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Lohith

Quick answerLohith is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "red" or "reddish," rooted in the Sanskrit word "lohita" which carries connotations of auspiciousness and vitality in Hindu philosophy.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,301
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2012
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu/Indian
ReligionHinduism
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 7
Global rank#3,888

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lohith

Lohith is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "red" or "reddish," rooted in the Sanskrit word "lohita" which carries connotations of auspiciousness and vitality in Hindu philosophy.

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Etymology

Lohith is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "red" or "reddish," rooted in the Sanskrit word "lohita" which carries connotations of auspiciousness and vitality in Hindu philosophy. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly among South Indian communities, with no significant historical figures of ancient prominence, though it remains a modern given name in India.

Lohith currently ranks #13,301 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.

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