Sanskrit Baby Boy and Girl Names From the Vedas & Bhagvad Gita
Hey mom and dad-to-be, you must be excited and eagerly waiting for your little one to arrive. With just a few weeks to go, you must have already started preparing for your baby's arrival. By now, you might have started looking for baby names. But if you haven't yet, this is the right time to start looking for one. You can shortlist some of the best baby names for girls and boys and finalise one from each category. If you're thinking of Sanskrit baby names, here are some best names we've picked for you:
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Sanskrit Baby Boy Names:
| Sanskrit Names for Boys | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Ayushman | Blessed with a long life |
| Achyut | Indestructible; another name of Lord Vishnu; imperishable |
| Adhrit | One worthy of respect; another name of Lord Vishnu; |
| Advait | Unique |
| Adyant | Beginning to the end |
| Arit | One worthy of praise |
| Aryan | Noble and civilised |
| Asav | Nectar; exciting; stimulating |
| Ashvath | Another name for the sun; a holy tree; as strong as a horse |
| Atulya | Incomparable; unequalled |
| Avyay | Imperishable |
| Aadyot | Praise |
| Aadit | Peak |
| Aagam | Arrival |
| Ahim | Cloud; water; traveller |
| Archith | Worship |
| Aatherv | First Veda |
| Ayan | Another name of Lord Shiva |
| Ahan | First ray of the sun |
| Bharat | Universal monarch |
| Bhavesh | Another name of Lord Shiva; lord of the world |
| Bhavin | Blessing; illustrious |
| Bhuvanesh | Lord of the world |
| Brihat | Massive |
| Bandhul | Pleasing |
| Bidyut | Full of knowledge |
| Chetas | Mind; consciousness |
| Chitraksh | Beautiful eyes |
| Chittin | Intelligence; splendour |
| Caitya | Of the mind |
| Chahel | Good cheer |
| Charvik | Intelligent |
| Chinmaya | With joy; full of knowledge |
| Dakshesh | Able and dexterous |
| Darsh | Another name of Lord Krishna |
| Dhanush | Bow |
| Daksh | A son of Lord Brahma |
| Daiwik | By the grace of god |
| Diyan | Judge; leader; captain |
| Dhruv | Star |
| Divit | Heaven; reaching for the sky |
| Dushyant | Destroyer of evil |
| Edi | Happiness; healing |
| Eroth | Intelligent |
| Edhas | Happiness |
| Eashan | Another name of Lord Shiva |
| Ekaveer | A unique hero |
| Ekaksh | Another name of Lord Shiva; one with an excellent eye |
| Faneesh | Another name of Lord Shiva |
| Gagan | Sky; the heavens |
| Giriraj | Fragrance |
| Gaurish | Another name of Lord Shiva; a lofty Himalayan peak |
| Girivar | The king of mountains; another name for the Himalayas |
| Gyanav | Full of knowledge |
| Hardik | Heartfelt; friendship |
| Hansin | The universal soul |
| Hiren | Lord of the diamonds |
| Hirav | Greenery |
| Harit | Green; fragrant plant |
| Harshit | Joyous |
| Hridyanshu | Light from the heart; moon |
| Indranuj | The younger brother of Lord Indra |
| Ipsit | Desired |
| Ishan | The sun in the form of Lord Shiva |
| Itish | Supreme ruler; another name of Lord Shiva |
| Ikshan | Sight |
| Indraneel | Emerald |
| Idhant | Emerald |
| Iravan | King of ocean |
| Jagrav | Awakened; awareness |
| Jaitra | Triumphant; superior |
| Jaivant | Victorious |
| Jatasya | One who has taken birth |
| Jagish | Lord of the universe |
| Jaiman | Lord of the universe |
| Jaiveer | Victorious |
| Jayesh | Victorious |
| Jivansh | A part of the soul |
| Kavin | A handsome man |
| Kairav | A white lotus that opens at moonlight |
| Kanish | Caring |
| Kanishk | An ancient king |
| Karunesh | Lord of mercy |
| Kshiraj | Moon |
| Kunsh | Shining |
| Kaushtubh | Legendary gem |
| Kian | Kian |
| Kush | The son of Lord Rama; sacred grass |
| Kumar | A boy |
| Laksh | Aim |
| Lakshay | One who is always on target |
| Lakshanya | An achiever |
| Lakshit | Recognised; characterised |
| Lalit | Beautiful |
| Lekhit | Written |
| Laran | The psychic powers and abilities |
| Manan | Thoughtful |
| Mitul | Being measured |
| Manav | Man; youth |
| Milan | Getting together |
| Mokshit | Free; liberated |
| Madhava | Born in springtime |
| Mridul | Soft; calm |
| Mrinal | Lotus |
| Mukund | A precious stone; another name of Lord Vishnu |
| Nandan | Friend |
| Nakin | One who dwells in heaven |
| Naman | Salutations |
| Nandish | Another name of Lord Shiva |
| Nilay | Refuge; resting place |
| Nirav | Silent |
| Nirbhay | Fearless |
| Ojas | Brilliance; bountiful energy |
| Ojayit | Courageous |
| Oman | Protector |
| Oorjit | Power; strong |
| Parth | Prince |
| Pradyut | Illuminated; shining |
| Pragyan | Wisdom; intelligence |
| Pratham | First; foremost |
| Pujit | Worshipped |
| Prayag | Place of sacrifice |
| Rachit | Invention |
| Ranjit | Charmed or beguiled |
| Rakshit | Protected |
| Ranajay | Ranajay |
| Ranav | King |
| Rathin | A charioteer |
| Reyaansh | A part of Lord Vishnu |
| Saatvik | Pious; pure |
| Saket | A place of pilgrimage |
| Samarth | Able; efficient |
| Shaurya | Bravery |
| Shlok | The saying of a saint |
| Sambhav | Born; existence |
| Sarthak | Meaningful; significant |
| Shreyas | Superior |
| Sashwat | Eternal; another name of Lord Shiva |
| Soumil | Friend |
| Savar | Another name of Lord Shiva |
| Shivansh | A part of Lord Shiva |
| Tanmay | Another name of Lord Shiva |
| Tathya | Truth |
| Tavasya | Strength |
| Trinabh | Another name of Lord Vishnu |
| Tarak | Protector |
| Tarush | Conqueror |
| Uddhav | Festival; sacrificial fire |
| Uhud | Commitment; pledge |
| Udit | Lofty; ascended |
| Udyat | Star; rising |
| Utkarsh | Superior; attractive |
| Vedant | Complete knowledge of the Vedas |
| Vibhuti | Holy ash; prosperity; glory |
| Vibodh | Intelligence; awakening |
| Vidyot | A flash of light |
| Viraj | Sovereignty; majesty |
| Vaiko | Great politician |
| Vivaan | Full of life |
| Vrishank | Another name of Lord Shiva |
| Yash | Fame; honour; respect |
| Yug | An era |
| Yuvan | Young king; heir apparent |
Baby Girl Names in Sanskrit:
| Sanskrit Names for Girls | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aadrika | The name of a celestial being |
| Aaratrika | Lamp used for worship |
| Aayushi | Lineage; duration of life |
| Aishani | Another name of Goddess Durga; a cotton-silk tree |
| Antara | The second note in Indian music |
| Arunima | The red glow of the early morning sunlight |
| Avni | The earth |
| Aarya | Another name of Goddess Parvati |
| Aarunya | First rays of the sun |
| Asmi | Self-respect |
| Athulya | Incomparable |
| Adhira | Quick |
| Amoolya | Precious |
| Aashi | Smile |
| Abha | Brightness |
| Anandi | Happy |
| Barika | Bloom; successful |
| Bodhita | Enlightened |
| Bhargavi | Another name of Goddess Parvati or Lakshmi; sacred grass |
| Bhanavi | One who belongs to the sun |
| Bhavika | Full of emotion and expression |
| Bhavita | Imagined |
| Bina | Melodious |
| Bhoomi/Bhumi | The earth |
| Chaaya | Shadow |
| Charu | Attractive; beautiful; pleasing |
| Chaitri | The full moon in the month of Chaitra |
| Chandrika | Moonlight |
| Charvi | A beautiful lady |
| Chetana/Chetna | Full of spirit; the power of intellect |
| Chetaki | A name of a Raga; Jasmine flower |
| Chinmayi | Pure knowledge |
| Caruvi | Splendour |
| Chitragandha | Of various fragrances |
| Dakini | A walk in the sky |
| Damini | Lightning |
| Dhriti | Courage |
| Diksha | God's gift |
| Disa | Direction |
| Daksha | Competent; Shiva's wife; the earth |
| Devangi | Goddess-like |
| Devanshi | A part of the God; divine |
| Devaki | Divine |
| Devika | Little Goddess |
| Dheemayi | To meditate upon |
| Eeshani | Another name of Goddess Durga |
| Eni | A river; stream |
| Esha | Wish |
| Enanya | Good |
| Ednita | Evolved |
| Elakshi | Evolved |
| Eshita | Blessed |
| Ekta | Unity |
| Edha | Sacred |
| Ekayaa | One |
| Feshikha | Princess |
| Fioni | Fair, pale |
| Gatha | Song of praise; a religious verse |
| Gauravi | Pride, respect |
| Gayatri | Another name of Goddess Durga; a sacred verse |
| Gitika | A short song; hymn |
| Ganika | Flower |
| Grisha | Watchful |
| Gomeda | Gem-like |
| Hansika | A little swan |
| Harshita | Joy and delight |
| Hasini | Delightful; the name of a celestial being |
| Himadri | A Himalayan mountain |
| Hritika | Abiding in the heart; truthful and modest |
| Hiranya | Gold |
| Harini | Beautiful; deer-like |
| Hrutvy | Angel |
| Heya | Sweet, lovely |
| Idhika/Idika | The earth |
| Iditri | Praiseworthy |
| Iha | Request; desire |
| Iksha | Sight |
| Ishani | Silk-cotton tree; another name of Goddess Durga |
| Ila | Light |
| Inaya | Concern |
| Ishtaa | Beloved |
| Jahnavi/Jahnvi | The river Ganga |
| Jigyasa | Desire to know and learn |
| Jiti | Victory |
| Jivantika | A medicinal plant; bestower of long life |
| Jagavi | Born of the world |
| Kalyani | Auspicious and prosperous |
| Kaveri | A sacred Indian river |
| Kavya | Poem |
| Kalpana | Imagination |
| Kalini | Flower |
| Kanika | Seed |
| Kritika | A star |
| Laasya | Goddess Parvati's dance |
| Lakshanya | Auspicious marks or signs |
| Lakshita | See; recognise |
| Lavani | Grace; beauty |
| Lavanya | Charming |
| Lela | Black beauty |
| Lavanthika | Raga |
| Liyana | Art; softness |
| Malavika | A Himalayan plant; a character from Kalidas's play, Malvika Agnimitra |
| Mananya | Praiseworthy |
| Manya | Respect and honourworthy |
| Mihira | The sun, moon, wind and clouds |
| Maanika | Ruby |
| Mallika | Queen |
| Maya | Illusion |
| Mihika | Dew drops |
| Mitali | Friendly |
| Mira | A devotee of Lord Krishna |
| Nalini | Sacred lotus |
| Namasya | Adoration; reverence |
| Navya | Newness; fresh |
| Nitya | Eternal |
| Nivedita | One who is entrusted with dedicated service; compassionate |
| Nabah | Sky |
| Navika | New |
| Nishtha | Faith |
| Nidhi | Wealth |
| Niju | Pansophist |
| Ojasvi | Bright; lustrous; gold-like |
| Omana | Protector and helper |
| Oormila | Wife of Lakshman |
| Ovi | A holy message for a saint |
| 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 |
| Pranali | Organisation |
| Pechi | Pearls; owl |
| Purva | East |
| Pakhi | Bird |
| Rangana | Happiness |
| Rasika | Graceful and elegant; sugarcane juice |
| Revati | Royal Jasmine; prosperity |
| Riddhi | Good fortune; prosperity |
| Ritvika | One who recites the Rig Veda; a priestess |
| Rachika | Creator |
| Raisa | Easy going; leader |
| Ritisha | Truth Goddess |
| Samiha | Wish; desire |
| Samiksha | Intellect and insights |
| Shambhavi | Goddess Durga; a name of a river |
| Shloka | A Vedic chant; hymn |
| Sukanya | A beautiful lady |
| Surabhi | Beautiful; fragrance; springtime |
| Swara | Music |
| Shefali | Fragrant |
| Subhi | Splendour |
| Shriya | Prosperity |
| Shuchi | Prosperity |
| Talika | The palm; a medicinal plant; a gemstone or ornament |
| Tapasi | A female ascetic |
| Tarini | Another name of Goddess Durga |
| Tavishi | Courage |
| Tatvika | Real; true |
| Trushita | Desire; thirst |
| Tamira | Magic |
| Trisha | Wish |
| Tanya | Of the family |
| Tara | Star |
| Udita | One who has risen; lofty and luminous |
| Ujvala | Bright and dazzling; radiant |
| Upasana | Worship; adoration |
| Urmika | A small wave |
| Uttarika | Saviour |
| Ullupi | Pretty face |
| Utkarsha | Energetic |
| Utara | Superior |
| Vaasvi | Night-time |
| Vamika | Another name of Goddess Durga |
| Vardaniya | The prosperous, happy and thriving one |
| Varnini | A lady of repute and honour; turmeric |
| Vaidehi | Another name of Sita; a medicinal plant |
| Vandana | Adoration |
| Vela | Shore; coast |
| Vanu | The forest queen |
| Vinaya | Humble |
| Wranga | Ray of light |
| Yaalini | Melodious |
| Yamini | Nocturnal; night |
| Yashasvini | The successful and illustrious one |
| Yashtika | A string of pearls |
| Yoshita | A beautiful lady |
| Yami | Light in the dark |
| Yacika | Success |
| Yuvika | Young woman |
Phew! That was a huge list, right? We hope you've found the cutest name that would best define the apple of your eye. If you still wish to explore more names, feel free to check out our Baby Name Generator tool. Happy Naming!
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