Amit

Amit is a name with various origins and meanings. It is primarily known as an Indian male first name that traces back to the ancient language Sanskrit, meaning 'the Boundless' or 'the Infinite'.

What does the name Amit mean?

The name Amit has several origins and meanings. On one hand, it is an Indian male name with roots in Sanskrit, translated into English as 'the Boundless' or 'the Infinite'. The name derives from the Sanskrit expression amita, which means 'boundless', 'immeasurable', or 'infinite'. Additionally, Amit can also be a first name for boys and occasionally for girls, originating from Modern Hebrew. In Hebrew, it means 'the friend', derived from the word 'amit', which means 'the friend' or 'the colleague'.

Where does the name Amit come from?

Amit has both a male and a female form and originates from Sanskrit as well as Hebrew. The meanings range from 'the Boundless' to 'the friend'. In Sanskrit, the

How do you pronounce Amit?

The sound and pronunciation of Amit are simple and clearly structured. It is pronounced as two syllables, 'A-mit' [aˈmɪt] or [ˈaːmɪt], with a bright initial syllable followed by a short, closed ending. The -t at the end of the name adds precision. Overall, Amit conveys a calm and direct impression – simple, modern, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Amit is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2015 at 2,136th. Over the last ten years, Amit has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it at 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,913th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ami

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amit Abraham (writer)
• Amit Behl (Indian actor)
• Amit Ben Shoshan (Israeli footballer)
• Amit Ben Shushan (football player from the USA)
• Amit Ben-Shushan (American football player)
• Amit Bose (Indian film producer)
• Amit Chaudhuri (Indian literature professor)
• Amit Dutta (Indian film director)
• Amit Erez (Israeli singer)
• Amit Farkash (Israeli actress)
• Amit Goswami (physicist from the USA)
• Amit Goyal (physicist from the USA)
• Amit Guluzade (footballer from Azerbaijan)
• Amit Ivry (swimmer from Canada)
• Amit Kapoor (Montenegrin film producer)
• Amit Kumar (singer from America)
• Amit Majmudar (writer from the USA)
• Amit Pagnis (cricketer from India)
• Amit Peled (musician from America)
• Amit Prakash Sharma (biologist)