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Sanskrit Girl Names

Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Neha Beloved, affection; sometimes associated with rain or dewdrop Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 331 #101
Rani Queen Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 326 #102
Mela Multiple origins - Italian/Spanish 'mela' = 'apple'; from Greek root 'melas' = 'black, dark' (as in Melanie); Sanskrit 'mela' = 'gathering, fair'; also used as a diminutive of names like Carmela or Amelia. Greek, Italian, Sanskrit, Spanish Girl 321 #103
Kimaya Divine; miraculous; one-of-a-kind Indian, Sanskrit Girl 320 #104
Eesha Ruler; mistress Sanskrit Girl 307 #105
Esha Desire, wish; also associated with Isha meaning 'goddess' or 'one who protects'. Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 304 #106
Sona Gold; wild duck Armenian, Azerbaijani, Hindi, Prakrit, Sanskrit, Turkish, Urdu Girl 304 #107
Tanisha Ambition English, Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 304 #108
Somaya Commonly from Arabic Sumayyah meaning 'exalted' or 'high, elevated'; in South Asian use sometimes associated with Sanskrit 'Soma' (moon or divine nectar). Arabic, Sanskrit Girl 302 #109
Tula Balance; scales Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 294 #110
Nari Korean: "lily"; Sanskrit/Hindi: "woman"; Japanese: meaning varies by kanji Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Sanskrit Girl 284 #111
Akasha Sky; ether; space (the classical element 'akasha') Sanskrit Girl 276 #112
Devi Goddess; divine Sanskrit Girl 270 #113
Meela Meanings vary by origin: in Estonian related to 'meel' (mind, feeling, mood); in Hindi/Sanskrit associated with 'mela' (gathering, fair); as a variant of Slavic Mila it conveys 'gracious' or 'dear'. Estonian, Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 267 #114
Anyah Varies by origin - commonly "grace" (Anna/Hannah), also "care/protection" (Arabic Inayah), "other/different" (Sanskrit), or "eye" (Igbo). Arabic, Hebrew, Igbo, Russian, Sanskrit Girl 263 #115
Vaishnavi Belonging to Vishnu Sanskrit Girl 263 #116
Sarayu Name of a sacred river; denotes a flowing/fast-moving river, sometimes associated with a gentle breeze Indian, Sanskrit Girl 262 #117
Anagha Sinless; pure; innocent Sanskrit Girl 256 #118
Avira Air, breeze; strong/heroic Hebrew, Sanskrit Girl 256 #119
Ridhi Prosperity, good fortune, success Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 250 #120
Keya Commonly given the sense 'flower' in Indian languages; used as a short, lyrical feminine name in English and other languages. Bengali, English, Sanskrit Girl 248 #121
Bindi From Sanskrit 'bindu' meaning 'drop, point, dot' (the decorative forehead bindi); in some Australian Aboriginal languages used to mean 'young girl' or 'butterfly'. Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 246 #122
Akshaya Imperishable; eternal; indestructible; inexhaustible. Sanskrit Girl 239 #123
Nidhi Treasure; wealth; precious; hidden treasure Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 235 #124
Joya Jewel; joy - (in South Asia, sometimes used as a form of Jaya meaning 'victory') English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish Girl 232 #125
Radha Beloved, worshipped; the consort of Krishna Hindu, Sanskrit Girl 232 #126
Anushka Gracious, favored; also used as a diminutive of Anna. Hindi, Sanskrit, Slavic Girl 225 #127
Adya “First,” “original,” “primordial”; also associated with the primordial goddess/primeval power (Adyā Shakti) Indian, Sanskrit Girl 221 #128
Tulsi Holy basil Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, Sanskrit Girl 221 #129
Yashika Fame, glory Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 219 #130
Nitara Often interpreted as 'deeply rooted' or 'protected'; sometimes considered a short form of Nayantara ('star of the eye') Indian, Sanskrit Girl 218 #131
Nithya Eternal; perpetual; ever-existing Sanskrit Girl 218 #132
Sonali Golden Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 218 #133
Vedika Altar or platform; associated with the Vedas - often interpreted as 'knowledge' or 'consciousness'. Sanskrit Girl 218 #134
Simi Hearing; remembrance Hebrew, Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit Girl 216 #135
Suhani Pleasant; sweet; beautiful; delightful Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 216 #136
Medha Intelligence; wisdom; intellect; understanding Indian, Sanskrit Girl 215 #137
Anila Wind; air; breeze; associated with the wind deity (Vayu) Sanskrit Girl 212 #138
Jayah Victory; victorious Sanskrit Girl 211 #139
Nayana Eye; one with beautiful eyes Sanskrit Girl 210 #140
Lakshmi Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, and auspiciousness Sanskrit Girl 207 #141
Nandini Delightful, joyous; 'she who brings joy' (also the name of a divine cow in Hindu mythology) Indian, Sanskrit Girl 205 #142
Janya Born; produced; derived Indian, Sanskrit Girl 204 #143
Meenakshi 'Fish-eyed' - literally 'one with fish-like eyes'; name of a form of the Hindu goddess Parvati associated with Madurai. Sanskrit, Tamil Girl 202 #144
Aishani Associated with the goddess (Ishani); often interpreted as 'Goddess Durga' or 'close to the divine feminine' Indian, Sanskrit Girl 196 #145
Reena Often rendered as 'melted/dissolved' in Sanskrit/Hindi; in Hebrew (Rina) 'joyful song' or 'joy'; sometimes associated with Spanish 'reina' meaning 'queen'. Hebrew, Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish Girl 196 #146
Kriti Creation; work; composition; a piece of art Indian, Sanskrit Girl 195 #147
Mahika Mist, dew; also associated with the earth Indian, Sanskrit Girl 193 #148
Mirah Varies by origin - commonly rendered as "wonderful" (Latin), "peace" (Slavic), or "sea/ocean" (Sanskrit); sometimes used as a form of Miriam. Arabic, English, Hebrew, Hindi, Latin, Sanskrit, Slavic Girl 193 #149
Parnika Small leaf; leaf-like Indian, Sanskrit Girl 193 #150

Sanskrit Girls name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Sanskrit-origin name in our dataset.

3,531
Names in this origin
17
With data in 2025
0
Births 2025
52,391
Peak year 2019