Ocean, Deep, Abundant
Pronunciation: sa-gar
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Sagar is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Ocean". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: sa-gar. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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सागर
Ocean
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
sa-gar
IPA
sɑːɡɑr
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Blue Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit, Vedic origin · Derived from the Sanskrit word सागर (sāgara), meaning 'ocean'. In Hindu mythology, Sagar is the name of a great sage and the king of the seas. He is also the father of the sage Kapila and the grandfather of the great sage Bhagiratha.
Historical Usage
The Hindu epic Mahabharata tells the story of King Asvasena of the Lunar Dynasty. King Asvasena was once cursed by sage Durvasa, which led him to name his son as Sagar. This event occurred during the Mahabharata period, around 3000 BCE.
Mahabharata period, around 3000 BCE
Another reference to Sagar is found in the Puranas, specifically in the Vayu Purana. In this reference, Sagar is described as the king of the Ikshvaku dynasty, who performed a grand sacrifice (Ashvamedha Yajna) to secure his kingdom and the blessings of the gods. This event is believed to have occurred around 5000 BCE.
Around 5000 BCE
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Translations
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सागर
Ocean
सागर
समुद्र
சாகர்
ஒன்று, கடல
శాగర్
శయీజేయపోయి
Sagar
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Ocean, Deep, Abundant
Sagar
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Ocean, Deep, Abundant
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