Bhagirath
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Bhagirath
Bhagirath derives from Sanskrit, combining "bhagi" (fortunate/blessed) and "rath" (chariot), meaning "one who rides in a fortunate chariot" or simply "fortunate one." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and carries significance from the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata where Bhagirath is a legendary king credited with bringing the river Ganges to Earth through intense penance.
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Etymology
Bhagirath derives from Sanskrit, combining "bhagi" (fortunate/blessed) and "rath" (chariot), meaning "one who rides in a fortunate chariot" or simply "fortunate one." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and carries significance from the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata where Bhagirath is a legendary king credited with bringing the river Ganges to Earth through intense penance.
Bhagirath currently ranks #1,086 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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