India’s Names: India, Bharat, and Hindustan
The subcontinent of India has many names.
The Republic of India has two principal official short names, **India** and **Bhārat**. A third name, **Hindustān**, is also used commonly when Indians speak among themselves. Controversy has gripped India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government referred to the country as **Bharat** on official invitations, leaving many wondering whether the name **India** will be phased out.
So where does the name **Bharat** come from?
The roots of **Bharat**, **Bharata**, or **Bharatvarsha** are traced back to Puranic literature and to the epic **Mahabharata**. The name **Bharat** is an ancient Sanskrit word that many historians believe dates back to early Hindu scriptures. It was used to refer to a part of the country that lies north of the Vindhya mountains.
Bharat is occasionally also romanized as Bharath or Bharata. It is an Indian given name. Notable people with the name include:- Bharat Ratna
- Bharat Bhushan
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
- Bharat Petroleum
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
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