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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168 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rohan	Boy	Ascending; Red-haired
Rishi	Boy	Sage; Poet; To see; Saint; Priest; Wise; Pious; Ascetic
Reyansh	Boy	First ray of the morning sun; Part of a stream; A name of Lord Vishnu
Ravi	Boy	Sun
Reyan	Unisex	Fame; Basil
Raj	Boy	King; Ruler; Empire; Royalty
Raghav	Boy	Descendant of Raghu or Lord Ram
Rajveer	Boy	Brave king; The hero of the land; Kingdom's hero
Rishabh	Boy	Superior; Excellent; A musical note; Bull; Lord Vishnu
Romir	Boy	Constantly moving; Interesting; Pleasant

Ranveer	Boy	Hero of the battle; Brave warrior
Rithvik	Boy	Priest; Saint; Desire; One destined to become a priest; Seasonal sacrificer
Rishiv	Boy	Knowledgeable; Saintly
Raja	Boy	King; Ruler; Hope
Rivan	Boy	Silver; Musical; Star; Basil
Rishav	Boy	Sweet and caring
Reyaansh	Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Ronit	Boy	Grace; Prosperity; Song; Joy; Red
Rajah	Boy	Prince
Rabi	Boy	Springtime; Sun; A gentle breeze

Rathanak	Boy	Precious stones; Jewels
Rupesh	Boy	Lord of beauty
Rajan	Boy	King; Ruler; Monarch
Ritwik	Unisex	Fixed point in time; Period; Epoch
Ritesh	Boy	God of rituals; Lord of seasons
Ruthvik	Boy	Saint; Truth
Rutvik	Boy	Holy life; Goodness of life; Sage; Priest; Scholar; One who seeks enlightenment; One who meditates on the Lord's name
Ritaj	Unisex	Truthful; Righteous
Reeyansh	Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Ritvik	Boy	The truth; Sage; Seasonal sacrificer; Scholar

Rajeev	Boy	Blue lotus; Striped
Rohit	Boy	Red; The sun; Sun's first ray
Revanth	Boy	Horse rider; Brilliant; Wealthy; Opulent; Splendid; Handsome; Son of Lord Surya
Rushabh	Boy	Moral; Superior; Bull;
Rah	Boy	Sun; Egyptian sun God; Way; Path
Ranvir	Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; Hero of the battle
Rishab	Boy	Morality; Superior; Excellent; A musical note; Bull
Rudr	Boy	Fearsome; God of storms; Lord Shiva
Rajat	Boy	Silver; Whitish
Rathana	Boy	Precious stones; Jewels

Rithik	Boy	Stream; From the heart
Revansh	Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Rohin	Boy	Rising; Growing
Ruan	Boy	Sandalwood; Red; Ascending; Tall
Rudraksh	Boy	Eye of Lord Shiva
Rakesh	Boy	Lord of the night; Lord of the full moon
Ruaan	Boy	Ascending; Raising; Soft; Rainbow
Rithy	Boy	Powerful strength
Rajdeep	Boy	Kingdom of light; Supreme lamp; King of light
Ritik	Boy	From the heart; Successful; Tiumphant; Victorious

Rudhra	Unisex	Great; Large; Formidable; Praiseworthy; A name of Lord Shiva; Fire
Raji	Boy	Name of a king; Row; Line; Range; Willingness
Raunak	Boy	Light; Happiness; Pride; Glory
Rakshan	Boy	A protector; Another name of Lord Vishnu
Rachit	Boy	Composed of; Written; Invented
Rajiv	Boy	Blue lotus; Striped
Rishith	Boy	Truthful; Learned
Rishit	Boy	The best; All in one; Learned; Sage; Poet
Rushank	Unisex	Son of Swati; Father of Chitraratha; A variant of Rusanka
Rohith	Boy	Red; Jewelry; A rainbow; The first rays of the sun

Rishikesh	Boy	Lord of the senses; Epithet of Lord Vishnu
Rithwik	Boy	The truth; Sage; Saint; Seeker of enlightment; Scholar
Rushi	Boy	Sage; Saint; Seeker of enlightenment; Scholar
Rigved	Boy	The first of the four Vedas
Rijul	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Honest
Rohil	Boy	Grow; Rising; Raising; Ascending towards
Ramaya	Unisex	Lord Rama; Beautiful; Pleasing; Delightful; Beloved
Raaj	Boy	Kingdom; King or prince; Rule
Radhey	Boy	Karna; Son of Radha
Raghunandan	Boy	Lord Rama; Lord Vishnu; Son of Raghu

Raghunath	Boy	Lord Rama; Lord Vishnu; Lord of the Raghu dynasty
Raghuveer	Boy	Brave man of Raghu Clan; Lord Rama; An incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Rajal	Boy	King; Prince; Royal
Rajnish	Boy	God of the night; Lord of the night; Moon
Rajath	Boy	Silver; Whitish; Silver-colored
Rajin	Boy	Shining; Splendid; One of horses of lord Moon
Rajith	Boy	Affected; Allured; Illuminated; Moved
Rajpal	Boy	Protector of King; Defending and guarding ruler
Raju	Boy	King; Prince; Ruler; Monarch
Rakshit	Boy	Guarded; Secure; Saved; Protector; Defender; Fighter

Ramana	Boy	Pleasing; Delightful; Sun God Aruna
Ramu	Boy	Comfort dance; Epithet of Lord Rama; Pleasing; Beautiful
Ranit	Boy	Joyful Song; Ringing Sound; Humming
Ransh	Boy	Lord Ram; Dark-colored or black; Night
Rasik	Boy	Full of Passion
Ratan	Boy	A jewel; Precious stone; Gem; Priceless; Invaluable
Rati	Boy	Rest; Pleasure; Lord; Patron; Generous
Ratish	Boy	Lord of Love; Lord of Rati; Cupid
Ravan	Boy	Fluid; Soul; Sounding; Roaring; Giving; King of ancient Ceylon who kidnapped Lord Ram's queen Sita
Ravana	Boy	Fluid; Soul; Sounding; Roaring; Giving; King of ancient Ceylon who kidnapped Lord Ram's queen Sita

Ravish	Boy	Sun; Brilliant; Enthusiast; Speed movement
Renil	Boy	Radiant; Sun
Reyen	Boy	Fame; Flower
Ripudaman	Boy	Rogue ruler; Deceitful ruler
Ritam	Boy	To go the right way; To be pious; To be virtuous; Right; Duly; Properly; Expressly
Romit	Boy	To be delighted; To rejoice; Oarsman; Rower
Roop	Boy	Shape; Beauty; Form; Figure; Appearance; Bright; Fame; Parallel; Beside
Roopa	Boy	Shape; Beauty; Form; Figure; Appearance
Rupam	Boy	Beauty; Form; Appearance; Figure
Raag	Boy	Melody

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