Sanskrit names
Arya, Bodhi, Veda, and other Sanskrit names tied to Rigvedic texts and Hindu epics. Many derive from specific deities or philosophical concepts rather than descriptive traits.
- Opal Jewel #112
- Arya noble or respectable #316
- Bodhi awakening enlightenment tree #580
- Veda ancient knowledge sacred wisdom #648
- Vena Yearning #798
- Arjun bright white or shining #938
- Kaliyah Black goddess, time itself #995
- Rohan ascending growing and rising up #1026
- Nila blue or dark water #1074
- Aarav peaceful and serene warrior #1099
- Vihaan Morning dawn early light #1162
- Tula balance and peaceful equilibrium #1178
- Aryan Noble warrior noble person #1334
- Gunda strong virtuous capable one #1341
- Krish lord krishna #1377
- Reyansh ray of light divine #1398
- Karma Action and its consequence #1414
- Shreya Prosperous and noble #1431
- Naya new fresh beginning renewing #1464
- Carma karma or action #1477
- Samir Wind #1534
- Aditya Hindu sun god symbolizing light #1555
- Diya lamp light shining light #1567
- Saanvi beautiful and melodious voice #1574
- Riya singer or flowing water #1575
- Brinda Sacred basil holy plant #1645
- Anjali offering or salutation gesture #1672
- Aadhya first without beginning #1701
- Neha Loving #1727
- Ishaan The sun Hindu Sanskrit origin #1740
- Anisha unblemished pure and perfect #1744
- Pranav sacred sound Om or pranava #1773
- Rana To gaze, Regal #1775
- Janya knowledge born wise knowing #1785
- Amit Infinite #1789
- Kamala lotus flower #1812
- Aanya Gracious, merciful, kind #1833
- Nikhil Whole complete entire #1838
- Mata mother or perception #1839
- Arnav ocean and peaceful warrior #1861
- Ceylon island nation place name #1877
- Rahul Efficient #1878
- Gatha Song or verse #1894
- Suri Red rose flower precious jewel #1894
- Isha one who protects or guards #1931
- Vivaan lively alive vigorous #1934
- Priya beloved and dear #1948
- Aarush first ray of dawn #1999
- Leela Divine play, sacred play #2005
- Esha desire or wish in Sanskrit #2015
Sanskrit names come from an ancient language that shaped Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions across India for thousands of years. The words themselves often tell stories—Veda points to sacred knowledge, Arya means noble or worthy, and Bodhi refers to spiritual awakening. Many parents choose Sanskrit names for their philosophical weight, their musicality, or simply because the names belong to their family's heritage.
You'll find names for any gender in this list, from jewel-bright Opal to the more contemplative Vena. Some have been used for centuries, others feel contemporary yet grounded in real Sanskrit meaning. Each entry shows what the name means and where it comes from, so you understand the language beneath the sound.