Bhakti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Bhakti

What is the meaning of the name Bhakti ?

The baby name Bhakti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /bʱək.t̪i/; respelling: "BHAK-tee" (approx. "bhuhk-tee").

Bhakti is Sanskrit in Origin.

Bhakti is a Sanskrit feminine abstract noun formed from the verbal root bhaj, “to share/partake, worship,” and denotes loving devotion, pious service, or heartfelt attachment to the divine. The word appears in classical texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and shaped the pan‑Indian Bhakti movement (c. 7th–17th centuries). As a given name it has seen steady use in India and the global diaspora from the late 20th century onward, typically favored by Hindu families and also found among Jains and Sikhs.

Variants and related forms include Bhakthi (South Indian transliteration), Bhaktee (anglicized), Bhagti/Bhagati in Punjabi, and Bakti in Indonesian/Malay contexts. Conceptual relatives are Bhakta (“devotee,” usually male), Shraddha (“faith”), and Prem (“love”). While commonly feminine, Bhakti can be unisex. Parents often choose it for its serene spirituality and aspirational meaning: enduring devotion, reverence, and selfless love.