Pandit

Pandit Meaning & Origin

About Pandit
The surname Pandit is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Pandita," which means "learned" or "scholar." It is commonly used as a title for a Hindu Brahmin who is well-educated and knowledgeable in various fields, particularly in religious and philosophical matters. The surname Pandit signifies a person's scholarly background and is often associated with individuals who hold positions of respect and authority within their communities.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Pandit is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pandit: 1,247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pandit based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Pandit is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNTT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P05303
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH1 N D AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ™ndΙ™t/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P533

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pandit in Braille

Here's how to represent Pandit in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Pandit in braille

How to sign the name Pandit using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Pandit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pandit in sign language

Numerology