Sagar (name) facts for kids

Sagar is a name that can be a surname (last name) or a given name (first name). It has different meanings and comes from various parts of the world.

Where the Name Sagar Comes From

The name Sagar has interesting roots in different cultures.

From Old English: "Sea-Spear"

In England, Sagar is an old name from the Anglo-Saxons. It often meant "son of Sagar." The name likely came from the Old English word 'Sægar'. This word means 'sea-spear'. It might have described a brave warrior who fought at sea. These warriors were important in England long ago.

You might see this name spelled in different ways. Some examples are Sager, Seegar, or Seager.

Long ago, the name Sagar was common in northern England. Areas like Yorkshire and Lancashire had many people with this name. The Domesday Book, a famous old record from 1086, mentions people named Sagar.

Over time, people with the name Sagar moved to other countries. From the 1600s onwards, many traveled from Britain to places like North America, Australia, and New Zealand.

From India: "Ocean"

In India, Sagar is a very common name. In languages like Hindi and Marathi, "Sagar" means "ocean." It is often used as a first name for boys. It is also a last name used by many different groups of people.

From Persia: "Cup" or "Goblet"

In Persian and Urdu languages, the word "Sagar" (ساغر) means "cup," "goblet," or "bowl." This meaning is often used in poetry. People in countries like Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan use this name.

People Named Sagar

Many notable people have the name Sagar, either as their last name or first name.

Famous People with Sagar as a Last Name

• Amrit Sagar (born 1975), an Indian film director.
• Anthony Sagar (1920–1973), an English actor.
• Arun Sagar (born 1965), an Indian film actor and comedian.
• Chameli Bai Sagar (elected 1957), an Indian politician.
• Charlie Sagar (1878–1919), an English footballer.
• Geet Sagar (born 1984), an Indian singer who won X-factor.
• Ian Sagar (born 1982), a British wheelchair basketball player.
• John Warburton Sagar (1878-1941), an English rugby player and diplomat.
• Kamal Sagar (born 1969), an Indian architect and designer.
• Kripa Sagar (1875-1939), a Punjabi poet.
• Mamta Sagar, an Indian writer.
• Mohammed Sagar (born 1976), an Iraqi refugee.
• Nethi Vidya Sagar (elected 2007), an Indian politician.
• Nishanth Sagar (born 1980), an Indian actor.
• Pearl Sagar (born 1958), a Northern Irish politician.
• Preeti Sagar, a Bollywood playback singer.
• Pushpa Ratna Sagar (1922-2011), a Nepalese dictionary maker.
• Ramanand Sagar (1917–2005), an Indian film director.
• Shalini Kapoor Sagar (born 1976), an Indian actress.
• Siddharth Sagar, an Indian stand-up comedian.
• Vivek Sagar, an Indian music composer.
• Ted Sagar (1910–1986), an English footballer.
• Yasho Sagar (died 2012), an Indian actor.
• Yogesh Sagar, an Indian politician.

Famous People with Sagar as a First Name

• Sagar Ballary (born 1975), an Indian film director.
• Sagar Mangalorkar (born 1990), an Indian cricketer.
• Sagar Mishra (born 1993), an Indian cricketer.
• Sagar (actor) (born 1983), an Indian actor.
• Sagar Mitchell (1866–1952), an English pioneer in making movies.
• Sagar Pun (born 1993), a Nepalese cricketer.
• Sagar Sen (1932–1983), a Bengali singer.
• Sagar Shah (born 1990), an Indian chess player.
• Sagar Thapa (born 1984), a Nepalese footballer.
• Sagar Trivedi (born 1991), an Indian cricketer.

Famous People Known Only as Sagar

• Sagar (singer), an Indian singer.