Punit
Pronunciation: [ p-UHN-iht ]
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Punit first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 22 babies have been named Punit in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Punit is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,565 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,565
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old Irish ruadh (red) + rí (king) origin
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About the Name Punit
Punit is a boy name .
Punit is currently ranked #36,565 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Punit include Pun, Puy, Puie, and Punkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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