The baby name Baghel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /bəˈɡel/ — spoken like 'buh-GHEL' (Hindi); commonly 'BAH-ghel' in English.
Baghel is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Baghel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /bəˈɡel/ — spoken like 'buh-GHEL' (Hindi); commonly 'BAH-ghel' in English.
Baghel is Indian in Origin.
Baghel is a North Indian name of Indo‑Aryan origin, from Hindi/Urdu bāgh “tiger” (ultimately Sanskrit vyāghra) combined with the patronymic/adjectival suffix -el/-ela, yielding the sense “tiger‑like” or “of the tiger.” As a given name it is rare but masculine-leaning; as a surname or clan title it is widespread across central and western India.
Usage is closely tied to Rajput lineages and to some Yadav/Ahir communities. The related form Vaghela named a prominent 13th‑century dynasty in Gujarat, while Baghela/Baghel Rajputs later ruled Rewa and lent their name to the Baghelkhand region. Because of its tiger imagery, the name carries connotations of bravery, guardianship, and royal authority, and it appears in martial honorifics (e.g., Baghel Singh). Variants and related forms include Baghela, Vaghela, and transliterations such as Baghél/Baaghel; feminine use is occasional in modern, pan‑Indian naming.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #912 | 7 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #958 | 44 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Baghel is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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