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Adarsh

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Pronounced ah-DARSH /ɑˈdɑrʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit adarsha, variously 'ideal; a model; an example' and 'a mirror'Low

In 30 seconds: Ideal; a mirror; an example: Adarsh is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ah-DARSH').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit adarsha, variously 'ideal; a model; an example' and 'a mirror'

U.S. rank (2025)#5863 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 628

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Adarsh comes from Sanskrit adarsha, variously 'ideal; a model; an example' and 'a mirror'. A crisp, modern Indian name (said 'ah-DARSH'; nickname Adi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, ideal-and-a-mirror at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Adarsh means 'ideal; a model; an example' and 'a mirror' in Sanskrit — a crisp, modern name for one who sets an example (said 'ah-DARSH').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Adarsh — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AadarshAdarsha

Nicknames

Adi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adarsh mean?

Adarsh is Sanskrit for 'ideal; a model; an example' and 'a mirror'.

How do you pronounce Adarsh?

It's said ah-DARSH /ɑˈdɑrʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adarsh a boy or girl name?

Adarsh is a boy's name.

How popular is Adarsh?

Adarsh is a rare name in the U.S.