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Aadarsh

♂ Boy

Pronounced AA-darsh /ˈɑː.dərʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit adarsha, 'ideal; model; mirror' — a person or standard worthy of emulation. The doubled a marks the long opening vowel of the Indian form. Noted respectfully as a heritage Indian name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A high-minded name: Aadarsh is Sanskrit for 'ideal; model' — a standard to live up to (said 'AA-darsh').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit adarsha, 'ideal; model; mirror' — a person or standard worthy of emulation. The doubled a marks the long opening vowel of the Indian form. Noted respectfully as a heritage Indian name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12301 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 251

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aadarsh comes from Sanskrit adarsha, meaning 'ideal; model; mirror,' long used as a given name across India. The doubled a marks the long opening vowel of the Indian spelling (said 'AA-darsh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, mainly in Indian-American families. Rare, heritage-rooted, and high-minded.

Did you know? Aadarsh comes from Sanskrit adarsha, 'ideal' or 'mirror' — the sense of a model worth reflecting (said 'AA-darsh').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Aadarsh — Sanskrit adarsha 'ideal; model'

Variations

AdarshAadarashAadharsh

Nicknames

AadiArsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aadarsh mean?

Aadarsh is a Sanskrit name meaning 'ideal; model; mirror' — a standard worthy of emulation.

How do you pronounce Aadarsh?

It's said AA-darsh /ˈɑː.dərʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aadarsh a boy or girl name?

Aadarsh is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aadarsh?

Aadarsh is rare for boys in the U.S., mainly in Indian-American families.

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