Jagrati
Jagrati is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Wakefulness, awareness”.
| Meaning | Wakefulness, awareness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | जाग्रति |
| Pronunciation | JAAG-ruh-tee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Jagrati
Jagrati is a spelling of the Sanskrit word jagriti or jagrati, from the root jagri, 'to be awake'. The word means wakefulness, alertness and, by extension, social or spiritual awakening; in modern Hindi it is often used for awareness campaigns. In Vedantic philosophy jagrat is the waking state, the first of the states of consciousness described in the Mandukya Upanishad. As a girl's name it carries the idea of a bright, alert mind.
Is Jagrati a Hindu name?
Jagrati is a Hindu name drawn from a philosophical word for the waking state of consciousness rather than from a particular deity.
How popular is Jagrati?
Used in North India and Nepal; Jagriti and the Gujarati and Marathi Jagruti are more common spellings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagrati mean?
Jagrati means 'Wakefulness, awareness'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Jagrati a Hindu name?
Jagrati is a Hindu name drawn from a philosophical word for the waking state of consciousness rather than from a particular deity.
How do you pronounce Jagrati?
Jagrati is pronounced JAAG-ruh-tee.
Is Jagrati a boy or girl name?
Jagrati is usually a girl name.