Pushkar
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pushkar
Pushkar derives from Sanskrit, combining "push" (to nourish/flourish) and "kar" (maker/doer), meaning "one who nourishes" or "giver of abundance." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as the name of a sacred pilgrimage site in Rajasthan and a character in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Pushkar derives from Sanskrit, combining "push" (to nourish/flourish) and "kar" (maker/doer), meaning "one who nourishes" or "giver of abundance." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as the name of a sacred pilgrimage site in Rajasthan and a character in Hindu mythology.
Pushkar currently ranks #1,077 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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