Bhagirathi
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Bhagirathi
Bhagirathi derives from Sanskrit, another name for the river Ganges, associated with King Bhagiratha, who according to Hindu mythology brought the sacred river down to Earth.
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Etymology
female given name (भागीरथी)
Bhagirathi currently ranks #2,709 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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