What origin is the name Bhagirath?

Bhagirath comes from sanskrit naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Bhagirath a popular name?

Bhagirath is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Bhagirath?

Names from the same sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Bhagirath — for example Maya, Veda, Divya. You can browse more on our sanskrit names page.

How is Bhagirath written in its native script?

Bhagirath is written भगीरथ.

What is the rashi of the name Bhagirath?

Bhagirath starts with the syllable “Bha” (भा), which traditionally belongs to Mula nakshatra, pada 3, in Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius).

Bhagirath

Q: Is Bhagirath a rare name?

Yes. Bhagirath does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bhagirath

Bhagirath

Boy

sanskrit

3 syllables

Bhagirath is a sanskrit boy's name meaning "Name of an ancient king; one who brought ganga on earth", Rashi Dhanu.

Bhagirath is a boy name of sanskrit origin meaning "Name of an ancient king; one who brought ganga on earth". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Hindi script: भगीरथ
Rashi: Dhanu
Nakshatra: mula (Bha)
Origin: sanskrit
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Name of an ancient king; one who brought ganga on earth

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Written as भगीरथ

Quick answers about Bhagirath

Very rare in US records

What does Bhagirath mean?

Bhagirath is a boy name of sanskrit origin meaning "Name of an ancient king; one who brought ganga on earth".

Is Bhagirath a rare name?

Yes. Bhagirath does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Bhagirath

Maya Veda Divya Ahana Uma Nidhi

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Bha (भा)
Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Nakshatra: Mula, pada 3
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Bha” suit babies born in Mula nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Dhanu rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.