Sanskrit Baby Names
1665 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 Reya#884 in the U.S.Queen; from Spanish reina / Latin reginaVada#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 origMeera#1101 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saintAarya#1161 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)Asha#1196 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (AvestIsha#1202 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Samadhi#1216 in the U.S.State of meditative consciousness; complete absorption; from Sanskrit samadhi (sam: together + Nyra#1228 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of the Sanskrit-derived name Nira (nira meaning 'water'), commonly giAarna#1245 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu Leela#1257 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creativRiya#1280 in the U.S.Singer, graceful movement, gemAira#1288 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)Prisha#1331 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, one with a loving natureYashna#1342 in the U.S.Fame, glory, celebratedIndia#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverVayda#1370 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledgeAmiya#1413 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectarZaya#1420 in the U.S.Victory, success, triumphantSana#1449 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, resplendenceAnyla#1450 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)Karma#1464 in the U.S.Action, deed; the cycle of cause and effectAadya#1521 in the U.S.First, original, the beginningAanya#1576 in the U.S."inexhaustible, limitless" or "gracious"; also an epithet of the goddess DurgaVaeda#1622 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Vada/Veda; the underlying Veda comes from Sanskrit 'veda' meaning 'Ahana#1649 in the U.S.from Sanskrit, meaning 'the light of the inner self' or 'dawn'Ambar#1670 in the U.S.as a Spanish name, a variant of Amber (the fossilized resin); as a Sanskrit name (Ambar), meaniDiya#1682 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi (diya), meaning 'lamp' or 'light', referring to the small oil lamps used inSahana#1782 in the U.S.Patience, endurance, forbearanceShyla#1888 in the U.S.Daughter of the mountain (epithet of Parvati)Miraya#1985 in the U.S.An elaboration of Meera/Mira (the devotional poet-saint Mirabai), with Sanskrit-based interpretSamaya#1988 in the U.S.Tranquil, peacefulKrisha#2118 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wiAavya#2143 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protectVaani#2185 in the U.S.Sanskrit 'voice, speech, eloquence'; an epithet of the goddess Saraswati.Vamika#2186 in the U.S.Huge, magnificentAnali#2188 in the U.S.In Spanish/Latin American use, a blend based on Ana ('grace'); in Sanskrit, Anala 'fire'.Samaira#2225 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversationMayah#2253 in the U.S.waterAnanya#2299 in the U.S.without another, unique, incomparableAnvi#2301 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerCaliyah#2303 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellentMaiya#2314 in the U.S.water (Hebrew), divine illusion (Sanskrit), great mother (Greek)Akshara#2342 in the U.S.letter, syllable, imperishable, eternalJaya#2367 in the U.S.victory, triumphAvni#2381 in the U.S.earth, ground, the whole earthNavie#2417 in the U.S.new, fresh, recentAnjali#2430 in the U.S.cupped hands for offering, divine salutationAnvika#2434 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strengthMihira#2514 in the U.S.sunNihira#2587 in the U.S.dew, mist; (also interpreted) treasureAarohi#2629 in the U.S.ascending; rising musical scaleSanaya#2644 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, lingerReeva#2680 in the U.S.sacred river (the Narmada)Viha#2685 in the U.S.sky, air; also 'joy, recreation'Neela#3032 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'nila' (नील), meaning 'blue,' specifically a deep sapphire blue associated with dIndira#3055 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort Jinora#3058 in the U.S.Fictional name coined for the animated series The Legend of Korra (2012); likely inspired by SaLylla#3061 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from SanskrNitya#3100 in the U.S.Eternal, constant, or perpetual; from Sanskrit nitya meaning always, everlasting, an epithet ofSaisha#3104 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) anIshani#3126 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and namKaliya#3131 in the U.S.Variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'black, time, death') used as a feminine name, or a creative elaboraSahasra#3153 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and limSanvi#3206 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; aDevi#3227 in the U.S.Goddess; the Sanskrit title of the supreme Mother Goddess in HinduismAradhya#3267 in the U.S.Worshipped, to be revered, worthy of devotion; from Sanskrit aradhyaIshanvi#3344 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,Kamya#3411 in the U.S.Desirable, lovely, to be wished for; from Sanskrit kamya, related to kama, 'desire'Yashvi#3499 in the U.S.Famous, glorious, successful; modern Indian name from Sanskrit yashas, 'fame, glory'Adhya#3504 in the U.S.First, primeval, foremost; from Sanskrit adya — an epithet of the goddess Adya Shakti, the primShriya#3553 in the U.S.Prosperity, beauty, grace; from Sanskrit shri, an epithet of the goddess LakshmiVarnika#3559 in the U.S.From Sanskrit varna, 'color, letter, description' — varnika meaning a small painting, a paintbr
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 JainZen#959 in the U.S.Meditation; from Japanese zen, from Chinese chan, from Sanskrit dhyana (meditation, absorption)Atharv#1004 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva VedaAariv#1065 in the U.S.Possibly from Hebrew ariv (arising, noble) or from Sanskrit ariv (enemy-conqueror); exact etymoDhruv#1088 in the U.S.The Pole Star; unwavering; fixed; from Sanskrit dhruva (fixed, firm, unwavering) — the Pole StaAvyan#1091 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) Rishi#1107 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has reViraj#1146 in the U.S.Shining; brilliant; radiant; from Sanskrit viraj (shining, luminous, radiant; also the cosmic mRavi#1216 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; from Sanskrit ravi (sun, another name for the sun deity Surya)Kashmir#1230 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South AsiaAmar#1239 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternalKrishiv#1303 in the U.S.Blessed by Krishna and ShivaJai#1307 in the U.S.Victory, triumph, successVed#1308 in the U.S.Sacred knowledge, the VedasRudra#1337 in the U.S.The howler, the roarer; storm god and healerKiran#1344 in the U.S.Ray of light, sunbeam, beam of sunshineKrish#1355 in the U.S.All-attractive, divine, beloved of allAdvik#1376 in the U.S.Unique, unparalleled, without equalDev#1392 in the U.S.Divine, god, deityTahj#1419 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned oneReyansh#1440 in the U.S.Ray of light, ray of the sunTaj#1461 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned oneShivansh#1539 in the U.S.A part of Lord ShivaRishaan#1595 in the U.S.An Indian (Sanskrit/Hindi) name, a variant of Rishan/Rishaan, generally interpreted as 'good huAarush#1604 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'aarush', meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn'Arjan#1606 in the U.S.Bright, shining, silver-white (form of Arjuna)Vedant#1624 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'Vedanta', meaning 'the conclusion (anta) of the Vedas', referring to the culminaVyom#1647 in the U.S.Sky, space, heavensViaan#1693 in the U.S.A modern Indian name, popularly interpreted as 'full of life' or 'lively', associated with enerShiv#1784 in the U.S.The auspicious one (the god Shiva)Rudransh#1910 in the U.S.A part of Lord Shiva (Rudra)Bodi#1915 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Bodhi, the Sanskrit and Pali word meaning 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' inBohdi#1932 in the U.S.Respelling of Bodhi, the Sanskrit and Pali word for 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' in Buddhism,Ayansh#1966 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'ayan' ('path, course of the sun') and 'ansh' ('part, portion'), interpreted as 'Sameer#2107 in the U.S.Companion in evening conversation; one who keeps company in late-night talk, from Arabic root sAaryan#2112 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.Ram#2144 in the U.S.Pleasing, delightful, charming; name of the Hindu deity Rama, avatar of Vishnu.Om#2161 in the U.S.The sacred syllable Aum, primordial sound of the universe and supreme mantra in Hinduism.Atharva#2185 in the U.S.Priest, knower of sacred formulas; from Sanskrit atharvan, linked to the Atharvaveda and the saVedansh#2226 in the U.S.part of the VedasAngad#2232 in the U.S.inseparable bond, limb of GodPranav#2271 in the U.S.the sacred syllable OmVikram#2302 in the U.S.valor, heroic stepAdvaith#2303 in the U.S.non-dual, uniqueAshvik#2336 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (relNavi#2352 in the U.S.Guide; navigator; from Sanskrit navi (ship, boat, navigator) or Hebrew navi (prophet, one who sAayansh#2362 in the U.S.First ray of light; part of parents; from Sanskrit ayan (first ray of light, or path) + ansh (pYug#2387 in the U.S.Age; era; cosmic cycle; from Sanskrit yuga (an age of the world, a cosmic time cycle in Hindu cArya#2388 in the U.S.Noble; honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan people — a positive cuKairav#2403 in the U.S.White lotus; moon; from Sanskrit kairava (the white lotus, Nymphaea lotus) — the night-bloomingKrishna#2406 in the U.S.Dark; black; all-attractive; from Sanskrit krishna (dark blue-black, dark-complexioned) — the nVedanth#2412 in the U.S.End of the Vedas; pinnacle of knowledge; from Sanskrit Vedanta (veda: knowledge + anta: end/culShriyan#2432 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the Ajay#2435 in the U.S.Invincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be Avyay#2471 in the U.S.Indestructible; imperishable; eternal; from Sanskrit avyaya (a: not + vyaya: expenditure/decay Yuvan#2496 in the U.S.young, youthfulAdvait#2497 in the U.S.non-dual, one without a secondYamir#2544 in the U.S.moonAbhiram#2547 in the U.S.pleasing, delightful, charmingAvyukt#2592 in the U.S.'Unmanifest' / 'one who is clear (as crystal)'; an epithet of Krishna/the unmanifest Absolute.Shlok#2619 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).Vayu#2663 in the U.S.Wind, air.Vaayu#2699 in the U.S.wind, airDarsh#2711 in the U.S.sight, seeingVedh#2985 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaningEshaan#3004 in the U.S.Desiring; seeking; one who wishesOjas#3026 in the U.S.Vitality, vigor, the vital essence of the bodySharvil#3031 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by sourceAbhay#3037 in the U.S.Fearless; free from fearAviraj#3039 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant rulerDaksh#3053 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominenSriyan#3084 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sri, meaning radiance, prosperity, and auspiciousness, as an attribute of the godAmay#3095 in the U.S.From Sanskrit amaya, composed of the negative prefix a- and maya (deceit, illusion, cunning), mRivaan#3139 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used primaKiyaan#3183 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic contextAahan#3206 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of dayHari#3233 in the U.S.Tawny, golden-brown, bay-colored; an epithet and beloved name of the god Vishnu and of KrishnaLaksh#3242 in the U.S.Aim, target, goal; from Sanskrit laksh/lakshya, the root behind Lakshman and LakshmiParth#3250 in the U.S.Son of Pritha (Kunti); the epithet by which Krishna addresses the archer Arjuna throughout the Adi#3264 in the U.S.Jewel, ornament; a modern Hebrew name for both sexesNirvan#3306 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nirvana — 'blowing out, liberation', the release from suffering in Hindu and BuddRiyansh#3310 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage in the -ansh family ('part, portion' in Sanskrit), popularly glossed 'rayRishiv#3369 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Rishi — Sanskrit 'sage, seer' — with Shiv, the god Shiva's nameSamay#3372 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and NepalEkam#3396 in the U.S.One, oneness; from Sanskrit ekam, central to the Sikh declaration Ik Onkar — 'One God' — and beKrishav#3417 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage built on Krishna — 'dark, all-attractive' — with a contemporary -av endinMadhav#3422 in the U.S.Descendant of Madhu — madhu meaning 'honey, sweet' — an epithet of Krishna also linked to sprinAshwin#3449 in the U.S.Linked to the Ashvins — the Vedic twin horsemen of the dawn, divine healers — and to the Hindu Jayan#3477 in the U.S.Victory, victorious; from Sanskrit jaya, 'victory' — also read as a modern Jay- elaborationMivaan#3487 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, commonly glossed 'unique', 'special', or 'gift of God'; not firmly attesVirat#3507 in the U.S.Huge, vast, immense, gigantic; from Sanskrit virat — also the cosmic, all-pervading form of theAgam#3513 in the U.S.From Hebrew agam, 'lake, pool'; also Sanskrit agam, 'deep, profound, unfathomable' / a sacred sRishan#3571 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, commonly glossed 'good human being' or 'ray of light'; 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