Jigar
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jigar
Jigar is a Persian word meaning "liver," derived from Old Persian roots, and is used metaphorically in South Asian poetry and literature to represent the heart, soul, or seat of emotions.
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Etymology
Jigar is a Persian word meaning "liver," derived from Old Persian roots, and is used metaphorically in South Asian poetry and literature to represent the heart, soul, or seat of emotions. The name is predominantly used in Persian, Urdu, and Hindi-speaking communities across Iran, India, and Pakistan, with cultural significance in Islamic and Hindu traditions where it carries poetic and emotional resonance.
Jigar currently ranks #11,278 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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