Find out how popular the first name Rohith has been for the last 31 years (from 1988 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rohith by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Rohith is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rohith.

The history of the first name Rohith

The name Rohith is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient India. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "Rohita," which means "rising sun" or "red." The name is closely associated with the Hindu deity Aruna, who is the personification of the dawn and is often depicted as a red-bodied charioteer driving the sun's chariot across the sky.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohith can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Rohith is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava prince Arjuna during the great Kurukshetra war. The name also appears in various other Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, further solidifying its historical significance.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rohith. One of the most famous was Rohith Vatsyayan (1911-1997), an eminent Indian scholar, and writer who made significant contributions to the study of Indian classical dance and music. Another notable figure was Rohith Vemula (1989-2016), an Indian student activist whose tragic death sparked nationwide protests against caste-based discrimination in educational institutions.

During the medieval period, Rohith Kaviraj (1540-1610) was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who is credited with popularizing the use of the Bengali language in literary works. In more recent times, Rohith Sharma (born 1987) is an Indian cricketer who has represented the Indian national team and is known for his aggressive batting style.

The name Rohith has also been associated with several other historical figures, including Rohith Kumar Bhattacharya (1879-1949), a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the president of the Indian National Congress, and Rohith Chakravarti (1880-1938), a renowned Indian playwright and screenwriter who contributed significantly to the growth of Bengali cinema.

Data source

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