The baby name Nageshwar is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced NAH-gesh-war (approx. IPA: /nəˈɡeːʃwər/).
Nageshwar is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Nageshwar is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced NAH-gesh-war (approx. IPA: /nəˈɡeːʃwər/).
Nageshwar is Sanskrit in Origin.
Derived from Sanskrit Nāgeśvara (nāga “serpent” + īśvara “lord”), Nageshwar means “Lord of Serpents,” a revered epithet of Shiva, who is often depicted adorned with snakes. The name is anchored in Hindu sacred geography through the Nageshvara Jyotirlinga - venerated at sites such as Dwarka (Gujarat) and Aundha Nagnath (Maharashtra) - and appears in Purāṇic hymns and temple inscriptions. It conveys protection, mastery over primal forces, and spiritual sovereignty.
Variants and transliterations include Nageshvara, Nageshwara, Nageswar, Nagesh, and Naagesh; regional forms encompass Nageswaran (Tamil) and compounds like Nageswara Rao (Telugu). A feminine counterpart, Nageshwari/Nageswari, is also used. The -eshwar ending reflects Indo-Aryan phonological development from īśvara. While primarily a male given name across India and Nepal, it also surfaces in surnames and toponyms. Related diminutives and nicknames include Nagu and Nagesh.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #634 | 74 | 18,093 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #648 | 7 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #739 | 31 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #836 | 166 | 16,750 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #866 | 16 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 55 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,098 | 14 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,483 | 132 | 28,008 |
Nageshwar is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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