Dusit (name)

Dusit (pronounced Doo-sit) is a Thai name, primarily used as a given name for males. It can also less commonly be used as a surname. The name derives from the Sanskrit word "Tushita" (तुषित), which means "contented" or "joyful."

In Thai culture, the name carries connotations of happiness, satisfaction, and heavenly abode. Tushita heaven, also known as Tusita, is one of the six heavens of the desire realm in Buddhist cosmology, and is where future Buddhas reside before their final rebirth on Earth. This connection to Buddhist beliefs contributes to the name's positive and auspicious associations.

The name Dusit is also famously associated with the Dusit Thani Group, a Thai multinational hospitality company. The group's founder, Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, chose the name to reflect the company's commitment to providing a pleasant and joyful experience for its guests.