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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123 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jay	Boy	Victory; Jaybird
Josh	Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Jayvin	Boy	Quick; Fleeting; Victorious
Javin	Boy	A swift one; Horse; Fleet
Jeevan	Boy	Life; Bringer of life
Jawan	Boy	God is gracious; Young
Jatinder	Boy	One who conquered the five evils
Jaiveer	Boy	One who is victorious
Jishnu	Boy	Victorious; Conqueror
Jatin	Boy	The auspicious one; One having twisted lock of hair; Lord Shiva

Jaydeep	Boy	Light of victory
Jayant	Boy	Victorious; Son of Indra
Jeet	Boy	Victory; Success; The one who overcomes all problems
Jagmeet	Boy	Companion to the World
Jaspal	Boy	Lord Krishna; Protector of glory
Jaideep	Boy	Victory to the light; Victory to the brightness and radiance of a flame
Jayanth	Boy	Victorious star; Son of Indra
Jihan	Boy	The World; Universe; Flying like an arrow; Bounding forward like a horse
Jeven	Boy	Giver of life
Jaran	Boy	Cry of rejoicing; Horse; Age; Blackthorn

Janak	Boy	The creator; Father
Jal	Boy	Water; One who wanders
Jagjit	Boy	Conqueror
Janav	Boy	A preserver; Protector of mankind
Jayveer	Boy	Victorious Warrior; Triumphant; Mighty winner
Jainil	Boy	Victorious God Swaminarayan
Jaskaran	Boy	A good deed; Sun of God; God's gift
Jayesh	Boy	Lord of victory; Victorious ruler
Jagan	Boy	World; Universe
Jaman	Boy	Java plum; Small quantity of curd for coagulating milk

Jaganu	Boy	Flames; Living being; Fire
Jagata	Boy	The World; Universe; Earth; Mankind; People
Jagdish	Boy	Ruler of the world
Jagmi	Boy	Wind; Pervading the world
Jaladhara	Boy	Ocean; The Sea; Abundant water
Jaladhi	Boy	Ocean; The Sea; Abundant water
Jash	Boy	God is gracious; Good wishes; Fame; Glory; Distinct; Renowned
Jiwan	Boy	Life; Bringer of life
Jogedra	Boy	Lord of Ascetics; Variant of Jogendra
Jyotish	Boy	Light of the sun; Astrologer; Luminous; Bright

Jabali	Boy	A hermit; An ancient sage
Jadhav	Boy	Descendant of Yadu
Jagadeesh	Boy	Ruler of the world
Jagadesh	Boy	Ruler of the world
Jagadish	Boy	Ruler of the world
Jagadisha	Boy	Ruler of the world
Jagannath	Boy	Master of the world
Jagath	Boy	World; Universe
Jagriti	Boy	Awakening; Vigilance
Jaiman	Boy	Victorious

Jainesh	Boy	Lord Ganesh; Name of God
Jaipal	Boy	He who protects the victors; Croton
Jairaj	Boy	The God of victory
Jairam	Boy	Lord Rama's victory
Jaitik	Boy	Victory
Jaival	Boy	Life-giving; Relating to Jupiter
Jaivardhan	Boy	The name of Lord Shiva
Jaivik	Boy	Pure; Divine; Life-related
Jamshed	Boy	A shining or radiant twin
Jamsheed	Boy	A shining or radiant twin

Jamshid	Boy	A shining or radiant twin
Janam	Boy	A birth; People
Janardan	Boy	Another name for Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu
Janardhan	Boy	Another name for Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu; Helper of people
Janesh	Boy	Lord of men; Ruler
Janish	Boy	Lord of men; Ruler; God is gracious
Janith	Boy	Produced; Born
Janu	Boy	Soul; Life force
Jashith	Boy	One who protects; Protector
Jashwanth	Boy	Glorious; Possessor of glory

Jaswant	Boy	Glorious; Possessor of glory
Jaswanth	Boy	Victory; Possessor of glory
Jaswin	Boy	Victorious
Jathin	Boy	The auspicious one; One with a twisted lock of hair
Jati	Boy	Caste; Kind; Teak
Jawa	Boy	Island of barley; Distant
Jawahar	Boy	A gemstone; Precious; Jewel
Jayadeep	Boy	Light of victory
Jayadev	Boy	Divine victory
Jayakrishna	Boy	Krishna the successful one

Jayakumar	Boy	Victorious child
Jayanta	Boy	Victorious
Jayapal	Boy	King; Lord Vishnu; Lord Brahma
Jayaprakash	Boy	Light of victory
Jayaraj	Boy	King or Lord of victory
Jayasurya	Boy	Victorious sun
Jayavardhan	Boy	Victory; Growth
Jaydev	Boy	God of victory
Jayendra	Boy	Lord of victory
Jayraj	Boy	The master or Lord of triumph

Jeetendra	Boy	Succees of Indra
Jeevak	Boy	Living; Alive
Jeeval	Boy	Life sharing; Life-giving
Jeevesh	Boy	God; Courageous
Jeshan	Boy	Prestige or pride; Clear as crystal; Simple
Jhilmit	Boy	Partially visible
Jhinka	Boy	Balanced and independent individual with leadership qualities
Jimuta	Boy	Commited to their family and friends; Responsible, sensitive and loving in nature; Possess the skill to balance their life
Jinabhadra	Boy	Victory achieved rightly; Possess leadership and motivational skills and can easily influence others
Jinendra	Boy	Cheerful, bright, curious, disciplined, and adaptable

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Infographic: Notable Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

Choosing the right name for your child requires careful consideration of several factors. Selecting a name that aligns with your child's personality and cultural background could be tricky with the myriad of themes available. If you are looking for noteworthy Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J, this infographic offers a curated list to help you find the perfect name for your little one.

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

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