About the name Bhagat
Sikh scripture includes hymns by fifteen bhagats from outside the Sikh line, saints like Kabir and Ravidas, so the word means an inclusive kind of devotion. As a given name it is now rare and slightly archaic, mostly encountered as an honorific prefix attached to someone remembered for service.
Bhagat is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced BUG-ut. On the NameRarity scale it scores 92 out of 100, which places it in the ultra rare band — fewer than 1 in 10,000 people carry this name. You will almost never meet another. Its strongest period was the classical era.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Bhagat?
Bhagat currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 2.1 people per million carry it — about 1 in 476,190. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Bhagat
- Bhagat Puran SinghSikh humanitarian and founder of Pingalwara in Amritsar
Spellings and variants of Bhagat
Names similar to Bhagat
Bharat
BHUH-rut
One who is maintained or nurtured, brother of Rama and eponym of India
Balram
BAHL-rahm
Strong Rama; the elder brother of Krishna
Bhargav
BHAR-guv
Descendant of sage Bhrigu, an epithet of Shiva
Bhavna
BHAAV-nah
Feeling, sincerity of the heart
Bhima
BHEE-mah
Terrible, awe-inspiring; the mighty second Pandava
Brijesh
brih-JAYSH
Lord of Braj, a name for Krishna
Dhairya
DHYE-ryah
Courage, patience, steadiness of nerve
Dhaval
DHUH-vul
Dazzling white, pure and bright
Bhagat — frequently asked questions
What does the name Bhagat mean?
Bhagat means "Devotee, the title of the saint-poets in the Guru Granth Sahib". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Bhagat?
Bhagat is pronounced BUG-ut, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Bhagat?
Bhagat scores 92 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it ultra rare. Roughly 1 in every 476,190 people carry it — about 2.1 per million.
What is the numerology number for Bhagat?
Bhagat carries the expression number 3, known as The Storyteller. Its soul urge number is 2 and its personality number is 1.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Bhagat?
The lucky number for Bhagat is 3 (with 12, 21, 30 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Lilac Amethyst. The traditional lucky day is Thursday and the associated gemstone is Amethyst.