Jagmeet
Jagmeet is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Friend of the world”.
| Meaning | Friend of the world |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਜਗਮੀਤ |
| Pronunciation | JUG-meet |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Jagmeet
Jagmeet joins jag, 'world', and meet, 'friend', for 'friend of the whole world'. Names ending in -meet are popular in Punjabi because they express warmth and companionship, and in a Sikh context the friend may be understood as God. The best-known bearer is the Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh, who led the New Democratic Party and became one of the most visible turbaned Sikhs in Western public life.
Is Jagmeet a Sikh name?
Jagmeet is a Sikh name that, like most Sikh given names, is unisex; Singh marks a man and Kaur a woman.
How popular is Jagmeet?
Well known among Sikhs worldwide and more familiar in Canada thanks to Jagmeet Singh.
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Spellings and variants of Jagmeet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagmeet mean?
Jagmeet means 'Friend of the world'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Jagmeet a Sikh name?
Jagmeet is a Sikh name that, like most Sikh given names, is unisex; Singh marks a man and Kaur a woman.
How do you pronounce Jagmeet?
Jagmeet is pronounced JUG-meet.
Is Jagmeet a boy or girl name?
Jagmeet is used for both boys and girls.