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The baby name Artha is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AHR-thah (approx.); IPA: /ˈɑr.t̪ʰə/.

Artha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: AHR-thah (approx.); IPA: /ˈɑr.t̪ʰə/

What is the meaning of the name Artha ?

The baby name Artha is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AHR-thah (approx.); IPA: /ˈɑr.t̪ʰə/.

Artha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Artha derives from Sanskrit artha (अर्थ), encompassing “meaning, purpose, aim” and “wealth, prosperity.” In Hindu thought it names one of the four puruṣārthas - life’s legitimate goals - alongside dharma, kāma, and moksha, lending the given name a blend of material success and purposeful intent. The word is widespread across Indo‑Aryan and Dravidian languages via Sanskrit, and appears in classical compounds (e.g., Arthashastra, Arthapati).

As a personal name, Artha is used in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and among the diaspora, and also in Indonesia/Bali through Sanskritic influence. It is typically unisex, though more common for boys. Variants and related forms include Arth (North Indian short form), Aartha/Arthaa (phonetic spellings), and Indonesian/Balinese Arta; feminine elaborations such as Arthika occur regionally. The name’s core meaning centers on prosperity and purposeful intention, making it a popular modern choice with venerable philosophical roots.

Artha is rarely chosen. We have only 111 recorded uses of it on record, from 23 countries.

Artha has the following similar or variant Names

Artha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
ID Boys 0 #129 7 4,130
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,091 21 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,602 13 28,008

Artha is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
BH
BN
CL

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People also ask about Artha

Artha is predominantly a boy's name.
Artha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AHR-thah (approx.); IPA: /ˈɑr.t̪ʰə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Arta, Arthaḥ and Arth.
Across languages, Artha has these equivalents: Lakshya (goal/aim), Dhana / Dhan (wealth), Lakshmi (associated with wealth, feminine).
Artha is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
Without doubt. You won't see Artha in the national name rankings we track, the clearest sign of a genuinely rare name.