Ajit

Ajit is a male given name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit ajita, meaning "unconquered" or "invincible." The name is used across India and Nepal and among the Indian diaspora, and it has several regional spellings and forms, including Ajith in Tamil and Ajitabh in compound names. In Hindu tradition, the root word appears in various epithets of deities and heroes, reflecting the aspirational meaning of overcoming adversity. The name is commonly used as a standalone given name or as part of longer names such as Ajit Kumar or Ajit Singh.

Notable people named Ajit include Ajit Pai, an American government official who served as chair of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission; Ajit Wadekar, an Indian cricketer and former captain; Ajit Agarkar, an Indian cricketer; and Ajit Balakrishnan, founder of Rediff.com. In popular culture, individuals named Ajit appear in literature and media across South Asia and the global diaspora, reflecting the name's broad usage.

Variants include Ajith, commonly used in Tamil-speaking regions; Ajita, a related Sanskrit name with similar meaning.