The baby name Suvit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /sù.wít/ (Thai); anglicized: soo-WIT.
Suvit is Thai in Origin.
The baby name Suvit is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /sù.wít/ (Thai); anglicized: soo-WIT.
Suvit is Thai in Origin.
Found in Thailand and South Asia, Suvit is a masculine name built on Sanskrit/Pali roots: su- (“good, auspicious”) + vid/vidyā (“to know; knowledge”). The compound conveys “well-knowing,” hence “wise, learned, skilful,” and by extension “one endowed with good understanding.” This su- prefix is common in Indic and Thai names that praise virtue and intellect, giving Suvit a scholarly, auspicious tone.
The name entered Thai usage through Indic liturgical influence and has been borne by several Thai public figures from the mid-20th century onward. In India it remains uncommon but readable as a modern coinage that foregrounds education and competence. Variants and spellings include Suwit (Thai orthography), Suvith (South Indian spelling), and Suvid (Indo-Aryan reshaping). Common short forms are Wit and Vit. Related names built on the same root include Vidit and Vidya; Suvit keeps the added benevolent nuance supplied by su-.
Suvit is a genuine rarity. We count just 11 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Suvit is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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