Sanskrit Baby Names
1715 Sanskrit names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Sanskrit Girl Names
Maya#62 in the U.S.Illusion, magic — from Sanskrit maya (cosmic illusion)Arya#158 in the U.S.Noble; honorable — from Sanskrit ārya meaning noble, of high rankLila#187 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah (night); also Sanskrit lila (divine play, sport oKali#323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'kali', derived from 'kala', meaning black, dark, or time. In Hinduism, Kali is tMira#335 in the U.S.From Latin 'mirus' (wonderful, amazing), Sanskrit 'mira' (ocean, sea), or Slavic 'mir' (peace, Anaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a superOpal#423 in the U.S.From Sanskrit upala meaning precious stone or gem, via Latin opalus; the opal gemstone is knownAriya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good qualiIndie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from SansIla#718 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Ila (इला) means 'earth' and is the name of a daughter of Manu in Hindu mythology; Veda#739 in the U.S.From Sanskrit veda (वेद), meaning 'knowledge,' 'wisdom,' or 'to know'; the Vedas are the most aMilan#753 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; from the Slavic root mil meaning grace, favor, or dearAvani#806 in the U.S.Earth or land; from the Sanskrit avani meaning earth or the good earth, used as a given name ceTara#847 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic teamhair or tara meaning 'hill' or 'elevated place' (the Hill of Tara was theNala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the SaSiya#879 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Siya is a name for Sita, the wife of Rama in the Ramayana, meaning furrow or born Vada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to SAyra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, oSaanvi#944 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, Saanvi is a name of the goddess Lakshmi meaning one who praises and follows the Anika#955 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Anika means army or face, while as a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna frAadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the origReya#1003 in the U.S.Queen; from Spanish reina / Latin reginaMeera#1020 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saintAira#1082 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)Prisha#1238 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, one with a loving natureAarya#1258 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)Isha#1276 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Leela#1282 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creativZaya#1317 in the U.S.Victory, success, triumphantSamadhi#1346 in the U.S.State of meditative consciousness; complete absorption; from Sanskrit samadhi (sam: together + Asha#1373 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (AvestSana#1434 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, resplendenceVayda#1457 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledgeNyra#1465 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of the Sanskrit-derived name Nira (nira meaning 'water'), commonly giYashna#1498 in the U.S.Fame, glory, celebratedAarna#1540 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu Riya#1546 in the U.S.Singer, graceful movement, gemVaeda#1578 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Vada/Veda; the underlying Veda comes from Sanskrit 'veda' meaning 'Anyla#1594 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)Aavya#1611 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protectAnvi#1643 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerAanya#1666 in the U.S."inexhaustible, limitless" or "gracious"; also an epithet of the goddess DurgaAnvika#1675 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strengthVamika#1683 in the U.S.Huge, magnificentAadya#1684 in the U.S.First, original, the beginningKarma#1706 in the U.S.Action, deed; the cycle of cause and effectDiya#1714 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi (diya), meaning 'lamp' or 'light', referring to the small oil lamps used inIndia#1722 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverSamaya#1756 in the U.S.Tranquil, peacefulAmiya#1809 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectarAmbar#1844 in the U.S.as a Spanish name, a variant of Amber (the fossilized resin); as a Sanskrit name (Ambar), meaniSahana#1921 in the U.S.Patience, endurance, forbearanceCaliyah#1992 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellentSamaira#2059 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversationVaani#2075 in the U.S.Sanskrit 'voice, speech, eloquence'; an epithet of the goddess Saraswati.Avni#2123 in the U.S.earth, ground, the whole earthAhana#2153 in the U.S.from Sanskrit, meaning 'the light of the inner self' or 'dawn'Jaya#2204 in the U.S.victory, triumphShyla#2322 in the U.S.Daughter of the mountain (epithet of Parvati)Savani#2348 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, linked to Shravan/Savan — the monsoon month — read 'of the rainy season'; routesMaiya#2398 in the U.S.water (Hebrew), divine illusion (Sanskrit), great mother (Greek)Nirvi#2429 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'bliss, joy' — brushing Sanskrit nirvrti, 'bliss, contentment'; nSanvi#2431 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; aKrisha#2501 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wiViha#2513 in the U.S.sky, air; also 'joy, recreation'Ishani#2569 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and namAkshara#2609 in the U.S.letter, syllable, imperishable, eternalNavie#2638 in the U.S.new, fresh, recentSahasra#2641 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and limAarohi#2646 in the U.S.ascending; rising musical scaleAnali#2650 in the U.S.In Spanish/Latin American use, a blend based on Ana ('grace'); in Sanskrit, Anala 'fire'.Anjali#2652 in the U.S.cupped hands for offering, divine salutationMiraya#2741 in the U.S.An elaboration of Meera/Mira (the devotional poet-saint Mirabai), with Sanskrit-based interpretAsani#2754 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ashani/asani, 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon); also reads as a modern melodic -aniKaliya#2795 in the U.S.Variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'black, time, death') used as a feminine name, or a creative elaboraMayah#2802 in the U.S.waterMihira#2804 in the U.S.sunRadha#2853 in the U.S.Success, prosperity; from Sanskrit radha — the name of Krishna's beloved, embodiment of devotioReeva#2887 in the U.S.sacred river (the Narmada)Sanaya#2890 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, lingerSaisha#3019 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) anAmeya#3070 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ameya, 'boundless, immeasurable, magnificent'; also echoes Amaya; routes layeredAnanya#3105 in the U.S.without another, unique, incomparableAdvika#3131 in the U.S.From Sanskrit advika, 'unique, one of a kind; non-dual' (from advaita, 'non-duality')Devi#3139 in the U.S.Goddess; the Sanskrit title of the supreme Mother Goddess in HinduismKamya#3187 in the U.S.Desirable, lovely, to be wished for; from Sanskrit kamya, related to kama, 'desire'Dhara#3222 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess)Lylla#3279 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from SanskrNeela#3332 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'nila' (नील), meaning 'blue,' specifically a deep sapphire blue associated with dAarvi#3342 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, popularly glossed 'peace, calm'; not firmly attested in classical SanskrSwara#3382 in the U.S.From Sanskrit svara, 'musical note, tone, sound' — the seven swaras are Indian music's scaleAanvi#3390 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — a modern name, glossed 'a name of the goddess; kind, benevolent'; gloss variesMeenakshi#3435 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mina, 'fish', plus akshi, 'eyes' — 'fish-eyed; one with lovely, almond-shaped eyeNihira#3440 in the U.S.dew, mist; (also interpreted) treasureTrishika#3451 in the U.S.Modern Sanskrit-style name — glossed via trishula ('trident') or trishna ('desire/thirst'); not
Sanskrit Boy Names
Bodhi#265 in the U.S.Awakening, enlightenment; the state of wisdom attained by a BuddhaBodie#275 in the U.S.Shelter; also used as a variant of Bodhi (awakening)Jay#392 in the U.S.Used as a given name from the bird name jay (from Old French jai), or as a short form of names Ayaan#465 in the U.S.From Arabic meaning 'gift of God,' or from Sanskrit/Hindi meaning 'time' or 'era'; widely used Arjun#490 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning white, bright, or clear; the name of the central hero of the MahSamir#643 in the U.S.From Arabic samara meaning to entertain or to converse in the evening; also found in Sanskrit aAarav#710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'melodious sound'; derived from the Sanskrit wordAyan#762 in the U.S.Gift of God; from the Arabic and Somali name Ayan meaning luck, good fortune, or divine giftRohan#812 in the U.S.Ascending or growing upward; from the Sanskrit rohan meaning ascending, growing, or healing, alAvyaan#858 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is full of grace', 'a blessing', or 'gift of God'; associated iAryan#872 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished', referring in ancient VIshaan#895 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Ishan or Ishana, meaning lord, ruler, or one who bestows; a name for Shiva as theVihaan#910 in the U.S.From Sanskrit viha or vihaana, related to the concept of dawn or the first light of morning; meKiaan#925 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi Kian or Kiaan, meaning grace of God or ancient; also connected to the PersiAgastya#929 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya, one of the Saptarishi (seven great sages) in Hindu tradition; possibly mVeer#942 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vira meaning brave, heroic, or warrior, a core concept of valor in Hindu and JainKrishiv#1053 in the U.S.Blessed by Krishna and ShivaRishi#1059 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has reDhruv#1100 in the U.S.The Pole Star; unwavering; fixed; from Sanskrit dhruva (fixed, firm, unwavering) — the Pole StaVed#1131 in the U.S.Sacred knowledge, the VedasAtharv#1132 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva VedaZen#1144 in the U.S.Meditation; from Japanese zen, from Chinese chan, from Sanskrit dhyana (meditation, absorption)Shivansh#1211 in the U.S.A part of Lord ShivaRavi#1249 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; from Sanskrit ravi (sun, another name for the sun deity Surya)Kiran#1272 in the U.S.Ray of light, sunbeam, beam of sunshineKrish#1277 in the U.S.All-attractive, divine, beloved of allRudra#1289 in the U.S.The howler, the roarer; storm god and healerAvyan#1334 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) Viraj#1338 in the U.S.Shining; brilliant; radiant; from Sanskrit viraj (shining, luminous, radiant; also the cosmic mBohdi#1366 in the U.S.Respelling of Bodhi, the Sanskrit and Pali word for 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' in Buddhism,Kashmir#1378 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South AsiaAmar#1388 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternalAariv#1393 in the U.S.Possibly from Hebrew ariv (arising, noble) or from Sanskrit ariv (enemy-conqueror); exact etymoAdvik#1401 in the U.S.Unique, unparalleled, without equalBodi#1421 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Bodhi, the Sanskrit and Pali word meaning 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' inDev#1427 in the U.S.Divine, god, deityReyansh#1448 in the U.S.Ray of light, ray of the sunJai#1460 in the U.S.Victory, triumph, successVedant#1484 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'Vedanta', meaning 'the conclusion (anta) of the Vedas', referring to the culminaArjan#1492 in the U.S.Bright, shining, silver-white (form of Arjuna)Tahj#1544 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned oneVyom#1608 in the U.S.Sky, space, heavensTaj#1667 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned oneAarush#1668 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'aarush', meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn'Aviraj#1700 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant rulerAyansh#1710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'ayan' ('path, course of the sun') and 'ansh' ('part, portion'), interpreted as 'Shiv#1766 in the U.S.The auspicious one (the god Shiva)Yug#1991 in the U.S.Age; era; cosmic cycle; from Sanskrit yuga (an age of the world, a cosmic time cycle in Hindu cAaryan#2020 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.Atharva#2057 in the U.S.Priest, knower of sacred formulas; from Sanskrit atharvan, linked to the Atharvaveda and the saNavi#2102 in the U.S.Guide; navigator; from Sanskrit navi (ship, boat, navigator) or Hebrew navi (prophet, one who sKrishna#2120 in the U.S.Dark; black; all-attractive; from Sanskrit krishna (dark blue-black, dark-complexioned) — the nSameer#2123 in the U.S.Companion in evening conversation; one who keeps company in late-night talk, from Arabic root sRudransh#2139 in the U.S.A part of Lord Shiva (Rudra)Vayu#2141 in the U.S.Wind, air.Om#2177 in the U.S.The sacred syllable Aum, primordial sound of the universe and supreme mantra in Hinduism.Kairav#2196 in the U.S.White lotus; moon; from Sanskrit kairava (the white lotus, Nymphaea lotus) — the night-bloomingVedansh#2226 in the U.S.part of the VedasAjay#2230 in the U.S.Invincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be Aayansh#2332 in the U.S.First ray of light; part of parents; from Sanskrit ayan (first ray of light, or path) + ansh (pRishaan#2349 in the U.S.An Indian (Sanskrit/Hindi) name, a variant of Rishan/Rishaan, generally interpreted as 'good huRivaan#2350 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used primaViaan#2385 in the U.S.A modern Indian name, popularly interpreted as 'full of life' or 'lively', associated with enerNivaan#2412 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'holy, sacred' or 'new dawn'; not firmly attested classicallyPranav#2440 in the U.S.the sacred syllable OmAdvait#2482 in the U.S.non-dual, one without a secondArya#2483 in the U.S.Noble; honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan people — a positive cuParth#2593 in the U.S.Son of Pritha (Kunti); the epithet by which Krishna addresses the archer Arjuna throughout the Angad#2605 in the U.S.inseparable bond, limb of GodAdvaith#2642 in the U.S.non-dual, uniqueRam#2671 in the U.S.Pleasing, delightful, charming; name of the Hindu deity Rama, avatar of Vishnu.Avyay#2680 in the U.S.Indestructible; imperishable; eternal; from Sanskrit avyaya (a: not + vyaya: expenditure/decay Vedanth#2758 in the U.S.End of the Vedas; pinnacle of knowledge; from Sanskrit Vedanta (veda: knowledge + anta: end/culVirat#2759 in the U.S.Huge, vast, immense, gigantic; from Sanskrit virat — also the cosmic, all-pervading form of theYamir#2762 in the U.S.moonOjas#2787 in the U.S.Vitality, vigor, the vital essence of the bodyShlok#2789 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).Yuvan#2796 in the U.S.young, youthfulAvyukt#2800 in the U.S.'Unmanifest' / 'one who is clear (as crystal)'; an epithet of Krishna/the unmanifest Absolute.Shriyan#2873 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the Arnav#2887 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arnava, 'ocean, sea, flood' — vastness as a nameSamay#2926 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and NepalShivaay#2928 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious' — a name of the great god Shiva, with an -aayTejas#2933 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tejas, 'radiance, fire, spiritual brilliance' — one of the subtle elementsVikram#2937 in the U.S.valor, heroic stepAbhiram#2941 in the U.S.pleasing, delightful, charmingDiyan#2950 in the U.S.From Sanskrit-rooted Diyan, often glossed 'a lamp, a light; the divine, God'; also a Bulgarian Divit#3005 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a lamp, light' or 'immortal'; precise root attestation thinVaayu#3034 in the U.S.wind, airAnvay#3039 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anvay/anvaya, 'connection, link; lineage, logical order, harmony'Mivaan#3067 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, commonly glossed 'unique', 'special', or 'gift of God'; not firmly attesRiyansh#3078 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage in the -ansh family ('part, portion' in Sanskrit), popularly glossed 'rayVedh#3120 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaningArhan#3132 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arhan/arhat, 'worthy, deserving' — a being who has conquered inner enemies, reverEshaan#3206 in the U.S.Desiring; seeking; one who wishesKanai#3213 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Kanha/Kanai, a name of Krishna; also a modern -ai coinage; routes layeredNirvan#3224 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nirvana — 'blowing out, liberation', the release from suffering in Hindu and BuddDarsh#3258 in the U.S.sight, seeingSharvil#3301 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by sourceAdvay#3314 in the U.S.From Sanskrit advaya, 'non-dual, one without a second; unique' — a key concept in VedantaAgam#3315 in the U.S.From Hebrew agam, 'lake, pool'; also Sanskrit agam, 'deep, profound, unfathomable' / a sacred sDaksh#3329 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominenMoksh#3357 in the U.S.From Sanskrit moksha, 'liberation, salvation; release from the cycle of rebirth'Kiyaan#3411 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic contextMadhav#3418 in the U.S.Descendant of Madhu — madhu meaning 'honey, sweet' — an epithet of Krishna also linked to sprin
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