The baby name Subhrajit is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soo-BHRAH-jeet (approx.), IPA: /suːbʱrɑːdʒiːt/.
The baby name Subhrajit is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soo-BHRAH-jeet (approx.), IPA: /suːbʱrɑːdʒiːt/.
Subhrajit is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Subhrajit fuses Sanskrit śubhra (bright, pure, radiant) with jita/jit (victorious, conqueror). Together they suggest “bright victor,” “one who triumphs through purity,” or “conqueror who dispels darkness.” The name is most common in eastern India - especially among Bengali, Odia, and Assamese speakers - but is understood across the subcontinent thanks to its transparent Sanskrit roots and the familiar -jit ending seen in classical and modern names.
Although built from ancient elements, Subhrajit gained currency as a modern compound in the late 19th–20th centuries alongside peers like Satyajit and Ranajit. Common variants include Subhrajeet, Subrajit, Shubhrajeet, and Shubrajit; feminine forms appear as Subhrajeeta/Shubhrajeeta. Nicknames such as Subho, Subhra, and Jeet occur in Bengali circles. The initial “Su-/Shu-” reflects different transliterations of the Sanskrit ś sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #928 | 74 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
Subhrajit is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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