Bhagwan
Bhagwan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “God; the Blessed One”.
| Meaning | God; the Blessed One |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | भगवान |
| Pronunciation | BHUG-vaan |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Bhagwan
Bhagwan is the Hindi form of Sanskrit bhagavan, from bhaga, 'fortune, glory', meaning 'one possessing blessings' or 'the Lord'. It is the everyday Hindi word for God and a title of Krishna and Vishnu; the Bhagavad Gita is the 'song of the Bhagavan'. In rural North and West India it has also been used as a personal name, often combined as in Bhagwandas.
Is Bhagwan a Hindu name?
For Hindus Bhagwan means God and is a title of Krishna; Buddhists use Bhagavan as a title of the Buddha.
How popular is Bhagwan?
Found mainly among older generations in India; less common for babies today.
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Spellings and variants of Bhagwan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bhagwan mean?
Bhagwan means 'God; the Blessed One'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Bhagwan a Hindu name?
For Hindus Bhagwan means God and is a title of Krishna; Buddhists use Bhagavan as a title of the Buddha.
How do you pronounce Bhagwan?
Bhagwan is pronounced BHUG-vaan.
Is Bhagwan a boy or girl name?
Bhagwan is usually a boy name.