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Best Sanskrit Baby Boy and Sanskrit Girl names with Meanings 2025

Team AckoApr 23, 2025

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Sanskrit names are a beautiful way to honour your cultural heritage while giving your child a name that is rich in meaning and tradition. Choosing sanskrit baby names can connect your child to centuries of wisdom and spiritual depth, making it a truly meaningful choice that goes beyond time and place. But picking the perfect baby name can feel like searching for a treasure, exciting but overwhelming! Here is a treasure cove of unique Sanskrit names for newborns. 

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Unique Sanskrit names starting with A (अ)

Here is a list of Sanskrit baby names.

Baby Boy Name in Sanskrit

  • Aarav (आरव): peaceful and calm

  • Aahan (आहान): first ray of light

  • Advait (अद्वैत): one without a second; unique

  • Anvay (अन्वय): joined; integration

  • Ashvik (अश्विक): blessed and victorious

  • Aarush (आरुष): first ray of the sun

  • Aroh (आरोह): rising; ascendin

  • Arnit (अर्नित): eternal; graceful

  • Aakav (आकव): form or shape

  • Akshan (अक्षन्): eye; vision

  • Adiv (आदिव): unique; the first one

  • Ainesh (ऐनेश): sun’s glory

  • Anay (अनय): without a leader; Lord Vishnu

  • Ashray (आश्रय): shelter or support

  • Arv (अर्व): fast; swift

Sanskrit Names for Baby Girl

  • Aadhya (आध्या): first power; goddess Durga

  • Anvika (अन्विका): powerful and complete

  • Aarohi ( आरोही): ascending; progressing

  • Aadita (आदिता): from the beginning; original

  • Anaya (अनया): caring; without a superior

  • Avni (अवनि): the earth

  • Ameya (अमेया): boundless; limitless

  • Aaratrika (आरात्रिका): lamp offered during worship

  • Ashi (आशि): smile; blessing

  • Aashi (आशी): joyful; hopeful

  • Aranya (अरण्य): forest; peaceful

  • Anvitha (अन्विता): absorbed; understood

  • Amodini (आमोदिनी): joyful; fragrant

  • Ashvini (अश्विनी): one of the twin Vedic stars

  • Anura (अनूरा): devoted; faithful

More unique Sanskrit names starting with A (अ)-

  • Aarvik (आर्विक): brave and fearless

  • Agnivesh (अग्निवेश): one who is blessed by fire; a sage

  • Ayan (अयन): path; journey

  • Ajeet (अजीत): unconquered; victorious

  • Amlan (अम्लान): unfading; fresh

  • Arit (अरित): praised; renowned

  • Ashvath (अश्वत्थ): sacred fig tree (peepal tree)

  • Akruth (अकृत): uncreated; original

  • Anish (अनिश): supreme; without a master

  • Aruhan (अरुहन्): climbing; ascending

  • Amod (अमोद): joy; delight

  • Arjit (अर्जित): earned; acquired

  • Atulya (अतुल्य): incomparable; unique

  • Achintya (अचिन्त्य): beyond imagination

  • Arnesh (अर्नेश): ruler of the sea; ocean lord

Unique Sanskrit names starting with the letter I (इ/ई)

Baby Boy Sanskrit Names

  • Ilesh (इलेश): Lord of the earth

  • Ishaan (ईशान): Lord Shiva; the north-east direction

  • Itya (इत्या): Lord of the new beginning

  • Ikshan (ईक्षण): Sight; vision; glance

  • Idhant (इधन्त): Bright; shining

  • Ishav (ईशव): Sacred; divine

  • Ibhya (इभ्य): Possessed of many elephants; wealthy

  • Iraja (ईरज): Born of water; son of the wind

  • Ityaansh (इत्यांश): A part of the end; conclusion

  • Ichhit (इच्छित): Desired; wished for

  • Ishaant (ईशान्त): Calm and supreme; Lord Shiva

  • Ihan (इहान): Expected; desired; full of purpose

Sanskrit Name for Baby Girl

  • Ira (ईरा): Speech; Saraswati; Earth

  • Ishita (इषिता): Desire; greatness

  • Iravati (इरावती): Sacred river; lightning

Unique Sanskrit names starting with the letter U (उ)

Sanskrit Name for Baby Boy

  • Udarsh (उदर्श): brimming with joy

  • Ujjwal (उज्ज्वल): bright; radiant; full of light

  • Udayan (उदयन): rising; to rise or ascend

  • Utkarsh (उत्कर्ष): prosperity; excellence

  • Udar (उदर): generous; noble

  • Ujesh (उजेश): victorious; triumphant

  • Utkal (उत्कल): a region of great art and culture (ancient name for Odisha)

  • Urjit (उर्जित): powerful; strong

  • Upvan (उपवन): a garden; grove

  • Udgam (उद्गम): origin; beginning

  • Ushnish (उश्नीष): crown; headgear; turban

  • Udbhav (उद्भव): origin; creation 

  • Utpal (उत्पल): lotus flower

  • Udyam (उद्यं): effort; enterprise

  • Ujvalan (उज्वलन): glowing; illuminating

Baby Girl Sanskrit Names

  • Udita (उदिता): Risen; elevated; sunrise

  • Urmila (उर्मिला): Enchantress; wife of Lakshmana (from Ramayana)

  • Urja (ऊर्जा): Energy; strength

  • Ushma (उष्मा): Warmth; passion

  • Utkarsha (उत्कर्षा): Excellence; advancement

  • Ujjaini (उज्जैनी): Glorious; ancient city of Ujjain

  • Urvashi (उर्वशी): Celestial maiden; apsara

  • Ushasi (उषसि): Dawn; morning light

  • Upasana (उपासना): Worship; devotion

  • Utsa (उत्स): Source; spring; origin

  • Utsavi (उत्सवी): Festive; joyous

  • Urvija (उर्विजा): Born of the earth

  • Ushita (उषिता): Enlightened; one who has stayed

  • Udbhuti (उद्भूति): Manifestation; emergence

  • Ujjayini (उज्जयिनी): Victorious lady; a name of a holy city

Unique Sanskrit names starting with the letter Ch (च)

Names for Boys

  • Charit (चरित): history; good conduct

  • Chaitanya (चैतन्य): consciousness; intelligence

  • Chirag (चिराग): lamp; source of light

  • Charvik (चार्विक): intelligent; thoughtful

  • Chiranth (चिरन्त): everlasting; eternal

  • Chaital (चैतल): consciousness; alertness

  • Chinmay (चिन्मय): full of knowledge; pure consciousness

  • Charan (चरण): feet; usually refers to divine feet

  • Chiraagdeep (चिरागदीप): ever-burning lamp

  • Chitvan (चितवन): glance; look filled with emotion

  • Chinmayan (चिन्मयन): embodiment of wisdom

  • Chandran (चन्द्रन्): moon-like; shining

  • Chayan (चयन): selection; choice

  • Chandresh (चन्द्रेश): lord of the moon

Baby Girl Names Sanskrit

  • Chaitra (चैत्र): name of a Hindu month; new beginning

  • Charita (चरिता): history; noble conduct

  • Chandrika (चन्द्रिका): moonlight

  • Chandana (चन्दना): sandalwood; soothing

  • Charulata (चारुलता): beautiful creeper (symbolic of grace)

  • Cheshta (चेष्टा): effort; endeavour

  • Charisma (करिष्मा): charm; divine gift

  • Chaitali (चैताली): one born in the Chaitra month

  • Charvi (चार्वी): beautiful; graceful

  • Chandni (चाँदनी): moonlight

  • Chitrani (चित्राणी): beautiful; colourful

  • Chitra (चित्रा): a nakshatra; picture; art

  • Chandravati (चन्द्रवती): moonlit; shining like the moon

  • Chintana (चिन्तना): contemplation; deep thought

More unique Sanskrit names starting with the letter Ch (च)

  • Chandika (चण्डिका): fierce goddess; a form of Durga

  • Charitra (चरित्र): character; moral conduct

  • Chintan (चिन्तन): deep thought; contemplation

  • Chaitvik (चैत्विक): spiritually pure; awakened

  • Chandrakant (चन्द्रकान्त): moonstone; beloved of the moon

  • Chitraksh (चित्राक्ष): beautiful-eyed; having artistic vision

  • Chayanika (चयनिका): one who selects or chooses carefully

  • Chinmitha (चिन्मिथ): full of divine knowledge

  • Chaaruhaas (चारुहास): with a beautiful smile

  • Chinush (चिनुष): wise; thoughtful (rare modern variation)

  • Chaitalika (चैतालिका): lively; conscious

  • Chitransh (चित्रांश): a piece of art; part of a painting

  • Chandrav (चन्द्रव): moon-bright; gentle and glowing

  • Chirayu (चिरायु): long life; eternal

  • Chitraang (चित्राङ्ग): one with a beautifully coloured body

Unique Sanskrit names starting with the letter L (ल)

Names for Boys

  • Lakshya (लक्ष्य): aim; goal; target

  • Lavith (लवित): lord Shiva; adorable

  • Lohit (लोहित): red; made of copper; the sun

  • Lalit (ललित): graceful; charming

  • Laukik (लौकिक): worldly; practical

  • Lagan (लगन): devotion; attachment

  • Lokesh (लोकेश): king of the world

  • Labhesh (लाभेश): god of profit; Lord Ganesha

  • Lalan (लालन): nurturing; caring

  • Lakshit (लक्षित): distinguished; focused

  • Lochan (लोचन): eye; vision

  • Lalitaditya (ललितादित्य): graceful sun; a historic king

  • Lakshman (लक्ष्मण): devoted brother of Lord Rama

  • Lavyansh (लव्यांश): part of beauty; graceful portion

  • Lehan (लेहन): inquisitive; one who seeks knowledge

Unique Sanskrit Baby Girl Names

  • Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी): goddess of wealth and prosperity

  • Lalima (लालिमा): beauty; a rosy glow

  • Lavanya (लावण्य): grace; elegance

  • Leela (लीला): divine play; cosmic dance

  • Lajja (लज्जा): modesty; shyness

  • Lavana (लवण): salt; beauty

  • Lalita (ललिता): charming; graceful

  • Likhita (लिखिता): written; an ancient sage’s name

  • Lina (लीना): devoted; absorbed

  • Lakshika (लक्षिका): one with a goal; focused

  • Lohini (लोहिनी): reddish; passionate

  • Lavitha (लविथा): graceful; delicate

  • Loukya (लौक्य): worldly wisdom; practical

  • Lekha (लेखा): writing; a line or document

  • Laliteshi (ललितेशी): goddess of beauty

More unique Sanskrit names starting with the letter L(ल)

  • Lakshvik (लक्ष्विक): achieving goals with brilliance

  • Lavyaj (लव्यज): born from beauty; elegant

  • Laukya (लौक्य): worldly wisdom; skilled in life affairs

  • Lohin (लोहिन्): red; copper-coloured

  • Lakhan (लखन): younger brother of Lord Rama (another form of Lakshman)

  • Lalitesh (ललितेश): lord of beauty and grace

  • Leshan (लेषण): a mark or symbol; sign

  • Lashwin (लश्विन): victorious; shining

  • Lomas (लोमस): hairy; a sage mentioned in scriptures

  • Laghav (लाघव): simplicity; lightness

  • Lavyarth (लव्यार्थ): meaningful and beautiful

  • Laayak (लायक): deserving; capable

  • Lalitendu (ललितेन्दु): graceful moon

  • Lavyan (लव्यन्): charming and graceful

  • Laukith (लौकिथ): celebrated in the world; honoured one

Unique Sanskrit names starting with the letter V (व​)

Names for Boys

  • Vedant (वेदान्त): ultimate knowledge; conclusion of the Vedas

  • Vihan (विहान): morning; dawn

  • Vatsal (वात्सल): affectionate; loving

  • Virinch (विरिञ्च): Lord Brahma; the creator

  • Vaibhav (वैभव): prosperity; grandeur

  • Vibhor (विभोर): delighted; ecstatic

  • Vivaan (विवान): full of life; the sun god

  • Vayun (वायुन्म): lively; energetic; swift like wind

  • Varun (वरुण): Lord of waters; god of the sky

  • Vidit (विदित): known; understood

  • Vrajit (व्रजित): sacred traveller; one who walks the path

  • Vyan (व्यान): breath of life; vital air

  • Vishant (विशन्त): entering; settling in

  • Vaachaspati (वाचस्पति): lord of speech; eloquent

  • Vedhant (वॆधान्त): knower of scriptures; wise

Names for Girls

  • Vaidehi (वैदेही): Goddess Sita; princess of Videha

  • Vasudha (वसुधा): Earth; giver of wealth

  • Vishakha (विशाखा): A star; one of the Nakshatras

  • Vamika (वामिका): Goddess Durga; charming

  • Varnika (वर्णिका): Purity; colour; brilliance

  • Vidhatri (विधात्री): Creator; goddess Durga

  • Varsha (वर्षा): Rain; shower

  • Vasundhara (वसुधरा): Earth; bearer of wealth

  • Vanya (वन्या): Wilderness; gracious gift of God

  • Vibha (विभा): Radiance; light

  • Vaishnavi (वैष्णवी): Worshipper of Lord Vishnu; goddess Durga

  • Vedika (वेदिका): Sacred platform; altar

  • Vishruta (विश्रुता): Renowned; celebrated

  • Vaamika (वामिका): Lovely; pleasing; another name of Durga

  • Varunika (वारुणिका): Goddess of water; daughter of Varuna

More unique Sanskrit names starting with the letter V (व​)

  • Vatsan (वात्सन): one who is affectionate; loving

  • Vidhit (विधित): knowledgeable; one who is well-versed

  • Vayudh (वायुध): air; wind

  • Vikrant (विक्रान्त): victorious; brave

  • Vishal (विशाल): grand; enormous

  • Vidhvansh (विध्वंश): destroyer of evil; purifier

  • Vilas (विलास): elegance; grace

  • Viraj (विराज): luminous; shining

  • Vidhur (विधुर): wise; learned

  • Vinit (विनीत): modest; humble

  • Vratin (व्रातिन): one who observes vows; disciplined

  • Vikram (विक्रम): bravery; valour

  • Vasudev (वसुदेव): father of Lord Krishna; god of wealth

  • Vishwajeet (विश्वजीत): conqueror of the world

  • Varnit (वर्णित): described; illustrated

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter K (क)

Names for Boys

  • Kavir (कवीर): poet; a great intellectual

  • Kshitij (क्षितिज): horizon; the line where the earth meets the sky

  • Krish (कृष): short form of Krishna; divine

  • Karan (करण): a helper; a doer; the great warrior in Mahabharata

  • Kunal (कुणाल): lotus; son of Emperor Ashoka

  • Kartik (कार्तिक): name of a Hindu month; son of Lord Shiva

  • Kalyan (कल्याण): welfare; auspicious

  • Kritan (कृतान): successful; one who is praised

  • Kumar (कुमार): prince; son

  • Kalpit (कल्पित): imagined; creative

  • Keshav (केशव): another name of Lord Krishna; one with beautiful hair

  • Kavindra (कविन्द्र): king of poets

  • Kanak (कनक): gold; precious

  • Kiran (किरण): ray of light; sunbeam

  • Names for Girls

  • Kavya (काव्य): poetry; a work of art

  • Kanika (कणिका): atom; small particle; gold

  • Kalyani (कल्याणी): auspicious; blessed; bringing good fortune

  • Kritika (कृतिका): star; one of the Nakshatras; a flame

  • Kumud (कुमुद): lotus; joy of the earth

  • Kalindi (कालिन्दी): the Yamuna River; daughter of the sun

  • Kavisha (कविषा): Goddess Saraswati; queen of poetry

  • Kiranmayi (किरणमयी): full of rays; radiant

  • Kshama (क्षमा): forgiveness; patience

  • Kumari (कुमारी): young girl; maiden; princess

  • Kamya (काम्या): desirable; lovable; worthy

  • Karishma (करिश्मा): miracle; divine blessing

  • Kalpana (कल्पना): imagination; creativity

  • Kanta (कान्ता): beautiful; beloved

  • Kshirja (क्षीरजा): originating from milk or the ocean; Goddess Lakshmi

Additional Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter K (क)

  • Kritika (कृतिका): a star; one who is famous

  • Kavindra (कविन्द्र): king of poets; supreme poet

  • Kalpana (कल्पना): imagination; creative thought

  • Kavish (कविश): lord of poets; god of poetry

  • Kashan (कशन): a place of treasures; prosperous

  • Karmic (कर्मिक): related to action or deeds

  • Kanaklata (कनकलता): golden vine; a beautiful flower

  • Kanchan (कंचन): gold; a rare, precious metal

  • Kumarika (कुमारीका): young girl; princess

  • Kshamita (क्षमिता): forgiving; one who is lenient

  • Kundal (कुण्डल): earring; ornament

  • Kartikeya (कार्तिकेय): god of war; son of Lord Shiva

  • Krishnaa (कृष्णा): goddess; a name of Goddess Lakshmi

  • Kshatra (क्षत्र): warrior; protector

  • Kaivalya (कैवल्य): liberation; spiritual independence

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter J (ज)

  • Jivan (जीवन): life; living

  • Jayshree (जयश्री): victorious; goddess Lakshmi

  • Jagat (जगत): world; universe

  • Jitendra (जितेन्द्र): conqueror of the senses

  • Janvi (जन्वी): river Ganga; goddess Ganga

  • Jayant (जयन्त): victorious; one who is always victorious

  • Jivendra (जीवेंद्र): lord of life

  • Jaya (जया): victory; goddess Durga

  • Jagan (जगन): lord of the world; the universe

  • Jeevan (जीवन): life; vitality

  • Jivika (जीविका): source of life; livelihood

  • Jatin (जतिन): saintly; the one who is disciplined

  • Jagannath (जगन्नाथ): lord of the universe; another name for Lord Krishna

  • Jivansh (जीवंश): part of life; essence of life

  • Jalaj (जलज): born in water; lotus

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter G (ग)

  • Gaurav (गौरव): respect; pride; honour

  • Gautam (गौतम): enlightened; one of the names of Lord Buddha

  • Girish (गिरीश): lord of the mountains; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Gyan (ज्ञान): knowledge; wisdom

  • Garv (गर्व): pride; self-respect

  • Gokul (गोकुल): name of Lord Krishna's childhood home

  • Girvani (गिर्वाणी): goddess Saraswati; voice of the mountains

  • Gaurika (गौरीका): little goddess; another name for Goddess Parvati

  • Gamini (गामिनी): a woman who walks; one who moves gracefully

  • Gyanesh (ज्ञानेश): god of knowledge; Lord Ganesha

  • Govind (गोविन्द): protector of cows; another name for Lord Krishna

  • Grishma (गृष्म): summer; warmth

  • Gaurinath (गौरिनाथ): lord of Gauri (another name for Lord Shiva)

  • Gunjan (गुंजन): humming; sound of the bee

  • Gatik (गतिक): one who moves fast; progressive

Additional Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter G (ग)

  • Gokulnath (गोकुलनाथ): lord of Gokul; another name for Lord Krishna

  • Gulab (गुलाब): rose; a fragrant flower

  • Gyanendra (ज्ञानेंद्र): lord of knowledge; another name for Lord Saraswati

  • Gautami (गौतमि): name of the mother of Lord Buddha; one who is wise

  • Garvitha (गर्विता): proud; having self-respect

  • Gunesh (गुणेश): god of virtues; one who is virtuous

  • Gangesha (गंगेश): lord of the river Ganga; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Gandharv (गंधर्व): celestial being; heavenly singer

  • Gulshan (गुलशन): garden of flowers; a beautiful place

  • Gian (गियान): knowledge; wisdom

  • Gurdev (गुरुदेव): teacher; master

  • Gurumurti (गुरुमूर्ति): form of the teacher; one who embodies wisdom

  • Gunjanthi (गुंजन्थि): humming; one who brings peace and joy

  • Gajendra (गजेन्द्र): king of elephants; another name for Lord Vishnu

  • Gatikesh (गतिकेश): lord of movement; one who is progressive

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter R (र)

  • Raghav (राघव): descendant of the Raghu dynasty; Lord Rama

  • Rishi (ऋषि): sage; a wise person or seer

  • Rohan (रोहन): ascending; to rise; a flower

  • Ravindra (रविन्द्र): lord of the sun; another name for the sun god

  • Raghavi (राघवी): goddess Lakshmi; one who belongs to the Raghu dynasty

  • Ranveer (रणवीर): brave warrior; victorious in battle

  • Radhika (राधिका): one who is successful; goddess Radha

  • Ranjan (रंजन): one who brings joy; pleasing

  • Ritika (रितिका): a small stream; movement; a name for Goddess Lakshmi

  • Ravya (रव्य): worthy of praise; excellent

  • Ravindraja (रविन्द्रज): king of the sun; another name for the sun

  • Rajesh (राजेश): king of kings; lord of the kingdom

  • Ravindra (रविन्द्र): sun god; the supreme light

  • Ratan (रतन): gem; jewel

  • Radhavan (राधवन्): another name for Lord Krishna; one who is successful and powerful

Additional Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter R (र)

  • Rishabh (ऋषभ): bull; superior; one who is a leader

  • Rajvendra (राजवेंद्र): king of kings; ruler of the kingdom

  • Radhesh (राधेश): lord of Radha; another name for Lord Krishna

  • Ravindrajeet (रविन्द्रजीत): one who conquers the sun god

  • Raunak (रौनक): light; radiance

  • Raghunath (रघुनाथ): lord of the Raghu dynasty; another name for Lord Rama

  • Ramakant (रामकान्त): beloved of Lord Rama; one who is loved by all

  • Rama (राम): Lord Rama; pleasing

  • Ravindraan (रविन्द्रान): lord of the sun; a divine name

  • Rukmini (रुक्मिणी): goddess; consort of Lord Krishna

  • Rajendra (राजेन्द्र): king of kings; ruler

  • Rajul (राजुल): one who is radiant; pure

  • Ravleen (रवलीन): absorbed in the sun; one who is devoted to the sun

  • Ritvik (ऋत्विक): priest; a person who performs religious rituals

  • Rishika (ऋषिका): saintly; one who is wise and devoted

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter S (स)

  • Saanvi (सान्वी): Goddess Lakshmi; one who brings good fortune

  • Siddharth (सिद्धार्थ): one who has attained his goals; Lord Buddha

  • Samir (समीर): breeze; air; a gentle wind

  • Suryan (सूर्यन): sun; lord of the day

  • Sankalp (संकल्प): determination; resolution

  • Saanvith (सांविथ): a name of Lord Vishnu; one who is knowledgeable

  • Shaan (शान): peace; calm; pride

  • Sagar (सागर): ocean; vast like the sea

  • Siddhi (सिद्धि): accomplishment; perfection; success

  • Shivansh (शिवांश): a part of Lord Shiva; one who is pure

  • Shakti (शक्ति): power; energy; goddess Durga

  • Suman (सुमन): good-hearted; a flower

  • Sushant (सुशांत): peaceful; calm; serene

  • Sanjay (संजय): victorious; one who has won

  • Shivendra (शिवेन्द्र): lord Shiva; supreme being

Additional Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter S (स)

  • Saket (साकेत): heaven; Lord Rama's abode

  • Sumanth (सुमन्थ): good-hearted; pure-minded

  • Swaraj (स्वराज): self-rule; independence

  • Sahasra (सहस्र): thousand; infinite

  • Sundar (सुंदर): beautiful; graceful

  • Shivendra (शिवेन्द्र): lord of Lord Shiva

  • Suryadev (सूर्यदेव): sun god

  • Shivakshi (शिवाक्षी): one who has the eyes of Lord Shiva

  • Sukanya (सुکان्या): a well-behaved girl; a name of a virtuous woman

  • Satyendra (सत्येन्द्र): god of truth; one who is truthful

  • Sumit (सुमित): a person with good thoughts

  • Srinivas (श्रीनिवास): abode of Goddess Lakshmi; Lord Vishnu

  • Sundari (सुंदरी): beautiful; a lovely woman

  • Sidharthi (सिधार्थी): one who has attained the goal

  • Sattvik (सत्त्विक): pure; one who possesses good qualities

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter Sh (श)

  • Shivansh (शिवांश): a part of Lord Shiva; one who is pure

  • Sharvani (शार्वाणी): goddess Durga; the divine one

  • Shubham (शुभम): auspicious; good; fortunate

  • Shalini (शालिनी): intelligent; a woman who is full of grace

  • Shivendra (शिवेन्द्र): lord Shiva; supreme being

  • Shourya (शौर्य): bravery; valour

  • Shreya (श्रिया): superior; auspicious; Goddess Lakshmi

  • Shakti (शक्ति): power; energy; goddess Durga

  • Shivendra (शिवेन्द्र): lord of Lord Shiva

  • Shanta (शांत): peaceful; calm; serene

  • Shanaya (शनाया): eminent; distinguished; a name of Goddess Lakshmi

  • Shubhamita (शुभमिता): auspicious; bringing goodness

  • Shishir (शिशिर): winter; cool

  • Shivika (शिविका): goddess Durga; one who brings peace

  • Shivay (शिवय): one who is auspicious and blessed by Lord Shiva

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter M (म)

  • Madhav (माधव): another name for Lord Krishna; sweet like honey

  • Manan (मनन): contemplation; meditation

  • Mira (मीरा): a devotee of Lord Krishna; ocean

  • Manisha (मनीषा): wisdom; intellect

  • Madhuri (मधुरी): sweetness; a name of Goddess Lakshmi

  • Mahira (महिरा): skilled; expert

  • Madhavi (माधवी): a name of a beautiful flower; goddess Lakshmi

  • Mukti (मुक्ति): liberation; freedom from worldly bonds

  • Makar (मकर): Capricorn; a sea creature

  • Madhur (मधुर): sweet; pleasant

  • Madhukar (मधुकर): honeybee; one who is as sweet as honey

  • Manav (मानव): human being; mankind

  • Madhusree (मधुस्री): goddess Lakshmi; one who is sweet and prosperous

  • Moksha (मोक्ष): liberation; salvation

  • Mahadev (महादेव): Lord Shiva; the great god

Additional Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter M (म)

  • Manjari (मंजरी): a blossom; a flower bud

  • Madhurima (मधुरीमा): sweetness; pleasantness

  • Milan (मिलन): union; coming together

  • Madhavi (माधवी): a type of jasmine flower; goddess Lakshmi

  • Mahendra (महेंद्र): lord of the earth; another name for Lord Indra

  • Manik (मणिक): jewel; precious stone

  • Madhuram (मधुरम): sweet; pleasant

  • Maitreya (मैत्रेया): friendly; a name of the future Buddha

  • Manvith (मन्बिथ): one who is spiritual; devoted

  • Mahitha (महिता): respected; honoured

  • Madhulika (मधुलिका): sweet like honey

  • Madhuramala (मधुरमाला): sweet garland

  • Madhavendra (माधवेंद्र): lord of sweetness; another name for Lord Krishna

  • Mokshitha (मोक्षिता): liberated; one who has attained salvation

  • Madhubala (मधुबाला): sweet girl; a girl as sweet as honey

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter N (न)

  • Nikhil (निखिल): complete; whole

  • Nitya (नित्य): eternal; constant

  • Navya (नव्य): new; fresh; modern

  • Neel (नील): blue; sapphire; the color of the sky

  • Nandini (नंदिनी): goddess Durga; daughter; one who brings joy

  • Nirav (निरव): quiet; calm; peaceful

  • Nayan (नयन): eye; vision

  • Nithin (निथिन): lord of the right path; ruler

  • Naman (नमन): bowing; greeting with respect

  • Narayana (नारायण): another name for Lord Vishnu; the supreme being

  • Nalini (नलिनी): lotus; one who has a pure heart

  • Nivaan (निवान): a name of Lord Vishnu; special grace

  • Narindra (नरीन्द्र): king of men; leader of people

  • Nishta (निष्ठा): devotion; loyalty

  • Niranjan (निरंजन): flawless; pure; free from sin

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter D (द)

  • Darshan (दर्शन): vision; sight; viewing something sacred

  • Devansh (देवांश): a part of God; divine

  • Dhanvi (धन्वी): archer; one who is skilled in archery

  • Dhruv (ध्रुव): fixed; immovable; constant; the polar star

  • Diya (दिया): lamp; light; one who brings light

  • Diksha (दीक्षा): initiation; the process of learning or spiritual training

  • Dhanika (धनिका): wealthy; prosperous

  • Divya (दिव्या): divine; heavenly; pure

  • Damini (दामिनी): lightning; a woman of courage

  • Dinesh (दिनेश): lord of the day; sun god

  • Deepak (दीपक): lamp; light; a source of brightness

  • Devesh (देवेश): lord of the gods; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Dhanraj (धनराज): king of wealth; lord of riches

  • Ditya (दित्य): daughter of the sun; goddess of light

  • Drishti (दृष्टि): vision; sight; perspective

Additional Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter D (द)

  • Darpan (दर्पण): mirror; reflecting object

  • Deva (देव): god; deity

  • Dineshwar (दिनेश्वर): lord of the day; another name for the Sun

  • Dikshit (दीक्षित): initiated; one who is trained or dedicated to a cause

  • Devika (देविका): little goddess; a name for Goddess Lakshmi

  • Dharv (धार्व): one who has a virtuous character

  • Damodar (दामोदर): one who has a rope around his belly; another name for Lord Krishna

  • Dwij (द्विज): twice-born; a Brahmin

  • Dhanvendra (धन्वेंद्र): lord of weapons; one of the names of Lord Vishnu

  • Dravya (द्रव्य): substance; wealth; material

  • Dayananda (दयानंद): one who is the source of compassion and bliss

  • Devaraj (देवराज): king of the gods; Indra

  • Divyansh (दिव्यांश): part of the divine; a part of light

  • Dharitri (धृतरी): earth; one who holds the earth

  • Dhanvitha (धन्विता): prosperous; one who brings wealth

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter Dh (ध)

  • Dhruv (ध्रुव): fixed; immovable; the polar star

  • Dhanush (धनुष): bow; weapon of Lord Rama

  • Dhvani (ध्वनि): sound; echo; noise

  • Dhriti (धृति): courage; determination; moral strength

  • Dhanvi (धन्वी): archer; one who is skilled in archery

  • Dharan (धरण): earth; to hold or sustain

  • Dharmendra (धर्मेन्द्र): lord of dharma; another name for Lord Yudhishthira

  • Dhanraj (धनराज): king of wealth; lord of riches

  • Dhyana (ध्यान): meditation; contemplation

  • Dharma (धर्म): righteousness; moral law; duty

  • Dharmika (धार्मिक): religious; virtuous

  • Dheera (धीरा): brave; one who is composed and courageous

  • Dhritesh (धृतेश): the one who holds the earth; Lord Vishnu

  • Dhanika (धनिका): wealthy; prosperous

  • Dharmendra (धर्मेन्द्र): lord of justice; one who upholds righteousness

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter P (प)

  • Pranav (प्रणव): sacred syllable "Om"; a mantra

  • Parth (पार्थ): son of Pritha (Kunti); another name for Arjuna

  • Pavitra (पवित्र): pure; sacred

  • Pankaj (पंकज): lotus flower; one born in the mud

  • Prithvi (पृथ्वी): earth; the planet; goddess of the earth

  • Pooja (पूजा): worship; prayer

  • Prakriti (प्रकृति): nature; the natural world

  • Pranay (प्रणय): love; affection

  • Pushkar (पुष्कर): lotus; a sacred pond

  • Pallavi (पल्लवी): new leaves; sprout; young shoot

  • Parvati (पार्वती): goddess of power; wife of Lord Shiva

  • Puru (पुरु): a name of a king; ancient king of the Kuru dynasty

  • Pritam (प्रीतम): beloved; lover

  • Pushti (पुष्टि): nourishment; prosperity

  • Pranjal (प्रांजल): honest; simple; sincere

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter B (ब)

  • Bodhi (बोधि): enlightenment; wisdom

  • Bhavin (भाविन): one who is living; emotional

  • Bhuvan (भुवन): world; the earth; the universe

  • Bhanu (भानु): sun; radiant; brilliant

  • Brahma (ब्रह्मा): the creator god; the supreme being

  • Brijesh (बृजेश): king of Brij; another name for Lord Krishna

  • Bhoomi (भूमि): earth; land; the goddess of earth

  • Brahmananda (ब्रह्मानंद): bliss of the supreme being; divine joy

  • Bhakti (भक्ति): devotion; love for God

  • Bhavesh (भावेश): lord of emotions; god of the feelings

  • Baldev (बालदेव): the mighty one; another name for Lord Balarama

  • Bipin (बिपिन): forest; a wooded area

  • Bandhan (बन्धन): bond; connection

  • Bhuvanesh (भुवनेश): lord of the world; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Bansal (बंशल): one who brings happiness; a name of Lord Krishna

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter Bh (भ)

  • Bharat (भारत): India; a legendary king from the Mahabharata

  • Bhavin (भाविन): one who is living; emotional; present

  • Bhavya (भव्य): grand; magnificent; splendid

  • Bhrigu (भृगु): a great sage in Hindu mythology

  • Bhasha (भाषा): language; speech

  • Bhaskar (भास्कर): sun; illuminator

  • Bhavishya (भविष्य): future; one who is destined

  • Bhuvanesh (भुवनेश): lord of the world; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Bhramari (भ्रामरी): a honey bee; a name of Goddess Durga

  • Bhairav (भैरव): a fierce form of Lord Shiva

  • Bhargav (भार्गव): a name of Lord Shiva; one who is from the Bhrigu dynasty

  • Bhinna (भिन्न): broken; unique

  • Bhuloka (भूलोक): the earthly world; realm of mortals

  • Bhakti (भक्ति): devotion; love for God

  • Bhartiya (भारतीय): Indian; belonging to India

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter H (ह)

  • Harsh (हर्ष): happiness; delight

  • Hemant (हेमंत): early winter; a season of beauty

  • Hema (हेमा): gold; precious; a name for Goddess Lakshmi

  • Hriday (हृदय): heart; center of emotions

  • Himanshu (हिमांशु): moon; the white light of the moon

  • Harish (हरिष): Lord Shiva; the supreme god

  • Hemendra (हेमेंद्र): king of gold; a name for Lord Kubera

  • Hansika (हंसिका): swan; one with a pure heart

  • Hiran (हिरण): golden; radiant

  • Haritha (हरीथा): green; nature; a name of Lord Vishnu

  • Hritvik (हृत्विक): priest; one who performs religious rituals

  • Himalaya (हिमालय): the abode of snow; mountain range

  • Harminder (हरमिंदर): Lord of all; a name for God

  • Hemaadri (हेमाद्रि): golden mountain

  • Hiranya (हिरण्य): gold; wealth; golden

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter T (त)

  • Tanay (तनय): son; child

  • Trisha (तृषा): thirst; desire

  • Tejas (तेजस): brilliance; radiance; power

  • Tanish (तनिष): god; ambitious; one who is divine

  • Tarun (तरुण): young; youthful

  • Tara (तारा): star; a celestial body; goddess

  • Tanvi (तन्वी): delicate; slender; one who is beautiful

  • Trilok (त्रिलोक): three worlds; the three realms (earth, heaven, and underworld)

  • Tushar (तुषार): snow; ice; cool

  • Tanuja (तनुजा): daughter; born of the body

  • Tejal (तेजल): brilliant; radiant; shining

  • Tanmoy (तनमय): absorbed in thought; focused

  • Tritiya (तृतीय): third; the third in order

  • Tanisha (तनिषा): God’s gift; ambition

  • Tarak (तारक): star; protector; savior

Additional Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter T (त)

  • Tanmay (तन्मय): absorbed; engrossed

  • Tushita (तुषिता): contented; happy

  • Taraksh (तारक्ष): star-like; one who shines like a star

  • Tridiv (त्रिदिव): the three heavens; a name for Lord Vishnu

  • Triveni (त्रिवेणी): confluence of three rivers; sacred river

  • Tapas (तपस): penance; austerity

  • Tithi (तिथि): date; lunar day; auspicious moment

  • Tadit (तदित): lightning; a flash of light

  • Tanirika (तनिरिका): a sacred water lily

  • Tarakini (तारकीनी): goddess Durga; one who helps in crossing over

  • Triman (त्रिमान): the one who has three qualities

  • Tavish (तविश): brilliance; radiance

  • Tavendra (तवेंद्र): lord of austerity

  • Tanuja (तनुजा): daughter; born of the body

  • Tilak (तिलक): auspicious mark; a symbol of blessing

Unique Sanskrit Names Starting with the Letter Y (य)

  • Yash (यश): fame; glory; success

  • Yogesh (योगेश): lord of yoga; a name for Lord Shiva

  • Yuva (युवा): young; youthful

  • Yamun (यमुन): the Yamuna river

  • Yogita (योगिता): one who is capable of meditation; a devotee

  • Yashvi (यश्वी): fame; prosperity

  • Yogendra (योगेन्द्र): the lord of yoga; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Yashika (याशिका): one who is successful; a name for Goddess Lakshmi

  • Yogendra (योगेन्द्र): the supreme lord of yoga

  • Yamika (यामिका): night; the dark

  • Yugantar (युगांतर): the end of an era; a significant change

  • Yatin (यतीन): ascetic; one who practices self-discipline

  • Yashodhara (यशोद्धरा): bearer of fame; name of Lord Buddha's wife

  • Yuvraj (युवराज): prince; heir to the throne

  • Yashasvi (यशस्वी): prosperous; successful; famous

Sanskrit Names for Boys Inspired by Hindu Gods

  • Vishnu (विश्नु): the preserver god; one of the principal deities of Hinduism

  • Shiva (शिव): the auspicious; the god of destruction and transformation

  • Krishna (कृष्ण): the god of compassion and love; a form of Vishnu

  • Rama (राम): the righteous; the hero of the Ramayana

  • Ganesha (गणेश): the remover of obstacles; son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

  • Murugan (मुरुगन): the god of war; also known as Kartikeya

  • Indra (इंद्र): king of the gods; the god of rain and thunderstorms

  • Agni (अग्नि): the fire god; represents the element of fire

  • Surya (सूर्य): the sun god; represents vitality and energy

  • Yama (यम): the god of death and justice

  • Varun (वरुण): the god of water and the celestial ocean

  • Brahma (ब्रह्मा): the creator god; one of the trinity (Trimurti)

  • Hanuman (हनुमान): the monkey god; known for his strength and devotion to Lord Rama

  • Vayu (वायु): the wind god; represents life-giving air

  • Kubera (कुबेर): the god of wealth and prosperity

  • Narayana (नारायण): another name for Vishnu; the god of protection

  • Shankar (शंकर): another name for Lord Shiva; the auspicious one

  • Kartikeya (कार्तिकेय): the god of war; son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

  • Chandra (चन्द्र): the moon god

  • Rudra (रुद्र): a fierce form of Lord Shiva; associated with destruction and transformation

Sanskrit Names for Girls Inspired by Hindu Gods

  • Vaidehi (वैदेही): another name for Goddess Sita, meaning “one who is from Videha”

  • Eshwari (ईश्वरि): goddess, ruler; a divine power, often associated with Goddess Parvati

  • Bhavani (भवानी): Goddess Parvati, the one who creates and nurtures the universe

  • Vishalakshi (विशालाक्षी): goddess with wide eyes; another name for Goddess Parvati

  • Shubhanshi (शुभांशी): a part of Goddess Lakshmi, one who brings prosperity and good fortune

  • Chandrika (चन्द्रिका): moonlight; the divine light, representing the moon and its serenity

  • Anvitha (अन्विता): Goddess Saraswati, one who is a source of knowledge and learning

  • Kshirja (क्षीरजा): Goddess Lakshmi, originating from the ocean of milk, symbolizing nourishment and abundance

  • Mahakali (महाकाली): the great Goddess Kali, symbolizing both destruction and transformation

  • Radhika (राधिका): another name for Goddess Radha, symbolizing love, devotion, and eternal beauty

  • Yamika (यामिका): goddess of the night, darkness; one who governs the night

  • Saanvi (सांवी): another name for Goddess Lakshmi, one who is known for purity and wealth

  • Trilokini (त्रिलोकिनी): goddess who rules the three worlds, a title often attributed to Goddess Durga

  • Aadhya (आध्या): the first power, another name for Goddess Durga, signifying the primordial energy

  • Pratyusha (प्रत्युषा): goddess of the dawn, symbolizing new beginnings and light

  • Aparna (अपर्णा): Goddess Parvati, the one who did penance without even eating leaves

  • Rukmini (रुक्मिणी): goddess consort of Lord Krishna, symbolizing beauty, wealth, and wisdom

  • Kamini (कामिनी): Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing beauty, grace, and desire

  • Devika (देविका): little goddess; also a name for the goddess Durga and associated with divine femininity

  • Sarvani (सर्वाणी): Goddess Durga, the supreme goddess, who encompasses everything

Positive Vedic Baby Boy Names

  • Aarav (आरव): peaceful; calm; sound; one who brings peace

  • Vivaan (विवान): full of life; lively; the first rays of the sun

  • Ishaan (ईशान): lord Shiva; the sun; one who is the master

  • Aditya (आदित्य): the sun; the beginning; a name for the sun god

  • Arjun (अर्जुन): bright; shining; a heroic figure in the Mahabharata

  • Siddharth (सिद्धार्थ): one who has attained his goals; Buddha

  • Rohan (रोहन): ascending; a name associated with Lord Vishnu

  • Yash (यश): fame; success; glory

  • Raghav (राघव): descended from the Raghu dynasty; another name for Lord Rama

  • Kartik (कार्तिक): the god of war; a name of Lord Kartikeya

  • Tanmay (तन्मय): absorbed; focused; engrossed

  • Dhruv (ध्रुव): constant; firm; a star; one who is unshakable

  • Vishal (विशाल): immense; grand; gigantic

  • Shivansh (शिवांश): part of Lord Shiva; a blessing of Lord Shiva

  • Aarush (आरुष): first ray of the sun; bright; shining

  • Manav (मानव): human; mankind; one who represents humanity

  • Kavya (काव्य): poetic; a name related to great literature and poetry

  • Eshan (ईशान): the lord; a name for Lord Shiva; the northeast direction

  • Shivendra (शिवेन्द्र): lord Shiva; the supreme god

  • Vedan (वेदन): the one who knows the Vedas; wisdom; knowledge

Positive Vedic Baby Girl Names

  • Aaryavi (आऱ्यवी): the one who brings glory; a name symbolizing nobility and virtue

  • Vishvani (विश्वानी): one who belongs to the whole universe; encompassing the world

  • Tejini (तेजिनी): radiant; the one who shines with divine energy and brightness

  • Suvriti (सुर्वृति): one who is virtuous; embodying positive qualities and righteousness

  • Yamika (यामिका): goddess of the night; symbolizing the beauty and calm of the evening

  • Vidulika (विदुलिका): a glowing moon; light of the moon

  • Shanvika (शन्विका): Goddess Durga; the one who brings peace and happiness

  • Anvitha (अन्विता): understanding; one who brings wisdom and is insightful

  • Siddhika (सिद्धिका): one who is accomplished and successful; brings fulfillment

  • Pranjali (प्रांजली): humble; one who is respectful and sincere

  • Vaishnavi (वैष्णवी): Goddess Lakshmi or Goddess Durga; one who is devoted to Lord Vishnu

  • Ridhima (रिधिमा): one who brings prosperity and growth; flourishing

  • Kshirja (क्षीरजा): Goddess Lakshmi; one who originates from the ocean of milk

  • Samriddhi (समृद्धि): prosperity; wealth; abundance; signifies growth and success

  • Arohi (अरोहि): progressing; one who is always rising and moving towards success

  • Sravani (श्रवणी): Goddess Lakshmi; a name that signifies purity and devotion

  • Chandrika (चन्द्रिका): moonlight; divine light; representing peace and tranquility

  • Tithira (तिथिरा): a divine star; symbolizing radiance and brightness in life

  • Ishita (इषिता): desired; one who is wished for, symbolizing hope and grace

  • Jivika (जीविका): source of life; one who is the giver of life and nourishment

Heavenly and Divine Sanskrit Baby Boy Names

  • Devesh (देवेश): lord of gods; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Ishaan (ईशान): lord Shiva; the sun; one who is the master of the universe

  • Vishnu (विश्नु): the preserver god; one of the principal deities of Hinduism

  • Raghav (राघव): descended from the Raghu dynasty; another name for Lord Rama

  • Shivansh (शिवांश): part of Lord Shiva; a divine blessing from Lord Shiva

  • Aditya (आदित्य): the sun; the beginning; a name for the sun god

  • Aarav (आरव): peaceful; calm; sound; one who brings peace

  • Bhanu (भानु): the sun; radiant; shining

  • Chandresh (चन्द्रेश): lord of the moon; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Rudra (रुद्र): a fierce form of Lord Shiva; associated with destruction and transformation

  • Kailash (कैलाश): a sacred mountain; abode of Lord Shiva

  • Narayana (नारायण): the divine being; a name for Lord Vishnu

  • Yashasvi (यशस्वी): prosperous; successful; famous

  • Krishna (कृष्ण): the god of love and compassion; one of the principal deities of Hinduism

  • Vayu (वायु): the wind god; represents life-giving air

  • Agni (अग्नि): the fire god; represents the element of fire

  • Surya (सूर्य): the sun god; the source of light and energy

  • Vishal (विशाल): immense; grand; gigantic; of divine size

  • Brahma (ब्रह्मा): the creator god; one of the Trimurti

  • Yogendra (योगेन्द्र): lord of yoga; another name for Lord Shiva

Heavenly and Divine Sanskrit Baby Girl Names

  • Suryani (सूर्यानी): daughter of the Sun; radiates light and energy

  • Vaidehika (वैदेहिका): another name for Goddess Sita; one who is virtuous and pure

  • Yogini (योगिनी): a divine woman; one who is spiritually elevated and connected with the divine

  • Arohi (अरोहि): rising; one who is always progressing towards divinity and higher goals

  • Samriddhi (समृद्धि): prosperity; one who brings wealth, success, and abundance

  • Pavitra (पवित्रा): pure; sanctified, embodying purity and holiness

  • Divyani (दिव्यानी): divine; one who is radiant and celestial, symbolizing spiritual beauty

  • Ishitha (ईषिता): desired; one who is wished for, representing divine favor

  • Yasmin (यस्मिन): glorious; one who shines with divine radiance

  • Tanirika (तनिरिका): sacred tree; a divine tree symbolizing growth and strength

  • Sharini (शारिणी): Earth; Goddess Durga’s another name, representing the earth's nurturing and protective qualities

  • Sankhya (सांख्य): knowledge; the divine science of counting and knowledge

  • Agnika (अग्निका): fire; one who is born of divine fire, representing strength and energy

  • Nandita (नंदिता): one who brings joy; Goddess Lakshmi’s manifestation, symbolizing happiness and prosperity

  • Anvitha (अन्विता): one who brings understanding and knowledge; a follower of wisdom

  • Ritvika (ऋत्विका): priestess; one who is dedicated to the divine ritual and sacred knowledge

  • Bhavini (भाविनी): Goddess Durga; one who brings positive energy and transformation

  • Pragya (प्रज्ञा): wisdom; one who is spiritually enlightened and possesses divine intelligence

  • Harini (हरिणी): deer; symbolizing gentleness and grace, often used for Goddess Lakshmi

  • Suryani (सूर्यानी): Goddess of the Sun; one who brings light, warmth, and vitality

Noble Sanskrit Names for Boys

  • Aryan (आर्यन): noble; honorable; a person of high status

  • Rajendra (राजेन्द्र): king of kings; a title of great nobility

  • Chandran (चन्द्रन): moon; radiant like the moon

  • Yashvardhan (यशवर्धन): one who increases fame; prosperous

  • Tejas (तेजस): brilliance; radiance; power

  • Suryansh (सुर्यांश): a part of the sun; radiant

  • Raghavendra (राघवेन्द्र): lord of the Raghu dynasty; another name for Lord Rama

  • Vikram (विक्रम): bravery; valor; courage

  • Keshav (केशव): one who has beautiful hair; a name of Lord Vishnu

  • Devendra (देवेन्द्र): lord of the gods; another name for Lord Indra

  • Mahendra (महेन्द्र): the great Indra; another name for Lord Shiva

  • Chiranjeev (चिरंजीव): immortal; one who lives forever

  • Vidyut (विद्युत): lightning; brightness

  • Dhanvantari (धन्वंतरि): the god of medicine; a divine physician

  • Siddharth (सिद्धार्थ): one who has attained his goals; Buddha

  • Vatsal (वत्सल): affectionate; loving; caring

  • Kritin (कृतिन): noble; one who performs virtuous deeds

  • Shourya (शौर्य): bravery; valor; courage

  • Pradyumna (प्रद्युम्न): matchless; extremely intelligent; son of Lord Krishna

  • Abhinav (अभिनव): new; innovative; young and fresh

Noble Sanskrit Names for Girls

  • Aaditri (आदित्री): Goddess Lakshmi; a name symbolizing nobility, wealth, and grace

  • Sritika (सृतिका): one who is blessed; a noble soul that brings peace and prosperity

  • Ritvika (ऋत्विका): priestess; one who is dedicated to spiritual duties, embodying noble virtues

  • Tanirika (तनिरिका): sacred tree; symbolizing rootedness, strength, and elegance

  • Shilpi (शिल्पी): sculptor; a creator of art, reflecting nobility through creativity and craftsmanship

  • Vamika (वामिका): Goddess Durga; the one who is powerful, graceful, and noble

  • Ravisha (रविशा): grace of the sun; symbolizing radiance, nobility, and divine light

  • Anvitha (अन्विता): one who is connected to knowledge and wisdom, embodying the nobility of intellect

  • Kshirja (क्षीरजा): born from milk; symbolizing purity, nourishment, and maternal nobility

  • Vidulika (विदुलिका): moonlight; a gentle, noble presence that illuminates the world

  • Shatarupa (शतरूपा): one with many forms; a symbol of versatile nobility and strength

  • Kalyani (कल्याणी): auspicious, noble; one who brings welfare and good fortune

  • Sangita (संगिता): music; a noble soul with a harmonious and graceful nature

  • Vidyutika (विद्युतिका): lightning; a symbol of power, radiance, and nobility

  • Pranjali (प्रांजली): respectful; one who is humble and noble in character

  • Yamika (यामिका): night; symbolizing calm, peace, and the noble passage of time

  • Bhavita (भाविता): one who is thoughtful and noble in actions and words

  • Haimavati (हैमवती): daughter of the mountains (Goddess Parvati); a name reflecting divine nobility and strength

  • Gaurika (गौरिका): Goddess Parvati; a name symbolizing purity, beauty, and divine nobility

  • Sudevi (सुदेवी): good goddess; representing virtuous qualities and divine grace

Strong Sanskrit Boy Names

  • Veer (वीर): brave; courageous; warrior

  • Arjun (अर्जुन): bright; shining; a heroic figure in the Mahabharata

  • Rudra (रुद्र): fierce; a name of Lord Shiva associated with destruction and transformation

  • Vikram (विक्रम): bravery; valor; courage

  • Bharat (भारत): India; a strong leader; a character in the Ramayana

  • Dhanvan (धन्वन): bowman; one who possesses a bow; a name for Lord Vishnu

  • Kshatriya (क्षत्रिय): warrior; protector; one of the warrior classes in ancient India

  • Mahavir (महावीर): great hero; a title used for Lord Hanuman and other great warriors

  • Tejas (तेजस): brilliance; radiance; strength; power

  • Yudhishthir (युधिष्ठिर): steadfast in battle; the eldest Pandava

  • Shivendra (शिवेन्द्र): lord Shiva; the supreme god

  • Veerendra (वीरेन्द्र): lord of the brave; another name for Lord Vishnu

  • Kartik (कार्तिक): the god of war; a name for Lord Kartikeya

  • Prithviraj (पृथ्वीराज): king of the earth; a ruler with great strength

  • Agni (अग्नि): the fire god; representing power and transformation

  • Raghavendra (राघवेन्द्र): lord of the Raghu dynasty; another name for Lord Rama

  • Bhavanishankar (भावनिशंकर): one who gives happiness and peace; a name for Lord Shiva

  • Suryansh (सुर्यांश): part of the sun; a radiant and powerful name

  • Ashvath (अश्वत): strong; a name for the Ashvattha tree, symbolizing strength and longevity

  • Prabal (प्रबल): strong; powerful; mighty

Strong Sanskrit Girl Names

  • Brahmika (ब्रह्मिका): Goddess Durga; a powerful and divine force

  • Mahira (माहिरा): skilled, expert; a strong and capable woman

  • Vishala (विशाला): vast, immense; representing great strength and expansion

  • Durga (दुर्गा): invincible; Goddess Durga, symbolizing strength, protection, and courage

  • Chitrani (चित्रानी): one who is radiant; a strong and shining personality

  • Indira (इंदिरा): Goddess Lakshmi; a name symbolizing strength, power, and prosperity

  • Veera (वीरा): brave, courageous; one who possesses great inner strength

  • Kavya (काव्य): poetry; a strong and intellectual soul, known for wisdom and creativity

  • Rohini (रोहिणी): a star; symbolizing brightness, strength, and the ability to shine

  • Rajvi (राज्वी): royal; a name reflecting nobility, dignity, and strength

  • Vandana (वन्दना): adoration; one who is strong in spirit and devotion

  • Sundari (सुन्दरी): beautiful, strong; symbolizing strength through grace and beauty

  • Swarani (स्वराणी): queen of melody; embodying both strength and harmony

  • Jaya (जया): victorious; representing strength and triumph over challenges

  • Shakti (शक्ति): power, strength; the divine energy that fuels the universe

  • Ritika (ऋतिका): movement, a powerful force; symbolizing dynamism and vitality

  • Tanvi (तन्वी): delicate, but strong; a name signifying both grace and inner strength

  • Arundhati (अरुंधती): a star; a name symbolizing enduring strength and brilliance

  • Yashika (याशिका): success, fame; representing a strong and successful woman

  • Trisha (त्रिषा): thirst; one who is always striving for growth and self-improvement, reflecting resilience

Nature-themed Sanskrit Boy Names

  • Vayu (वायु): the wind; the god of air

  • Agni (अग्नि): fire; the god of fire

  • Chandra (चन्द्र): the moon; radiant like the moon

  • Suryansh (सुर्यांश): part of the sun; radiant and bright

  • Rohit (रोहित): red; the first rays of the sun

  • Ojas (ओजस): vitality; energy; power

  • Tarun (तरुण): young; fresh; youthful like a new plant

  • Neel (नील): blue; sapphire; also related to the color of the sky

  • Kailash (कैलाश): a sacred mountain; abode of Lord Shiva

  • Jalendra (जलेंद्र): king of the waters; another name for Lord Varun, the god of water

  • Prithvi (पृथ्वी): the earth; the goddess of earth

  • Anshuman (अंशुमान): radiant; a name associated with the sun and light

  • Bhanu (भानु): the sun; radiant; shining

  • Nandan (नंदन): son; also means a forest or garden

  • Varun (वरुण): god of water; the sea and celestial ocean

  • Kshitij (क्षितिज): horizon; the place where the earth and sky meet

  • Hemadri (हेमद्रि): golden mountain; a symbol of strength and riches from nature

  • Sudhir (सुधीर): intelligent; a steady, clear mind like the calm sea

  • Shailendra (शैलेन्द्र): king of mountains; lord of the hills

  • Bhuvanesh (भुवनेश): lord of the world; one who governs the earth

Choosing the Perfect Sanskrit Boy Name

Here are four things you can consider while choosing the perfect Sanskrit for your baby.

  1. Know the right meaning: Sanskrit is a vast language and it is important to know the meaning of the word before naming your child. Go for names that align with something positive. For example peace, calm, strength, power, etc.

  2. Religious beliefs: You can name your baby after a Hindu god if your beliefs align with them.

  3. Unique yet simple: Choose a name that is unique yet simple for the child to pronounce.

  4. Future Suitability: Choose a name that will grow with your child and suit them at every stage of life, from childhood to adulthood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here’s a list of FAQs about Best Sanskrit Baby Boy and Sanskrit Girl names with Meanings 2025

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1. Can I slightly modify Sanskrit names to make them unique?

Yes, small modifications can give a unique touch, such as changing Arya to Aryaan or Divya to Divyana. Ensure the new form maintains the original meaning if possible.

What are the 20 rarest names?

Here are the 20 rarest names for babies.

  1. Agnivesh (अग्निवेश): fire-like brightness
  2. Charvik (चार्विक): intelligent
  3. Divit (दिवित): immortal
  4. Eshanay (ईशनय): ruler or guide
  5. Falgun (फाल्गुन): a Hindu month; also means spring
  6. Gatik (गतिक): fast-moving
  7. Harvansh (हरवंश): of Lord Shiva’s family
  8. Ivaan (इवान): gracious gift of God
  9. Janit (जनित): creator
  10. Kshiraj (क्षीरज): moon or one born of milk
  11. Lavith (लवित): beloved
  12. Mokshit (मोक्षित): liberated soul
  13. Nivaan (निवान): peaceful
  14. Ojaswin (ओजस्विन): energetic
  15. Pravir (प्रवीर): warrior, brave
  16. Rivaan (रिवान): star, soul
  17. Sharv (शर्व): sacred, another name for Shiva
  18. Tavish (तविश): strong, courageous
  19. Uraja (उराज): born of the heart
  20. Vedhant (वेधन्त): ultimate knowledge

2. What are some modern yet traditional Sanskrit names?

Some names that blend modern appeal with traditional roots include: 
Boys: Advait (unique, non-dual), Kiaan (ancient, divine grace), Reyansh (ray of light)
Girls: Mira (sea, prosperous), Lavanya (grace), Aadhya (first, beginning).

What are the 10 names of Shiva for baby boy in Sanskrit?

Here are the 10 names of Shiva for baby boy in Sanskrit.

  1. Shivansh (शिवांश): part of Shiva
  2. Rudra (रुद्र): fierce, the howler
  3. Mahadev (महादेव): the great god
  4. Neelkanth (नीलकण्ठ): blue-throated one
  5. Trilochan (त्रिलोचन): three-eyed
  6. Bholenath (भोलेनाथ): innocent lord
  7. Shankar (शंकर): one who brings happiness
  8. Nataraj (नटराज): lord of dance
  9. Ishan (ईशान): ruler, another name of Shiva
  10. Umapati (उमापति): husband of Uma (Parvati)

What are the top 10 unique boy names in Hinduism?

Here are the top 10 unique boy names in Hinduism.

  • Aarav (आरव): peaceful
  • Vivaan (विवान): full of life
  • Kriday (कृदय): lord Krishna
  • Ishaan (ईशान): the sun, Shiva
  • Ronav (रोनव): graceful
  • Vedansh (वेदांश): part of the Vedas
  • Yug (युग): era, time
  • Sharvik (शर्विक): sacred
  • Tanmay (तन्मय): absorbed, focused
  • Vihan (विहान): dawn, beginning

3. How do I find the meanings of Sanskrit baby names?

You can find meanings on baby name websites, consult Sanskrit dictionaries, or seek advice from cultural experts or elders who know the traditional significance of these names.

4. What are some Sanskrit names for girls that mean beauty or grace?

Names for beauty and grace include Lavanya (grace), Charu (beautiful), Sundari (beautiful), Rupali (pretty), and Shree (radiance).

5. What are popular Sanskrit names for babies that symbolise peace?

Names symbolising peace include Aarav (peaceful), Shantanu (peaceful), Shanti (peace), Nirav (silent), and Saanvi (peaceful goddess).

What are Vedic names?

Vedic names are names inspired from the great Indian Vedas like the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda.

  1. Agni (अग्नि): Fire god, messenger of the gods
  2. Marut (मरुत): Storm deities
  3. Yajus (यजुस्): Sacrificial formula
  4. Aryaman (अर्यमन्): Noble, protector of guests
  5. Jitvan (जित्वन्): Victorious
  6. Samarag (समरग): Knower of Sama
  7. Dhanvan (धन्वन्): Wealthy, also a name of Dhanvantari
  8. Medhavin (मेधाविन्): Wise, intelligent

Protecting Your Child's Future with Term Insurance: Why it’s Importance for Parents

Many parents select Sanskrit names that combine traditional meaning with contemporary appeal as naming practices change. This tendency shows a wish to respect cultural origins while making sure the name is still relevant in the modern world.

For example, boys are increasingly choosing names like Advay, which means "unique" or "one of a kind," and Aarav, which means "wisdom" or "radiance." These names sound modern while retaining their ancient connotations.

Choosing the ideal name is just as important as making plans for your child's safe future. By researching the best term insurance plan for 1 crore, you can combine your careful naming decision with financial insight. You can choose a life insurance plan that meets your needs by using a term insurance plan calculator. A term plan in India provides a reliable means of protecting your child's dreams by making sure that your important decisions now lay a strong basis for the future.

 

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