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Bharat

BAH-ruht

Bharat (name) means the Hindi and constitutional name for India. Example: “The document referred to the country by its official name, Bharat.”

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The Hindi and constitutional name for India.
"The document referred to the country by its official name, Bharat."

How to use Bharat

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In plain EnglishIndia's traditional and constitutional Hindi name, used alongside "India" in official documents.

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Etymology

From Hindi/Sanskrit bhārata, the traditional name for the Indian subcontinent, related to the legendary king Bharata.

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bharat” mean?

The word “Bharat” means the Hindi and constitutional name for India. In plain terms, india's traditional and constitutional Hindi name, used alongside "India" in official documents.

How do you pronounce “Bharat”?

“Bharat” is pronounced BAH-ruht (/ˈbɑrət/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bharat” in a sentence?

Here is “Bharat” used in a sentence: “The document referred to the country by its official name, Bharat.”

What part of speech is “Bharat”?

“Bharat” is a name.

Where does the word “Bharat” come from?

The word “Bharat” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi/Sanskrit bhārata, the traditional name for the Indian subcontinent, related to the legendary king Bharata.

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