The baby name Charanjit is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chuh-RUN-jeet (approx.).
Charanjit is Punjabi in Origin.
The baby name Charanjit is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chuh-RUN-jeet (approx.).
Charanjit is Punjabi in Origin.
Charanjit is a Punjabi and Sikh given name from Sanskrit roots: charan/charana “feet (of the Guru or Divine)” + jit/jita “victory, conqueror.” In Gurmukhi it is written ਚਰਨਜੀਤ. The sense is “one who attains victory at the divine feet,” evoking humility, service, and spiritual triumph. The name is unisex in Sikh practice and appears across Punjabi, Hindi, and diaspora communities. Common transliterations include Charanjeet and less often Charanjiit.
Use is especially strong in Punjab and among Sikh families worldwide, often paired with Singh (masculine) or Kaur (feminine): Charanjit Singh, Charanjit Kaur. Diminutives and short forms include Charan and Jeet. Related devotional names are Charanpreet and Charanjot, which share the “charan” motif frequent in Sikh scripture (e.g., charan kamal, the lotus feet). The name’s enduring appeal lies in blending steadfast devotion with the aspiration to overcome life’s trials.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #257 | 11 | 6,912 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #376 | 6 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #387 | 3 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #405 | 4 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| BH | 0 | #501 | 53 | 17,937 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #624 | 9 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #640 | 68 | 18,093 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #647 | 8 | 13,121 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #685 | 6 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #686 | 12 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #696 | 74 | 18,755 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #798 | 84 | 17,948 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #813 | 283 | 22,615 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #914 | 17 | 5,610 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #978 | 17 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #979 | 23 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,084 | 28 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,291 | 181 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,433 | 14 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,518 | 97 | 28,008 |
Charanjit is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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