Barot as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Barot

What is the meaning of the name Barot ?

The baby name Barot is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BAH-rot (approx.), /ˈbɑːrət/ (IPA).

Barot is Gujarati, Indian in Origin.

Barot is a rare given name derived from a widely found South Asian surname, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan. In Indo‑Aryan languages such as Gujarati and Hindi, Barot names a traditional community of bards and genealogists who preserved lineage records and performed praise poetry; as a first name, it carries the sense of “bard,” “storyteller,” or “keeper of memory.”

As a personal name, Barot sees modern, modest use in India and the Indian diaspora, often chosen to honor family heritage or the artistry of oral tradition. Spelling varies in Roman script; forms like Barott and Barrot occur in anglophone and francophone records, though Barot remains standard in South Asia. Related occupational surnames include Bhat and Charan, but they are not direct variants. The name is unisex in theory, but more common for boys; it pairs easily with Sanskritic middle names. Pronounced BAH-rote (two syllables).