Rohit (Devanagri: रोहित), pronounced [ˈroːɦɪt̪]) is a given name, typically male, used among Indian people. It is also used in some parts of Nepal. It is mostly used by Jains, Hindus, and Sikhs.The word "rohit" at its root signifies the color red. The color red is implicit. It is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "the first rays of the sun". The early morning sunlight usually has a lot of reddish tint.