Sanskrit baby names

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Most of the Indian languages have some roots in Sanskrit. For this reason, Sanskrit names tend to work well no matter where you live in India.

Here is a collection of Sanskrit baby names that might make your task of finding the perfect baby name easier.

Sanskrit baby boy names

NameMeaning
Ayushman Blessed with a long life
Achyut A name for Lord Vishnu, imperishable, indestructible
Adhrit A name for Lord Vishnu, one worthy of respect
AdvaitUnique, an identity of Lord Brahma
AdyantBeginning to the end
AritOne worthy of praise
Aryan Noble and civilised
Asav Nectar, exciting, stimulating
Ashvath A name for the sun, as strong as a horse, a holy tree
Atulya Incomparable, unequalled
AvyayImperishable, Name of Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva
BharatUniversal monarch
Bhavesh Lord of world, A name for Lord Shiva
BhavinBlessing, illustrious
BhuvaneshLord of the world
Chaitanya The universal soul or spirit
ChetasConsciousness, mind
Chitraksh Beautiful eyes
ChittinIntelligence, splendour
Dakshesh Able and dexterous
Darsh A name for Lord Krishna
Dhanush Bow
DivitHeaven, reaching for the sky
Dushyant Destroyer of evil
Eashan A name for Lord Shiva
EkaveerA unique hero
EkakshA name for Lord Shiva; one with an excellent eye
GaganSky; the heavens
GaurishA name for Lord Shiva; a lofty Himalayan peak
GirivarThe king of mountains; a name for the Himalayas
GyanavFull of knowledge
Hardik Heartfelt; friendship
Harit Green, fragrant plant
Harshit Joyous
Hridyanshu Light from the heart, moon
IndranujYounger brother of Lord Indra
IpsitDesired
IshanThe sun as a form of Lord Shiva
Itish A name for Lord Shiva; supreme ruler
Jagrav Awakened; awareness
JaitraTriumphant; superior
Jaivant Victorious
Jatasya One that has taken birth
Kairav White lotus opening at moonshine
Kanishk An ancient king
KaruneshLord of mercy
KaushtubhLegendary gem
Kush Son of Lord Rama; sacred grass
Lakshay One who's always on target
LakshitRecognised; characterised
LalitBeautiful
LekhitWritten
Manan Thoughtful
Manav Man; youth
Mokshit Free; liberated
Mridul Soft; calm
Mukund Precious stone; a name for Lord Vishnu
Naman Salutations
Nandish A name for Lord Shiva
Nilay Resting place; refuge
Nirav Silent
Nirbhay Fearless
Ojas Brilliance; bountiful energy
Ojayit Courageous
Oman Protector
Oorjit Power; strong
Parth Prince
Pradyut Shining; illuminated
Pragyan Wisdom, supreme intelligence
Pratham First; foremost
Prayag Place of sacrifice
Rachit Invention; fashioned
Rakshit Protected
Ranajay Victorious
Rathin A charioteer
Saatvik Pious; pure
Saket A place of pilgrimage
Samarth Able ; efficient
Sambhav Born; existence
Sarthak Meaningful; significant
Sashwat Eternal; a name for Lord Shiva
Savar A name for Lord Shiva
Shivansh Part of Lord Shiva
TanmayA name for Lord Shiva
TavasyaStrength
Trinabh A name for lord Vishnu
TarushConquerer
Uddhav Festival; sacrificial fire
Udit Lofty; ascended
UdyatStar; rising
UtkarshSuperior; attractive
VedantComplete knowledge of the Vedas
VibhutiHoly ash; prosperity; glory
VibodhIntelligence, awakening
VidyotA flash of light
VirajSovereignty; majesty
Vrishank A name for Lord Shiva
YashFame; honour; respect
YugAn era
YuvanYoung king; heir apparent

Sanskrit baby girl names

NameMeaning
Aadrika Name of an celestial being (apsara)
Aaratrika Lamp used for worship (arti)
Aayushi Lineage, duration of life
Aishani A name for Goddess Durga; a cotton-silk tree
Antara The second note in Hindustani music
Arunima Red glow of the early morning sunlight
Avni The earth
BhargaviA name for Goddess Parvati or Lakshmi; sacred durva grass
BhanaviBelonging to the sun
BhavikaFull of emotion and expression
BhoomiThe earth
ChaitriThe full moon in the month of Chaitra
ChandrikaMoon; moonlight
Charvi A beautiful lady
ChetakiA name of a raga; jasmine flower
Chitragandha Of various fragrances
Daksha Competent; Shiva's wife; the earth
Devangi Like a Goddess
Devanshi Part of a God; divine
Devaki Divine
Devika Little Goddess
DheemayiTo meditate upon
EeshaniA name for Goddess Durga
EniA river or stream
Esha Wish
Gatha Song of praise; a religious verse
Gauravi Pride, respect
Gayatri A name for Goddess Durga; a sacred verse
GitikaA short song or hymn
HansikaA little swan
HarshitaJoy and delight
Hasini Delightful; name of an apsara
HimadriA Himalayan mountain
Hritika Abiding in the heart; truthful and modest
Idhika The earth
IditriOne worthy of praise
IhaRequest; desire
IkshaSight
IshaniSilk-cotton tree; name of Goddess Durga
JahnaviThe river Ganga
JigyasaDesire to know and learn
JitiVictory
Jivantika A medicinal plant; bestower of long life
Kalyani Auspicious and prosperous
Kaveri A sacred river of India
Kavya Poem
Laasya Dance performed by Goddess Parvati
LakshanyaHaving auspicious marks or signs
Lakshita To see, recognise
LavaniGrace; beauty
LavanyaCharming
MalavikaA Himalayan plant; name of the heroine of Kalidas's play, Malvika Agnimitra
MananyaPraiseworthy
Manya Worthy of respect and honour
MihiraThe sun, moon, wind and clouds
Nalini Sacred lotus
NamasyaAdoration; reverance
NavyaNewness; fresh
NityaEternal
Nivedita One who is entrusted with dedicated service; compassionate
OjasviBright; lustrous; like gold
OmanaProtector and helper
OormilaWife of Lakshman
Prabhodhini The 11th day in the light half of Kartika in the Hindu calendar; a medicinal plant
Prabhodita The enlightened one
Paridhi Realm; the halo round the sun or moon; the ocean surrounding the earth
Pratyusha Sunrise; dawn
RanganaHappiness and merrymaking
RasikaGraceful and elegant: juice of sugarcane
RevatiRoyal jasmine; a particular ragini in music; prosperity
RiddhiGood fortune and prosperity
Ritvika One who recites the Rig Veda; priestess
SamihaWish; desire; incomparable
SamikshaIntellect and insights
Shambhavi Goddess Durga; relating to Lord Shiva; a name of a river
ShlokaA Vedic chant or hymn
Sukanya A beautiful lady
SurabhiBeautiful; fragrance; springtime
SwaraMusical tone; music
Talika Palm of the hand; a medicinal plant; a gemstone or ornament
TapasiA female ascetic
TariniA form of Goddess Durga
TavishiCourage; a heavenly virgin
TatvikaReal; true
TrushitaDesirous; thirsty
UditaOne who has risen; lofty and luminous
UjvalaBright and dazzling; radiant
Upasana Worship and adoration
UrmikaA small wave
Uttarika Saviour; deliverer
VaasviNight-time;
Vamika A name for Goddess Durga
VardaniyaOne who is prosperous, happy and thriving
VarniniA lady of repute and honour; turmeric
VaidehiA name for Sita; a medicinal plant
Yaalini Melodious
Yamini Nocturnal, night
Yashasvini One who is successful and illustrious
YashtikaA string of pearls
YoshitaA beautiful lady

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