Bharathi
Bharathi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Goddess Saraswati; speech”.
| Meaning | Goddess Saraswati; speech |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | பாரதி |
| Pronunciation | BHAA-ruh-thee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Bharathi
Bharathi is the South Indian spelling of the Sanskrit Bharati, a name of Saraswati, goddess of learning, speech and the arts. In the Vedas, Bharati was originally a separate goddess of speech who was later merged with Saraswati. In Tamil culture the name is closely linked with Subramania Bharati, the great early twentieth-century poet, who is known simply as Bharathiyar.
Is Bharathi a Hindu name?
Bharathi is a Hindu name honouring Saraswati. Among Tamils it also evokes Bharathiyar's patriotic and devotional poetry, and it can be used for boys as well.
How popular is Bharathi?
Common in South India for girls, and used occasionally for boys.
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Spellings and variants of Bharathi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bharathi mean?
Bharathi means 'Goddess Saraswati; speech'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Bharathi a Hindu name?
Bharathi is a Hindu name honouring Saraswati. Among Tamils it also evokes Bharathiyar's patriotic and devotional poetry, and it can be used for boys as well.
How do you pronounce Bharathi?
Bharathi is pronounced BHAA-ruh-thee.
Is Bharathi a boy or girl name?
Bharathi is usually a girl name.