Sanskrit Baby Names
1573 Sanskrit names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 1573 baby names with a sanskrit feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Sanskrit Girl Names
Kali#323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'kali', derived from 'kala', meaning black, dark, or time. In Hinduism, Kali is tMira#335 in the U.S.From Latin 'mirus' (wonderful, amazing), Sanskrit 'mira' (ocean, sea), or Slavic 'mir' (peace, Anaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a superOpal#423 in the U.S.From Sanskrit upala meaning precious stone or gem, via Latin opalus; the opal gemstone is knownAriya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good qualiIla#718 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Ila (इला) means 'earth' and is the name of a daughter of Manu in Hindu mythology; Veda#739 in the U.S.From Sanskrit veda (वेद), meaning 'knowledge,' 'wisdom,' or 'to know'; the Vedas are the most aMilan#753 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; from the Slavic root mil meaning grace, favor, or dearAvani#806 in the U.S.Earth or land; from the Sanskrit avani meaning earth or the good earth, used as a given name ceTara#847 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic teamhair or tara meaning 'hill' or 'elevated place' (the Hill of Tara was theNala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the SaSiya#879 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Siya is a name for Sita, the wife of Rama in the Ramayana, meaning furrow or born Ayra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, oSaanvi#944 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, Saanvi is a name of the goddess Lakshmi meaning one who praises and follows the Anika#955 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Anika means army or face, while as a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna frAadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the origMeera#1020 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saintPrisha#1238 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, one with a loving natureAarya#1258 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)Isha#1276 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Leela#1282 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creativSamadhi#1346 in the U.S.State of meditative consciousness; complete absorption; from Sanskrit samadhi (sam: together + Asha#1373 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (AvestSana#1434 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, resplendenceVayda#1457 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledgeNyra#1465 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of the Sanskrit-derived name Nira (nira meaning 'water'), commonly giYashna#1498 in the U.S.Fame, glory, celebratedAarna#1540 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu Riya#1546 in the U.S.Singer, graceful movement, gemAavya#1611 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protectAnvi#1643 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerAnvika#1675 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strengthVamika#1683 in the U.S.Huge, magnificentKarma#1706 in the U.S.Action, deed; the cycle of cause and effectIndia#1722 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverSamaya#1756 in the U.S.Tranquil, peacefulAmiya#1809 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectarCaliyah#1992 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellentAvni#2123 in the U.S.earth, ground, the whole earthJaya#2204 in the U.S.victory, triumphSavani#2348 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, linked to Shravan/Savan — the monsoon month — read 'of the rainy season'; routesMaiya#2398 in the U.S.water (Hebrew), divine illusion (Sanskrit), great mother (Greek)Nirvi#2429 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'bliss, joy' — brushing Sanskrit nirvrti, 'bliss, contentment'; nSanvi#2431 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; aIshani#2569 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and namAkshara#2609 in the U.S.letter, syllable, imperishable, eternalNavie#2638 in the U.S.new, fresh, recentSahasra#2641 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and limAnjali#2652 in the U.S.cupped hands for offering, divine salutationAsani#2754 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ashani/asani, 'thunderbolt' (Indra's weapon); also reads as a modern melodic -aniKaliya#2795 in the U.S.Variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'black, time, death') used as a feminine name, or a creative elaboraMayah#2802 in the U.S.waterMihira#2804 in the U.S.sunRadha#2853 in the U.S.Success, prosperity; from Sanskrit radha — the name of Krishna's beloved, embodiment of devotioSanaya#2890 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, lingerSaisha#3019 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) anAmeya#3070 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ameya, 'boundless, immeasurable, magnificent'; also echoes Amaya; routes layeredAnanya#3105 in the U.S.without another, unique, incomparableAdvika#3131 in the U.S.From Sanskrit advika, 'unique, one of a kind; non-dual' (from advaita, 'non-duality')Devi#3139 in the U.S.Goddess; the Sanskrit title of the supreme Mother Goddess in HinduismKamya#3187 in the U.S.Desirable, lovely, to be wished for; from Sanskrit kamya, related to kama, 'desire'Dhara#3222 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess)Lylla#3279 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from SanskrNeela#3332 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'nila' (नील), meaning 'blue,' specifically a deep sapphire blue associated with dAarvi#3342 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, popularly glossed 'peace, calm'; not firmly attested in classical SanskrSwara#3382 in the U.S.From Sanskrit svara, 'musical note, tone, sound' — the seven swaras are Indian music's scaleAanvi#3390 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — a modern name, glossed 'a name of the goddess; kind, benevolent'; gloss variesMeenakshi#3435 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mina, 'fish', plus akshi, 'eyes' — 'fish-eyed; one with lovely, almond-shaped eyeTrishika#3451 in the U.S.Modern Sanskrit-style name — glossed via trishula ('trident') or trishna ('desire/thirst'); notVarnika#3452 in the U.S.From Sanskrit varna, 'color, letter, description' — varnika meaning a small painting, a paintbrVihana#3453 in the U.S.First ray of the sun, dawn, morning; a modern Sanskrit-derived nameNitya#3505 in the U.S.Eternal, constant, or perpetual; from Sanskrit nitya meaning always, everlasting, an epithet ofDaya#3535 in the U.S.Compassion, mercy, kindness; from Sanskrit daya — also a Hebrew name for a bird of prey (the kiNavani#3560 in the U.S.Plausibly from Sanskrit nava, 'new, fresh', elaborated to Navani; also known as a fantasy-fictiRadhika#3631 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Radhika, 'successful, prosperous' — a name of Radha, the beloved consort of KrishShree#3636 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'radiance, prosperity, auspicious glory' — an epithet of the goddess LakshmAahana#3712 in the U.S.Inner light, the first rays of the morning sun; from Sanskrit, a modern luminous nameAvina#3723 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit roots for 'strength' (and a goddess epithet), or a soft Latin -ina name; rouMeena#3749 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mina, 'fish' (a zodiac sign), and Persian mina, 'blue gemstone, enamel, heaven'Nilah#3757 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nila, 'blue, dark blue, sapphire', with an -ah ending; also echoes Leila/Nyla; roShanvi#3765 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); attestatSona#3766 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi sona, 'gold', and Armenian Sona (a name of beauty); routes layeredTula#3770 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tula, 'balance, scales; the Libra zodiac'; also a Spanish pet form of Gertrudis; Indira#3797 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort Radhya#3822 in the U.S.From Arabic radiya, 'content, satisfied, pleasing, accepted'; also echoes Sanskrit Radha ('succShriya#3824 in the U.S.Prosperity, beauty, grace; from Sanskrit shri, an epithet of the goddess LakshmiAnagha#3835 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anagha — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'Dayani#3846 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daya, 'compassion, mercy', elaborated to Dayani — also used as a melodic modern nIshanvi#3862 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,Kimaya#3870 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Marathi kimaya, 'divine, miraculous; magic, wonder'Niva#3886 in the U.S.From Hebrew niva, 'speech, expression, eloquence'; also Sanskrit-linked 'a field, fertile grounAdhira#3905 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adhira, 'lightning; restless, swift; impatient (in a spirited sense)'Kashvi#3945 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, glossed 'shining, radiant' — also given as an epithet of the goddess LakshmiSila#3964 in the U.S.From Turkish Şıla/Sıla — 'a return home; rain after drought; the beloved homeland'; also SanskrYashvi#3972 in the U.S.Famous, glorious, successful; modern Indian name from Sanskrit yashas, 'fame, glory'Evani#4010 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit avani, 'the earth', or vani, 'voice, speech'; also a melodic Eva- elaboratio
Sanskrit Boy Names
Bodhi#265 in the U.S.Awakening, enlightenment; the state of wisdom attained by a BuddhaArjun#490 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning white, bright, or clear; the name of the central hero of the MahSamir#643 in the U.S.From Arabic samara meaning to entertain or to converse in the evening; also found in Sanskrit aAarav#710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'melodious sound'; derived from the Sanskrit wordAyan#762 in the U.S.Gift of God; from the Arabic and Somali name Ayan meaning luck, good fortune, or divine giftRohan#812 in the U.S.Ascending or growing upward; from the Sanskrit rohan meaning ascending, growing, or healing, alAvyaan#858 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is full of grace', 'a blessing', or 'gift of God'; associated iAryan#872 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished', referring in ancient VIshaan#895 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Ishan or Ishana, meaning lord, ruler, or one who bestows; a name for Shiva as theVihaan#910 in the U.S.From Sanskrit viha or vihaana, related to the concept of dawn or the first light of morning; meKiaan#925 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi Kian or Kiaan, meaning grace of God or ancient; also connected to the PersiAgastya#929 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya, one of the Saptarishi (seven great sages) in Hindu tradition; possibly mVeer#942 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vira meaning brave, heroic, or warrior, a core concept of valor in Hindu and JainKrishiv#1053 in the U.S.Blessed by Krishna and ShivaRishi#1059 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has reDhruv#1100 in the U.S.The Pole Star; unwavering; fixed; from Sanskrit dhruva (fixed, firm, unwavering) — the Pole StaKanan#1109 in the U.S.The lowland; variant of Canaan, from Hebrew Kena'an (possibly from kana: to be low, subdued)Ved#1131 in the U.S.Sacred knowledge, the VedasAtharv#1132 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva VedaZen#1144 in the U.S.Meditation; from Japanese zen, from Chinese chan, from Sanskrit dhyana (meditation, absorption)Ravi#1249 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; from Sanskrit ravi (sun, another name for the sun deity Surya)Kiran#1272 in the U.S.Ray of light, sunbeam, beam of sunshineKrish#1277 in the U.S.All-attractive, divine, beloved of allRudra#1289 in the U.S.The howler, the roarer; storm god and healerAvyan#1334 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) Viraj#1338 in the U.S.Shining; brilliant; radiant; from Sanskrit viraj (shining, luminous, radiant; also the cosmic mKashmir#1378 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South AsiaAmar#1388 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternalAariv#1393 in the U.S.Possibly from Hebrew ariv (arising, noble) or from Sanskrit ariv (enemy-conqueror); exact etymoAdvik#1401 in the U.S.Unique, unparalleled, without equalDev#1427 in the U.S.Divine, god, deityReyansh#1448 in the U.S.Ray of light, ray of the sunJai#1460 in the U.S.Victory, triumph, successTahj#1544 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned oneTaj#1667 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned oneAviraj#1700 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant rulerBodee#1943 in the U.S.Body; island; a spelling variant of Bode/Bodi, from Old Norse bo (island settlement) or a shortYug#1991 in the U.S.Age; era; cosmic cycle; from Sanskrit yuga (an age of the world, a cosmic time cycle in Hindu cNavi#2102 in the U.S.Guide; navigator; from Sanskrit navi (ship, boat, navigator) or Hebrew navi (prophet, one who sHardin#2117 in the U.S.Hare valley (surname-derived place name)Krishna#2120 in the U.S.Dark; black; all-attractive; from Sanskrit krishna (dark blue-black, dark-complexioned) — the nKairav#2196 in the U.S.White lotus; moon; from Sanskrit kairava (the white lotus, Nymphaea lotus) — the night-bloomingVedansh#2226 in the U.S.part of the VedasAjay#2230 in the U.S.Invincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be Aayansh#2332 in the U.S.First ray of light; part of parents; from Sanskrit ayan (first ray of light, or path) + ansh (pRivaan#2350 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used primaNivaan#2412 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'holy, sacred' or 'new dawn'; not firmly attested classicallyPranav#2440 in the U.S.the sacred syllable OmAdvait#2482 in the U.S.non-dual, one without a secondArya#2483 in the U.S.Noble; honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan people — a positive cuParth#2593 in the U.S.Son of Pritha (Kunti); the epithet by which Krishna addresses the archer Arjuna throughout the Advaith#2642 in the U.S.non-dual, uniqueAvyay#2680 in the U.S.Indestructible; imperishable; eternal; from Sanskrit avyaya (a: not + vyaya: expenditure/decay Vedanth#2758 in the U.S.End of the Vedas; pinnacle of knowledge; from Sanskrit Vedanta (veda: knowledge + anta: end/culVirat#2759 in the U.S.Huge, vast, immense, gigantic; from Sanskrit virat — also the cosmic, all-pervading form of theYamir#2762 in the U.S.moonOjas#2787 in the U.S.Vitality, vigor, the vital essence of the bodyShriyan#2873 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the Arnav#2887 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arnava, 'ocean, sea, flood' — vastness as a nameSamay#2926 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and NepalShivaay#2928 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious' — a name of the great god Shiva, with an -aayTejas#2933 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tejas, 'radiance, fire, spiritual brilliance' — one of the subtle elementsVikram#2937 in the U.S.valor, heroic stepDiyan#2950 in the U.S.From Sanskrit-rooted Diyan, often glossed 'a lamp, a light; the divine, God'; also a Bulgarian Divit#3005 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a lamp, light' or 'immortal'; precise root attestation thinAnvay#3039 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anvay/anvaya, 'connection, link; lineage, logical order, harmony'Mivaan#3067 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, commonly glossed 'unique', 'special', or 'gift of God'; not firmly attesVedh#3120 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaningArhan#3132 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arhan/arhat, 'worthy, deserving' — a being who has conquered inner enemies, reverEshaan#3206 in the U.S.Desiring; seeking; one who wishesKanai#3213 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Kanha/Kanai, a name of Krishna; also a modern -ai coinage; routes layeredNirvan#3224 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nirvana — 'blowing out, liberation', the release from suffering in Hindu and BuddSharvil#3301 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by sourceAdvay#3314 in the U.S.From Sanskrit advaya, 'non-dual, one without a second; unique' — a key concept in VedantaAgam#3315 in the U.S.From Hebrew agam, 'lake, pool'; also Sanskrit agam, 'deep, profound, unfathomable' / a sacred sDaksh#3329 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominenMoksh#3357 in the U.S.From Sanskrit moksha, 'liberation, salvation; release from the cycle of rebirth'Kiyaan#3411 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic contextMadhav#3418 in the U.S.Descendant of Madhu — madhu meaning 'honey, sweet' — an epithet of Krishna also linked to sprinKarthikeya#3478 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Kartikeya, 'son of the Krittikas (the Pleiades)' — the Hindu god of war (Skanda/MShivin#3498 in the U.S.Modern -in form of Shiv/Shiva — from Sanskrit, 'the auspicious one' (Lord Shiva); no single fixAgasthya#3515 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya — a great Vedic sage; the name is linked to 'one who humbled the mountainHriday#3546 in the U.S.From Sanskrit hridaya, 'the heart; the core, the soul' (the seat of love and feeling)Ronav#3570 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a pleasant sound' or 'a name of Lord Shiva'; the gloss varieAnirudh#3585 in the U.S.From Sanskrit aniruddha, 'unstoppable, unobstructed, boundless' — a grandson of KrishnaAmay#3661 in the U.S.From Sanskrit amaya, composed of the negative prefix a- and maya (deceit, illusion, cunning), mLaksh#3717 in the U.S.Aim, target, goal; from Sanskrit laksh/lakshya, the root behind Lakshman and LakshmiMihir#3723 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mihira, 'the sun' — borrowed anciently from Persian Mithra, god of lightNivan#3729 in the U.S.A modern name linked to Sanskrit nivan/nivas, 'a home, a dwelling; a refuge', and read as 'fullRanveer#3734 in the U.S.From Sanskrit rana, 'battle', plus vira, 'hero, brave one' — 'a hero in battle; a brave warriorAshvik#3764 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (relAshwin#3765 in the U.S.Linked to the Ashvins — the Vedic twin horsemen of the dawn, divine healers — and to the Hindu Ayush#3769 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevityJeevan#3805 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jivana, 'life, living, vitality'Abhimanyu#3848 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Abhimanyu, 'one full of heroic valor / self-respect; high-spirited; passionate' —Arjunreddy#3851 in the U.S.Compound of Arjun ('bright, shining, silver', the Mahabharata hero) and Reddy (a South Indian cAvan#3854 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avana, 'protection, favor' — or the Celtic river-word afon/Avon; routes layeredJayan#3885 in the U.S.Victory, victorious; from Sanskrit jaya, 'victory' — also read as a modern Jay- elaborationNayan#3919 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nayana, 'the eye; sight, vision; guiding, leading'Sohan#3932 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi sohan, 'handsome, charming, attractive, pleasing'Vansh#3941 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vansh, 'lineage, dynasty, family line; descendant'Yuvin#3945 in the U.S.From Sanskrit yuvin/yuvan, 'young, youthful'; also a modern Korean name; routes layeredAkshar#3952 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akshara, 'imperishable, eternal, indestructible; a syllable, a letter; the sacredKavish#3998 in the U.S.From Sanskrit kavish, 'a poet; a king of poets; a wise, learned one' (from kavi, 'a poet, a see
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