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47 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Laksh	Boy	Aim; Goal; Observe; Target; Sign; Mark; Quality; Goal
Luv	Boy	Particle; Sparrow
Lohith	Boy	Red; Mars; Blood; Copper; Battle; Saffron
Lukman	Boy	Wise; Fortunate
Lakshan	Boy	Sign; Mark; Quality; Goal; Aim; Symptoms
Lokesh	Boy	Lord of the world; Lord Brahma
Laal	Boy	Lovely; Beloved; Dear One; Red Colour; Pampered; Close to heart
Lahiri	Boy	Wave
Lakhith	Boy	The one who is abundant; The one who is uncountable
Lakshay	Boy	Destination; Objective; Aim; Goal

Lakshin	Boy	Fortunate; Successful; Skillful; Talented
Lakshit	Boy	Target; Aim; Goal; Objective; Aspire; Ambition; Being marked with good signs
Lakshith	Boy	One with an aim, goal, or ambition in life; Distinguished
Lalith	Boy	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Latesh	Boy	New; Fresh; Warrior; Defender; Protector; Soldier
Lathesh	Boy	Provider of happiness, delight, and joy
Lathish	Boy	Happiness; Delight; Joyful;
Latish	Boy	Truth; Happiness; Joy; Delight
Lavesh	Boy	Lord of beauty; Ruler of grace
Lavith	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva; Lovely; Small

Lavnik	Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Appealing; Attractive; Good-looking
Laxmikant	Boy	Husband of Goddess Lakshmi
Laya	Boy	Sweetly speaking; Rest; Dissolution; Extinction; Tempo; Rhythm; Supreme being
Leysha	Boy	Intelligent; Brilliant; Smart; Clever; Bright
Likith	Boy	Written; Document; One who is skilled in writing; Destined
Linga	Boy	Mark; Sign; A representation of Lord Shiva
Lingan	Boy	Mark; Sign; A representation of Lord Shiva
Lingesh	Boy	Mark; Symbol; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Lishanth	Boy	Beauty; Auspiciousness; Peace; Award
Litesh	Boy	God of Literature; God of writing; God of learning

Logesh	Boy	Name of a God; One of the many names of Lord Shiva considering him as the supreme being of the Universe
Lokendra	Boy	King of the world
Lokit	Boy	The enlightened being; Lord; God; One who has conquered the materialistic world
Loro	Boy	Great Power; Mighty; Strong
Lusha	Boy	Saffron; Orangish Yellow
Luvya	Boy	One who is renowned for his devotion to his teacher; To be cut
Lakhan	Boy	Auspicious marks; One who is prosperous and lucky; Having lucky marks
Lalit	Boy	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Lambana	Boy	He on whom all depend
Lavana	Boy	Beauty; Grace; Luster; Saline; Salt

Laxman	Boy	Having lucky marks
Lochan	Unisex	The eye; Lake
Lohit	Boy	Made of copper; Red
Lohita	Girl	Red; Copper; Mars; A kind of deer; Precious stone; Blood; Serpent; Saffron; Battle
Lohitaksha	Boy	Red eyes; A precious gem; Lord Vishnu; Sun god; Indian cuckoo; A kind of snake
Lok	Boy	Humankind; Universe; Joy
Leap	Boy	Good fortune; Success

Infographic: Top Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With L

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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