Sanskrit Baby Names for Boys & Girls

If you strongly prefer a name with deep meaning then you must look at our collection of Sanskrit Baby Names for boys and girls.

Sanskrit names often have thoughtful meanings and they make a great choice when it comes to naming your baby.

We've hand picked beautiful Sanskrit baby names. These baby names are taken from ancient Hindu Sanskrit literature and inspired by philosophy and spirituality. You’ll find rare, uncommon, religious and traditional Sanskrit names here.

A precious little bundle of joy has just entered your lives! As parents, you are excited to give the best name to your baby. A name that is beautiful and melodious, reflecting the richness of Indian culture and at the same time possessing a deep significant meaning would be the ideal choice. Where would you find such a name which is an amalgam of all these qualities?

Of course, in that language of ancient India which is the mother of all modern languages- Sanskrit. The baby names derived from this sonorous language have a wealth of meaning. These traditional names connect us to our roots.

Sanskrit names with meanings

Sanskrit means "refined or purified". The words of this sophisticated language have a rich and cultured effect. The language has primordial sounds and in a very systematic manner follows the natural way sounds are produced in the human mouth.

It is highly versatile with a huge vocabulary and immense power of expression. It allows you a wide choice. So give your little one the perfect gift to last a lifetime and even more- a classical, sublime and profound name from the treasure-trove of Sanskrit.

Check out our Sanskrit Baby Boy Name & Sanskrit Baby Girl Name list along with their Sanskrit meanings.

Sanskrit names for boy babies

Sanskrit Baby Boy Names

Sanskrit Names for Boys

In this list you'll find Sanskrit Boy Names along with their literal and intended meanings.

Sanskrit names for girl babies

Sanskrit Baby Girl Names

Sanskrit Names for Girls

In this list you'll find Sanskrit Girl Names along with their literal and intended meanings.


Naming ideas for Sanskrit boy & girl names

Sanskrit is the language of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, the Bhagwad Gita, the Buddhist and Jain texts. Known as 'Devavani' or 'Devabhasha', it is the language of rituals, mantras, chants and hymns intrinsic to Indian culture and beliefs. Baby names selected from this divine language will have a spiritual connect and sacred feel. Checkout these Sanskrit name ideas to get inspiration to come up with your very own perfect name.

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