Meaning and history
Jyoti is an Indian name used for more than one gender, from Sanskrit jyotis, meaning “light,” “flame,” “brightness,” or a heavenly body. In Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain contexts, light commonly symbolizes knowledge and spiritual insight, while jyoti also appears in religious vocabulary and compound names. Notable bearers include Indian politician Jyoti Basu and Indian hurdler Jyoti Yarraji. Regional scripts and pronunciation vary, but the Sanskrit light association remains well established.
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20192019: 6 births, rank #13,799
In 2019, 6 babies were recorded with the name Jyoti, ranking #13,799 among girls.