Ranjit

The name Ranjit has Indian roots and is directly translated as "the victor in all wars." Alternatively, the name can also be interpreted as "the delighted," "the enchanted," or "the painted."

What does the name Ranjit mean?

Ranjit, a name of Indian origin, can be directly translated as "the victor in all wars." Looser translations lead to meanings such as "the delighted," "the enchanted," or "the painted." The name comes from Sanskrit and is composed of the elements ran (रण), meaning "battlefield" or "place of war," and jiti (जिति), meaning "victory" or "conquest." It could also be derived from ranjita (रञ्जित), which means "colored," "painted," or also "moved," "delighted," or "pleased." An alternative spelling for Ranjit is Ranjeet, and a diminutive form is Ranj.

Where does the name Ranjit come from?

The name Ranjit is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins and carries the meaning "the victor in all wars." The components from Sanskrit consist of ran (रण) for "battlefield" or "place of war" and jiti (जिति) for "victory" or "conquest." Another possible derivation is ranjita (रञ्जित), which means "colored," "painted," or also "touched," "moved," "delighted," or "pleased." Ranjit is common in the languages of Bengali, Hindi, Indian, and Marathi.

How do you pronounce Ranjit?

Ran-dschit

Popularity

In Germany, Ranjit is considered a rare name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most common male names. From 2010 to 2024, Ranjit was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

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Famous people

• Ranjit Bambalapatea (character portrayed by Kaya Yanar)