Sanskrit Names for Girls

Cashmere

Word name, English from Hindi

"fine, downy wool"

Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series, you might be surprised to learn that this fabric name has been appearing in the US…

Parvati

Sanskrit

"the daughter of the mountain"

This Hindu goddess name is very popular in India. The goddess of love, fertility and devotion, representing female force, Parvati is the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesh. There is a Harry…

Pritha

Hindi from Sanskrit "palm of the hand"

"palm of the hand"

Rudrani

Sanskrit

"wife of Rudra; wife of the roaring one"

Borne by the consort of Rudra, a Vedic deity associated with wind, storms, hunting, and Shiva, this name literally means "wife of Rudra" or "Rudra's queen", though more figuratively, it means "wife…

Sehana

Variation of Suhana or Sahana

"pleasant, beautiful: endure, patience; to bloom, flower"

A stylish sounding choice, which could be a variation of Suhana, a Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning "beautiful" and "pleasant" or of Sahana meaning "to be patient" and "to endure" in Arabic and "to…

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…

Vidia

Sanskrit, Latin

"knowledge, science, learning; envy"

A name associated with knowledge, curiosity, and wisdom, Vidia is an alternative spelling of Vidya, a popular name in India, Nepal, and Mauritius, where it is connected to the Hindu goddess…

Rudra

Sanskrit

"the roarer"

An Hindu deity name that has risen in use for boys in recent years, Rudra is a figure associated with wind, storms, hunting, medicine, and Lord Shiva. While it leans masculine in India, Nepal, the…

Ritupriya

Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit

"beloved season"

A rare choice, used occasionally in India, Ritupriya is a compound name, blending the more familiar Priya and Ritu. Ultimately from Sanskrit, it has the lovely meaning of "beloved season, beloved…

Ramana

Sanskrit

"beautiful"

Has a sound as lovely as its meaning.

Santra

Finnish and Greek form of Sandra, or Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, and Sanskrit

"defending men; orange"

Also used as a surname, Santra is both a Finnish and Greek form of Sandra, and a Hindi and Marathi name, meaning "orange", making it a multicultural choice that travels well. In the first instance,…

Amruta

Variation of Amrita, Hindi, Sanskrit

"immortality; nectar of immortality"

This name ultimately comes from the Sanskrit amṛta , literally meaning "immortal", though within Hindu tradition, it is also associated with a drink or nectar that grants eternal life. Other forms of…

Yali

Tamil mythological name and Hebrew

"my God"

Yali is a gender-neutral name most widely-used in Israel. The Israeli-British actress Yali Topol Margalith of Alice and Steve is the best-known bearer. A yali is a South Indian folkloric and…

Rajani

Sanskrit

"dark, of the night"

Lots of charm.

Pavana

Sanskrit

"peacock"

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

Neer

Hindi, Sanskrit

"water, liquid"

Simple, succinct, and water-inspired, Neer is a unisex name of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, translating literally to "water, liquid" in English. While it more popularly appears as Neera (also said to…

Inia

Maori form of India, Sanskrit

"body of trembling water, river"

The Māori transliteration of India has a light and bright sound. Ultimately borrowed from Sanskrit, it could mean "body of trembling water", in reference to the Indus River for which India is named.…

Yashita

Sanskrit

"one who brings fame and glory"

Derived from the Sanskrit element yaśas , Yashita is predominantly used in India and Mauritius. Associated with fame and glory, it is notably borne by singer-songwriter Yashita Sharma, and content…

Bannerjee

Sanskrit

"venerable teacher"

Bannerjee is a feminine name of Indian origin, specifically Bengali. It's a variant spelling of 'Banerjee' or 'Bandyopadhyay,' which is actually a Brahmin surname from the Bengal region of India. The…

Vyomi

Invented name, or Sanskrit

"violet pleasantness; space, universe"

Violet meets Naomi and Kyomi in this rare name that could be seen as a contemporary creation or a variation on an established celestial name. Appearing once in the US stats back in 2019, it blends…