Mudit as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mudit

What is the meaning of the name Mudit ?

The baby name Mudit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOO-dit (IPA: /muːˈdɪt/ or /mʊˈdɪt/).

Mudit is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Mudit is a masculine given name from Sanskrit, via modern Hindi, derived from the participial adjective mudita (Devanagari: मुदित), meaning "gladdened, delighted, joyful," from the root mud- "to rejoice." The concept is linked to the Buddhist and Pali virtue mudita, "sympathetic joy," one of the four brahmaviharas, and in classical Sanskrit the word appears as an epithet for one who is pleased or content.

As a personal name, Mudit is used among Hindu families, especially in North India, and rose in popularity in the late 20th century alongside other Sanskrit-revival choices; it is also seen in the Indian diaspora. Variants and related forms include Mudita (often feminine/unisex), the Sinhalese Muditha, and compound names such as Mudit Kumar. Alternate spellings are uncommon, though Moodit appears occasionally. Semantically related Indian names include Harshit and Anand. Mudit conveys an auspicious wish that the bearer embody enduring happiness and benevolent joy.