Jagjyot: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Jagjyot – Meaning: 'light of the world/universe,' from 'jag' (world) plus 'jyot' (light, flame) – Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: jug-JYOT


Jagjyot is a Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived) unisex name meaning “'light of the world/universe,' from 'jag' (world) plus 'jyot' (light, flame)”. It appears in our list of Sikh Baby Names Rooted in Punjabi Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Jagjyot

Meaning: 'light of the world/universe,' from 'jag' (world) plus 'jyot' (light, flame).

Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived).

How to Pronounce Jagjyot

Phonetic: jug-JYOT   IPA: /dʒəɡˈdʒjoːt̪/

Popularity of Jagjyot

Jagjyot doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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