The baby name Kowit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊ.wɪt/ (KO-wit).
Kowit is Thai in Origin.
The baby name Kowit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊ.wɪt/ (KO-wit).
Kowit is Thai in Origin.
Kowit (Thai: โกวิท) is a Thai masculine given name from the Pali–Sanskrit kovida, “learned, skilled, wise,” a term common in Buddhist texts. Drawn into Thai naming from the classical lexicon prized by monks and scholars, it became popular in the mid-20th century as educated families favored auspicious, knowledge-themed names. The sense emphasizes practical expertise and sound judgment.
Spellings vary: Kowit, Kovit, and Kovid; Wit is a frequent Thai nickname. A cognate appears in South Asia as Kovid, from the same root. Notable bearers include Kowit Wattana, former Thai police chief and deputy prime minister, and actor Kowit Tharana. Overall meaning centers on “expert” or “one who knows,” giving Kowit a dignified, traditional profile with strong Buddhist and literary resonance.
Kowit barely registers. Our whole dataset turns up only 9 recorded uses, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Kowit is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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