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Bhakti

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Pronounced BUK-tee /ˈbʌk.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit bhakti, 'devotion; loving devotion to God' — a central path in Hinduism, bhakti yoga (the yoga of love and devotion). A deeply meaningful spiritual name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional Sanskrit name: Bhakti means 'loving devotion to God' (said 'BUK-tee'). Deep and meaningful.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit bhakti, 'devotion; loving devotion to God' — a central path in Hinduism, bhakti yoga (the yoga of love and devotion). A deeply meaningful spiritual name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2020)#15495 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919872020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bhakti is Sanskrit for 'devotion; loving devotion to God,' the heart of bhakti yoga in Hinduism. It reads spiritual and meaning-rich — rare in the U.S., noted respectfully (said 'BUK-tee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, devotional, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Bhakti comes from the Sanskrit for 'devotion; loving devotion to God' — a central path in Hinduism (bhakti yoga) — a deeply meaningful spiritual name, noted respectfully (said 'BUK-tee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Bhakti — Sanskrit 'devotion'; central path in Hinduism

Variations

BhavanaAartiPrisha

Nicknames

BhaKti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bhakti mean?

Bhakti is Sanskrit for 'devotion; loving devotion to God,' a central path in Hinduism (bhakti yoga).

How do you pronounce Bhakti?

It's said BUK-tee /ˈbʌk.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bhakti a boy or girl name?

Bhakti is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Bhakti?

Bhakti is a very rare name in the U.S.

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