The baby name Samhith is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SAM-hit (IPA: /ˈsæm.hɪt/; Indian/Sanskrit approximation: /səmˈhɪt̪/).
The baby name Samhith is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SAM-hit (IPA: /ˈsæm.hɪt/; Indian/Sanskrit approximation: /səmˈhɪt̪/).
Samhith is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Samhith is a modern Indian given name rooted in Sanskrit Samhita, literally “put together; united,” from the prefix sam- “together” and the verb dha “to place.” In classical usage, Samhita denotes the canonical collections of Vedic hymns (for example, the Rigveda Samhita), so the name carries senses of concord, compilation, and sacred union. It can also suggest harmony or coming together in purpose, resonating with cultural ideals of community and order.
As a personal name, Samhith sees most use in contemporary South India and among the diaspora, often chosen for its Vedic resonance and mellifluous sound. Variants include Samhit, Samhita (more common as a feminine form), and Samhitha; related abstract forms like Samhiti mean “union/accord.” While not frequent in historical records as a given name, its prestige derives from long-standing religious and literary tradition, lending it a learned yet approachable character.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| United States | Boys | 2017 | #878 | 8 | 7,410 |
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