Diljit
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Diljit
Diljit is a Punjabi name composed of "Dil" (heart) and "Jit" (victory), meaning "victory of the heart" or "conqueror of the heart," with roots in Sanskrit and Punjabi linguistic traditions.
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Etymology
Diljit is a Punjabi name composed of "Dil" (heart) and "Jit" (victory), meaning "victory of the heart" or "conqueror of the heart," with roots in Sanskrit and Punjabi linguistic traditions. The name is primarily used in Punjabi and North Indian communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, with Diljit Dosanjh being a notable contemporary Punjabi singer and actor who has popularized the name globally.
Diljit currently ranks #4,749 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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