Sanskrit Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Sanskrit origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Sanskrit culture.
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Maya
illusion; magic; mother
Girl
Maya
illusion; magic; mother
Girl
Amari
Eternal, immortal; Goddess; To be loved; God said; Promised by God
Unisex
Lyla
Night; dark
Girl
Amara
Everlasting; Grace; Immortal; To love; Bitter"
Girl
Amara
Everlasting; Grace; Immortal; To love; Bitter"
Girl
Arya
Noble; Illustrious; Spiritual; Song; Air, mist, wind
Unisex
Nyla
The achiever, the successful one; Smiling; Dark blue
Girl
Bodhi
Awakening; Englightenment
Boy
Kali
the black one; time; The Divine Mother
Girl
Ariyah
Lioness; Melody; Noble, honorable
Girl
Bodie
Enlightenment, wisdom; Messenger; Large-bodied
Unisex
Kashton
Cash; Sky or universe
Boy
Anaya
Care, protection; God has answered; One who has no leader
Girl
Alaya
Abode, dwelling
Girl
Mira
Admirable; Peace; Female ruler; Ocean
Girl
Kira
Mistress, lady; Beam of Light; Black; Glitter, shining
Girl
Amiyah
Beloved; Delightful
Girl
Opal
Precious stone
Unisex
Opal
Precious stone
Unisex
Ariya
Noble; Song
Girl
Mina
Love; Will helmet; Fish; Starling; Azure; Daisy; Enamel
Girl
Mina
Love; Will helmet; Fish; Starling; Azure; Daisy; Enamel
Girl
Jaylani
Jaybird; Victory; Heaven; Royalty
Girl
Iyla
Moonlight
Girl
Samir
Wind, gentle breeze
Boy
Ila
From the Island; Speech; Earth; Beautiful; Halo of the moon
Girl
Ila
From the Island; Speech; Earth; Beautiful; Halo of the moon
Girl
Arjun
Bright, shining; Clear; Silver
Boy
Arjun
Bright, shining; Clear; Silver
Boy
Ira
Watchful; Wind
Unisex
Ira
Watchful; Wind
Unisex
Ira
Watchful; Wind
Unisex
Ira
Watchful; Wind
Unisex
Khari
Grain measurement; Mule; Sea inlet; Salt-rich land; Cloudy weather; Good; Beautiful; Praiseworthy
Unisex
Khari
Grain measurement; Mule; Sea inlet; Salt-rich land; Cloudy weather; Good; Beautiful; Praiseworthy
Unisex
Aarav
Sound; Peaceful
Boy
Avi
Father; Father of nations
Boy
Avi
Father; Father of nations
Boy
Avyaan
He who has no imperfections; The Hindu god Ganesha
Boy
Aryan
Noble; Educated; Of Arion; Enchanted; Melodious
Boy
Indy
Land of the Indians
Unisex
Samira
Evening conversationalist; Wind, air
Girl
Veda
Knowledge, wisdom
Girl
Veda
Knowledge, wisdom
Girl
Naya
Fresh; New; Water nymph; Leader, guide
Girl
Avani
Earth
Girl
Avani
Earth
Girl
Vada
Knowledge
Girl
Ayan
Gift of God; Path, road; Circulation
Boy
Rohan
Ascending; Red; Spiritual; Rowan tree
Unisex
Anika
Elegant; Fearless; Soldier; Army; Grace
Girl
Vihaan
Dawn or sunrise
Boy
Ishaan
The sun; North-east direction
Boy
Aarya
Noble
Unisex
Navi
Prophet, spokesperson, bearer of good news or best wishes; Promise; Kind to people
Unisex
Aiyana
Beautiful flower; Intelligent, perceptive; Moving, walking
Girl
Rishi
Sage; Inspired poet; One who can see or hear divine knowledge
Boy
Riya
Singer
Girl
Karma
Fate, destiny
Girl
Karma
Fate, destiny
Girl
Miah
Bitterness; Beloved; Wished for child; Nursing mother; Illusion, dream
Girl
Amiya
Honest, sincere; Immeasurable, boundless; The end
Girl
Isha
One who protects; The ruling goddess; The ruler; Life
Unisex
Tara
Hill; Star
Unisex
Ayanna
Silent; Innocent; Beautiful flower
Girl
Jai
Victory, Triumph; Wane, perish; Blue-crested bird
Boy
Jai
Victory, Triumph; Wane, perish; Blue-crested bird
Boy
Jai
Victory, Triumph; Wane, perish; Blue-crested bird
Boy
Amar
Immortal one; Eternal
Unisex
Dhruv
Pole Star; Immoveable, fixed, unshakeable
Boy
Meera
Sea, Peace; Devotee of Lord Krishna
Girl
Meera
Sea, Peace; Devotee of Lord Krishna
Girl
India
From India; From the Indus River
Girl
Kashmir
A state in India; Land of Kashyap
Unisex
Leela
Play; Dark, night beauty
Girl
Indiana
Land of the Indians
Unisex
Indiana
Land of the Indians
Unisex
Asha
Life; One who lives well; Likeness; Adornment; Hope; Wish; Desire
Girl
Asha
Life; One who lives well; Likeness; Adornment; Hope; Wish; Desire
Girl
Rita
Pearl; Brave; Honest
Girl
Rita
Pearl; Brave; Honest
Girl
Rya
Little ruler; Friend; Dream, vision; To flow, river; Singer
Unisex
Rya
Little ruler; Friend; Dream, vision; To flow, river; Singer
Unisex
May
The fifth month; To go, move
Girl
May
The fifth month; To go, move
Girl
May
The fifth month; To go, move
Girl
May
The fifth month; To go, move
Girl
May
The fifth month; To go, move
Girl
Santi
Saint; Peace, tranquility
Boy
Tahj
crown
Boy
Tahj
crown
Boy
Vaeda
Eternal knowledge, wisdom
Girl
Rhaenyra
Flowing; To express
Girl
Ravi
sun
Boy
Ravi
sun
Boy
Priya
Beloved
Girl
Kiran
Bean of light; He who was born in a dark place
Boy
Jaylynn
Blue jay; Victory
Girl
Dev
Divine; God
Boy
About Sanskrit Names
Sanskrit names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Sanskrit culture. Choosing a Sanskrit name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Sanskrit culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Sanskrit names
- Consider the pronunciation and potential nicknames
- Think about how the name might be perceived in different cultural contexts
- Check for any historical or literary associations with the name
- Consult with native speakers or cultural experts if you're unsure about a name's usage or connotations