Gurjit
India · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gurjit
The name 'Gurjit' means "victory of the guru" or "one who is victorious through the guru," derived from the Sanskrit/Punjabi elements *guru* (teacher, spiritual guide) and *jit* (victory, conqueror).
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Etymology
The name 'Gurjit' means "victory of the guru" or "one who is victorious through the guru," derived from the Sanskrit/Punjabi elements *guru* (teacher, spiritual guide) and *jit* (victory, conqueror). It is primarily used in Sikh and Punjabi Hindu cultures, with historical significance in Sikhism as a name reflecting devotion to the Sikh Gurus and the martial spirit of the Khalsa.
Gurjit currently ranks #11,502 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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