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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262 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nirvaan	Boy	Reached state of Nirvana
Naveen	Boy	New; Fresh; Creative; Young; Bright; Regenerated
Nivaan	Boy	Sacred; Holy; Bound
Nivan	Unisex	Steersman
Natha	Boy	Lord; Master; God gave the child; Lord Shiva
Niyam	Girl	Order; Discipline; Restraint of mind; Ethical rules
Naven	Unisex	New; Creative; Rare
Niranjan	Boy	God; Transcendental; One beyond maya
Narith	Boy	Masculine
Niyan	Boy	A way; Arrival; Access

Narayan	Boy	Path of man; Eternal man; God Vishnu
Navin	Boy	New; Fresh; Creative; Young; Bright; Regenerated
Nithin	Boy	Guidance; Moral conduct
Nirav	Boy	Free of making sound; Quiet; Silent
Naitik	Boy	Ethical; Moral; Good in nature
Neevan	Boy	Holy; Sacred; Foundation; Base
Nikash	Boy	Distance; Skyline; Possibility; Perspective
Nitesh	Boy	The Lord of ethics; Guidance; Moral conduct
Niraj	Boy	One who was born in water; Lotus
Nakul	Boy	A mongoose; Lord Shiva; Saffron

Nimit	Boy	Sign; Mark; Omen; Vision; Cause; Motive
Naren	Boy	Lord of men; Sun; Elegant; Benevolence; Graceful
Nirvik	Boy	Fearless; Unaffected; Self-assured
Neerav	Boy	Quiet; Calm
Nihar	Boy	Fog; Haze; Vapour; Spray; Smog; Evacuation
Nilay	Boy	Moon; The Nile river; Abode
Neeraj	Boy	Water-born; Lotus
Niv	Unisex	Speech; Expression; Fang; Tusk; To moisten; Foundation
Narada	Boy	One who praises the Lord
Nikil	Boy	The winning person on behalf of people; Whole; Universe

Nipun	Boy	Skilled in all that he attempts; Expertise; Dextrous
Nimesh	Boy	A short amount of time; Wink of an eye
Naresh	Boy	King of kings; Lord of man
Nirmal	Boy	Clean; Pure
Namish	Boy	Mark or crest; Courteous; Lord Vishnu
Nandan	Boy	Delighting or one who delights; Pleasing; Rejoicing
Nimalan	Boy	Winking; The act of blinking one's eyes; Lord Murugan
Nishant	Boy	The end of night; Dawn
Nitin	Boy	Guidance; Moral conduct
Neelesh	Boy	The Blue God; Blue head

Nilesh	Boy	Lord; Ruler; Dark blue; Lord Krishna
Nived	Boy	Offering; Presenting
Nishanth	Boy	One who ends the dark night; Dawn
Nishad	Boy	To sit; To recline; Consecration for a sacrifice
Nithilan	Boy	Forehead; Guidance; Moral conduct
Nish	Boy	Night
Nand	Boy	Joy; To be glad; Delighted; Be gracious
Nitish	Boy	The lord of moral conduct; Guidance
Nikunj	Boy	A bower; An arbour
Nisarg	Boy	Innate; Natural state; Bestowing; Spontaneous

Ninad	Boy	Sound; Hum; Shriek; Reverberation
Naaraayan	Boy	The right path of mankind; Resting place of all the living species
Naarad	Boy	The one who imparts wisdom and spreads the name of Lord
Nabhasa	Boy	Relates to the sky
Nachiket	Boy	Fire; Man; A union of comet, negation, and consciousness
Nachiketa	Boy	Fire; Man; A union of comet, negation, and consciousness
Nadamuni	Boy	Hermit sound or music
Nadeesh	Boy	Natural stream of water
Nadish	Boy	From the deep ocean
Nadisha	Boy	Master of lakes

Nagadhipa	Boy	Master of all hills
Nagadhiraja	Boy	Supreme ruler of mountains
Nagar	Boy	Town; City
Nagaraj	Boy	King of snakes
Nagarajan	Boy	Lord of snakes
Nagaraju	Boy	Master or king of snakes or serpents
Nagarathna	Boy	The precious stone of the serpents
Nagarjuna	Boy	White snake; Best among the snakes
Nagendra	Boy	Lord of the snakes
Nagesh	Boy	Ruler of serpents; King of mountains

Nagesha	Boy	Emperor of snakes
Naginder	Boy	Kings of all serpents
Naginderbir	Boy	Bravest king of serpents
Naginderjeet	Boy	Victory of the king of snakes
Nagnath	Boy	Lord of snakes
Nagpa	Boy	Savior of snakes
Nagpati	Boy	Companion of serpents
Nagraj	Boy	King or lord of snakes
Nagsen	Boy	Superior of serpents
Nagsri	Boy	Death of snakes

Nagulan	Boy	An epithet of Shiva; One of the Pandavas
Nagulesh	Boy	Lords of the mongoose
Nahush	Boy	An Indian mythological king and serpent
Nahusha	Boy	An Indian mythological king and serpent
Naik	Boy	Hero; Leader
Nainesh	Boy	Lord or God of the eye
Naininder	Boy	God is seen in this person's eyes
Nainish	Boy	The God with the beautiful eyes
Nairit	Boy	South-west direction
Nakapati	Boy	Aristocrat of ecstasy

Nakin	Boy	One who abides in paradise
Nakshith	Boy	Something drawn or sketched
Nakshvardhan	Boy	The king of the stars
Nakula	Boy	Sharp animal; Mongoose
Nakulesh	Boy	Monarch or mongoose
Nalinikant	Boy	Companion of lotus
Nalinikanta	Boy	Spouse of Nalini
Nama	Boy	Beautiful; Gift; Grace; Epithet of Lord Krishna; Father
Namah	Boy	Deferential salutation; Bowing
Naman	Unisex	Salutation; Obeisance

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Infographic: Awesome Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With N

When it comes to naming your precious baby, the possibilities are endless. The right name is out there, whether you're influenced by culture, language, or just a favorite letter. This infographic features delightful Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With N. Look through and choose the name that feels perfect. You can also share this resource with other parents on their naming journey.

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

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