Sanskrit Names
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Ranie
Ranie is a gentle feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Rainie or Rainey, connecting it to rain and suggesting a fresh, natural quality. Alternatively, it…
Ranee
Ranee is a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word 'rani' meaning 'queen' or 'princess.' It represents the female equivalent of 'raja' (king) and has been used as a title for the wife of a raja…
Rani
Hindi, Hebrew
"queen; she is singing"
Rani, alternatively spelled Ranee, is the female equivalent of Raja in Hindi. In many Indo-Aryan languages it can mean "queen" or "lady". The Hebrew version is used for both genders in modern Israel.…
Rania
Arabic, Greek
"to gaze, to look; heavenly"
As an Arabic name, Rania is a variation of Raniya, ultimately derived from the Arabic word ranā meaning "to gaze" or "side look". Other descendants of this root include Ranya and Rana itself.…
Rishi
Sanskrit
"sage"
Wise, with vivacity.
Rohana
Sanskrit
"sandalwood"
A multicultural choice with a variety of meanings, Rohana could make an interesting alternative to Johanna, Rosanna, Rowan, Rowena, or Roshan. It may be considered a variation of the Hindi Rohan,…
Taj
Arabic
"crown"
Taj is a cool new name with ancient Eastern roots. While Taj can work for either sex, Taja might be a feminine alternative.
Uma
Sanskrit, Hebrew
"light, peace, nation"
Uma is a sweet, strong name for a Hindu goddess... and a Hollywood one. But as popular as Uma Thurman is, other parents have not yet picked up on her name, making it a rarity. Uma is one of the more…
Darshan
Sanskrit
"perceptive one"
This name is widely used in India.
Deepak
Sanskrit
"lamp, light"
Spiritual author Deepak Chopra made this familiar, if not particularly accessible, outside the Indian community.
Deodar
Sanskrit
"divine wood"
Name of the "god tree," a tall cedar native to India that also grows in California and England. Not a prime baby name candidate.
Ganesh
Sanskrit
"god of the multitude"
The name of the elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom is rarely heard outside India.
Gyan
Sanskrit
"filled with knowledge"
Almost unknown in the western world, Gyan comes from a Sanskrit word for knowledge. It may appeal to parents looking for a name influenced by eastern philosophy, like Bodhi or Zen.
Kiran
Sanskrit
"ray of light"
Though it sounds like a modern invention, Kiran is a traditional Hindu name from India; chosen for her son by actress Kelli Williams. Author Kiran Desai is a woman and this name, which bears a…
Krishna
Sanskrit
"dark, black"
Krishna is the name of a supreme Hindu god, and is often found in Hindu families. While it leans masculine, it is also given to girls, and a survey of names back in 2014 revealed the split was around…
Kumar
Sanskrit
"a boy, a son"
Worldly name often heard in India, familiar here via the film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.
Naren
Sanskrit
"superior man"
Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.
Pepper
English, Sanskrit
"berry"
More popularly used for girls, this peppy word name has been worn by football player Pepper Johnson (born Thomas and given the childhood nickname for sprinkling pepper on his cereal) and appears in…
Rajiv
Sanskrit
"striped"
Known here via the son of Indira Gandhi, who himself became prime minister of India.
Ram
Arabic, Sanskrit, Hebrew
"archer; pleasing; exalted"
One of the most familiar, and assertive, names found throughout the Middle East and India, Ram has an assertive and solid air about it. Derived from a number of different origins, in English speaking…
