Hemant
Hemant is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Early winter season”.
| Meaning | Early winter season |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | हेमंत |
| Pronunciation | HAY-munt |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Hemant
Hemant comes from Sanskrit hemanta, the name of the pre-winter season, one of the six seasons of the Indian calendar, roughly November to December. It is related to hima, snow or cold, rather than to hema, gold, although many name books give 'golden' as a secondary sense. The singer and composer Hemant Kumar is a famous bearer.
Is Hemant a Hindu name?
Hemant is used by Hindu families; it names a season and is sometimes linked to festivals of that time of year, but not to a particular deity.
How popular is Hemant?
Common across India.
Gifts with the name Hemant
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hemant
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hemant mean?
Hemant means 'Early winter season'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Hemant a Hindu name?
Hemant is used by Hindu families; it names a season and is sometimes linked to festivals of that time of year, but not to a particular deity.
How do you pronounce Hemant?
Hemant is pronounced HAY-munt.
Is Hemant a boy or girl name?
Hemant is usually a boy name.