Bhatnagar

Bhatnagar is a surname widely used in India and among Indian communities abroad. It is especially common in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, although it appears in other regions as well.

Etymology: The name is formed from Bhatt or Bhat, a component found in several Indian surnames associated with learning or priestly roles in some communities, and the suffix -nagar, a Sanskrit-derived element meaning "city" or "town." The combination may indicate origin from a place named Bhatnagar or a lineage connected with Bhats.

Usage and distribution: The surname is used by diverse Hindu and other communities in North India and is carried abroad through migration. People named Bhatnagar can be found in education, science, public administration, business, and the arts, reflecting broad social mobility across India and the diaspora.

Variants and related names: Spelling variants include Bhattnagar or Bhatnagar; related names include Bhatt, Bhat, and Nagar, which may appear independently as surnames or place names.

See also: Bhatt, Nagar, Bhat (surname).