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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224 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Krish	Boy	Black or dark
Kyran	Boy	Beam of light; Black
Kota	Boy	Great peace; Friends or allies; Fort
Kamal	Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Krishna	Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Keshav	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Kairav	Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Kavi	Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Kirin	Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge
Kanen	Boy	Guide; A friend

Krishav	Boy	Dark or black and auspicious; Plougher
Kailash	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Kaston	Unisex	Cash; Sky; Universe
Karan	Boy	Clever; Skillful; One who helps; Smart
Kalpesh	Boy	Imagining God; Lord of perfection
Kanin	Boy	Little ancient one; Rabbit; The one who is to be seen
Kushal	Boy	Skilled; Experienced; Intelligent
Krithvik	Boy	Joyful; Handsome
Kartik	Boy	One who bestows power and pleasure; A name of the Hindu calendar month; The constellation of the Pleiades
Krishay	Boy	Black; Dark

Kieron	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán; Ray of light
Kaaliyah	Unisex	Dark kind of sandalwood; A dark snake living in Yamuna river; Exceeding
Kamaal	Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red
Kanishk	Boy	An ancient king; To love; To fulfill
Kishan	Boy	Black; Dark
Krishang	Boy	A part of Lord Krishna; Lean and slender
Kovid	Boy	Wise; Astute; Intelligent; Expert
Kartikeya	Boy	Son of Lord Shiva; The constellation of the Pleiades; To cut or divide
Kumar	Boy	Boy; Son
Kailas	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal

Khush	Boy	Joyful; Happy
Kashyap	Boy	Name of a sage; Turtle; Tortoise
Keshava	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Kaustubh	Boy	A jewel worn by Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu's precious pearl; A celebrated jewel obtained from the churning of the ocean
Kimira	Boy	Strong and beautiful
Kirat	Girl	Lighting; Scattering; An ancient Indian tribe
Kalyan	Boy	Beautiful; Blessed; Auspicious
Karanveer	Boy	Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave
Karm	Boy	Fate; Garden
Kedar	Boy	Strong; Meadow; Dark; Mountain

Kapil	Boy	Name of a sage; Reddish brown
Kartar	Boy	Master; Creator
Kriday	Boy	Kind-hearted; Compassionate; Playful
Kunal	Boy	Lotus
Kaushik	Boy	Descendant of Kusha; Encased; Sheathed; Coming from an owl; Silken
Kushagra	Boy	Sharp point of the blade of the Kusa grass; Eager
Khushal	Boy	Happy; Merry; Prosperous; Clever; Intelligent
Ketan	Boy	Home; Pure gold; He who ruins
Kamin	Boy	Filled with joy; Lovers; Chimney; Fireplace; Caraway; Stone
Kishore	Boy	Colt

Krishnan	Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Kapish	Boy	Lord Hanuman; Monkey god
Kaali	Boy	Goddess Parvathi in black fierce destructive form; Black one in Sanskrit
Kaalindi	Boy	River Yamuna; Variant of Kalindi, Sun
Kaamaari	Boy	Enemy of lust; One who is considered enemy of deva of lust
Kaashi	Boy	Derived from Kashi; Shining; A pilgrim city of India with temples of Lord Shiva
Kaashinaath	Boy	Lord of Kaashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Kashi, shining
Kaashinath	Boy	Lord of Kaashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Kashi, shining
Kabilesh	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Delight; Cheerfulness
Kadam	Boy	First step to do anything; First initial; Beginning

Kadambini	Boy	Flowers of the Kadamba Tree; An array of clouds
Kadhi	Boy	Ocean; Sea; Vast water signifying depth and strength
Kahini	Boy	Youthful; Spirited; Young
Kaith	Boy	Of Godly; From the heavens; Saint like; Sage
Kalaiah	Boy	Lord of the Bull
Kalaimani	Boy	Gem of Arts; One who is well versed in performing arts; Artistically talented
Kalp	Boy	Calf
Kalpit	Boy	Thought; One who imagines; A Visionary; Reflection; Notion
Kamna	Boy	Wish; Desire; Long; Crave
Kanal	Boy	Shining; Golden

Kandhan	Boy	Cloud; The older son of Lord Shiva; One of many names of Lord Muruga; God of war
Kanishkar	Boy	God's Child; Youngest
Kant	Boy	Beloved; Brilliant; Radiant; Attractive; Enticing and appealing
Kanth	Boy	Throat; Voice
Kanva	Boy	The name of a rishi; Talented
Kanwar	Boy	Prince; Heir to thrown; Royal Descendant
Kapilan	Boy	Poet; Lord of Monkeys
Kapoor	Boy	Camphor
Karika	Boy	A set of verses explaining the philosophical doctrines; Actress; Dancer
Karnak	Boy	Heart; A chamber of the heart

Karnan	Boy	Ear; An ornament worn on the ear
Karnik	Boy	Judge; One who is in control
Karoon	Boy	A variant spelling of name Karun which means maker, creator in Sanskrit
Kartavya	Boy	Responsible; Dutiful; Devoted; Obedient; Compliant in work and duties
Karthick	Boy	One who bestows courage
Karthikeyan	Boy	The constellation Pleiades; To cut or divide
Kartikey	Boy	Bestower of happiness; To cut
Kasar	Boy	Lion; One who resembles a roaring animal; In Sanskrit it means Resembling a Lion
Kashaaku	Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and Radiant Light
Kashaku	Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and Radiant Light

Kashayap	Boy	A Sage; An ancient Saint; The priest of Parasurama and Ramachandra
Kashihnu	Boy	Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining; Beautiful
Kashipati	Boy	Vishwanathan, Lord of Kaashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining
Kashta	Boy	Hard Work; A unit of time in Sanskrit
Kashyapa	Boy	A Sage; An ancient Saint; The priest of Parasurama and Ramachandra
Kasinath	Boy	Lord of Kashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining
Kasinathan	Boy	Lord of Kashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining
Kasiraj	Boy	Lord of Kashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining
Kasirama	Boy	One who has his abode as Kasi; Living at Kasi; One of many names of Lord Shiva
Kathiravan	Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and radiant light

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

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

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