Indian name meaning
Bhagirath
♂ BoyBha·gi·rath · 3 syllables
The king who brought the Ganga to earth; great effort
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| B | h | a | g | i | r | a | t | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
2 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Bhagirath carries the name number 6.
About the name Bhagirath
Bhagirath is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The king who brought the Ganga to earth; great effort.”
Spoken aloud it is Bha·gi·rath — 3 syllables. Bhagirath turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bhagirath mean?
Bhagirath means “The king who brought the Ganga to earth; great effort.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Bhagirath a boy or a girl name?
Bhagirath is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Bhagirath?
Bhagirath is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Bhagirath?
Bhagirath has 3 syllables and is said as Bha·gi·rath.
What is the numerology number of the name Bhagirath?
In the Chaldean system, Bhagirath has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Bhagirath a common name in India?
Bhagirath appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Bhagirath?
For a sister to Bhagirath, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Bala, Bandana, Barkha or Lalita all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Bhagirath?
Jagannath, Raghunath, Vishwanath or Somnath share Bhagirath's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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