Jagan
Jagan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “World, universe”.
| Meaning | World, universe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | जगन |
| Pronunciation | JUG-un |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Jagan
Jagan is a short form of Sanskrit jagat, 'the world' or 'that which moves', and it often stands for longer names such as Jagannath ('lord of the world') or Jaganmohan ('enchanter of the world'). The short form is especially common in South India, in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada families, where it may be both a given name and a nickname. A well-known modern bearer is the Andhra Pradesh politician Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, widely known simply as Jagan.
Is Jagan a Hindu name?
Jagan is a Hindu name whose longer forms point to Vishnu or Krishna as Jagannath, the deity worshipped at the great temple of Puri in Odisha.
How popular is Jagan?
Used across India, most often in the south, usually as a short form of a longer compound name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagan mean?
Jagan means 'World, universe'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Jagan a Hindu name?
Jagan is a Hindu name whose longer forms point to Vishnu or Krishna as Jagannath, the deity worshipped at the great temple of Puri in Odisha.
How do you pronounce Jagan?
Jagan is pronounced JUG-un.
Is Jagan a boy or girl name?
Jagan is usually a boy name.