Tirth

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Pronounced TEERTH /ˈtiːrθ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit tirtha, a ford or crossing place, and by extension a holy site of pilgrimage — a place where one crosses safely from this world toward the sacred. Widely used as a given name in India, especially in Gujarati and Hindi-speaking families.Medium

In 30 seconds: One deep syllable: Tirth is Sanskrit for a sacred crossing, a place of pilgrimage (said 'TEERTH').

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit tirtha, a ford or crossing place, and by extension a holy site of pilgrimage — a place where one crosses safely from this world toward the sacred. Widely used as a given name in India, especially in Gujarati and Hindi-speaking families.

U.S. rank (2023)#12094 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Tirth comes from Sanskrit tirtha, 'crossing place'. In Hindu and Jain tradition a tirtha is a pilgrimage site, and the word underlies Tirthankara, the title of the Jain spiritual teachers. As a modern given name it is common in India and rare abroad (said 'TEERTH').

In the U.S. it is rare, used by Indian-American families. Rare, deep, and one strong beat.

Did you know? Tirtha originally meant a ford — a safe crossing at a river — and came to mean a holy place of pilgrimage. A name that carries the idea of passage toward the sacred, which we note with respect (said 'TEERTH').

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Tirth — Sanskrit tirtha, 'ford, pilgrimage place'; Hindu and Jain usage

Variations

TirthaTeerth

Nicknames

TirTeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tirth mean?

Tirth comes from Sanskrit tirtha — a crossing place, and so a holy site of pilgrimage.

How do you pronounce Tirth?

It's said TEERTH /ˈtiːrθ/ — one syllable.

Is Tirth a boy or girl name?

Tirth is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tirth?

Tirth is a rare name for boys in the U.S.