Sanskrit Baby Names
1791 Sanskrit names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Sanskrit Girl Names
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▶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 ▶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▶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▶Sana#1449 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, resplendence▶Karma#1464 in the U.S.Action, deed; the cycle of cause and effect▶Samaya#1988 in the U.S.Tranquil, peaceful▶Aavya#2143 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protect▶Vamika#2186 in the U.S.Huge, magnificent▶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▶Sanaya#2644 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, linger▶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 ▶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▶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▶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▶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 ▶
Sanskrit Boy Names
Bodhi#265 in the U.S.Awakening, enlightenment; the state of wisdom attained by a Buddha▶Arjun#490 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning white, bright, or clear; the name of the central hero of the Mah▶Samir#643 in the U.S.From Arabic samara meaning to entertain or to converse in the evening; also found in Sanskrit a▶Aarav#710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'melodious sound'; derived from the Sanskrit word▶Ayan#762 in the U.S.Gift of God; from the Arabic and Somali name Ayan meaning luck, good fortune, or divine gift▶Rohan#812 in the U.S.Ascending or growing upward; from the Sanskrit rohan meaning ascending, growing, or healing, al▶Avyaan#858 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is full of grace', 'a blessing', or 'gift of God'; associated i▶Aryan#872 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished', referring in ancient V▶Ishaan#895 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Ishan or Ishana, meaning lord, ruler, or one who bestows; a name for Shiva as the▶Vihaan#910 in the U.S.From Sanskrit viha or vihaana, related to the concept of dawn or the first light of morning; me▶Kiaan#925 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi Kian or Kiaan, meaning grace of God or ancient; also connected to the Persi▶Agastya#929 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya, one of the Saptarishi (seven great sages) in Hindu tradition; possibly m▶Veer#942 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vira meaning brave, heroic, or warrior, a core concept of valor in Hindu and Jain▶Zen#959 in the U.S.Meditation; from Japanese zen, from Chinese chan, from Sanskrit dhyana (meditation, absorption)▶Atharv#1004 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva Veda▶Aariv#1065 in the U.S.Possibly from Hebrew ariv (arising, noble) or from Sanskrit ariv (enemy-conqueror); exact etymo▶Dhruv#1088 in the U.S.The Pole Star; unwavering; fixed; from Sanskrit dhruva (fixed, firm, unwavering) — the Pole Sta▶Avyan#1091 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) ▶Rishi#1107 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has re▶Kanan#1140 in the U.S.The lowland; variant of Canaan, from Hebrew Kena'an (possibly from kana: to be low, subdued)▶Viraj#1146 in the U.S.Shining; brilliant; radiant; from Sanskrit viraj (shining, luminous, radiant; also the cosmic m▶Ravi#1216 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; from Sanskrit ravi (sun, another name for the sun deity Surya)▶Kashmir#1230 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South Asia▶Amar#1239 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternal▶Krishiv#1303 in the U.S.Blessed by Krishna and Shiva▶Jai#1307 in the U.S.Victory, triumph, success▶Ved#1308 in the U.S.Sacred knowledge, the Vedas▶Rudra#1337 in the U.S.The howler, the roarer; storm god and healer▶Kiran#1344 in the U.S.Ray of light, sunbeam, beam of sunshine▶Krish#1355 in the U.S.All-attractive, divine, beloved of all▶Advik#1376 in the U.S.Unique, unparalleled, without equal▶Dev#1392 in the U.S.Divine, god, deity▶Tahj#1419 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned one▶Reyansh#1440 in the U.S.Ray of light, ray of the sun▶Taj#1461 in the U.S.Crown, the crown, crowned one▶Hardin#1710 in the U.S.Hare valley (surname-derived place name)▶Vedansh#2226 in the U.S.part of the Vedas▶Pranav#2271 in the U.S.the sacred syllable Om▶Vikram#2302 in the U.S.valor, heroic step▶Advaith#2303 in the U.S.non-dual, unique▶Ashvik#2336 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (rel▶Navi#2352 in the U.S.Guide; navigator; from Sanskrit navi (ship, boat, navigator) or Hebrew navi (prophet, one who s▶Aayansh#2362 in the U.S.First ray of light; part of parents; from Sanskrit ayan (first ray of light, or path) + ansh (p▶Yug#2387 in the U.S.Age; era; cosmic cycle; from Sanskrit yuga (an age of the world, a cosmic time cycle in Hindu c▶Arya#2388 in the U.S.Noble; honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan people — a positive cu▶Kairav#2403 in the U.S.White lotus; moon; from Sanskrit kairava (the white lotus, Nymphaea lotus) — the night-blooming▶Krishna#2406 in the U.S.Dark; black; all-attractive; from Sanskrit krishna (dark blue-black, dark-complexioned) — the n▶Vedanth#2412 in the U.S.End of the Vedas; pinnacle of knowledge; from Sanskrit Vedanta (veda: knowledge + anta: end/cul▶Bodee#2419 in the U.S.Body; island; a spelling variant of Bode/Bodi, from Old Norse bo (island settlement) or a short▶Shriyan#2432 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the ▶Ajay#2435 in the U.S.Invincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be ▶Avyay#2471 in the U.S.Indestructible; imperishable; eternal; from Sanskrit avyaya (a: not + vyaya: expenditure/decay ▶Advait#2497 in the U.S.non-dual, one without a second▶Yamir#2544 in the U.S.moon▶Vedh#2985 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaning▶Eshaan#3004 in the U.S.Desiring; seeking; one who wishes▶Ojas#3026 in the U.S.Vitality, vigor, the vital essence of the body▶Sharvil#3031 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by source▶Abhay#3037 in the U.S.Fearless; free from fear▶Aviraj#3039 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant ruler▶Daksh#3053 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominen▶Sriyan#3084 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sri, meaning radiance, prosperity, and auspiciousness, as an attribute of the god▶Amay#3095 in the U.S.From Sanskrit amaya, composed of the negative prefix a- and maya (deceit, illusion, cunning), m▶Rivaan#3139 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used prima▶Kiyaan#3183 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic context▶Aahan#3206 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of day▶Hari#3233 in the U.S.Tawny, golden-brown, bay-colored; an epithet and beloved name of the god Vishnu and of Krishna▶Laksh#3242 in the U.S.Aim, target, goal; from Sanskrit laksh/lakshya, the root behind Lakshman and Lakshmi▶Parth#3250 in the U.S.Son of Pritha (Kunti); the epithet by which Krishna addresses the archer Arjuna throughout the ▶Adi#3264 in the U.S.Jewel, ornament; a modern Hebrew name for both sexes▶Nirvan#3306 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nirvana — 'blowing out, liberation', the release from suffering in Hindu and Budd▶Samay#3372 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and Nepal▶Madhav#3422 in the U.S.Descendant of Madhu — madhu meaning 'honey, sweet' — an epithet of Krishna also linked to sprin▶Ashwin#3449 in the U.S.Linked to the Ashvins — the Vedic twin horsemen of the dawn, divine healers — and to the Hindu ▶Jayan#3477 in the U.S.Victory, victorious; from Sanskrit jaya, 'victory' — also read as a modern Jay- elaboration▶Mivaan#3487 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, commonly glossed 'unique', 'special', or 'gift of God'; not firmly attes▶Virat#3507 in the U.S.Huge, vast, immense, gigantic; from Sanskrit virat — also the cosmic, all-pervading form of the▶Agam#3513 in the U.S.From Hebrew agam, 'lake, pool'; also Sanskrit agam, 'deep, profound, unfathomable' / a sacred s▶Rishan#3571 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, commonly glossed 'good human being' or 'ray of light'; not firmly attest▶Viraaj#3581 in the U.S.Splendor, radiance, majesty; from Sanskrit viraj — 'to shine forth, to rule, the resplendent on▶Adhrit#3590 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — glossed 'one held with respect/esteem' or 'the supporter, sustainer'; a modern ▶Agasthya#3591 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya — a great Vedic sage; the name is linked to 'one who humbled the mountain▶Arhan#3597 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arhan/arhat, 'worthy, deserving' — a being who has conquered inner enemies, rever▶Romir#3662 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, variously glossed 'pleasing, beloved' or 'the sun'; not firmly attested ▶Shivam#3667 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shivam, 'auspicious, pure, blessed, good' — also 'of Shiva', the great Hindu deit▶Akash#3682 in the U.S.From Sanskrit akasha, 'sky, open space, the ether' — one of the five classical elements▶Mihir#3736 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mihira, 'the sun' — borrowed anciently from Persian Mithra, god of light▶Shreyansh#3757 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shreyas, 'auspicious, excellent', plus ansh, 'part/portion' — 'a portion of glory▶Shubh#3758 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shubha, 'auspicious, good, fortunate' — the blessing-word of greetings▶Arnav#3784 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arnava, 'ocean, sea, flood' — vastness as a name▶Avan#3786 in the U.S.From Sanskrit avana, 'protection, favor' — or the Celtic river-word afon/Avon; routes layered▶Ayush#3788 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevity▶Nivaan#3853 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'holy, sacred' or 'new dawn'; not firmly attested classically▶Shivay#3869 in the U.S.Modern devotional name from Shiva — 'belonging to Shiva, the auspicious' (Om Namah Shivay)▶Taksh#3871 in the U.S.From Sanskrit taksh, 'to carve, fashion' — Taksha, son of Bharata, founded Takshashila▶Tejas#3962 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tejas, 'radiance, fire, spiritual brilliance' — one of the subtle elements▶Aavyan#3975 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'powerful' or 'first ray of sun'; precise root attestation thin▶Ariv#3980 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'king of wisdom' or linked to Tamil arivu, 'knowledge'; attes▶Divit#3996 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a lamp, light' or 'immortal'; precise root attestation thin▶Sohan#4044 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi sohan, 'handsome, charming, attractive, pleasing'▶Aryav#4067 in the U.S.Modern Indian name from Sanskrit arya, 'noble', often glossed 'king of kings'; attestation vari▶Jeevan#4117 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jivana, 'life, living, vitality'▶Kanai#4127 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Kanha/Kanai, a name of Krishna; also a modern -ai coinage; routes layered▶
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