The baby name Bhagiratha is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/bʱaːɡiːrət̪ʰə/', 'anglicized': 'buh-GEE-rah-thuh (bhah-gee-RAH-thah)'}.
Bhagiratha is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Bhagiratha is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/bʱaːɡiːrət̪ʰə/', 'anglicized': 'buh-GEE-rah-thuh (bhah-gee-RAH-thah)'}.
Bhagiratha is Sanskrit in Origin.
Bhagiratha is a Sanskrit masculine name (IAST: Bhagīratha) rooted in epic lore. Often analyzed as bhaga (“fortune, divine allotment”) + ratha (“chariot, rider”), it evokes “he of the blessed chariot” or “glorious charioteer,” and by cultural association has come to signify one who achieves a monumental task. In the Ramayana and Purāṇas, King Bhagiratha of the Solar (Ikṣvāku/Sūryavaṃśa) line performs austere penance to bring the river Gaṅgā from heaven to earth; Shiva receives her descent in his matted locks. This deed makes Bhagiratha a pan-Indian emblem of perseverance (“Bhagiratha prayatna”). The Ganga’s Himalayan headstream, the Bhagirathi, bears his name.
Used across India and Nepal, the name is traditional yet recognizable in the diaspora. Common variants include Bhagirath, Bhageerath, and Bhageeratha; related feminine or toponymic forms include Bhagirathi. Usage tends to signal piety, resilience, and royal lineage.
Bhagiratha is a rare name. Our records hold just 23 recorded uses, spread over 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #991 | 11 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Bhagiratha is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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