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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112 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Gautham	Boy	Enlightened; Wise; The best of cattle
Gautam	Boy	Lord Buddha; A name of Lord Buddha; One who dispels darkness
Guru	Unisex	Teacher; Guide; Expert
Govind	Boy	Cow finder; Cowherd; Chief herdsman; A name of Lord Krishna
Gurvir	Boy	Guru's strength
Gaurav	Boy	Honor; Pride; Respect; Dignity
Gopal	Boy	One of the names of Lord Shri Krishna; Cow protector
Gobind	Boy	Cow finder
Govinda	Boy	Cow finder; Cowherd; Chief herdsman; A name of Lord Krishna
Garv	Boy	Proud; Symbol of pride; Superior

Ganesa	Girl	Lord of hordes
Gandharva	Boy	Musician
Ganesan	Boy	Lord of Hordes
Ganesha	Boy	Lord of Hordes
Gangadhar	Boy	Holder of the Ganges
Garvik	Boy	Proud; Smartness; Attitude; Elegance
Gaurang	Boy	Having a white, yellowish, or fair complexion
Gauransh	Boy	Part of Goddess Gauri; One who is white and shining
Gauresh	Boy	A fair one; Husband of Gauri; Parvati; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Gaurish	Boy	A fair one; Husband of Gauri; Parvati; One of the many names of Lord Shiva

Gautama	Boy	The best ox
Gayan	Boy	Sing; Sky; Song
Geetesh	Boy	Lord of songs
Ghanshyam	Boy	Dark like a cloud
Giri	Boy	Mountain; Duty; Obligation
Giridhar	Boy	One who holds mountains
Giridharan	Boy	One who holds mountains
Girik	Boy	Lord of the Mountains
Giriraj	Boy	God of the mountain; Lord of the mountains
Girisha	Unisex	Lord of the mountain; A man or animal living on a mountain

Gitesh	Boy	Lord of Songs
Gokulan	Boy	Abode of cows; Herd of cows
Golu	Boy	Round-faced; Naughty person
Gopalakrishnan	Boy	Protector of cows; An epithet of Krishna
Gopesh	Boy	Ruler of the protectors of cows
Gopinath	Boy	Leader of the Gopis
Gorakh	Boy	Protector of Cows; Cow-herd
Gouranga	Boy	A Fair one; Golden-hued
Gourav	Boy	Importance; Dignity; Admiration
Gourish	Boy	Lord Shiva; God Shankar

Goutham	Boy	The best ox
Govardhan	Boy	An epithet of Lord Krishna; One who nourishes or protects cows
Govindaraj	Boy	The king of cowherds
Grahil	Boy	Interested; Inclined to
Gursharan	Boy	Refuge at the Guru
Gyanendra	Boy	Knowledge; Awareness; Lord of knowledge
Gadabhrt	Boy	One who manipulates a club
Gajanana	Boy	One who has the face of an elephant
Gajaraja	Boy	Ruler of elephants
Gajasura	Boy	The Lord of evil or evil power

Gajasya	Boy	The one who is in the shape of an elephant
Gajpathi	Boy	The king of elephants
Galava	Boy	Devotion
Ganapathi	Boy	Lord of the people; Hindu deity of wisdom
Gandharin	Boy	Lord Shiva
Gandhesa	Boy	Master of fragrance
Gangaja	Boy	Born as the son of Ganga
Ganpati	Boy	Lord of the people; Hindu deity of wisdom
Garhapati	Boy	One who shelters the house
Gatra	Boy	Refers to human body or physical appearance

Gaurisa	Boy	The lady Gauri, Our lady Gauri
Gavesin	Boy	Someone who is looking for or searching for something or someone
Gavistha	Boy	The house which is full of lights and glow
Ghantin	Boy	A person who has a bell like voice
Giridhara	Boy	The one who lifts the mountain
Godharin	Boy	Powerful; Strong
Godhvaja	Boy	With the moon as his banner; The one who is independent, courageous, and ambitious
Gopendra	Boy	One of the names of Lord Shri Krishna, referring to him as a cowherd and protector of cows
Gopesa	Boy	The leader of men who protects or owns domestic animals
Gopi-Nath	Boy	Creator of Gopis

Gopicandra	Boy	The moon-like beautiful lady
Gopita	Boy	A special thing concealed or safeguarded from others
Goputra	Boy	Son of a Cow
Gosarya	Boy	One with a clever mind
Gostani	Boy	Creative and intelligent beings
Govraja	Boy	Pleasant and diplomatic
Grahesh	Boy	The king of all the nine planets
Grahisa	Boy	The king of all the nine planets
Granth	Boy	Holy book; Sacred scriptures
Granthika	Boy	One who is passive, friendly, and easygoing

Grhapati	Boy	Lord of the house
Grhita	Boy	A person who is accepted by all
Guha	Boy	Cave or heart
Guhamaya	Boy	Bearer of heavy load
Guna	Boy	Qualities; Talent; Skill; Fire; Flame
Gunamaya	Boy	Endowed with virtue
Gunarasi	Boy	The Celebration of Virtue
Gunayukta	Boy	Endowed with many virtues
Gurjant	Boy	Grace of Guru
Gurmej	Boy	Guru's place of rest

Gurmel	Boy	One with a physically strong personality
Gurminder	Boy	Lord Guru
Gurmohan	Boy	Sweetheart; Blessed and fortunate; Loved ones of the whole family
Gurmohinder	Boy	One who protects, guides and leads others
Gurmukat	Boy	One who is idealist
Gurmukh-Gurnam	Boy	One who protects, guide and leads others
Gurmukhnihal	Boy	One who protects, guide and leads others
Gurmustak	Boy	The beautiful one or the precious one that will be pious and generous
Gurnaad	Boy	One who protects, guide and leads others; One who is the leader
Gurnama	Boy	God's desire; One who will spend their whole life on the path of God

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

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