Navjot

Meaning of Navjot

Navjot is a unisex given name of Punjabi origin, widely recognized in Sikh and Punjabi communities. Etymologically, it fuses nav (“new”) with jot (“light”), yielding the sense of “new light” or spiritual renewal. In its native pronunciation, it is rendered /nʌvˈdʒoʊt/. U.S. Social Security records show Navjot entering the top 1,000 names in 1992 and persisting through 2011, with annual occurrences of five to eleven newborns and ranks fluctuating between 763 and 899. Although it has never dominated mainstream charts, its steady placement highlights a discreet but dedicated following, making Navjot an appealing choice for parents seeking a name that balances cultural depth with concise phonetic clarity.

Pronunciation

Punjabi

• Pronunced as nuh-vjoh-t (/nʌvˈdʒoʊt/)

• Navleen
• Navpreet
• Navdeep
• Navneet
• Navraj
• Navkiran
• Navjivan