Bhajan
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bhajan
Bhajan derives from Sanskrit भजन (bhajana), meaning "devotion," "worship," or "sharing," with the root "bhaj" referring to participation or devotion to a divine being.
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Etymology
Bhajan derives from Sanskrit भजन (bhajana), meaning "devotion," "worship," or "sharing," with the root "bhaj" referring to participation or devotion to a divine being. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Sikh, and Indian Muslim communities, with deep roots in South Asian devotional traditions where bhajans are religious songs or hymns.
Bhajan currently ranks #2,295 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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