Ajit
Meaning of Ajit
Originating from India, the name Ajit is a masculine name that carries a sense of strength and victory. In Hindi, it is pronounced as ah-JEET. The name Ajit has variations such as Ajeet. Although not as popular in the United States, Ajit has been bestowed upon a modest number of newborn boys over the years. While its ranking fluctuates, it remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with Indian roots and connotations of triumph.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as ah-JEET (/əˈdʒiːt/)
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Notable People Named Ajit
| Ajit Kumar Doval is the National Security Advisor (NSA) of India and a former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief and Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. |
| Ajit Mohan is an Indian technology executive currently serving as the president of Asia-Pacific at Snap Inc, with previous leadership roles at Meta India and Hotstar. |
| Ajit Anantrao Pawar is an Indian politician currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and previously as the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. |
| Ajit Bhalchandra Agarkar is a former Indian cricketer, commentator, and chairman of the BCCI selection committee, known for representing India in over 200 international matches and being the third highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs. |
| Ajit Laxman Wadekar was an Indian international cricketer known for his aggressive batting and exceptional slip fielding, who also captained the Indian cricket team to series victories in the West Indies and England in 1971. |
| Ajit Jain is an Indian-American executive serving as the Vice Chairman of Insurance Operations for Berkshire Hathaway. |
| Ajit Balakrishnan is an Indian entrepreneur, business executive, and administrator known for founding Rediff.com and serving as the chairman and CEO. |
| Ajit Kumar Singh, also known as Ajit Kumar Kushwaha, is an Indian politician and a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Dumraon Assembly constituency, representing the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation. |
| Ajit Manohar Pai is a former Indian cricketer who participated in one Test match in 1969. |
| Ajit Kumar Seth is a prominent Indian civil servant who served as the 30th Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of India and later became the Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). |
| Ajit de Silva is a former Sri Lankan international cricketer known for his accurate slow left arm spin. |
| Ajit Rangnekar is the former Dean of the Indian School of Business and a director of the Graduate Management Admission Council. |
| Ajit Pal Tyagi is an Indian politician, lawyer, and businessperson affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party, serving as a member of the 18th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh. |
| Ajit Kumar Basu (1912–1986) was a pioneering Indian cardiac surgeon and recipient of prestigious awards for his contributions to the field of medicine. |
| Ajit Singh is an Indian racewalker who competed in the men's 20 kilometres walk at the 1960 Summer Olympics. |
