Nepali boy name
Amit name meaning
अमित
Say it: a-MIT/ʌmit/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #20
Meaning of Amit
Boundless, infinite; immeasurable.
नेपालीमा: अमित संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ असीम, अनन्त वा नाप्न नसकिने हुन्छ।
About the name Amit
With just four letters, Amit holds a large idea: boundless, infinite or immeasurable. Its Sanskrit meaning gives it an open, hopeful feeling that may suit parents drawn to a name without limits in its imagery. Say it a-MIT, with a light opening and a firmer second part. Amit is very common, ranking #20 among boy names in our sample. For comparison, Amita offers another spelling, while Amrit has a close sound and Sumit shares its neat, clipped finish.
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Amit at a glance
| Name | Amit |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अमित also अमिट, अमीत |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #20 among boy names (189 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Amit
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Amit
- Amit Shrestha · b. 1993
Nepalese Cricketer
- Amit Shrestha
Nepalese film director
- Amit Kumar Aryal · b. 2001
Software Development Engineer -BigData
Names that sound like Amit
- Amrit♂अमृतNectar of immortality
- Ajit♂अजितInvincible, unconquered
- Amir♂अमिरPrince, commander or leader
- Asmit♂अस्मितSelf-respect, pride, identity
- Atit♂अतितPast
- Adit♂अदितThe first, the beginning
- Anit♂अनितProbably variant of Anitya or Amit
- Amik♂अमिक
- Amin♂अमिनTrustworthy, faithful
- Abit♂अबित
- Anil♂अनिलWind, air
- Ankit♂अंकितMarked, distinguished
Amit in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐩𑐶𑐟 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒧𑒱𑒞 |
| Bengali | অমিত |
| Gujarati | અમિત |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀫𑀺𑀢 |
| IAST romanization | amit |
FAQ about the name Amit
What is the meaning of Amit?
Amit means: Boundless, infinite; immeasurable. (नेपालीमा: अमित, असीम)
Is Amit a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Amit in Nepali?
Amit is written अमित in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अमिट or अमीत.
How do you pronounce Amit?
Amit is pronounced a-MIT (IPA: /ʌmit/).
What is the origin of the name Amit?
Amit is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Amit?
Amit ranks #20 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Amit?
Notable people named Amit include Amit Shrestha (Nepalese Cricketer); Amit Shrestha (Nepalese film director); Amit Kumar Aryal (Software Development Engineer -BigData).
What are other spellings of Amit?
Other spellings of Amit: Amita.