What are some popular Sanskrit boy names used throughout history?

Some popular boy names of Sanskrit origin are Ram, Shiva, Anil, Vishnu, Krishna, and Arjun as these are steeped deep in Hinduism.

What are some Sanskrit boy names that symbolize strength?

Sanskrit boy names, including Balaram, Vaibhav, and Vaja, symbolize ‘strength.’

What are some two-syllable Sanskrit boy names with strong meanings?

Many Sanskrit boy names are two-syllables, including Vaayu, Vatsal, Ashvin, Kashi, Kiran, and Naga.

What are some Sanskrit boy names associated with nature?

Some nature-inspired Sanskrit names are Nagadhipa that means ‘master of hills,’ Nakul, which means ‘mongoose,’ and Toya, meaning ‘water.’

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101 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Bohdi	Unisex	Enlightenment in Buddhism
Bodee	Boy	Enlightenment; Command
Biran	Boy	From the barn; Unpopulated; Uninhabited
Bodey	Unisex	Enlightenment
Brahm	Boy	Father of many; Growth; Creation; Hindu God Brahma
Brijesh	Boy	Lord of Brij; Ruler of Brij
Balraj	Boy	King of might; Powerful
Brij	Boy	Place associated with Lord Krishna
Bharath	Boy	Bearer; Good person; Being maintained; Name of Agni; Name of the brother of Lord Ram
Bodhisattva	Boy	Enlightened

Bhavik	Boy	Devoted; Emotional; Virtuous; Happy
Balakrishna	Boy	Strength; Might
Balakrishnan	Boy	Strength; Might
Balan	Girl	Jaguar; Bright; Brilliant; Young
Balbir	Boy	Power; God; Strong man; Mighty hero
Balram	Boy	Older brother of Lord Shri Krishna; Strength; Might
Balu	Boy	Child; Young one
Barath	Boy	Friend; To be maintained
Baskar	Boy	Light maker; Shining
Basker	Boy	Light maker; Shining

Bharani	Boy	Celestial Star; Accomplished; High achiever
Bhavish	Boy	Existence; Becoming God; Existence of God
Bhavishya	Boy	Future; Advanced; Blossoming; Flourishing; Blooming
Bheem	Boy	Terrible; Formidable
Bihari	Boy	Beautiful; A man who strolls or walks around
Bijoy	Boy	Victory
Biju	Boy	Victory
Bilva	Boy	A tree sacred to Lord Shiva; A leaf from the sacred tree; Leaf of the wood apple tree
Bilwa	Unisex	A tree sacred to Lord Shiva; A leaf from the sacred tree; Leaf of the wood apple tree
Binoy	Boy	Leading; Guidance; Modesty

Biplab	Boy	Revolution; Uprising
Bipul	Boy	Extensive; Huge; Large; A Lot; Great; Immense; Plenty
Bishal	Boy	Wide; Broad; Spacious
Biswajit	Boy	Conqueror of the universe
Bodhan	Boy	Kindling; Inspiring; Encouraging; Stimulating
Boopathi	Boy	A king; An epithet of Lord Shiva; Lord Indra; King of the earth
Braj	Boy	Land of Lord Krishna; A multitude; A station of cowherds; Cowshed
Brajesh	Boy	Lord Krishna; Ruler of Braj land
Babbu	Boy	Mongoose; Cat; Silly person
Badri	Boy	Full moon; Jujube tree

Bahadur	Boy	A brave, manly, and efficient person; Hero; Valiant warrior
Bahu	Boy	Fighting with one's hands; Many; Abundant
Bal	Boy	Strength; Forces; Honey
Balaji	Boy	Lord Vishnu or Lord Venkatesh; Power; Strength
Baldev	Boy	Another name of Lord Balarama who had godlike strength and power
Ballav	Boy	Cowherd; Beloved; Dear
Balwant	Unisex	Full of might; Immense strength
Ban	Boy	Forest; A noble title; Rinsed rice water; Scatter
Band	Boy	Broom covered hill; Closed
Banda	Boy	The person; Young; Wild; Fierce

Baneet	Boy	Polite; Wished for; Talking; Related
Barun	Boy	Hindu god of sea, Varuna; Rain; To surround
Basant	Boy	Season of spring; Brilliant
Basu	Boy	Name of Lord Surya; Bright; Excellent
Basudev	Boy	Fire; Flames; Lord Krishna
Bayu	Boy	Wind; Breeze
Bhadanta	Boy	Term of Respect Applied to a Buddhist Mendicant
Bhadrapala	Boy	Protector of Goodness
Bhagavan	Boy	Lord; God
Bhairav	Boy	Fearsome

Bhaskar	Boy	Shining; Light maker
Bheema	Girl	Terrible; Formidable; The mighty one
Bheeshma	Boy	Mighty
Bhim	Boy	Terrible; Formidable
Bhismasvaraja	Boy	Not affected by noise or sound
Bhrigu	Boy	Name of a saint
Bhupendra	Boy	Earth-protector; King; Prince
Bhupinder	Girl	Earth-protector; King; Prince
Bhuvanesh	Boy	Ruler of the universe; Ruler of the world
Bhuvik	Boy	Heavenly; Celestial; Divine

Bibek	Boy	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction
Bikash	Boy	Development; Expansion; Progress; Growth
Bikram	Boy	Stride; Pace; Valor
Bima	Boy	Brave; Terrible; Formidable
Bimal	Boy	Clean; Pure; Spotless
Binay	Boy	Leading; Guidance; Modesty
Binod	Boy	Enjoyment; Delight; Jovial; Humorous; Amusement; Happiness
Binu	Girl	Merry man; Anger; Father; Source of all light; Sun
Bipin	Boy	Forest
Biren	Boy	Hero; Man; Brave

Biswanath	Boy	Lord Shiva
Boudhayana	Boy	someone who possesses the focus of Lord Buddha
Bradhna	Boy	Mighty; World of the sun
Brahma	Boy	Creator; The maker
Brajamani	Boy	A precious jewel
Brajendra	Boy	Lord of the kingdom Braj
Brhadgru	Boy	Great teacher
Brhadraja	Boy	Great king
Brhadvisa	Boy	Great protector
Buddha	Boy	Enlightenment

Budi	Boy	Intellect; Reason; Mind; Character
Budrika	Boy	A learned and enlightened man
Bukka	Boy	Heart; Blood; Kidney
Ballabh	Boy	Beloved
Batsa	Boy	Nepali variant of Vatsa; Son
Batsal	Boy	A variant of Vatsal; Love or affection
Bhintuna	Boy	Wishes
Borey	Boy	Country or great city
Bourey	Boy	Country or great city; A variant of the name Borey
Bunroeun	Boy	Country

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Infographic: Attractive Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B

Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With B(infographic)

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