Hemant
Meaning of Hemant
Hemant is a traditional Indian name that is commonly given to baby boys. The name originates from Hindi and is pronounced as heh-MAHNT (/heˈmɑnt/). In Hindu culture, Hemant is associated with the winter season. It symbolizes the beauty and tranquility of this time of year. The variations of the name include Hemanth. Hemant has gained some popularity in the United States, with occurrences recorded since at least 1972. In recent years, it has been given to a handful of newborn boys each year, ranking around 4,000-12,000 in terms of popularity. Overall, Hemant is a unique and culturally significant name that carries beautiful associations.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as heh-MAHNT (/heˈmɑnt/)
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Notable People Named Hemant
| Hemant Goswami is an Indian social activist known for his work on public health, environmental activism, child rights, and his efforts against tobacco, as well as for creating the first smoke-free city in a Third World country. |
| Hemant Soren is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand, representing the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha party. |
| Hemant Chauhan is an Indian writer and singer known for his contributions to Gujarati literature and music, specializing in Bhajan, religious, Garba songs, and other folk genres, and was honored with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India in 2023. |
| Hemant Chaturvedi is an acclaimed Indian cinematographer known for his work in the Hindi film industry, including the films Company, Maqbool, and Kurbaan. |
| Hemant Gupta, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India and former chief justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, retired on October 16, 2022. |
