Sanskrit Girl Names
1083 sanskrit girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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There is a particular kind of quiet that comes over a room when someone says a name that has been spoken for three thousand years. That is the feeling parents describe when they land here. Sanskrit girl names carry the oldest continuously used naming vocabulary on earth, and the classical ones still land beautifully on an American birth certificate. Maya is the one most families arrive already half in love with, warm and unfussy and impossible to mispronounce. Arya (noble) has the spine of a heroine. Tara (star) has been a luminous, beloved name in South Asia for centuries before it ever charted in the States, and Veda (knowledge) points straight back to the sacred texts the language is named for. These are not trend names. They are inheritances.
Then there is the other half of this list, the airy ones — names that feel less like scripture and more like sunlight through a window. Lila (play, in the sense of joyful divine play) is soft-spoken and endlessly wearable. Anaya and Ariya ride the vowel-forward sound American parents cannot get enough of right now, while Avani (earth) grounds the same music in something older. Mira is short, poised and travels across half a dozen cultures without ever needing to be spelled twice. And if you want something genuinely uncommon, Ila and Siya are barely a whisper on the U.S. charts, which is exactly the point. Across our database we track 906 girl names with Sanskrit roots, so this page is a doorway, not the whole house.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its journey out of classical Sanskrit, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
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 rank▶Lila#187 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah (night); also Sanskrit lila (divine play, sport o▶Kali#323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'kali', derived from 'kala', meaning black, dark, or time. In Hinduism, Kali is t▶Mira#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 super▶Opal#423 in the U.S.From Sanskrit upala meaning precious stone or gem, via Latin opalus; the opal gemstone is known▶Ariya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good quali▶Indie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from Sans▶Ila#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 a▶Milan#753 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; from the Slavic root mil meaning grace, favor, or dear▶Avani#806 in the U.S.Earth or land; from the Sanskrit avani meaning earth or the good earth, used as a given name ce▶Tara#847 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic teamhair or tara meaning 'hill' or 'elevated place' (the Hill of Tara was the▶Nala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the Sa▶Siya#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 regina▶Vada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to S▶Ayra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, o▶Saanvi#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 fr▶Aadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the orig▶Meera#1101 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saint▶Aarya#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 (Avest▶Isha#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 gi▶Aarna#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 creativ▶Riya#1280 in the U.S.Singer, graceful movement, gem▶Aira#1288 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)▶Prisha#1331 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, one with a loving nature▶Yashna#1342 in the U.S.Fame, glory, celebrated▶India#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning river▶Vayda#1370 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledge▶Amiya#1413 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectar▶Zaya#1420 in the U.S.Victory, success, triumphant▶Sana#1449 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, resplendence▶Anyla#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 effect▶Aadya#1521 in the U.S.First, original, the beginning▶Aanya#1576 in the U.S."inexhaustible, limitless" or "gracious"; also an epithet of the goddess Durga▶Vaeda#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), meani▶Diya#1682 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi (diya), meaning 'lamp' or 'light', referring to the small oil lamps used in▶Sahana#1782 in the U.S.Patience, endurance, forbearance▶Shyla#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 interpret▶Samaya#1988 in the U.S.Tranquil, peaceful▶Krisha#2118 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wi▶Aavya#2143 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protect▶Vaani#2185 in the U.S.Sanskrit 'voice, speech, eloquence'; an epithet of the goddess Saraswati.▶Vamika#2186 in the U.S.Huge, magnificent▶Anali#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 conversation▶Mayah#2253 in the U.S.water▶Ananya#2299 in the U.S.without another, unique, incomparable▶Anvi#2301 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature follower▶Caliyah#2303 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellent▶Maiya#2314 in the U.S.water (Hebrew), divine illusion (Sanskrit), great mother (Greek)▶Akshara#2342 in the U.S.letter, syllable, imperishable, eternal▶Jaya#2367 in the U.S.victory, triumph▶Avni#2381 in the U.S.earth, ground, the whole earth▶Navie#2417 in the U.S.new, fresh, recent▶Anjali#2430 in the U.S.cupped hands for offering, divine salutation▶Anvika#2434 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strength▶Mihira#2514 in the U.S.sun▶Nihira#2587 in the U.S.dew, mist; (also interpreted) treasure▶Aarohi#2629 in the U.S.ascending; rising musical scale▶Sanaya#2644 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, linger▶Reeva#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 d▶Indira#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 Sa▶Lylla#3061 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from Sanskr▶Nitya#3100 in the U.S.Eternal, constant, or perpetual; from Sanskrit nitya meaning always, everlasting, an epithet of▶Saisha#3104 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) an▶Ishani#3126 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and nam▶Kaliya#3131 in the U.S.Variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'black, time, death') used as a feminine name, or a creative elabora▶Sahasra#3153 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and lim▶Sanvi#3206 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; a▶Devi#3227 in the U.S.Goddess; the Sanskrit title of the supreme Mother Goddess in Hinduism▶Aradhya#3267 in the U.S.Worshipped, to be revered, worthy of devotion; from Sanskrit aradhya▶Ishanvi#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 prim▶Shriya#3553 in the U.S.Prosperity, beauty, grace; from Sanskrit shri, an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi▶Varnika#3559 in the U.S.From Sanskrit varna, 'color, letter, description' — varnika meaning a small painting, a paintbr▶Myrah#3614 in the U.S.Variant of Myra (coined by poet Fulke Greville) and Mira (Sanskrit/Slavic 'wonderful, prosperou▶Daya#3650 in the U.S.Compassion, mercy, kindness; from Sanskrit daya — also a Hebrew name for a bird of prey (the ki▶Navani#3674 in the U.S.Plausibly from Sanskrit nava, 'new, fresh', elaborated to Navani; also known as a fantasy-ficti▶Radha#3676 in the U.S.Success, prosperity; from Sanskrit radha — the name of Krishna's beloved, embodiment of devotio▶Vihana#3683 in the U.S.First ray of the sun, dawn, morning; a modern Sanskrit-derived name▶Aahana#3685 in the U.S.Inner light, the first rays of the morning sun; from Sanskrit, a modern luminous name▶Dayani#3698 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daya, 'compassion, mercy', elaborated to Dayani — also used as a melodic modern n▶Eesha#3700 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Isha, 'goddess, mistress, ruler' (feminine of Isha, 'lord'); also linked to Arabi▶Zen#3745 in the U.S.From Japanese Zen (Buddhism), via Chinese chan, ultimately Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation' — the ▶Anagha#3750 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anagha — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'▶Asani#3753 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ashani/asani, 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon); also reads as a modern melodic -ani▶Nirvi#3790 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'bliss, joy' — brushing Sanskrit nirvrti, 'bliss, contentment'; n▶Anaisha#3812 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'special, unique' or 'without night/darkness' (a + nisha); not fi▶Baani#3819 in the U.S.From Punjabi bani (Sanskrit vani, 'speech, voice') — the sacred hymns of the Sikh Gurus (Gurban▶Shloka#3864 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shloka, 'verse, hymn, sacred couplet' — the meter of the Ramayana and Mahabharata▶Shree#3865 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'radiance, prosperity, auspicious glory' — an epithet of the goddess Lakshm▶Swara#3870 in the U.S.From Sanskrit svara, 'musical note, tone, sound' — the seven swaras are Indian music's scale▶Vedika#3871 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vedika, 'altar, sacred platform' — also read as 'of the Vedas, full of knowledge'▶Aarvi#3876 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, popularly glossed 'peace, calm'; not firmly attested in classical Sanskr▶Nari#3931 in the U.S.From Korean nari, 'lily' (the tiger lily); in Sanskrit, nari means 'woman'▶Nitara#3932 in the U.S.Modern Sanskrit-style name popularly glossed 'deeply rooted'; not firmly attested classically▶Trishika#3940 in the U.S.Modern Sanskrit-style name — glossed via trishula ('trident') or trishna ('desire/thirst'); not▶Bodhi#3963 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Pali bodhi, 'awakening, enlightenment' — the Buddha's tree of insight; here for g▶Jai#3988 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jai/jaya, 'victory' — also a modern one-syllable J- name; routes layered▶Savani#4011 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, linked to Shravan/Savan — the monsoon month — read 'of the rainy season'; routes▶Ahsoka#4029 in the U.S.From Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano — a coined name echoing Sanskrit Ashoka, 'without sorrow'; gloss in▶Devani#4049 in the U.S.From Sanskrit devi/devani, 'goddess, divine' — a melodic feminine form▶Mahi#4079 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth, the great one' — also linked to 'river' and abundance▶Meena#4083 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mina, 'fish' (a zodiac sign), and Persian mina, 'blue gemstone, enamel, heaven'▶Neila#4085 in the U.S.Feminine of Niall ('champion, cloud'), or linked to Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue, sapphire'; route▶Simran#4093 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit simran, 'meditation, devoted remembrance of God'▶Sona#4095 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi sona, 'gold', and Armenian Sona (a name of beauty); routes layered▶Tulsi#4097 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tulasi, the sacred holy basil plant, revered as a goddess in Hinduism▶Dia#4123 in the U.S.From Hindi/Sanskrit diya, 'lamp, light', and Spanish dia, 'day'; routes layered▶Hanvika#4129 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi; precise root attestation ▶Jaiyana#4135 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Jai ('victory') and the flowing -ana ending; no single fixed root▶Kashvi#4142 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, glossed 'shining, radiant' — also given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi▶Mishika#4159 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'beautiful, beautiful eyes'; precise root attestation thin▶Ridhi#4167 in the U.S.From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success' — associated with the goddess of fortune▶Shanvi#4174 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); attestat▶Ameya#4190 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ameya, 'boundless, immeasurable, magnificent'; also echoes Amaya; routes layered▶Avina#4191 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit roots for 'strength' (and a goddess epithet), or a soft Latin -ina name; rou▶Evani#4215 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit avani, 'the earth', or vani, 'voice, speech'; also a melodic Eva- elaboratio▶Hira#4223 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Urdu hira, 'diamond', and Arabic Hira (the cave of the first revelation); routes ▶Kimaya#4323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Marathi kimaya, 'divine, miraculous; magic, wonder'▶Saiya#4353 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Sa-/-iya family (echoing Saya, 'shade/garden', and Maya); no single fixed▶Shivani#4355 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Shivani — 'wife of Shiva', a name of the goddess Parvati▶Vadie#4360 in the U.S.Vadie reads as an affectionate form of Vada or Veda, names of uncertain root sometimes tied to ▶Anisha#4376 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anisha, 'continuous, uninterrupted; without night, ever-bright'▶Avleen#4379 in the U.S.From Punjabi — av/aav plus -leen, 'absorbed, immersed (in God's love/light)'▶Kaashvi#4408 in the U.S.From Sanskrit kaashvi, 'shining, radiant, glowing'▶Nikita#4431 in the U.S.From Greek aniketos, 'unconquered' (a male name in Slavic use); also a Sanskrit girls' name ('t▶Tanvi#4444 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tanvi, 'slender, delicate; a beautiful woman' (a name of the goddess Durga)▶Veyda#4448 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Veda — from Sanskrit veda, 'knowledge, sacred wisdom' (the Vedas)▶Yashika#4451 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — linked to yash, 'glory, fame, success' — 'glorious, famous'▶Aanvi#4457 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — a modern name, glossed 'a name of the goddess; kind, benevolent'; gloss varies▶Advika#4460 in the U.S.From Sanskrit advika, 'unique, one of a kind; non-dual' (from advaita, 'non-duality')▶Avanni#4558 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avani, 'the earth', with a doubled-n styling; also a modern -anni coinage; routes▶Jaia#4590 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jaya, 'victory', with an -ia styling; also a modern Ja- coinage; routes layered▶Mera#4610 in the U.S.From Mira/Meera ('prosperous, sea, shimmering'); also the Aquaman sea-queen Mera; routes layere▶Naisha#4613 in the U.S.From Sanskrit naisha, 'special, unique; nightly'; also echoes Aisha ('living'); routes layered▶Nilah#4616 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nila, 'blue, dark blue, sapphire', with an -ah ending; also echoes Leila/Nyla; ro▶Samani#4626 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -mani family (echoing Imani 'faith', Amani 'peace', and Sanskrit 'equalit▶Aryia#4663 in the U.S.Spelling of Aria/Arya — Italian aria, 'a melody, song', and Sanskrit arya, 'noble'; routes laye▶Kridha#4705 in the U.S.From Sanskrit krida/kridha, 'play, sport, delight, pastime'▶Meenakshi#4722 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mina, 'fish', plus akshi, 'eyes' — 'fish-eyed; one with lovely, almond-shaped eye▶Naiya#4726 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Naya ('new', Persian) and Naiad (a water nymph, Greek); also Sanskrit 'g▶Riddhi#4738 in the U.S.From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success; good fortune' — a goddess and consort of▶Sarayu#4745 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sarayu — a sacred river (flowing by Ayodhya, Rama's city); also linked to 'air, w▶Srinika#4747 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri/sri, 'prosperity, beauty, auspiciousness; the goddess Lakshmi', with a -nika▶Tula#4752 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tula, 'balance, scales; the Libra zodiac'; also a Spanish pet form of Gertrudis; ▶Avika#4771 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avika — 'a precious jewel, a gemstone'; also linked to a small earth/portion▶Dhara#4790 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess)▶Esha#4796 in the U.S.From Sanskrit esha, 'desire, wish; one who desires' — also a name of the goddess Parvati▶Jasleen#4805 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sikh — jas, 'praise, glory (of God)', plus leen, 'absorbed in' — 'absorbed in God'▶Jayana#4807 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- opening to the -ana ending (echoing Jaya, 'victory', and Anna, 'g▶Maahi#4826 in the U.S.From Hindi/Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth; great', and mahi, 'a fish'; also a Hindi term of endearme▶Mahika#4827 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mahika, 'the earth'; also 'dew, frost, mist'▶Shrinika#4856 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'prosperity, beauty, auspiciousness; the goddess Lakshmi', with a -nika end▶Vibha#4865 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vibha, 'light, radiance, brilliance, splendor'▶Lakshmi#4949 in the U.S.From Sanskrit lakshmi, 'good fortune, prosperity, wealth, beauty' — the goddess of fortune and ▶Layani#4951 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Layla and the -ani/-lani sounds (and Sanskrit laya, 'rhythm, absorption'▶Mihika#4971 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mihika, 'a dewdrop; mist, fog; frost'▶Niva#4974 in the U.S.From Hebrew niva, 'speech, expression, eloquence'; also Sanskrit-linked 'a field, fertile groun▶Radhika#4977 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Radhika, 'successful, prosperous' — a name of Radha, the beloved consort of Krish▶Sakari#4988 in the U.S.Modern name often glossed 'sweet' (linked to Sanskrit sakhara/sweetness); also a Finnish Sakari▶Aniyla#5020 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Aniya/Aniyah ('grace') and Anila ('wind, air', Sanskrit); no single fixe▶Parnika#5097 in the U.S.From Sanskrit parnika, 'a small leaf; a leafy plant' — also a name of the goddess Parvati▶Rani#5099 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi rani, 'a queen'; also Hebrew Rani, 'my joy, my song'; here for girls; route▶Thara#5118 in the U.S.From Arabic thara, 'wealth, richness; abundance'; also echoes Tara ('a star', Sanskrit, and 'a ▶Vrinda#5122 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Vrinda, 'the holy basil (tulsi); a cluster, a multitude' — a name of Radha and of▶Yeshna#5129 in the U.S.Modern Indo-Caribbean/South Asian name, often glossed 'praise, glory; one who is praised'; the ▶Adya#5136 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adya, 'the first, the primordial; unprecedented' — a name of the goddess Adya Sha▶Anala#5149 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anala, 'fire' — a name of the fire (and of Agni, the fire god; also one of the Va▶Kriva#5211 in the U.S.Modern Indo-Caribbean/Hindu name, often glossed 'mercy, grace; compassion' (linked to Sanskrit ▶Mirah#5234 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Mira — Sanskrit, 'prosperous; ocean, sea'; Slavic, 'peace, world'; Latin, 'wond▶Saanvika#5254 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Saanvi/Sanvi — a name of the goddess Lakshmi (linked to 'together, united; k▶Shylah#5259 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Shyla/Sheila — Irish Sheila (a form of Cecilia, 'blind'), and/or Sanskrit Shyla▶Vaishnavi#5267 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Vaishnavi — 'belonging to/a devotee of Vishnu; the energy/consort of Vishnu' (a n▶Ahaana#5288 in the U.S.Spelling of Ahana — from Sanskrit, 'the first rays of the sun; dawn; inner light, radiance'▶Dayali#5322 in the U.S.A modern Latina name, variously glossed (echoing Dayana, and linked to 'compassion', daya, or '▶Ramya#5388 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ramya, 'beautiful, lovely; pleasing, delightful, charming'▶Anahat#5437 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anahata, 'unstruck, unbeaten; the unstruck divine sound; the heart chakra'▶Dhanvi#5471 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhan, 'wealth, riches' — 'wealthy, prosperous'; a name of the goddess Lakshmi▶Jaiya#5492 in the U.S.Spelling of Jaya/Jaiya — from Sanskrit jaya, 'victory'; also a modern -aiya name; routes layere▶Mela#5530 in the U.S.A short name — variously from Greek meli, 'honey', Latin malum/Italian mela, 'an apple', or a p▶Pranshi#5550 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — variously 'a part/portion of the supreme being' or linked to prana, 'life-breat▶Radhya#5551 in the U.S.From Arabic radiya, 'content, satisfied, pleasing, accepted'; also echoes Sanskrit Radha ('succ▶
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What are popular Sanskrit girl names?
The most-used Sanskrit girl names in the U.S. right now include Maya, Arya, Lila, Mira and Anaya. Each one appears on U.S. Social Security birth data, so they are familiar to American ears while keeping their classical roots.
Is Sanskrit a country or a language?
Sanskrit is an ancient language, not a nation. It is the classical literary and liturgical language of South Asia, the language of the Vedas and the great epics, and it is the source of names now used across India, Nepal, Indonesia and the wider diaspora.
How do you pronounce Sanskrit girl names?
Most are more phonetic than they look, with clean open vowels and even stress. Every name page on More4Kids carries an audio button so you can hear a natural spoken version rather than guessing from a respelling.