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Sanskrit names - Baby names with the origin Sanskrit

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Abhi Diminutive of names beginning with the Sanskrit element 'abhi-' ('toward/over'); commonly used to connote 'fearless', 'victorious', or 'pleasing' depending on the full name. Indian, Sanskrit Boy 72 #501
Arjuna Bright, shining; famed warrior-archer of the Mahabharata Indian, Sanskrit Boy 72 #502
Prapti Attainment, accomplishment, success Indian, Sanskrit Girl 72 #503
Rithika Stream, movement Indian, Sanskrit Girl 72 #504
Gayatri Vedic meter Sanskrit Girl 71 #505
Janani Mother; one who gives birth; source of life Sanskrit Girl 71 #506
Kiren Ray or beam of light (from Sanskrit 'Kiran') Basque, English, Hindi, Sanskrit Unisex 70 #507
Minal Precious stone; jewel Indian, Sanskrit Girl 70 #508
Sarang {'Korean': 'love', 'Sanskrit/Hindi': 'peacock; spotted deer; also the name of a raga in Indian classical music'} Hindi, Korean, Sanskrit Unisex 70 #509
Shruti Hearing; what is heard Sanskrit Girl 69 #510
Vinay Discipline; modesty Hindi, Sanskrit Boy 69 #511
Alila Hebrew: 'deed', 'incident', 'tale' (עלילה). Related to Sanskrit Lila/Leela: 'play' or 'divine play' - broadly interpreted as 'playful' or 'wonderful'. Arabic, Hebrew, Sanskrit Girl 68 #512
Amrutha Nectar; ambrosia; the elixir of immortality Sanskrit Girl 68 #513
Aryon Likely 'lion' (from Hebrew 'Ari') or 'noble' (from Sanskrit 'Arya'); also associated with the Greek name Arion Greek, Hebrew, Sanskrit Boy 68 #514
Daksha Capable; competent; skilled; dexterous Hindu, Sanskrit Boy 68 #515
Laasya Graceful dance; the dance of the goddess (Laasya) Indian, Sanskrit Girl 68 #516
Navraj New king; new reign or sovereign Punjabi, Sanskrit Boy 68 #517
Atreya Descendant of Atri; son or descendant of the sage Atri Sanskrit Boy 67 #518
Chetan Conscious, aware, sentient; spirited Sanskrit Boy 67 #519
Harish From Sanskrit, 'lord' or 'ruler'; commonly associated with the Hindu gods (e.g., Hari/Vishnu or Hara/Śiva) Hindu, Sanskrit Boy 67 #520
Kanishk Name of an ancient Kushan emperor; associated with kingship, leadership and glory Indian, Sanskrit Boy 67 #521
Ranbir Battle hero Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit Boy 67 #522
Amrita Nectar of immortality; ambrosia; immortal Sanskrit Girl 66 #523
Bhumi Earth, land Sanskrit Girl 66 #524
Hriday Heart Sanskrit Boy 66 #525
Mahan Persian: "moon-like" or "of the moon"; Sanskrit/Hindi: "great" Hindi, Irish, Persian, Sanskrit Boy 66 #526
Vikrant Valiant; advanced Sanskrit Boy 66 #527
Arka Sun; ray of light; sacred fire Sanskrit Boy 64 #528
Dhani Wealthy, rich; possessor/owner Hindi, Sanskrit Boy 64 #529
Narayan Name of the Hindu god Vishnu; 'refuge of man' or 'abode of man'. Hindu, Sanskrit Boy 64 #530
Rohin From Sanskrit rohiṇa - broadly 'ascending' or 'rising'; also associated with the lunar mansion/star Rohini (Aldebaran). Sanskrit Boy 64 #531
Sanika A Sanskrit-derived Indian name; commonly interpreted in modern usage as ‘flute’ or ‘pearl’ and broadly conveys qualities of grace or esteem. Indian, Sanskrit Girl 64 #532
Kashi Shining, luminous; also 'from Kashi' (Varanasi, the city of light) Hindi, Sanskrit Boy 63 #533
Lakshya Goal, aim, target, objective, purpose Indian, Sanskrit Boy 63 #534
Ranvir Brave warrior; hero of the battle. Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit Boy 63 #535
Yuvika Young woman Sanskrit Girl 63 #536
Advaita Non-dual; 'not two'; unique; one without a second Indian, Sanskrit Unisex 62 #537
Ananth Infinite, endless, boundless; often associated with the divine (Ananta, a name tied to Vishnu/Ananta Śeṣa). Sanskrit Boy 62 #538
Gita Song (from Sanskrit gīta); associated with the Bhagavad Gita, 'song of the Lord'. Sanskrit Girl 62 #539
Kanika Small particle; atom; also associated with 'gold' or 'golden'. Indian, Sanskrit Girl 62 #540
Kritika Pleiades; the cutters Sanskrit Girl 62 #541
Samhita Joined together; a collection or compilation (often of hymns) Sanskrit Girl 62 #542
Vijay Victory; victorious Sanskrit Boy 62 #543
Kalyana Auspicious, blessed; welfare, good Sanskrit Boy 61 #544
Aryo Noble; honorable Sanskrit Boy 60 #545
Himani Snow; snowy; 'of the Himalaya' (daughter of the Himalaya) Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 60 #546
Ritika Course or stream Hindi, Sanskrit Girl 60 #547
Sajan Beloved; dear; friend; lover Hindi, Sanskrit Boy 60 #548
Ishitha Desired, sought-after; excellence or mastery Sanskrit Girl 59 #549
Pratyush Dawn; the first rays of the sun Sanskrit Boy 58 #550

Sanskrit name popularity over time

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

8,364
Names in this origin
25
With data in 2025
0
Births 2025
72,359
Peak year 2019