Sanskrit Names for Girls

  1. Gita
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit; Latvian; Czech "song; pearl or strength or exalted one"
    • Meaning:

      "song; pearl or strength or exalted one"
    • Description:

      A simple, international name extremely popular in India. The word, meaning "song", also appears in the name of the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sacred text. Geeta is a spelling variant.
  2. Devika
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "little goddess"
    • Description:

      Nine little goddesses got this lovely name in the US in 2021, making it a usable yet unusual entry in the popular mythological category. Devika is a diminutive of Devi, the head goddess of Hindu mythology. English speakers might make Devi the short form.
  3. Padma
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "lotus"
    • Description:

      A name rich in Hindu tradition as the alternate name for the Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of beauty and charm; currently borne, appropriately, by model-actress-writer Padma Lakshmi.
  4. Jena
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Jennifer, variation of Gina, English, Arabic, "white wave; paradise"
    • Meaning:

      "white wave; paradise"
    • Description:

      Jena is a succinct name with a number of different roots, making it a versatile choice. On one hand, it might be used as a diminutive for the 70s favorite Jennifer, a name of Cornish origin that was hugely popular in a number of countries in the latter half of the 20th century. Jena might feel sleeker and more contemporary to some than the long form.
  5. Bali
    • Origin:

      Place-name and Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "strength"
    • Description:

      Evokes picture-postcard image of colorful Indonesia. Bali Barret is a Paris fashion insider who oversees women's style for Hermes. Bali rhymes with tally or galley.
  6. Kashmir
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, Southwest Asian place-name
    • Description:

      Soft and alluring, much like the similarly named cloth, but might have political implications.
  7. Anoma
    • Origin:

      Unknown possibly Sanskrit "illustrious"
    • Meaning:

      "illustrious"
    • Description:

      Anoma is name occasionally seen in Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. Its meaning is unknown but likely related to the word meaning "illustrious". It is a name that could easily work in English-speaking countries.
  8. Rishi
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "sage"
    • Description:

      Wise, with vivacity.
  9. Raga
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, musical term
    • Meaning:

      "color or melody"
    • Description:

      Raga is musical, yes, but that 'rag' syllable worries us.
  10. Pavana
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "peacock"
    • Description:

      If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
  11. Rama
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "lofty"
    • Description:

      This name of a revered Hindu deity is heard in several cultures.
  12. Bala
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "young"
    • Description:

      In India, Bala is a unisex name, but is likely to be perceived as more feminine in the West. In its feminine form, Bala is associated with the daughter of the red goddess, Lalitha Parameshwari.
  13. Rohana
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "sandalwood"
    • Description:

      Beguiling alternative to Johanna.
  14. Rajani
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "dark, of the night"
    • Description:

      Lots of charm.
  15. Amita
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "infinite"
    • Description:

      Feminine form of Amit that's simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship.
  16. Mandala
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "circle"
    • Description:

      A mandala is the magic circle of Buddhism and Hinduism, a powerful spiritual symbol used in art to represent the universe. It's also an important symbol in Jungian theory. As a first name, Mandala feels both natural and original, always a positive combination, but parents considering it should make themselves away of its deeper meaning.
  17. Lalita
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "playful, charming"
    • Description:

      Lolita without the naughty implications.
  18. Taj
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "crown"
    • Description:

      Taj is a cool new name with ancient Eastern roots. While Taj can work for either sex, Taja might be a feminine alternative.
  19. Pritha
    • Origin:

      Hindi from Sanskrit "palm of the hand"
    • Meaning:

      "palm of the hand"
  20. Ramana
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"
    • Description:

      Has a sound as lovely as its meaning.