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Jigyasa

“Jigyasa is a Sanskrit name derived from "Jigyasu," meaning "one who desires to know" or "seeker of knowledge," combining the roots "ji" (to live/desire) and "gyasa" (knowledge).”

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,134
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 11
Global rank#7,537

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jigyasa

Jigyasa is a Sanskrit name derived from "Jigyasu," meaning "one who desires to know" or "seeker of knowledge," combining the roots "ji" (to live/desire) and "gyasa" (knowledge).

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Etymology

Jigyasa is a Sanskrit name derived from "Jigyasu," meaning "one who desires to know" or "seeker of knowledge," combining the roots "ji" (to live/desire) and "gyasa" (knowledge). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in ancient Sanskrit philosophical traditions that valued the pursuit of wisdom and learning.

Jigyasa currently ranks #3,134 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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