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Agasthya Pronunciation

Agasthya is pronounced ə-GAST-yah /əˈɡɑst.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Agastya — a great Vedic sage; the name is linked to 'one who humbled the mountain (Vindhya)' and the star CanopusMedium

In 30 seconds: A sage who tamed a mountain and became a star: Agasthya names one of the greatest Vedic rishis, who legend says humbled the Vindhya range — and who shines as the star Canopus. Profound and ancient.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit Agastya — a great Vedic sage; the name is linked to 'one who humbled the mountain (Vindhya)' and the star Canopus

U.S. rank (2024)#3591 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Agasthya comes from Sanskrit Agastya, one of the most revered of the Vedic sages (rishis), a composer of hymns of the Rigveda. Legend says he humbled the growing Vindhya mountains and drank the ocean dry; he is identified with the star Canopus. A name of deep wisdom and myth.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, sage-and-star at the root, and profound.

Did you know? The sage Agastya is identified with Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky — so the name shines literally overhead, and legend credits him with carrying Vedic wisdom to the south of India.

Overall data confidence 80%

Monier-Williams / Hindu references — Agastya — sage and etymology

Variations

AgastyaAgasthyaa

Nicknames

Agi

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How do you pronounce Agasthya?

Agasthya is pronounced ə-GAST-yah (/əˈɡɑst.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Agasthya said aloud.

How do you say Agasthya?

Agasthya is said ə-GAST-yah (/əˈɡɑst.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Agasthya said aloud.

What does the name Agasthya mean?

Agasthya is the name of a great Vedic sage, linked to 'one who humbled the mountain' and the star Canopus.

Is Agasthya a boy or girl name?

Agasthya is a boy's name.

How popular is Agasthya?

Agasthya is a rare name in the U.S.