sagor

Sagor is a word in the Bengali language that means the sea. It is written as সাগর in Bengali script and is used to refer to the ocean in everyday speech and literature. The term is deeply embedded in South Asian culture, where the sea is a common symbol of vastness and life.

Etymology and cognates: Sagor derives from the Sanskrit sagara, meaning ocean. It has cognates across the region, such as Hindi Sagar and other South Asian languages, with transliterations adapting to local scripts. The Bengali spelling Sagor reflects its pronunciation in Bengali.

As a name: In Bangladesh and among Bengali-speaking communities in India, Sagor is a common masculine given name. It is sometimes used as part of compound names and, less commonly, as a surname. The spelling Sagor reflects Bengali transliteration, with variations such as Sagar or Saagar occurring in different linguistic contexts.

In culture and media: The word Sagor appears in poetry, songs, and film, where it often conveys imagery of depth, mystery, or travel. It is also used in contemporary Bengali prose and as a personal name element in fictional works, reflecting the cultural association of the sea with beauty and vastness.

See also: Sagar, Sagor as a given name or surname, and Sagar (disambiguation) for related uses and variants.