Sanskrit Girl Names That Mean God
Sanskrit girl names that mean God rarely translate as a plain word for deity — more often they're epithets naming one specific goddess.
Names283
OriginSanskrit
MeaningGod
GenderGirl
In this list, the connection to God rarely comes from a generic word for deity. Instead, Sanskrit tends to encode which god or goddess is meant: Aadhya is an epithet of Durga, Aarna and Vaani both belong to Saraswati, and Saanvi traces to Lakshmi.
Two names here spell out the same idea differently: Lila and Leela both carry the Sanskrit sense of 'divine play,' the idea that the universe itself is God's joyful creation. Isha takes a quieter route, meaning simply 'goddess' or 'woman.'
Why Sanskrit Girl Names That Mean God Point to a Specific Deity
Sanskrit girl names that mean God almost always name a particular goddess rather than the idea of divinity in general. Kali names the fierce goddess of time and transformation outright, while Aanya and Aadhya are both epithets of Durga, and Vaani belongs to Saraswati, goddess of learning and the arts. It's a naming pattern closer to a title than a translation.
Familiar Versus Unexpected Names on This List
Some entries will be familiar to most parents — Asha and Kali have been used outside Hindu communities for years. Others carry the meaning more quietly: Anaya draws on Sanskrit alongside Hebrew and Arabic roots, all pointing toward grace or divine response, while Ariya, a flowing variant of Arya, simply means 'noble' — proof that not every name on this list needs to name a god directly to belong here.
Names List
Lila#187 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah (night); also Sanskrit lila (divine play, sport of the godsPronounced LY-luh▶Kali#323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'kali', derived from 'kala', meaning black, dark, or time. In Hinduism, Kali is the goddessPronounced KAH-lee▶Anaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a superior), or bPronounced ah-NY-ah▶Ariya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good quality'; also Pronounced ar-EE-yah▶Saanvi#944 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, Saanvi is a name of the goddess Lakshmi meaning one who praises and follows the divine, asPronounced SAHN-vee▶Aadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the original one oPronounced AHD-yah▶Asha#1196 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (Avestan Asha, oPronounced AH-shuh▶Isha#1202 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Pronounced EE-shuh▶Aarna#1245 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu goddess SaPronounced AR-nuh▶Leela#1257 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creative play)Pronounced LEE-luh▶Aanya#1576 in the U.S."inexhaustible, limitless" or "gracious"; also an epithet of the goddess DurgaPronounced AHN-yuh▶Vaani#2185 in the U.S.Sanskrit 'voice, speech, eloquence'; an epithet of the goddess Saraswati.Pronounced VAAN-ee▶Anali#2188 in the U.S.In Spanish/Latin American use, a blend based on Ana ('grace'); in Sanskrit, Anala 'fire'.Pronounced an-AL-ee▶Mayah#2253 in the U.S.waterPronounced MY-uh▶Anvi#2301 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerPronounced AHN-vee▶Caliyah#2303 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellentPronounced kuh-LY-uh▶Maiya#2314 in the U.S.water (Hebrew), divine illusion (Sanskrit), great mother (Greek)Pronounced MY-uh▶Anjali#2430 in the U.S.cupped hands for offering, divine salutationPronounced AHN-juh-lee▶Neela#3032 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'nila' (नील), meaning 'blue,' specifically a deep sapphire blue associated with divine figuPronounced NEE-lah▶Indira#3055 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu Pronounced in-DEER-ah▶Lylla#3061 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from Sanskrit lila mePronounced LIL-ah▶Nitya#3100 in the U.S.Eternal, constant, or perpetual; from Sanskrit nitya meaning always, everlasting, an epithet of the goddePronounced NIT-yah▶Saisha#3104 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) and isha (loPronounced SY-shah▶Ishani#3126 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and name for the Pronounced ih-SHAH-nee▶Sanvi#3206 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; associated Pronounced SAHN-vee▶Devi#3227 in the U.S.Goddess; the Sanskrit title of the supreme Mother Goddess in HinduismPronounced DAY-vee▶Ishanvi#3344 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord, ruler, guPronounced ih-SHAHN-vee▶Adhya#3504 in the U.S.First, primeval, foremost; from Sanskrit adya — an epithet of the goddess Adya Shakti, the primordial powPronounced AH-dyah▶Shriya#3553 in the U.S.Prosperity, beauty, grace; from Sanskrit shri, an epithet of the goddess LakshmiPronounced SHREE-yah▶Eesha#3700 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Isha, 'goddess, mistress, ruler' (feminine of Isha, 'lord'); also linked to Arabic Aisha, 'Pronounced EE-shah▶Shree#3865 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'radiance, prosperity, auspicious glory' — an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi and an hPronounced SHREE▶Devani#4049 in the U.S.From Sanskrit devi/devani, 'goddess, divine' — a melodic feminine formPronounced deh-VAH-nee▶Simran#4093 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit simran, 'meditation, devoted remembrance of God'Pronounced SIM-rən▶Tulsi#4097 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tulasi, the sacred holy basil plant, revered as a goddess in HinduismPronounced TOOL-see▶Hanvika#4129 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi; precise root attestation thinPronounced HAN-vih-kah▶Kashvi#4142 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, glossed 'shining, radiant' — also given as an epithet of the goddess LakshmiPronounced KAHSH-vee▶Ridhi#4167 in the U.S.From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success' — associated with the goddess of fortunePronounced RID-hee▶Shanvi#4174 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); attestation thinPronounced SHAHN-vee▶Avina#4191 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit roots for 'strength' (and a goddess epithet), or a soft Latin -ina name; routes layerePronounced ə-VEE-nah▶Kimaya#4323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Marathi kimaya, 'divine, miraculous; magic, wonder'Pronounced kih-MY-ah▶Shivani#4355 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Shivani — 'wife of Shiva', a name of the goddess ParvatiPronounced shih-VAH-nee▶Avleen#4379 in the U.S.From Punjabi — av/aav plus -leen, 'absorbed, immersed (in God's love/light)'Pronounced AHV-leen▶Tanvi#4444 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tanvi, 'slender, delicate; a beautiful woman' (a name of the goddess Durga)Pronounced TAHN-vee▶Aanvi#4457 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — a modern name, glossed 'a name of the goddess; kind, benevolent'; gloss variesPronounced AHN-vee▶Meenakshi#4722 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mina, 'fish', plus akshi, 'eyes' — 'fish-eyed; one with lovely, almond-shaped eyes' — a godPronounced mee-NAHK-shee▶Riddhi#4738 in the U.S.From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success; good fortune' — a goddess and consort of GaneshaPronounced RID-hee▶Srinika#4747 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri/sri, 'prosperity, beauty, auspiciousness; the goddess Lakshmi', with a -nika endingPronounced sree-NEE-kah▶Dhara#4790 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess)Pronounced DAH-rah▶Esha#4796 in the U.S.From Sanskrit esha, 'desire, wish; one who desires' — also a name of the goddess ParvatiPronounced AY-shah▶Jasleen#4805 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sikh — jas, 'praise, glory (of God)', plus leen, 'absorbed in' — 'absorbed in God's praises'Pronounced JAS-leen▶Shrinika#4856 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'prosperity, beauty, auspiciousness; the goddess Lakshmi', with a -nika endingPronounced shree-NEE-kah▶Lakshmi#4949 in the U.S.From Sanskrit lakshmi, 'good fortune, prosperity, wealth, beauty' — the goddess of fortune and consort ofPronounced LUHK-shmee▶Parnika#5097 in the U.S.From Sanskrit parnika, 'a small leaf; a leafy plant' — also a name of the goddess ParvatiPronounced par-NEE-kah▶Vrinda#5122 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Vrinda, 'the holy basil (tulsi); a cluster, a multitude' — a name of Radha and of the tulsiPronounced VRIN-dah▶Adya#5136 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adya, 'the first, the primordial; unprecedented' — a name of the goddess Adya Shakti/DurgaPronounced AHD-yah▶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 Vasus)Pronounced ə-NAH-lah▶Saanvika#5254 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Saanvi/Sanvi — a name of the goddess Lakshmi (linked to 'together, united; knowledge')Pronounced SAHN-vih-kah▶Vaishnavi#5267 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Vaishnavi — 'belonging to/a devotee of Vishnu; the energy/consort of Vishnu' (a name of thePronounced vysh-NAH-vee▶Anahat#5437 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anahata, 'unstruck, unbeaten; the unstruck divine sound; the heart chakra'Pronounced ə-NAH-hut▶Dhanvi#5471 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhan, 'wealth, riches' — 'wealthy, prosperous'; a name of the goddess LakshmiPronounced DHAHN-vee▶Anila#5618 in the U.S.Feminine of Anil — from Sanskrit anila, 'the wind; air' (a name of the wind god Vayu)Pronounced ə-NEE-lah▶Bani#5627 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit bani, 'speech, the sacred word; a name of the goddess Saraswati'; also Hebrew Bani,Pronounced BAH-nee▶Divya#5651 in the U.S.From Sanskrit divya, 'divine, heavenly, celestial; brilliant, radiant'Pronounced DIV-yah▶Gauri#5660 in the U.S.From Sanskrit gauri, 'fair, bright, golden, radiant' — a name of the goddess ParvatiPronounced GOW-ree▶Medha#5715 in the U.S.From Sanskrit medha, 'intelligence, wisdom, intellect, mental power' (also a goddess of intellect)Pronounced MEH-dhah▶Vaanya#5757 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vanya, 'a forest; of the woods, wild'; also echoes the Slavic Vanya ('God is gracious'); hePronounced VAHN-yah▶Aarvika#5779 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name — variously 'peaceful, calm' or linked to Arvi (a name of a goddess); the gloss vaPronounced AHR-vih-kah▶Devika#5826 in the U.S.From Sanskrit devika, 'a little goddess; a minor deity' (devi, 'goddess', plus a diminutive)Pronounced DEH-vih-kah▶Taara#5919 in the U.S.-aa- spelling of Tara — from Sanskrit tara, 'a star' (a goddess; a Buddhist deity of compassion)Pronounced TAH-rah▶Deveah#5980 in the U.S.A modern coined name echoing the Sanskrit devi ('a goddess; divine') and the -eah ending; no single fixedPronounced də-VEE-ah▶Nidhi#6077 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nidhi, 'a treasure, a store of wealth, a treasury' (the treasures of the god Kubera)Pronounced NID-hee▶Reyah#6094 in the U.S.A spelling of Riya/Rhea — variously 'a singer; graceful' (Sanskrit Riya), 'flowing' (Greek Rhea), and thePronounced RY-ah▶Rama#6320 in the U.S.As a girl's name, variously the Hebrew Ramah, 'exalted; a height, a high place', and the Arabic Rama; in Pronounced RAH-mah▶Sharvi#6340 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sharvi/Sharvani — a name of the goddess Parvati, the consort of Sharva (Shiva); we note thePronounced SHAR-vee▶Kirpa#6505 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit kirpa (kripa), 'grace; mercy; compassion; a divine blessing'Pronounced KEER-pah▶Leelah#6513 in the U.S.A spelling of Leila/Lila — variously 'night' (Arabic layla) and 'play; divine play' (Sanskrit lila); routPronounced LEE-lah▶Saachi#6567 in the U.S.A spelling of Sachi/Saachi — from Sanskrit, variously 'truth; grace; eloquence' and a name of the goddessPronounced SAH-chee▶Savi#6575 in the U.S.Variously a pet of the Sanskrit Savitri ('the sun; a solar goddess') and a pet of Savannah ('a grassland Pronounced SAH-vee▶Vani#6591 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vani, 'speech; voice; the spoken word' — also a name of the goddess Saraswati, goddess of sPronounced VAH-nee▶Anira#6634 in the U.S.A modern name, variously linked to a Sanskrit sense ('grace; goddess') and echoing Amira/Anaya; no singlePronounced ah-NEER-ah▶Kalyani#6760 in the U.S.From Sanskrit kalyani, 'auspicious; beautiful; lucky; blessed; bringing welfare' — also a name of the godPronounced kahl-YAH-nee▶Padme#6834 in the U.S.From Sanskrit padma, 'a lotus' — a sacred flower and a name of the goddess Lakshmi; also the name of PadmPronounced PAHD-may▶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 goddess LakshPronounced SAH-vee▶Sura#6873 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic surah, 'a chapter of the Quran', and the Sanskrit sura, 'a god; a deity; brave'; rouPronounced SOO-rah▶Veena#6887 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vina, 'the veena' — an ancient Indian stringed instrument associated with Saraswati, goddesPronounced VEE-nah▶Aishani#6918 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'a name of the goddess Durga/Parvati; she who belongs to Shiva; the northeast direction'; Pronounced eye-SHAH-nee▶Aishwarya#6919 in the U.S.From Sanskrit aishvarya, 'wealth; prosperity; abundance; lordliness; magnificence'Pronounced ysh-WAR-yah▶Ditya#6987 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, variously 'a gift; a bounty' and linked to Diti (a goddess in Hindu tradition); routes layPronounced DIT-yah▶Ishana#7032 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, variously 'desire; wish' and a feminine form linked to Ishana (a name of Shiva) / Ishani (Pronounced ee-SHAH-nah▶Jayah#7044 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Jaya — from Sanskrit, 'victory; victorious' (a name of the goddess Durga); also a modePronounced JY-ah▶Kalii#7057 in the U.S.A modern spelling variously echoing the Sanskrit Kali (a powerful Hindu goddess of time and change) and tPronounced KAH-lee▶Krishna#7071 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Krishna, 'dark; black; the dark blue one' — the beloved god Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu); Pronounced KRISH-nah▶Shakti#7182 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shakti, 'power; energy; strength; ability' — also the name of the divine feminine force, thPronounced SHUK-tee▶Shambhavi#7183 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Shambhavi — 'consort of Shambhu (Shiva)', a name of the goddess Parvati; we note the goddesPronounced shahm-BHAH-vee▶Shrivi#7186 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name built on Shri ('prosperity; wealth; auspiciousness; radiance', an honorific Pronounced SHREE-vee▶Siddhi#7187 in the U.S.From Sanskrit siddhi, 'attainment; perfection; accomplishment; spiritual fulfillment; success' — also a nPronounced SID-hee▶Jahnavi#7355 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu' — a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the Ganges); we note thePronounced jah-NAH-vee▶Janvi#7361 in the U.S.A form of Jahnavi — from Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu'; a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the GPronounced JAHN-vee▶Kaliani#7441 in the U.S.Kaliani reads most naturally as a form of the Sanskrit Kalyani, from kalyana, 'beautiful, auspicious, gooPronounced kah-lee-AH-nee▶Vaidehi#7543 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'princess of Videha' — a name of the goddess Sita (daughter of King Janaka of Videha, wifePronounced vy-DEH-hee▶Aanika#7566 in the U.S.A form of Anika — from Sanskrit, variously 'graceful; brilliant; sweet-faced; a goddess (Durga)'; also crPronounced ah-NEE-kah▶Anaaya#7597 in the U.S.A spelling of Anaya — variously from Hebrew, 'God answered', and Sanskrit, 'caring; protection; without aPronounced ah-NY-ah▶Bhumi#7630 in the U.S.From Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground; the soil' — also Bhumi Devi, the Hindu earth goddess; we notPronounced BHOO-mee▶Sanvika#7871 in the U.S.An elaboration of Sanvi — from Sanskrit, 'a goddess; knowledge', a name associated with Lakshmi/SaraswatiPronounced sahn-VEE-kah▶Aadhyareddy#7937 in the U.S.A run-together compound of Aadhya (Sanskrit, 'the first; the beginning; a name of the goddess Durga/Adi SPronounced AHD-yah-red-ee▶Iyra#8118 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'speech; the goddess of speech (Saraswati)' and 'powerful' (linked to ira, 'Pronounced EYE-rah▶Kamala#8146 in the U.S.Lotus; a name of the goddess LakshmiPronounced KAH-muh-luh▶Karishma#8150 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'a miracle; a wonder; charisma; divine grace'Pronounced kuh-RISH-mah▶Shreenika#8328 in the U.S.A Sanskrit compound built on Shree/Sri, 'auspicious; prosperity; radiance; the goddess Lakshmi', with a -Pronounced shree-NEE-kah▶Surya#8340 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit surya, 'the sun' — the name of Surya, the Hindu sun god; used for both sexes; here for Pronounced SOOR-yah▶Sita#8859 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sita, 'a furrow (in the earth)' — the goddess Sita, wife of Rama and an incarnation of Pronounced SEE-tah▶Sriya#8864 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sri, 'prosperity; splendour; radiance; wealth' — a name of the goddess Lakshmi; we notePronounced SREE-yah▶Vidya#8893 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vidya, 'knowledge; learning; wisdom; scholarship' (linked to the goddess Saraswati)Pronounced VID-yah▶Adithi#8927 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Aditi — from the Sanskrit, 'boundless; limitless; free; the earth' — Aditi, a mother oPronounced AH-dih-tee▶Bhoomi#9011 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground/soil' — also Bhumi, the earth-goddess in Hindu tradition;Pronounced BHOO-mee▶Kaveri#9207 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a river-goddPronounced KAH-veh-ree▶Shreeja#9433 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — Shri (the goddess Lakshmi; 'prosperity; radiance') + ja, 'born of', hence 'born of ShPronounced SHREE-jah▶Shreeva#9434 in the U.S.A modern name, joining the Sanskrit Shri ('radiance; prosperity; the goddess Lakshmi') with a -va ending;Pronounced SHREE-vah▶Shrisha#9435 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — Shri + isha, 'lord/goddess of prosperity/radiance' (an epithet linked to Lakshmi); wePronounced SHREE-shah▶Anshika#9591 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ansha, 'a portion; a part', hence 'a small/precious portion (of the divine)'Pronounced ahn-SHEE-kah▶Devanshi#9695 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — deva, 'a god/divine', + anshi, 'a part', hence 'a part of God; divine; of the gods'; Pronounced deh-VAHN-shee▶Havya#9783 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit havya, 'an offering/oblation (to the gods); that which is to be offered in sacrifice'Pronounced HAHV-yah▶Ivanshi#9805 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously glossed 'a part of God/the earth; a merciful one'; routes uncertaPronounced ee-VAHN-shee▶Kairah#9847 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaira/Kyra — variously from the Sanskrit ('unique; a ray of light') and the Greek/Persian KPronounced KY-rah▶Nidra#9967 in the U.S.Nidra is the Sanskrit word for 'sleep,' familiar from the meditative practice 'yoga nidra,' a state of coPronounced NEE-druh▶Mitra#9993 in the U.S.From the Persian/Sanskrit mitra, 'a friend; friendship; love'; also the name of Mithra/Mitra, an ancient Pronounced MEE-trah▶Riyanshi#10085 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name, variously 'a part/portion (ansh) of the divine' or feminine of Riyansh; also linkPronounced ree-YAHN-shee▶Ruanshi#10097 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name, variously 'a part/portion (ansh)' of light or the divine; a fresh coinage; routesPronounced roo-AHN-shee▶Shivanya#10139 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'the goddess (a name of Parvati, the consort of Shiva)' and 'of the auspicioPronounced shih-VAHN-yah▶Shreesha#10140 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Shri ('prosperity; the goddess Lakshmi') + isha ('lord/goddess'), hence 'the goddess LaPronounced shREE-shah▶Tanishka#10160 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'a gold ornament/coin' (from tanishk) and a name of the goddess Durga; routePronounced tah-NEESH-kah▶Viya#10189 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a short form of Divya ('divine; brilliant', Sanskrit) or an echo of Via/Maya; roPronounced VEE-yah▶Yahvi#10203 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yahvi, variously 'heaven and earth' and a name of the goddess (linked to Durga/the diviPronounced YAH-vee▶Tarini#10227 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Tarini, 'she who takes one across' — from the root tri, 'to cross over.' It is used respectPronounced tuh-REE-nee▶Aaditri#10241 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Aaditri, an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi, understood as 'the most respected; the one Pronounced ah-DEE-tree▶Aanshi#10245 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Aanshi, 'a portion; a part' (from amsha, 'portion/share'), understood as a portion of tPronounced AHN-shee▶Anjana#10310 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Anjana, 'anointing; kohl/collyrium'; the name of the mother of the god Hanuman; we notePronounced ahn-JAH-nah▶Amrutha#10363 in the U.S.A South Indian spelling of the Sanskrit amrita (amrta), 'the nectar of immortality; ambrosia' — the deathPronounced um-ROO-thah▶Deva#10457 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit deva, 'divine; heavenly; a shining one; a deity'; a serene Indian name; we note the deiPronounced DAY-vah▶Geet#10517 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Hindi geet, 'song; melody; a sung verse' (as in Bhagavad Gita, 'the divine song'). A lyPronounced GEET▶Indra#10559 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Indra, the Hindu god of the sky, storms, rain, and war — king of the devas; often glossPronounced IN-drah▶Iraa#10562 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Ira/Iraa, 'the earth; a goddess of the earth and of speech; refreshing water; comfort.'Pronounced EE-rah▶Ishareddy#10563 in the U.S.A South Indian compound, likely joining Isha (Sanskrit, 'one who protects; a goddess; ruler') with the TePronounced ee-shah-REH-dee▶Ishita#10564 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Ishita, 'desired; superior; one who prevails; mastery; wealth' (linked to isha, 'ruler;Pronounced ih-SHEE-tah▶Jasnoor#10594 in the U.S.A Sikh/Punjabi name joining jas ('glory; praise; the divine') with noor ('light,' from Arabic/Persian) — Pronounced JUS-noor▶Shaarvi#10923 in the U.S.A spelling of the modern Indian Sharvi, read as 'beloved of Shiva' or as an epithet of the goddess ParvatPronounced SHAAR-vee▶Shivika#10931 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, a feminine form linked to Shiva, often read as 'gentle; auspicious; related to the godPronounced shih-VEE-kah▶Shrika#10936 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-rooted name linked to Shri ('prosperity; grace; the goddess Lakshmi'), read as 'auspicious; prPronounced SHREE-kah▶Srisha#10952 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, linked to Shri ('prosperity; grace; the goddess Lakshmi'), often read as 'goddess of wPronounced SREE-shah▶Stuti#10958 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit stuti, 'praise; a hymn of praise; adoration' — a devotional term for verses honoring thPronounced STOO-tee▶Vidhi#11010 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Vidhi, meaning 'destiny; law; sacred rule or ritual,' and also an epithet linked to thePronounced VID-hee▶Amrit#11137 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit amrita, 'immortal; nectar of immortality' — the divine drink of the gods in Hindu tradiPronounced UM-rit▶Amrita#11138 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit amrita, 'immortal; nectar of immortality' — the divine drink of the gods in Hindu tradiPronounced um-REE-tah▶Anshi#11160 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Hindi, tied to ansh, 'a part; a portion; a fragment' — often read as 'a precious part (Pronounced AHN-shee▶Aryahi#11180 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, a name linked to the goddess Durga and to arya, 'noble; honorable.' A devotional, dignPronounced ah-ree-AH-hee▶Ashvika#11182 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ashva, 'horse,' read as 'a little horse' or 'one blessed by the Ashvins,' the divine hoPronounced AHSH-vee-kah▶Ashwika#11183 in the U.S.A spelling of Ashvika, from the Sanskrit ashva ('horse'), 'a little horse' or 'blessed by the Ashvins,' tPronounced AHSH-wee-kah▶Avyukta#11204 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit avyukta, 'unmanifest; undivided; not separated' — a philosophical epithet of the SupremPronounced ahv-YOOK-tah▶Darshana#11306 in the U.S.Darshana comes from the Sanskrit darshana, meaning 'sight,' 'vision,' or 'auspicious viewing' (as of a dePronounced dur-SHAH-nuh▶Eshani#11377 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Eshani, a name of the goddess Parvati (Durga), understood as the consort of Ishana, a fPronounced eh-SHAH-nee▶Gita#11407 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit gita, 'song' — the word behind the Bhagavad Gita ('Song of the Lord'), a revered Hindu Pronounced GEE-tah▶Hari#11429 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Hari, a name of the god Vishnu, also meaning 'tawny; green; one who removes (sins).' UsPronounced HAH-ree▶Himani#11447 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Himani, 'snow; a mass of snow' — also a name of the goddess Parvati (linked to HimalayaPronounced hih-MAH-nee▶Illa#11453 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Ila, read either as the Sanskrit Ila ('earth; speech; a goddess of the earth') or Pronounced EE-lah▶Janhvi#11504 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Jahnavi/Janhvi, an epithet of the goddess Ganga and of the sacred river Ganges — traditPronounced JAHN-vee▶Kashi#11586 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Kashi, 'the luminous; the shining one,' the ancient name of the holy city Varanasi. A lPronounced KAH-shee▶Katyayani#11594 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Katyayani, a name of the goddess Durga, understood as 'daughter of the sage Katyayana.'Pronounced kat-yah-YAH-nee▶Mohini#11852 in the U.S.Mohini is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning 'the enchanting one' or 'she who bewitches,' from the root moha,Pronounced moh-HEE-nee▶Shriva#11963 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Shri ('prosperity; grace; auspiciousness'; an honorific and a name of the goddess LakshPronounced SHREE-vah▶Srija#11985 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Srija, understood as 'creation; to create' or 'born of Sri' (Lakshmi, goddess of prosperityPronounced SREE-jah▶Srinidhi#11986 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Srinidhi, 'abode of wealth; treasure of Sri' — read as a name of the goddess Lakshmi, who ePronounced sree-NID-hee▶Aadhvika#12120 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, Aadhvika (Advika) means 'unique; the one who is unlike any other,' and is used as an epithPronounced aad-VEE-kah▶Aadhyasri#12121 in the U.S.A Sanskrit compound of Aadhya ('first; primordial; the beginning,' an epithet of the Devi) and Sri ('sacrPronounced aad-yuh-SREE▶Aaravi#12125 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, Aaravi means 'peaceful; calm,' and is used as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi. A gentle,Pronounced aa-RAH-vee▶Ambika#12204 in the U.S.Ambika is a Sanskrit name meaning 'mother; dear mother,' and a revered name of the Hindu goddess Durga (PPronounced AM-bih-kah▶Avanthika#12293 in the U.S.Avanthika (Avantika) is a Sanskrit name meaning 'from Avanti', an ancient kingdom whose capital was UjjaiPronounced uh-VAHN-thih-kuh▶Anishka#12318 in the U.S.Anishka has two homes. In Indian usage it is a Sanskrit-flavored girl's name often glossed as 'gift', 'grPronounced ah-NEESH-kah▶Deava#12446 in the U.S.A modern coinage read near Diva or the Sanskrit Deva ('divine; heavenly; deity'). By the Deva route it toPronounced DEE-vah▶Ishwari#12631 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Ishwari, feminine of Ishwar ('supreme lord; God'), meaning 'goddess; supreme queen' — aPronounced eesh-WAH-ree▶Janaki#12656 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Janaki (Janaki), 'daughter of Janaka' — a name of the goddess Sita, daughter of King JaPronounced juh-NAH-kee▶Janani#12658 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Janani, 'mother; she who gives birth' — a tender heritage name used across South Asia, Pronounced juh-NAH-nee▶Jhanna#12685 in the U.S.Jhanna may draw on the Sanskrit/Pali jhana, 'meditative absorption', a term in Buddhist practice; or it mPronounced JAH-nuh▶Kalki#12722 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Kalki, the name of the tenth and future avatar of the god Vishnu, foretold to appear atPronounced KAL-kee▶Malini#12918 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Malini, 'garland-maker' or 'one who is fragrant; wearing a garland' (from mala, 'garlanPronounced muh-LEE-nee▶Rukmini#13162 in the U.S.From Sanskrit rukmin, 'adorned with gold,' from rukma, 'gold.' Rukmini is the principal consort of KrishnPronounced ROOK-mih-nee▶Samanvi#13183 in the U.S.From Sanskrit samanvaya, 'harmony; connection; bringing together.' Samanvi is glossed as 'one who is in hPronounced suh-MAHN-vee▶Samayra#13184 in the U.S.Samayra is a modern spelling of Samaira, itself linked to Arabic Samira, 'companion in evening conversatiPronounced suh-MY-rah▶Shaanvi#13209 in the U.S.Shaanvi is a spelling of Saanvi, a modern Sanskrit-rooted name used as an epithet of Lakshmi, goddess of Pronounced SHAHN-vee▶Shanvika#13219 in the U.S.Shanvika is a modern Indian elaboration of Sanvi/Saanvi — used as an epithet of Lakshmi, goddess of wealtPronounced shahn-VEE-kah▶Shanya#13220 in the U.S.Shanya is used in India, where it is glossed as 'gift of God' or 'blessing,' though this gloss is modern Pronounced SHAHN-yah▶Sreenika#13254 in the U.S.Sreenika joins Sri/Sree — the Sanskrit word for 'radiance; prosperity; auspiciousness,' also a title of tPronounced sree-NEE-kuh▶Sri#13257 in the U.S.Sri is the Sanskrit word for 'radiance; prosperity; beauty; the auspicious.' It serves as a title of respPronounced SREE▶Surina#13271 in the U.S.Surina is used as a Punjabi and North Indian girls' name, generally connected to the Sanskrit sura, 'diviPronounced soo-REE-nuh▶Suriya#13272 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit surya, 'sun' — also the name of the Hindu sun god, honored across South Asia. As a persPronounced soo-REE-yuh▶Vagmi#13321 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vagmin, 'eloquent; well-spoken; master of speech,' built on vac, 'speech' — the same roPronounced VAHG-mee▶Vaamika#13352 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-styled Indian name usually given as an epithet of the goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. It isPronounced VAH-mih-kah▶Aaradhana#13430 in the U.S.From Sanskrit aradhana, 'worship; adoration; devout prayer' — the act of honoring the divine. Used as a gPronounced ah-rah-DHAH-nuh▶Adhvika#13459 in the U.S.A modern Indian girls' name on Sanskrit roots, most often glossed 'unique; one of a kind' (and sometimes Pronounced ahd-VEE-kuh▶Aditri#13464 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-rooted Indian name read as 'one who is above all; the highest honor.' It is used as an epithetPronounced ah-DEE-tree▶Adrija#13465 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adri, 'mountain,' and ja, 'born of' — 'born of the mountain.' It is a name of the goddess PPronounced ah-DREE-juh▶Camala#13764 in the U.S.Camala reads as a variant of Kamala — the Sanskrit for 'lotus' and an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi — orPronounced KAM-uh-luh▶Chinmayi#13794 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit chinmayi, 'full of consciousness; made of pure awareness or bliss,' from chit ('conscioPronounced chin-MY-ee▶Devisha#13882 in the U.S.Devisha is a Sanskrit-rooted name combining devi, 'goddess', with isha, 'lord' or 'ruler', giving a sensePronounced duh-VEE-shuh▶Dharani#13888 in the U.S.Dharani is Sanskrit for 'the earth' — literally 'she who bears' or 'the sustainer' — and is used as a namPronounced duh-RAH-nee▶Sati#13926 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Sati (from sat, 'truth; virtue; goodness') — the goddess Sati, first wife of Shiva in HPronounced SAH-tee▶Chanda#13993 in the U.S.From Sanskrit chanda, 'fierce, hot, passionate' (also linked to the goddess Chandi). It also saw African-Pronounced CHUN-duh▶Gayatri#14004 in the U.S.From Sanskrit: Gayatri is the name of a Vedic meter and, above all, of the Gayatri Mantra, one of the mosPronounced gah-YAH-tree▶Giyana#14014 in the U.S.Two live routes. For many U.S. families Giyana is a phonetic respelling of Giana/Gianna (Italian, from JoPronounced gee-AH-nah▶Ishaani#14109 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ishani, the feminine of Ishana ('ruler, lord'), and a traditional epithet of the goddess PaPronounced ih-SHAH-nee▶Jhanvi#14202 in the U.S.Jhanvi (also Janhvi) is a Sanskrit name of the goddess Ganga, the personified river Ganges. It means 'dauPronounced JAHN-vee▶Keshavi#14349 in the U.S.Keshavi is the feminine form of Keshava, a Sanskrit epithet of the god Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu). KesPronounced kuh-SHAH-vee▶Lalita#14371 in the U.S.Lalita is a genuine Sanskrit name meaning 'playful', 'charming' or 'graceful'. It is also an epithet of tPronounced luh-LEE-tuh▶Hamsini#14415 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Hamsini, 'one who rides the swan' (from hamsa, 'swan') - an epithet of Saraswati, the gPronounced huhm-SEE-nee▶Vidhya#14507 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Vidya, 'knowledge; learning' — also a name of the goddess Saraswati, patron of wisdom aPronounced VID-yah▶Mahalakshmi#14524 in the U.S.From Sanskrit maha ('great') and Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, beauty and prosperity, coPronounced mah-huh-LUK-shmee▶Chandi#14527 in the U.S.Chandi is a Sanskrit name meaning 'fierce' or 'passionate,' and it is a name of the great Hindu goddess iPronounced CHUN-dee▶Laasya#14534 in the U.S.Laasya (lasya) is the Sanskrit name of the gentle, graceful dance associated with the goddess Parvati — tPronounced LAHS-yah▶Madhavi#14631 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Madhavi, 'honey-sweet; the spring creeper (Hiptage) that blooms in the season Madhava.'Pronounced MAH-dhuh-vee▶Mrida#14671 in the U.S.Mrida rests on the Sanskrit root mrid-, 'to be gracious; to soften', which gives the family of names arouPronounced MRIH-duh▶Narayani#14711 in the U.S.Narayani is the feminine of Narayana, one of the great names of Vishnu. As a divine name it belongs to thPronounced nah-rah-YAH-nee▶Omisha#14788 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-derived Indian name, usually glossed as 'goddess of birth and death' — read as a compound of tPronounced oh-MEE-shuh▶Parvati#14816 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Parvati, 'she of the mountain; daughter of the mountain' (from parvata, 'mountain'); thPronounced PAR-vah-tee▶Samriddhi#14921 in the U.S.From Sanskrit samriddhi, 'prosperity; abundance; flourishing growth'. Prosperity is the domain of the godPronounced sum-RID-hee▶Shreeya#14974 in the U.S.A spelling of Shreya/Shriya, from Sanskrit shri — 'auspiciousness; prosperity; radiance; beauty'. Shri isPronounced SHREE-yuh▶Shakthi#14985 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shakti, 'power, energy, capability'. In Hindu tradition Shakti is the divine feminine powerPronounced SHAHK-tee▶Sritha#14993 in the U.S.Sritha is a South Indian, chiefly Telugu, girl's name built on 'Sri,' a Sanskrit word for prosperity, radPronounced SREE-thuh▶Hansini#15004 in the U.S.Hansini is a Sanskrit name meaning 'swan,' the feminine of hansa, 'swan' or 'goose.' In Indian tradition Pronounced hahn-SEE-nee▶Vidhatri#15087 in the U.S.Vidhatri is the feminine of Sanskrit Vidhata, 'creator, ordainer, disposer' — an epithet of Brahma as crePronounced vid-HAH-tree▶Adriti#15340 in the U.S.A modern Indian name usually connected to Sanskrit adri, 'rock, mountain,' and read as 'unbreakable' or 'Pronounced uh-DREE-tee▶Monisha#15355 in the U.S.Monisha traces most cleanly to Sanskrit Manisha, 'intellect, thought, wisdom' (a name also of the goddessPronounced moh-NEE-shuh▶Anjani#15434 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Anjani/Anjana, the mother of the god Hanuman in Hindu tradition; the name is linked to Pronounced un-JAH-nee▶Bhakti#15495 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit bhakti, 'devotion; loving devotion to God' — a central path in Hinduism, bhakti yoga (tPronounced BUK-tee▶Aparna#15499 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Aparna, 'leafless' (a, 'without,' + parna, 'leaf') — an epithet of the goddess Parvati,Pronounced uh-PAR-nuh▶Shivana#15526 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit root shiv- ('auspicious; benign'), echoing the name of the god Shiva. Read as 'auspicioPronounced shih-VAH-nuh▶Avantika#15563 in the U.S.Sanskrit. Avantika is an ancient name for Ujjain, one of India's seven holy cities, and it also serves asPronounced uh-VAHN-tih-kah▶Ashwini#15583 in the U.S.Ashwini is a Sanskrit name meaning 'possessed of horses' or 'born of a horse.' It names the first nakshatPronounced ahsh-WEE-nee▶Anaka#15713 in the U.S.Anaka reads as a variant of Anika, a name with two traditions: a Sanskrit sense (a name of the goddess anPronounced uh-NAH-kuh▶Kama#15877 in the U.S.Kama comes from Sanskrit kama, 'desire' or 'love', the name of the Hindu god of love; it can also be a shPronounced KAH-muh▶Eera#15890 in the U.S.A short modern name that echoes the Sanskrit ira, 'earth; speech; the goddess Saraswati.' As spelled it rPronounced EER-ah▶Devyani#15915 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Devayani, borne by a princess of the Mahabharata — daughter of the sage Shukracharya — Pronounced dev-YAH-nee▶Manasi#16072 in the U.S.Manasi is an Indian girls' name from Sanskrit 'manas', 'mind', so it reads as 'of the mind' or 'spiritualPronounced muh-NAH-see▶Tosha#16083 in the U.S.A short form of Natasha (from Natalia, 'birthday of the Lord; Christmas'), and separately a Sanskrit wordPronounced TOH-shah▶Hara#16106 in the U.S.Routes vary. In Sanskrit, Hara is an epithet of the god Shiva, usually read as 'the seizer, the remover.'Pronounced HAR-ah▶Ishara#16108 in the U.S.Ishara is a Sanskrit and Hindi word meaning 'sign, gesture, hint' — the small movement of a hand or eye tPronounced ee-SHAR-uh▶Ishaanvi#16183 in the U.S.A modern Indian coinage in Sanskrit style. The Ish- / Ishaan element belongs to Ishana, a name of Shiva mPronounced ih-SHAHN-vee▶Sharvani#16226 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, an epithet of the goddess Sharvani - the consort of Sharva (Shiva), identified with DuPronounced shar-VAH-nee▶Kalika#16256 in the U.S.Kalika comes from Sanskrit, where it means a bud or flower bud; it is also read as the dark one, a form oPronounced KAH-lih-kuh▶Eshanvi#16429 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-styled compound built on Eshan/Ishan ('lord; desired; the sun') with a -vi ending. As sPronounced eh-SHAHN-vee▶Janavi#16555 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Janavi (Jahnavi), an epithet of the river goddess Ganga (daughter of the sage Jahnu) anPronounced jah-NAH-vee▶Lasya#16562 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit lasya, the graceful, gentle dance of the goddess Parvati (the feminine counterpart to SPronounced LAHS-yah▶Manasa#16800 in the U.S.Manasa comes from the Sanskrit manas, meaning mind or intellect, and is borne by Manasa, a revered Hindu Pronounced muh-NAH-suh▶Mati#16856 in the U.S.A short name with several honest routes: in Hebrew it is a pet form of Matityahu, 'gift of the Lord'; in Pronounced MAH-tee▶Navisha#16919 in the U.S.Navisha is a modern Sanskrit-styled name. Popular readings link it to nav ('new') with a feminine -isha ePronounced nuh-VEE-shuh▶Preesha#17048 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-styled name read as 'beloved' or 'gift of God,' close to Priya ('beloved'). Soft and affectionPronounced PREE-shah▶Savitri#17111 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Savitri, 'relating to the sun; solar' (from Savitr, the sun-god); a Hindu goddess of thPronounced SAH-vih-tree▶Rohini#17132 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Rohini, the name of a lunar mansion (nakshatra) and, in Hindu tradition, a wife of ChanPronounced roh-HEE-nee▶Padma#17150 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit padma, 'lotus' — a sacred symbol of purity and beauty in Hinduism and Buddhism, and an Pronounced PUD-mah▶Sharda#17167 in the U.S.Sharda has two possible routes: as an American Sha- coinage of its era, and as a genuine Indian name, a fPronounced SHAR-duh▶Sanavi#17182 in the U.S.A modern Indian name in Sanskrit dress. It is commonly explained as a name of the Goddess or as 'one who Pronounced SAH-nuh-vee▶Sharanya#17242 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sharanya, 'one who gives refuge; protectress' — an epithet of the Divine Mother in HindPronounced shuh-RUN-yuh▶Rajanee#17318 in the U.S.Rajanee is a phonetic respelling of the Indian name Rajani, from Sanskrit 'rajani', meaning 'the night' aPronounced rah-jah-NEE▶Tashvi#17356 in the U.S.A modern Indian name in Sanskrit dress, commonly glossed as a name of the Goddess or as 'one who has courPronounced TAHSH-vee▶Vrindha#17486 in the U.S.Vrindha is a spelling of the Sanskrit name Vrinda, which means 'a multitude, a cluster' and is also a namPronounced VRIN-dah▶Sreeja#17651 in the U.S.Sreeja is an Indian girl's name from Sanskrit, joining sri, a word of prosperity and grace also naming thPronounced SREE-juh▶Nitika#17738 in the U.S.Nitika is a Sanskrit-derived Indian girls' name understood in two related ways: as connected to precious Pronounced nih-TEE-kah▶Saraswati#18011 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Saraswati, 'the flowing one; she who possesses water' (from saras, 'flow/pool'); the HiPronounced sah-rah-SWAH-tee▶Maansi#18494 in the U.S.Maansi is a spelling of the Sanskrit-derived Manasi, from manas ('mind'), meaning 'of the mind' or 'thougPronounced MAHN-see▶Sanjna#19337 in the U.S.Sanjna is a Sanskrit name, a spelling of Sanjana, built from roots meaning to unite or harmonize and oftePronounced SAHNJ-nuh▶Sukanya#20197 in the U.S.Sukanya is a Sanskrit name combining su, meaning good or well, with kanya, meaning maiden or young woman,Pronounced soo-KAHN-yuh▶AindriFrom the Sanskrit Aindri, 'belonging to Indra' — a name of the goddess as a form of the Divine Mother (thPronounced AYN-dree▶AnvikareddyThis entry records a given name and a surname together: Anvika (Sanskrit, an epithet of the goddess DurgaPronounced ahn-vih-kah-RED-ee▶DevanyaDevanya reads as a Sanskrit-styled name built on 'deva' ('god; divine, heavenly'), suggesting a divine orPronounced deh-VAHN-yuh▶GangaFrom the Sanskrit Ganga, 'swift-goer' (linked to gam, 'to go'); the Hindu goddess of the sacred river GanPronounced GUNG-gah▶IshvikaA modern Indian coinage in Sanskrit style. The Ish- element belongs to Ishana ('lord, ruler'), a name of Pronounced ish-VEE-kuh▶KamakshiFrom the Sanskrit Kamakshi, 'one with loving or desirable eyes' (kama, 'love; desire,' + akshi, 'eyes') -Pronounced kah-MAHK-shee▶PrithviFrom the Sanskrit Prithvi, 'the vast/broad one; the earth' (from prithu, 'broad/wide'); the Hindu earth-gPronounced PRIT-vee▶RivyaA modern Sanskrit-styled Indian name. Families offer readings tied to elements such as ravi/riv- (sun) orPronounced RIV-yah▶ShatakshiFrom the Sanskrit Shatakshi, 'hundred-eyed' (shata, 'hundred,' + akshi, 'eye') — an epithet of the goddesPronounced shuh-TAHK-shee▶ShreedhaA Sanskrit-styled name built on Shree / Shri — the auspicious element of prosperity, radiance and the godPronounced SHREE-duh▶TaariniFrom the Sanskrit Tarini, 'saviour; one who liberates; she who ferries across' — an epithet of the goddesPronounced tah-REE-nee▶TarareddyThis entry combines the given name Tara (Sanskrit, 'star'; a revered goddess in Hindu and Buddhist traditPronounced tah-ruh-RED-ee▶UshasFrom the Sanskrit Ushas, 'dawn'; the radiant Vedic goddess of the dawn, who opens the way for the sun eacPronounced OO-shahs▶YamunaFrom the Sanskrit Yamuna, 'the twin' (linked to yama, 'twin'); the Hindu goddess of the river Yamuna, sisPronounced YAH-moo-nah▶
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Frequently Asked
What does Aadhya mean in Sanskrit?
Aadhya means 'the first' or 'primordial' in Sanskrit and is used as an epithet of the goddess Durga. It's extremely popular in India, pairing a soft, musical sound with a deeply spiritual meaning.
Do all Sanskrit names on this list literally mean 'God'?
No. Most name a specific deity or divine quality rather than the word 'God' itself — Kali names a goddess directly, while Asha means 'hope' in Sanskrit, a quality often linked to faith.
What's the difference between Lila and Leela?
They're two spellings of the same Sanskrit word, lila, meaning 'divine play' — the idea that creation itself is God's joyful expression. Lila also has separate Hebrew and Arabic meanings tied to 'night.'