Sanskrit names
Names of Sanskrit origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- MayaA cross-cultural name with several independent origins, Sanskrit maya ("illusion"), the Greek goddess Maia, and modern Hebrew use, rather than one settled meaningSanskrit#62
- BodhiAwakening, enlightenmentSanskrit#265
- BodieProbably a variant of Bodhi, from Sanskrit meaning 'enlightenment, awakening'Sanskrit#275
- KaliOf uncertain originSanskrit#323
- MiraDepending on origin, it can mean 'peace' (Sanskrit), 'ocean' (Latin), or 'admirable' (Slavic)Sanskrit#335
- ArjunBright, white, or clear, also a name of the third Pandava prince in the MahabharataSanskrit#490
- MinaOf uncertain originSanskrit#595
- AaravPeaceful, calm, or of the nature of soundSanskrit#710
- VedaKnowledge, wisdomSanskrit#738
- AvaniThe earth, often personified as a goddess in Hindu traditionSanskrit#805
- RohanAscending or growingSanskrit#810
- AvyaanOf uncertain originSanskrit#858
- AryanOf debated originSanskrit#871
- IshaanOne meaning is 'the sun' or 'the lord of the dawn', derived from the Sanskrit word for the sunSanskrit#893
- Vihaanof uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'dawn' or 'morning' in SanskritSanskrit#910
- KiaanGrace of GodSanskrit#924
- AgastyaOf uncertain meaningSanskrit#929
- VeerBrave, heroic, or warriorSanskrit#940
- SaanviGoddess LakshmiSanskrit#943
- AnikaGraceSanskrit#955
- AadhyaFirst power, or primordial power, referring to the feminine divine in Hindu philosophySanskrit#960
- ReyaOf uncertain originSanskrit#1,003
- MeeraPossibly derived from Sanskrit and Arabic words meaning 'princess' or 'prosperous', but also a Hindu name for the poet-saint MirabaiSanskrit#1,016
- IvaanGod is graciousSanskrit#1,030
- KrishivDerived from the name Krishna, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Sanskrit, often interpreted as 'attractive' or 'divine'Sanskrit#1,051
- RishiA sage or seer in Hindu tradition, one inspired by divine knowledgeSanskrit#1,056
- DhruvPole star, steadfast, firmSanskrit#1,097
- VedSacred knowledge, the Vedas (the oldest scriptures of Hinduism)Sanskrit#1,131
- AtharvOf uncertain originSanskrit#1,132
- ShivanshA part of Lord ShivaSanskrit#1,204
- PrishaBelovedSanskrit#1,235
- RaviThe sun, or a Hindu sun god, often interpreted as 'shining' or 'radiant'Sanskrit#1,244
- AaryaNoble, honoredSanskrit#1,258
- KiranA ray of light or beam of lightSanskrit#1,267
- ShauryaBravery, valour, courageSanskrit#1,267
- IshaOften interpreted as 'life' or 'woman' in Sanskrit, and also as a variant of Aisha meaning 'living' in Arabic, though the Sanskrit and Arabic origins are distinctSanskrit#1,272
- KrishA short form of Krishna, a name of the Hindu god Vishnu, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in SanskritSanskrit#1,276
- LeelaPlay or amusement, or a blue celestial being in Hindu traditionSanskrit#1,279
- RudraA name for the Vedic storm god, often interpreted as 'howler' or 'roarer'Sanskrit#1,287
- VirajOne meaning is 'courageous' or 'brave' in SanskritSanskrit#1,333
- SamadhiA state of meditative consciousness, the highest stage of meditation in yogic tradition, often translated as 'absorption' or 'unionSanskrit#1,341
- BohdiAwakening or enlightenment, derived from the concept of bodhi in BuddhismSanskrit#1,366
- AshaHopeSanskrit#1,373
- AarivOf uncertain originSanskrit#1,393
- AdvikUnique, peerlessSanskrit#1,401
- DevOf uncertain originSanskrit#1,425
- ReyanshRay of lightSanskrit#1,443
- JaiVictorySanskrit#1,459
- VedantOne who knows the VedasSanskrit#1,477
- YashnaFame, glory, or successSanskrit#1,493
- AarnaGoddess LakshmiSanskrit#1,540
- RiyaDerived from Sanskrit, meaning 'singer' or 'wise', and also associated with the Sanskrit word for 'a flowing river'Sanskrit#1,540
- NeelBlue (Sanskrit)Sanskrit#1,571
- VivaanFull of life, lively, or a person who brings joySanskrit#1,571
- VyomSky or space in SanskritSanskrit#1,602
- Jiyalife or beloved, derived from the Sanskrit word 'jīva'Sanskrit#1,611
- AhaanOf uncertain originSanskrit#1,621
- AnviOne who is followedSanskrit#1,643
- AanyaA common feminine name in India, often derived from Sanskrit and interpreted as 'grace' or 'favor'Sanskrit#1,666
- AarushFirst ray of the sunSanskrit#1,668
- AnvikaOf uncertain originSanskrit#1,673
- VamikaLittle goddess or small divinitySanskrit#1,673
- AadyaFirst power or primordial energy, a name for the goddess Durga in HinduismSanskrit#1,684
- AvirajOf uncertain meaningSanskrit#1,699
- KarmaFate or destinySanskrit#1,703
- AyanshPart of the sun, or first ray of lightSanskrit#1,708
- DiyaLight, lamp, or glowSanskrit#1,710
- NilaPossibly from Sanskrit meaning 'dark blue' or 'sapphire', or a short form of names ending in -nilaSanskrit#1,747
- SamayaOf debated originSanskrit#1,747
- RiaanLittle king or crown princeSanskrit#1,753
- ShivOne who brings auspiciousnessSanskrit#1,753
- DevanshPart of the divineSanskrit#1,808
- RaghavDescendant of Raghu, a king of the Solar dynastySanskrit#1,826
- AmbarOne possible origin is the Sanskrit word for 'sky' or 'ether' (आकाश), though it also appears as a Spanish word meaning 'amber'Sanskrit#1,844
- SaiOf uncertain originSanskrit#1,852
- IshanPossessing wealth, wealthySanskrit#1,867
- AashviBlessed, prosperousSanskrit#1,880
- DhritiFirm resolve, steadfastness, or patienceSanskrit#1,880
- AdityaBelonging to or descending from the goddess AditiSanskrit#1,886
- ZorawarOne who has great strengthSanskrit#1,886
- SahanaOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Sanskrit 'sah' meaning 'enduring' or 'patience'Sanskrit#1,911
- PriyaBeloved, dear oneSanskrit#1,942
- RevaDerived from the Sanskrit word 'revā', meaning 'one that moves', often associated with the Narmada River in Hindu traditionSanskrit#1,981
- ShanayaGift of GodSanskrit#1,981
- AaryanOf uncertain originSanskrit#2,020
- NeevDiamond or gem in SanskritSanskrit#2,035
- SamairaEnchanting or captivating, often said to mean 'moonlight' or 'goddess of love' in SanskritSanskrit#2,051
- AtharvaThe name Atharva means 'knowledge' or 'the first of the Vedas', referring to the AtharvavedaSanskrit#2,056
- Naveennew, fresh, young, or novelSanskrit#2,056
- VaaniOf uncertain originSanskrit#2,064
- AnshPart, portion, or shareSanskrit#2,108
- KeshavAnother name for the Hindu god KrishnaSanskrit#2,108
- KrishnaOf uncertain meaningSanskrit#2,108
- AvniOne who is attuned or oriented toward the earthSanskrit#2,117
- RudranshLord of the Rudras, an epithet of the Hindu god ShivaSanskrit#2,125
- VayuWind or air, the Hindu god of windSanskrit#2,125
- NavyaPraiseworthy, worthy of praise, or newSanskrit#2,139
- YuvaanYouthful, youngSanskrit#2,145
- AhanaA feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'dawn' or 'first rays of the sun'Sanskrit#2,153
- OmThe sacred syllable and mantra in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, representing the essence of the ultimate reality or consciousnessSanskrit#2,167
- KairavOne who is victoriousSanskrit#2,183
- JayaVictory or triumphant, derived from SanskritSanskrit#2,194
- AveerDerived from the Sanskrit word 'veer' meaning brave, with the prefix 'a-' possibly intensifying the meaningSanskrit#2,207
- ShaanOf debated originSanskrit#2,207
- VedanshOne who offers prayersSanskrit#2,207
- AjayOne who is unconquered or invincibleSanskrit#2,230
- KaviPoet or wise oneSanskrit#2,230
- NirvaanAttaining a state of perfect peace and liberation from worldly desiresSanskrit#2,258
- DhruvaPole star, steadfastSanskrit#2,304
- SavaniOf uncertain originSanskrit#2,326
- SitaraStarSanskrit#2,326
- AayanshFirst ray of light, or part of the universe, from Sanskrit originsSanskrit#2,332
- Rishaanone possible meaning is 'best' or 'excellent' from SanskritSanskrit#2,332
- SamarthOne who is capable, efficient, or ableSanskrit#2,332
- SiddharthOne who has achieved his aimSanskrit#2,332
- ViaanFull of life and energySanskrit#2,363
- KavyaA poemSanskrit#2,387
- NivaanOne possible meaning is 'fully content' or 'satisfied' in Sanskrit, though the derivation is debatedSanskrit#2,390
- AaradhyaWorship, devotion, adorationSanskrit#2,410
- NirvanaA state of perfect peace and enlightenment in BuddhismSanskrit#2,410
- SanviGoddess LakshmiSanskrit#2,410
- PranavA divine or sacred syllable, particularly the primordial sound 'Om' in Hindu traditionSanskrit#2,421
- YuvrajPrince, heir to the throneSanskrit#2,451
- AdvaitUnique, non-dualSanskrit#2,480
- KrishaOne who is dark or black (a derivative of Krishna, a Hindu deity often depicted with dark skin)Sanskrit#2,485
- VihaPossibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'dawn' or 'morning light', though its modern use may be as a variant of Vihaan or a standalone coinageSanskrit#2,485
- IshaniDaughter of the lordSanskrit#2,564
- ParthSon of the earthSanskrit#2,572
- AngadOf uncertain originSanskrit#2,604
- GurbaazGurbaaz is a Sikh name derived from 'Gur' (guru) and 'baaz' (falcon), often interpreted as 'falcon of the guru' or 'devoted to the guru'Sanskrit#2,604
- AksharaImperishableSanskrit#2,607
- SahasraThousandSanskrit#2,607
- AdvaithUnique, unparalleled, or non-dualSanskrit#2,641
- NirvairFearlessSanskrit#2,641
- RamPleasing, delightfulSanskrit#2,641
- YashFame, glory, successSanskrit#2,641
- AarohiA musical note or melody in Indian classical musicSanskrit#2,645
- AnjaliOffering, gift, or salutationSanskrit#2,645
- Veerabrave, courageous, or warriorSanskrit#2,645
- AvyayEternal, imperishable, or unchanging, often used as an epithet for the divine in HinduismSanskrit#2,676
- ArhaanA variant of Arhan, meaning 'ruler' or 'leader' in SanskritSanskrit#2,718
- Suryathe sun, a solar deity in Hindu traditionSanskrit#2,718
- VedanthOne who is knowledgeable in the VedasSanskrit#2,718
- ViratOf uncertain originSanskrit#2,718
- AditiBoundless, whole, or unlimitedSanskrit#2,719
- MahaWild cowSanskrit#2,751
- ShreyaBeautiful, prosperous, or favorableSanskrit#2,751
- OjasVigor, vitality, or spiritual energy in Hindu philosophySanskrit#2,765
- ShlokA hymn or verse, especially from Hindu scriptureSanskrit#2,765
- YuvanLord ShivaSanskrit#2,765
- KaliyaOf uncertain originSanskrit#2,778
- MihiraA variant of Mihir, meaning 'sun' or 'warmth' in SanskritSanskrit#2,778
- AvyuktOf uncertain meaningSanskrit#2,798
- Radhaa name of Krishna's beloved cowherd girl, often interpreted as 'prosperity' or 'success'Sanskrit#2,822
- AadvikOne of a kind or unique, from the Sanskrit prefix 'a' (not) and 'dvika' (two), meaning 'without a second'Sanskrit#2,833
- NikhilThe name means "entire, whole, perfect" in SanskritSanskrit#2,833
- ShriyanOf uncertain originSanskrit#2,833
- ArnavOcean or sea in SanskritSanskrit#2,884
- NilanPossibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'sapphire' or 'blue', but the origin is uncertainSanskrit#2,884
- SamayTimeSanskrit#2,884
- ShivaayA name derived from the Hindu god Shiva, possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'blessed'Sanskrit#2,884
- TejasRadiance, brilliance, or fiery energy, a central concept in Hindu philosophySanskrit#2,884
- VikramVikram means 'valorous' or 'brave' in SanskritSanskrit#2,884
- AbhiramOne who is pleasing, or one who is without sinSanskrit#2,941
- NihalOf uncertain originSanskrit#2,941
- VaayuWind, air, or the Hindu god of windSanskrit#2,991
- SaishaOne possible meaning is 'truth' or 'honesty' in Sanskrit, but the exact derivation is uncertainSanskrit#2,998
- UmaGoddess ParvatiSanskrit#2,998
- IlahPerhaps a variant of Ila, meaning 'light' or 'pretty' in SanskritSanskrit#3,028
- AnvayOne who is incomparableSanskrit#3,036
- MivaanOf uncertain originSanskrit#3,036
- RiyanshOf uncertain originSanskrit#3,036
- AmeyaBoundless, without measureSanskrit#3,067
- AadiOf uncertain originSanskrit#3,089
- VedhOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Ved or short form of Vedic names, often interpreted as 'knowledge' or 'sacred text' in Sanskrit contextSanskrit#3,089
- AnanyaUnique, incomparable, or without a secondSanskrit#3,100
- ArunaA name of Sanskrit origin, Aruna can mean 'dawn' or 'reddish glow' and is often interpreted as 'the reddish glow of dawn'Sanskrit#3,100
- RihaanOf uncertain originSanskrit#3,128
- RuhaanProbably of Sanskrit origin, possibly meaning 'spiritual' or 'of the spirit', though the exact derivation is uncertainSanskrit#3,128
- AdvikaUniqueSanskrit#3,130
- DeviGoddess or divine, derived from the Sanskrit word for 'shining' or 'heavenly'Sanskrit#3,130
- KamyaOf uncertain originSanskrit#3,167
- EshaanWish, desire, or piousSanskrit#3,181
- NirvanLiberation, enlightenment, or the ultimate state of spiritual release in Buddhism, Hinduism, and JainismSanskrit#3,181
- DharaOf uncertain origin, but often associated with the Sanskrit word for 'earth' or 'support'Sanskrit#3,211
- ArishOne possible meaning is 'plowed land' or 'cultivated field' in Sanskrit, though the name is also used in Arabic-speaking contexts with uncertain meaningSanskrit#3,240
- AvyukthOne who is unique, incomparable, or without equal, a name from Sanskrit often given to Lord VishnuSanskrit#3,240
- DarshOne who sees, a seer, or sightSanskrit#3,240
- SharvilOne skilled in archerySanskrit#3,240
- VardaanBlessing or boon, often referring to a divine gift in Hindu traditionSanskrit#3,240
- NeelaSapphire or blueSanskrit#3,296
- AdvayOne who is unique or without a secondSanskrit#3,314
- DakshOne who is able, competent, or skilledSanskrit#3,314
- MokshLiberation or emancipation from the cycle of birth and deathSanskrit#3,314
- AarviA name of debated origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'peace' or 'calm'Sanskrit#3,342
- SwaraMelody, musical note, or tone in Indian classical musicSanskrit#3,342
- MadhavA name of Krishna meaning 'spring-like' or 'related to the season of spring'Sanskrit#3,379
- AanviA modern feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Anvi (derived from Sanskrit meaning 'second') or a creative spelling of AnveeSanskrit#3,389
- MeenakshiOne with fish-shaped eyes, a traditional epithet of the Hindu goddess ParvatiSanskrit#3,389
- Nihiraof uncertain originSanskrit#3,389
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