Everything about the name BHARATH

Meaning, origin, history

Bharath is a male given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhārata", which means "the elevated one" or "the prosperous one". The name Bharath is strongly associated with the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, in which it refers to the warrior prince who fought alongside his brothers in a great war. Throughout history, this name has been given to boys born into Hindu families and has remained popular among South Asian communities around the world. Despite its historical roots and strong cultural ties, Bharath is not exclusively limited to Indian culture and can be found in various other countries where Indian immigrants have settled, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

See also

Hinduism

Popularity of the name BHARATH since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Bharath has been given to a total of 92 babies in the United States over the past few decades, with the highest number of births occurring in the year 2000 and 2001, with 8 births each. The name first appeared in the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name database in 1989, with only 6 babies being given this unique name that year. In the following years, the number of births fluctuated, reaching a peak in 2000 and 2001 before declining again. Interestingly, the name Bharath has seen a resurgence in recent years, with 5 births recorded in both 2018 and 2021. Overall, the name Bharath remains relatively rare in the United States, but its occurrences over time show that it continues to be chosen by parents who wish to give their child a distinctive name.