Skip to content
boyandgirlnames
0 saved

Harbhajan

Boy name · Indian

Meaningsinging God's praise · Punjabi

Harbhajan is an Indian boy name meaning “singing God's praise”, with Punjabi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Harbhajan would score 24 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8). A high-scoring name!
Yawning baby in a knit hat beside a teddy bear
hello, little Harbhajan

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

Similar names

Unisex name: HarperBoy name: HarrisonBoy name: HarveyUnisex name: HarmonyUnisex name: HarlowUnisex name: Harley
Blend Harbhajan with another name

Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.

Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Harbhajan

Harbhajan is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “singing God's praise”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Harbhajan at school.

Origin:Indian names

More Indian boy names

Questions about the name Harbhajan

What does the name Harbhajan mean?

Harbhajan means “singing God's praise” and comes from Punjabi. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).

What is the origin of the name Harbhajan?

Harbhajan is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Punjabi. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).

Is Harbhajan a boy or girl name?

Harbhajan is a boy name.

What names are similar to Harbhajan?

If you like Harbhajan, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.

What should I know before naming my baby Harbhajan?

Harbhajan is an Indian boy name meaning “singing God's praise”, with Punjabi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.