Bhagirath
Bhagirath (भगीरथ) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The king who brought the Ganga to earth”.
Bhagirath (भगीरथ) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The king who brought the Ganga to earth”.
Bhagirath means “The king who brought the Ganga to earth”. Bhagirath (भगीरथ · భగీరథ్) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “The king who brought the Ganga to earth”. It comes from the Sanskrit bhagīratha. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “भ” falls in Mula nakshatra, pada 3, within Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius).
Bhagirath name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Bhagirath |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The king who brought the Ganga to earth |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | भगीरथ |
| Telugu | భగీరథ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | bhagīratha |
| Pronunciation | Bha-gee-rath |
| First syllable | भ |
| Nakshatra | Mula (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and origin of Bhagirath
Bhagirath is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word bhagīratha, meaning “The king who brought the Ganga to earth”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Bhagirath
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “भ” of Bhagirath falls in Mula nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Bhagirath
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): भगीरथ
- Telugu: భగీరథ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): bhagīratha
How to pronounce Bhagirath
Say it as “Bha-gee-rath” — 3 spoken syllables.
Bhagirath is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Bhagirath
Bahushruta, Baladitya, Balbhadra, Balendu, Bhadradri, Bhadrasen
Bhagirath: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Bhagirath?
Bhagirath means “The king who brought the Ganga to earth”. It comes from the Sanskrit bhagīratha.
Is Bhagirath a traditional or a modern name?
Bhagirath is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Bhagirath written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): भगीरथ. In Telugu: భగీరథ్. Sanskrit transliteration: bhagīratha.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Bhagirath?
Its first syllable “भ” falls in Mula nakshatra (pada 3) and Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Bhagirath?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 2 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Bhagirath — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The king who brought the Ganga to earth
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Mula
- Rashi
- Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bhagirath mean?
Bhagirath is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The king who brought the Ganga to earth”.
Is Bhagirath a boy or girl name?
Bhagirath is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Bhagirath?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Bhagirath aligns with the Mula nakshatra, under the Dhanu (Sagittarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Bhagirath?
The Chaldean name number of Bhagirath is 6.
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