Maruti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Maruti

What is the meaning of the name Maruti ?

The baby name Maruti is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-roo-tee (IPA: /ˈmɑːruːti/).

Maruti is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Maruti is an Indian masculine given name from Sanskrit Māruti (मारुति), literally “son of the Maruts” or “wind-born,” referencing the storm/wind deities and, in later tradition, the wind-god Vāyu. The epithet is best known as a title of Hanuman, the emblem of strength, courage, and devoted service; thus the name carries connotations of energy, protection, and steadfast bhakti.

Use is concentrated in Maharashtra and Karnataka and extends across the Deccan, often inspired by Hanuman devotion; the name appears in temple dedications and household naming from at least the early modern period, bolstered by the Maruti temple movement of the 17th century. Variants and spellings include Maruthi (Telugu/Kannada), Maaruti, and Marathi Maroti; related regional forms honoring the same deity include Anjaneya/Anjaneyulu and Hanumantha. Diminutives such as Maru occur informally. Overall, Maruti signals auspicious vigor and loyal courage.