red, reddish
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Rohith is a given name used among South Asian people. It is also the Marathi name for the flamingo. It is also a very popular name in Indian movies.
Etymology
"Rohit" is derived from a root signifying the colour dark red. Its exact etymology is unknown; some theories are:
It is derived from a Sanskrit word, meaning the "first rays of the sun".
It is derived from the Sanskrit word Rohitah (रोहित:), meaning "a red coloured deer". The Hindu God of creation, Brahma, once took this form in Hindu mythology.
It is derived from the name of Lord Krishna's son, Rohitah.
Rohit is also one of the names of the Hindu deity Vishnu. It appears in the Vishnu sahasranama.
Rohit is derived from hindi word "Lohit" or Iron. Representing the blood red color.
Notable people
Rohit Roy - an Indian television actor
Rohit Sharma - an Indian cricketer
Rohit Bal - an Indian fashion designer
Rohit Jain - eminent Indian Doctor , in Delhi.
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