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 — Page 2
Rishika#5556 in the U.S.From Sanskrit rishika, the feminine of rishi, 'a sage, a seer, a saint' — 'a female sage/seer'▶Rithanya#5557 in the U.S.From a Tamil/Sanskrit element linked to rithu/ritham, 'a melody, a tune, rhythm; cosmic order' ▶Sarita#5566 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Sara, 'princess; noblewoman' (Hebrew); also Sanskrit sarita, 'a flowing s▶Sila#5567 in the U.S.From Turkish Şıla/Sıla — 'a return home; rain after drought; the beloved homeland'; also Sanskr▶Anila#5618 in the U.S.Feminine of Anil — from Sanskrit anila, 'the wind; air' (a name of the wind god Vayu)▶Avya#5624 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — variously 'unbreakable, indestructible' or 'one who cannot be sinned against'; ▶Bani#5627 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit bani, 'speech, the sacred word; a name of the goddess Saraswati'; also He▶Dhrithi#5650 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhriti, 'courage, firmness, patience, steadfastness, fortitude'▶Divya#5651 in the U.S.From Sanskrit divya, 'divine, heavenly, celestial; brilliant, radiant'▶Gauri#5660 in the U.S.From Sanskrit gauri, 'fair, bright, golden, radiant' — a name of the goddess Parvati▶Jayani#5673 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jaya, 'victory' — 'victorious, a victorious one' (linked to Jayani/Jayanti, a nam▶Krishvi#5695 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name — variously 'the earth' or linked to Krishna (the beloved deity); the gl▶Maanya#5704 in the U.S.From Sanskrit manya/maanya, 'worthy of honour, respected, esteemed'▶Mayukha#5712 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mayukha, 'a ray of light, a beam; brilliance, radiance, splendour'▶Medha#5715 in the U.S.From Sanskrit medha, 'intelligence, wisdom, intellect, mental power' (also a goddess of intelle▶Naavya#5718 in the U.S.-aa- spelling of Navya — from Sanskrit navya, 'new, young, fresh; worthy of praise'▶Nithya#5725 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nitya, 'eternal, constant, everlasting, perpetual'▶Ramani#5735 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ramani, 'a beautiful, charming woman; pleasing'; also Swahili ramani, 'a map; for▶Reena#5737 in the U.S.From Hebrew rina, 'joy, a song of joy'; also Sanskrit, 'a gem, dissolved/melted'; also a pet of▶Sanya#5744 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'born on Saturday; a dream'; also Hausa, 'praise, prestige'; also a Slavic pet f▶Sithara#5747 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu sitara, 'a star'; also linked to the sitar (a stringed instrument); routes la▶Suhani#5750 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi suhani, 'pleasant, lovely, beautiful, delightful'▶Vaanya#5757 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vanya, 'a forest; of the woods, wild'; also echoes the Slavic Vanya ('God is grac▶Aarvika#5779 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name — variously 'peaceful, calm' or linked to Arvi (a name of a goddess); th▶Devika#5826 in the U.S.From Sanskrit devika, 'a little goddess; a minor deity' (devi, 'goddess', plus a diminutive)▶Kashmere#5859 in the U.S.A spelling of Cashmere/Kashmir — from the Himalayan region of Kashmir, source of the soft, luxu▶Neha#5895 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi neha, 'love, affection, tenderness'; also 'rain, gentle drizzle'▶Nilani#5898 in the U.S.A modern name joining Nila ('blue; sapphire', Sanskrit) with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal',▶Rhya#5907 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhea/Riya — variously Greek Rhea ('flowing'; a Titaness) or Sanskrit Riya ('a sin▶Shaila#5915 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shaila, 'of the mountain; a small mountain' (a daughter of the mountain, a name o▶Taara#5919 in the U.S.-aa- spelling of Tara — from Sanskrit tara, 'a star' (a goddess; a Buddhist deity of compassion▶Adhira#5945 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adhira, 'lightning; restless, swift; impatient (in a spirited sense)'▶Akasha#5947 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akasha, 'the sky; the ether, the aether; open space; the all-pervading element'▶Anushka#5954 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Anna ('grace', Hebrew); also a Sanskrit name (anushka, linked to 'lightni▶Deveah#5980 in the U.S.A modern coined name echoing the Sanskrit devi ('a goddess; divine') and the -eah ending; no si▶Nidhi#6077 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nidhi, 'a treasure, a store of wealth, a treasury' (the treasures of the god Kube▶Rahi#6090 in the U.S.From Persian/Sanskrit rahi, 'a traveler, a wayfarer; one on a path or journey' (from rah, 'a ro▶Reyah#6094 in the U.S.A spelling of Riya/Rhea — variously 'a singer; graceful' (Sanskrit Riya), 'flowing' (Greek Rhea▶Tariah#6114 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Tara ('a star', Sanskrit; 'a hill', Irish) with the -iah ending; no singl▶Artha#6124 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit artha, 'purpose; meaning; prosperity' — one of the four purusharthas, the aim▶Aarushi#6144 in the U.S.From Sanskrit aarushi/arushi, 'the first rays of the sun; the red glow of dawn; the dawn'▶Adrina#6148 in the U.S.A short form of Adriana — from Latin Hadrianus, 'of Hadria/the Adriatic'; also a Sanskrit name,▶Anaika#6163 in the U.S.A modern Indian name (Anaika) — variously 'grace; gracious' (linked to Anika/Hannah) and 'a bea▶Anilah#6169 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anila, 'the wind, air' (a feminine of Anil); also linked to the Arabic Anila/Anee▶Aryya#6177 in the U.S.A double-y spelling of Arya — from Sanskrit arya, 'noble, honorable; of a good family'▶Ashvi#6179 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — linked to ashvini ('one with horses; the first lunar mansion/star') and a sense▶Bali#6182 in the U.S.From the Indonesian island Bali — linked to Sanskrit bali, 'strength; an offering, a tribute'; ▶Jaanvi#6233 in the U.S.A spelling of Janhvi/Jahnavi — from Sanskrit, 'the river Ganges; a daughter of the sage Jahnu' ▶Maanvi#6281 in the U.S.From Sanskrit manavi, 'humane, kind-hearted; of humankind' (linked to manava, 'a human being')▶Moksha#6301 in the U.S.From Sanskrit moksha, 'liberation, release; freedom from the cycle of rebirth' (a central spiri▶Nayana#6306 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nayana, 'the eye; the eyes' (and by extension 'beautiful-eyed')▶Rama#6320 in the U.S.As a girl's name, variously the Hebrew Ramah, 'exalted; a height, a high place', and the Arabic▶Risha#6326 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic risha, 'a feather, a plume', and a feminine echo of the Sanskrit rishi, 'a▶Shanti#6339 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shanti, 'peace, tranquility, calm; inner stillness' (a sacred concept, often chan▶Sharvi#6340 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sharvi/Sharvani — a name of the goddess Parvati, the consort of Sharva (Shiva); w▶Sonali#6345 in the U.S.From Hindi/Bengali sonali, 'golden; made of gold' (from sona, 'gold')▶Bodie#6412 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Bodhi ('awakening, enlightenment', Sanskrit) and the surname Bode/Boden ('a ▶Daiya#6428 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Daya — from Sanskrit, 'compassion, kindness, mercy'; also a modern -aya coin▶Karmani#6492 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Karma ('action; fate', Sanskrit) and Amani ('peace', Swahili); used for b▶Kashmir#6493 in the U.S.From the region Kashmir — variously linked to the sage Kashyapa ('Kashyapa's land') and to 'a l▶Kirpa#6505 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit kirpa (kripa), 'grace; mercy; compassion; a divine blessing'▶Leelah#6513 in the U.S.A spelling of Leila/Lila — variously 'night' (Arabic layla) and 'play; divine play' (Sanskrit l▶Megha#6537 in the U.S.From Sanskrit megha, 'a cloud; a rain cloud' (the bringer of life-giving rain)▶Nisha#6550 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nisha, 'the night; nighttime'▶Pranavi#6558 in the U.S.From Sanskrit pranava, 'the sacred syllable Om' (the primordial sound); Pranavi is its feminine▶Saachi#6567 in the U.S.A spelling of Sachi/Saachi — from Sanskrit, variously 'truth; grace; eloquence' and a name of t▶Savi#6575 in the U.S.Variously a pet of the Sanskrit Savitri ('the sun; a solar goddess') and a pet of Savannah ('a ▶Vani#6591 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vani, 'speech; voice; the spoken word' — also a name of the goddess Saraswati, go▶Vedha#6593 in the U.S.From Sanskrit veda, 'knowledge; sacred wisdom' (the Vedas, the ancient scriptures of Hinduism);▶Aariya#6613 in the U.S.A spelling of Aria/Arya — from Sanskrit/Persian arya, 'noble; honorable'; also echoing the Ital▶Adi#6616 in the U.S.Variously the Hebrew adi, 'a jewel; an ornament', and the Sanskrit adi, 'the first; the beginni▶Akshaya#6620 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akshaya, 'imperishable; eternal; undecaying; never diminishing'; used for both se▶Amala#6623 in the U.S.Variously the Sanskrit amala, 'pure; clean; spotless; without blemish', and an Arabic name link▶Anira#6634 in the U.S.A modern name, variously linked to a Sanskrit sense ('grace; goddess') and echoing Amira/Anaya;▶Dhruti#6677 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhrti, 'steadiness; patience; firmness; courage; fortitude'▶Hrida#6728 in the U.S.From Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart'; 'one with a (good) heart; full of love'▶Kalyani#6760 in the U.S.From Sanskrit kalyani, 'auspicious; beautiful; lucky; blessed; bringing welfare' — also a name ▶Kaniya#6765 in the U.S.Variously the Sanskrit kanya, 'a maiden; a girl; a young woman', and a modern Ka- + -niya coina▶Kaveah#6767 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing the Sanskrit kavya ('poetry') and a Ka- + -veah blend; ▶Padme#6834 in the U.S.From Sanskrit padma, 'a lotus' — a sacred flower and a name of the goddess Lakshmi; also the na▶Saavi#6856 in the U.S.Variously a pet of Savitri ('the sun; a solar goddess') and a form of Saanvi (a name of the god▶Sura#6873 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic surah, 'a chapter of the Quran', and the Sanskrit sura, 'a god; a deity; b▶Veena#6887 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vina, 'the veena' — an ancient Indian stringed instrument associated with Saraswa▶Yashnareddy#6889 in the U.S.A compound of Yashna (Sanskrit, 'fame; success; glory') with Reddy (a South Indian Telugu clan ▶Aadhira#6903 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adhira, variously 'the moon', 'lightning', and 'restless; impatient'; routes laye▶Aishani#6918 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'a name of the goddess Durga/Parvati; she who belongs to Shiva; the northeast di▶Aishwarya#6919 in the U.S.From Sanskrit aishvarya, 'wealth; prosperity; abundance; lordliness; magnificence'▶Amar#6928 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic qamar/amar, 'the moon', and the Sanskrit amar, 'immortal; eternal; deathle▶Chaitra#6969 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Chaitra — the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar (in spring), named fo▶Ditya#6987 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, variously 'a gift; a bounty' and linked to Diti (a goddess in Hindu tradition); ▶Gargi#7009 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Gargi — the name of Gargi Vachaknavi, a revered woman philosopher and sage of the▶Ishana#7032 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, variously 'desire; wish' and a feminine form linked to Ishana (a name of Shiva) ▶Ishira#7033 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ishira, 'swift; energetic; vigorous; fresh; refreshing'; routes layered▶Jayah#7044 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Jaya — from Sanskrit, 'victory; victorious' (a name of the goddess Durga); a▶Kalii#7057 in the U.S.A modern spelling variously echoing the Sanskrit Kali (a powerful Hindu goddess of time and cha▶Keya#7063 in the U.S.From Sanskrit keya, 'a flower' — the fragrant kewra/keya (screwpine) flower of the monsoon; rou▶Krishna#7071 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Krishna, 'dark; black; the dark blue one' — the beloved god Krishna (an avatar of▶Kushi#7073 in the U.S.A spelling of Khushi — from Hindi/Persian, 'happiness; joy; delight; cheerfulness'▶Mala#7125 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, mala means 'garland' or 'wreath', and a mala is also a string of prayer beads used▶Navee#7134 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Navya/Navi — from Sanskrit, 'new; young; fresh; praiseworthy'; also echoing ▶Nira#7139 in the U.S.Variously from Hebrew, 'a furrow; a plowed/cultivated field; light', and from Sanskrit nira, 'w▶Nishka#7140 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nishka, 'gold; a gold coin/ornament'; also taken as 'honest; pure; without deceit▶Raavi#7153 in the U.S.A spelling of Ravi — variously the Ravi river of Punjab and Sanskrit ravi, 'the sun'; routes la▶Reha#7159 in the U.S.Variously from Sanskrit/Hindi, 'a line; a streak; a star' (a form of Rekha), and a Turkish name▶Ridhima#7162 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, variously 'full of love' and linked to riddhi, 'prosperity; abundance; success';▶Shakti#7182 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shakti, 'power; energy; strength; ability' — also the name of the divine feminine▶Shambhavi#7183 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Shambhavi — 'consort of Shambhu (Shiva)', a name of the goddess Parvati; we note ▶Shrivi#7186 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name built on Shri ('prosperity; wealth; auspiciousness; radiance', an ▶Siddhi#7187 in the U.S.From Sanskrit siddhi, 'attainment; perfection; accomplishment; spiritual fulfillment; success' ▶Tvisha#7205 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tvisha, 'light; brilliance; luster; radiance; energy'▶Varsha#7218 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit varsha, 'rain; the monsoon; the rainy season' — a life-giving, refreshing nat▶Aasha#7225 in the U.S.A spelling of Asha — from Sanskrit, 'hope; wish; desire; aspiration' (also Swahili, 'life')▶Anavi#7249 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, variously 'kind; humane; benevolent; one who cares for all'; routes layered▶Anhad#7252 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit anhad, 'the unstruck (eternal) sound; limitless; infinite' — anhad naad i▶Jahnavi#7355 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu' — a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the Ganges); w▶Janvi#7361 in the U.S.A form of Jahnavi — from Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu'; a name of the river-goddess Ga▶Manvi#7431 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, variously 'of humankind; a daughter of Manu (the first man)' and 'a wish; desire▶Kaliani#7441 in the U.S.Kaliani reads most naturally as a form of the Sanskrit Kalyani, from kalyana, 'beautiful, auspi▶Nandini#7463 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'delightful; joyful; a daughter; one who brings joy' — also the name of the sacr▶Sansa#7508 in the U.S.Best known as Sansa Stark of Game of Thrones; also a Sanskrit word, 'praise; charm; a wish'; ro▶Minal#7523 in the U.S.Minal is an Indian girl's name of Sanskrit derivation, usually explained as 'gem' or 'precious ▶Suni#7527 in the U.S.A short form of names like Sunisa and Sunita — Sanskrit, 'well-conducted; of good character; we▶Taniya#7533 in the U.S.A spelling of Tania/Tanya — a short form of Tatiana (a Roman family name, often linked to 'fair▶Vaidehi#7543 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'princess of Videha' — a name of the goddess Sita (daughter of King Janaka of Vi▶Reeya#7559 in the U.S.A spelling of the Sanskrit Riya ('singer; grace; beauty') that also echoes the Greek Rhea (a Ti▶Aadhini#7565 in the U.S.From Tamil/Sanskrit, variously 'a leader; the first; a ruler' (linked to adi, 'beginning; first▶Aanika#7566 in the U.S.A form of Anika — from Sanskrit, variously 'graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced; a goddess (Durga)▶Anaaya#7597 in the U.S.A spelling of Anaya — variously from Hebrew, 'God answered', and Sanskrit, 'caring; protection;▶Avisha#7619 in the U.S.Variously from Sanskrit, 'fearless; one without an equal; a small particle', and a feminine ech▶Bhumi#7630 in the U.S.From Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground; the soil' — also Bhumi Devi, the Hindu earth godde▶Charvi#7644 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'beautiful; a lovely/charming woman; graceful'▶Drithi#7668 in the U.S.A spelling of Dhriti — from Sanskrit dhrti, 'courage; steadiness; firmness; patience'▶Lavanya#7776 in the U.S.From Sanskrit lavanya, 'grace; beauty; loveliness; charm'▶Myiah#7820 in the U.S.A spelling of Mya/Maya — variously Sanskrit, 'illusion; magic', Greek, 'mother; nurse', and a f▶Navaya#7830 in the U.S.A spelling of Navya — from Sanskrit, 'new; young; fresh; worthy of praise'; also a modern coina▶Nyana#7837 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Jnana/Gyana ('knowledge; wisdom', Sanskrit) and a modern elaboration of▶Nysha#7839 in the U.S.A spelling of Nisha — from Sanskrit, 'night; the night'; also a modern coinage; routes layered▶Sanvika#7871 in the U.S.An elaboration of Sanvi — from Sanskrit, 'a goddess; knowledge', a name associated with Lakshmi▶Siyona#7878 in the U.S.Variously from Sanskrit, 'gentle; tender; soft', and a form of Zion ('the highest point; a cita▶Tanvika#7887 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tanvi, 'delicate; slender; graceful; a slim woman' (with a diminutive ending)▶Varenya#7898 in the U.S.From Sanskrit varenya, 'excellent; worthy of being chosen; superior; most desirable'▶Vedanshi#7900 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Veda ('sacred knowledge; the Vedas') + ansh ('a part; a portion') — 'a part/porti▶Aadhyareddy#7937 in the U.S.A run-together compound of Aadhya (Sanskrit, 'the first; the beginning; a name of the goddess D▶Ayrah#8000 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayra/Aira — variously from the Arabic, 'respectable; noble', and the Sanskrit, 'w▶Veida#8019 in the U.S.A modern spelling that echoes Veda, the Sanskrit for 'sacred knowledge,' though as this spellin▶Daia#8028 in the U.S.A form of Daya — from the Sanskrit, 'compassion; kindness; mercy'; also read as a modern coinag▶Dhanvika#8051 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'an archer; one who bears a bow' (from dhanvin) and 'wealthy; pros▶Dhyana#8052 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; deep contemplation; focused thought' (the root of the wo▶Dyuthi#8054 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dyuti, 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour'▶Hiya#8102 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Bengali, 'the heart' (also 'one who is loved from the heart'); routes uncerta▶Iyra#8118 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'speech; the goddess of speech (Saraswati)' and 'powerful' (linked▶Udana#8126 in the U.S.Udana reads most naturally as a coined U- plus Dana blend. By coincidence the same spelling is ▶Jeeva#8130 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit jiva, 'life; living; the living soul; that which breathes'▶Kamala#8146 in the U.S.Lotus; a name of the goddess Lakshmi▶Karishma#8150 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'a miracle; a wonder; charisma; divine grace'▶Opel#8162 in the U.S.Opel is a variant spelling of Opal, the iridescent gemstone name, whose word traces back throug▶Kharma#8166 in the U.S.A spelling of Karma — from the Sanskrit karman, 'action; deed; fate; destiny' (the law of cause▶Krithi#8181 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit krti, 'a work of art; a creation; a literary composition; achievement'▶Kriti#8182 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit krti, 'a creation; a work of art; a literary composition; achievement'▶Nakshatra#8260 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit nakshatra, 'a star; a constellation; a lunar mansion' (one of the 27 division▶Pravya#8285 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to pravina/pravara, 'skilled; clever; eminent; e▶Rutvi#8307 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously linked to ritu, 'a season', and to 'speech; eloquence'; routes lay▶Shreenika#8328 in the U.S.A Sanskrit compound built on Shree/Sri, 'auspicious; prosperity; radiance; the goddess Lakshmi'▶Sisira#8332 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit shishira, 'the cool/dewy season; early winter; dew'▶Surya#8340 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit surya, 'the sun' — the name of Surya, the Hindu sun god; used for both sexes;▶Tanaya#8348 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit tanaya, 'a daughter; offspring; one born of'; also read as a Tan-+-aya coinag▶Navii#8356 in the U.S.Navii is a modern short name with a doubled -ii ending. It echoes the Sanskrit and Hindi elemen▶Urvi#8368 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit urvi, 'the earth; the wide/broad one' (an epithet of the earth)▶Vihanvi#8372 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, built on vihan, 'the dawn; morning', with a -vi ending; routes un▶Vira#8373 in the U.S.Variously a Ukrainian form of Vera ('faith') and a Sanskrit name, 'brave; heroic; a heroine'; r▶Priyanshi#8407 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'beloved; one who is a part of love' (from priya, 'beloved; dear,' + ansh, '▶Asmara#8477 in the U.S.Variously the Eritrean capital Asmara (Tigrinya, popularly 'they made them flourish/unite') and▶Aveera#8488 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit aveera/aviraa, 'brave; courageous; a brave woman' (a feminine of veera, 'a he▶Dhwani#8551 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhwani, 'a sound; a tone; an echo; a voice; a musical note'▶Kaavya#8654 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit kavya, 'poetry; a poem; poetic composition; eloquence'▶Kala#8660 in the U.S.Variously from the Sanskrit kala, 'art; a fine art; a part; time', and the Hawaiian kala, 'the ▶Chundra#8707 in the U.S.Chundra is a spelling variant of Chandra, the Sanskrit word for moon and the name of a Hindu de▶Nainika#8768 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit nainika, 'the pupil of the eye; the apple of one's eye' (something cherished)▶Naysa#8777 in the U.S.Variously the Sanskrit Naisha/Naysa, 'special; unique', and an Arabic sense, 'happy; joyful'; r▶Prapti#8807 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit prapti, 'attainment; achievement; gain; the reaching of a goal'▶Pria#8808 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Priya — from the Sanskrit priya, 'beloved; dear; cherished'▶Raveena#8814 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — linked to ravi, 'the sun', hence 'sunny; of the sun; bright'▶Samyuktha#8837 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit samyukta, 'united; well-joined; combined; connected' (Samyukta, a princess of▶Shreyanvi#8855 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — a Shreya-based name, 'auspicious; excellent; beautiful; prosperous' (shreya▶Sita#8859 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sita, 'a furrow (in the earth)' — the goddess Sita, wife of Rama and an incar▶Sriya#8864 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sri, 'prosperity; splendour; radiance; wealth' — a name of the goddess Lakshm▶Twisha#8881 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit tvisha, 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour'▶Viaana#8891 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Viana and the Sanskrit Vihana ('the morning; dawn'); no singl▶Vidya#8893 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vidya, 'knowledge; learning; wisdom; scholarship' (linked to the goddess Sara▶Vriha#8895 in the U.S.A modern name of Sanskrit-style sound, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to vriha, 'grain/▶Surabhi#8914 in the U.S.Surabhi is a Sanskrit name meaning 'fragrance' or 'sweet-smelling.' It is also a name of Kamadh▶Adithi#8927 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Aditi — from the Sanskrit, 'boundless; limitless; free; the earth' — Aditi, ▶Aahna#8969 in the U.S.Aahna is a modern Indian girl's name of Sanskrit inspiration, commonly glossed as 'to exist' or▶Anvitha#8971 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit anvita, 'one who is joined/connected; understood; possessed of good qualities▶Bhoomi#9011 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground/soil' — also Bhumi, the earth-goddess in Hindu ▶Disha#9057 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit disha, 'a direction; a region; a point of the compass'▶Irah#9145 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew Ira, 'watchful; a watcher', and the Sanskrit ira, 'the earth; speech ▶Janya#9166 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit janya, variously 'life; born; a daughter' (also read as a modern -anya coinag▶Kaveri#9207 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a ▶Mahathi#9290 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'great; melodious' — also the name of the veena (a stringed instru▶
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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.