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Jigar

♂ Boy

Pronounced JIG-ar /ˈdʒɪɡ.ɑːr/Medium

Meaning: From Hindi/Urdu jigar, literally 'liver' — long used to mean 'heart; courage; guts,' and affectionately 'my dear one; sweetheart.' A warm, spirited word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm, spirited name: Jigar means 'heart; courage; dear one' (said 'JIG-ar'). Affectionate and bold.
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Origin MediumHindi, Urdu
MeaningFrom Hindi/Urdu jigar, literally 'liver' — long used to mean 'heart; courage; guts,' and affectionately 'my dear one; sweetheart.' A warm, spirited word-name.
U.S. rank (1999)#8262 ↘ Falling
1999 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219781999

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

Jigar comes from Hindi/Urdu jigar, 'liver,' long used to mean 'heart; courage,' and as an endearment, 'sweetheart; dear one.' Bold and affectionate — rare in the U.S., familiar in South Asia (said 'JIG-ar').

It appears rarely, mostly in South Asian families. Rare, spirited, and warm.

Did you know? Jigar is Hindi/Urdu for 'liver' — a word that carries 'heart; courage; guts' and, tenderly, 'my dear one' — making it a warm, spirited name (said 'JIG-ar').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jigar — Hindi/Urdu jigar, 'heart; courage; dear one'

Variations

JigerJiggarJigaar

Nicknames

JigJiggy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jigar mean?

Jigar is Hindi/Urdu for 'liver,' used to mean 'heart; courage,' and affectionately 'my dear one.'

How do you pronounce Jigar?

It's said JIG-ar /ˈdʒɪɡ.ɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jigar a boy or girl name?

Here Jigar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jigar?

Jigar is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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