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Bhargav

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Pronounced BHAR-gahv /ˈbɑr.ɡɑv/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit, 'a descendant of the sage Bhrigu; an expert; a learned one' — also an epithet of Shiva and of Parashurama; we note the sage/deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Descendant of the sage Bhrigu; a sage: Bhargav is Sanskrit. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'BHAR-gahv').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit, 'a descendant of the sage Bhrigu; an expert; a learned one' — also an epithet of Shiva and of Parashurama; we note the sage/deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#9840 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 278

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919922025

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

Bhargav comes from Sanskrit, 'a descendant of the sage Bhrigu; an expert; a learned one' — also an epithet of Shiva and of Parashurama (we note the sage/deity link). A crisp, devout name (said 'BHAR-gahv'; nickname Bhargu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, descendant-of-Bhrigu at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Bhargav means 'a descendant of the sage Bhrigu; an expert; a learned one' in Sanskrit — also an epithet of Shiva and of Parashurama — a crisp, devout name (we note the sage/deity link; said 'BHAR-gahv').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Bhargav — sage/deity link noted

Variations

BhargavaBhargov

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bhargav mean?

Bhargav is Sanskrit for 'a descendant of the sage Bhrigu; an expert'; also an epithet of Shiva. We note the sage/deity link.

How do you pronounce Bhargav?

It's said BHAR-gahv /ˈbɑr.ɡɑv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bhargav a boy or girl name?

Bhargav is a boy's name.

How popular is Bhargav?

Bhargav is a rare name in the U.S.

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