The baby name Kovit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-vit (koh-VIT), IPA: /ˈkoʊvɪt/.
The baby name Kovit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-vit (koh-VIT), IPA: /ˈkoʊvɪt/.
Kovit is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Kovit is a Thai given name with roots in Pali/Sanskrit, derived from Sanskrit kovid/kovida, “skilled, learned, wise,” from the ancient Indo-European root vid- “to know.” In Thai it is written โกวิท and typically pronounced ko-WIT. The sense centers on knowledge, discernment, and expertise, making it a name connoting intellectual capability and good judgment.
Usage is most established in Thailand from the mid‑20th century onward, appearing among scholars, physicians, and public officials; it remains rare elsewhere but is intelligible across South and Southeast Asia because of its Indic etymology. Common variants and transliterations include Kowit (Thai) and Kovid (South Asian), with informal diminutives such as Ko or Wit. The name is generally masculine in Thailand yet may read as unisex in international contexts. Related forms include Kovida, which shares the same “wise, expert” semantic field.
Kovit is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 10 times, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Kovit is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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