Heart, liver, or soul
Derived from a Persian word that literally refers to the liver, which was historically considered the seat of courage and deep emotion. In modern usage across South Asia, it is a term of endearment meaning 'heart' or 'soul', often used to describe someone very dear.
Less common today
Jigar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,483 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Urdu poet and ghazal writer
Indian music director and singer from the duo Sachin-Jigar
Character from the popular Indian television drama Saath Nibhaana Saathiya · Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
