Sagar

The male first name Sagar (सागर) is a variant of Sagara. Translated, this name means "the ocean" as well as "the sea."

What does the name Sagar mean?

The first name Sagar (सागर) is a form of Sagara and means "the ocean" and "the sea". Its roots lie in Sanskrit, where the word sāgara (सागर) stands for "sea", "lake", and "ocean". The feminine counterpart is Sagarika.

Where does the name Sagar come from?

The name Sagar has its origins in Sanskrit and means "the ocean". The Sanskrit word sāgara (सागर) is composed of terms for sea, lake, and ocean. It belongs to Indian and Hindi-speaking names.

How do you pronounce Sagar?

The sound structure of Sagar is reflected in its two-syllable, compact form. The pronunciation "Sa-gar" [ˈsaːɡar] begins with an open A sound, giving the name a certain expansiveness. The second syllable is slightly condensed by the consonants, while the ending "-gar" sounds firm and clear without being harsh. These characteristics give Sagar a calm and determined aura – structured, down-to-earth, and with a balanced, stable appearance.

Popularity

In Germany, Sagar is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008, when it reached 1,535th place. In the last ten years, Sagar has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times and ranks 8,008th in this decade. Between 2010 and 2024, it is in 9,767th place.

Famous people

• Sagar Jogiyani (Indian cricketer)
• Sagar Kashyap (Indian tennis player)
• Sagar Mitchell (Photographer from England)
• Sagar Pun (Nepalese cricketer)
• Sagar Sarhadi (Indian writer)
• Sagar Sen (Bengali singer)
• Sagar Siddiqui (British poet)
• Sagar Thapa (Nepalese footballer)
• Sagar von Laodicea (Greek bishop)