Dikshit

Dikshit is a surname of Indian origin, used predominantly in North India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word dikṣita, meaning “initiated” or “consecrated,” and historically it referred to someone who had undergone the rite of diksha. Over time, it became a hereditary surname among several Hindu communities in the region. Variants in transliteration include Dikshit and Dixit, reflecting differences in script and pronunciation.

The surname is most commonly found in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and nearby areas, though bearers may be present across India and in the diaspora. Like many Indian surnames, Dikshit can be associated with multiple communities and does not belong to a single caste or lineage.

Notable individuals with the surname include Sheila Dikshit (1938–2019), an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Delhi from 1998 to 2013 and was a senior figure in the Indian National Congress. The name has appeared across various fields, including politics, academia, and professional occupations, reflecting its broad distribution among North Indian families.

Due to transliteration differences, the surname may appear as Dikshit or Dixit in English-language texts. The variant spellings can lead to different family lines sharing a similar phonetic origin.