Hemant
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hemant
Hemant means "winter" or "cold season" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-Aryan language of India.
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Etymology
Hemant means "winter" or "cold season" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-Aryan language of India. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking communities in India, with roots in classical Sanskrit literature and Hindu tradition.
Hemant currently ranks #13,049 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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