The baby name Pavit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced pah-VIT.
The baby name Pavit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced pah-VIT.
Pavit is Punjabi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Pavit is an Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, drawn from pavitra (पवित्र), meaning “pure, holy, sanctified,” and related to the Vedic root pav- “to purify.” In classical texts the term evokes purification and sacredness, lending the name a serene, devotional aura. As a concise two-syllable form, Pavit has a modern sound while retaining deep Indic spiritual resonance.
Usage spans Hindu and Sikh communities, particularly in North India and across the global diaspora, where it gained visibility in the late 20th century alongside other streamlined Sanskrit names. Variant spellings and cognates include Pavith, Pavitar, Pavitra (unisex), Pavithra (feminine), and Pavithan/Pavithran in Dravidian-influenced contexts; the affectionate nickname Pavi is common. The name’s appeal lies in its clear virtue-meaning and ease of pronunciation across languages, making Pavit a culturally rooted yet contemporary choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #274 | 12 | 2,795 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #299 | 8 | 2,588 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2021 | #906 | 5 | 7,214 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
Pavit is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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