League and his representation of India at various youth levels, including the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. |
| Abhijit Sen is an Emeritus Scientist and INSA fellow, Sr. Professor at the Institute for Plasma Research, holding the Chandrasekhar Chair. |
| Abhijit Guha is a retired lieutenant general of the Indian Army and the head of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) in Yemen. |
