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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476 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Shivansh	Boy	A part of Lord Shiva
Shaurya	Boy	Courage; Bravery; Valor; Might
Samarth	Boy	Capable; Competent; Powerful
Siddharth	Boy	Successful; Prosperous; One who has accomplished a goal or objective; Lord Shiva; White mustard; Fig tree
Sameer	Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Shiv	Boy	Lord Shiva; Auspicious; Lucky
Shlok	Boy	Hymns; Vedic chant
Surya	Boy	Sun
Shivaay	Unisex	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly
Shourya	Unisex	Courage; Bravery

Shriyan	Boy	Lord Vishnu
Shreyas	Boy	Superior; Best
Sriyan	Unisex	Prosperous journey; A vehicle of success
Shrey	Boy	Excellent; Better; Best
Syon	Boy	Followed by good luck
Samari	Unisex	Under God's rule; Companion in night conversation; Battle
Srihan	Unisex	Handsome; Lord of wealth
Sachin	Boy	True; Real
Shreyansh	Boy	Superior; Best
Shivay	Boy	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly

Sidharth	Boy	One who has accomplished a goal
Sathvik	Boy	Goodness; Pure; Perfect; Peaceful; Calm; Virtuous
Sahaj	Boy	Natural; Innate
Samay	Boy	Modern; Daydream; Time; Moment
Soham	Boy	I am He
Shivam	Boy	Lord Shiva; Kindly
Sid	Boy	Wide island; One who has accomplished a goal; Of Sidon, Truthful; Like a star
Sahas	Boy	Bravery; Adventure
Sahmir	Boy	An evening companion; Air
Shivin	Boy	Auspicious; Dear; Favorable

Sanav	Boy	Sun; Desert
Sanjay	Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Sohum	Boy	Hornbeam; Fortress; I am He; I am the Supreme Soul
Sandip	Boy	Blazing; Lamp
Sarthak	Boy	Significant; Meaningful; Having its importance
Shubh	Boy	Fortunate; Auspicious
Shah	Boy	Monarch; King; Sovereign of Iran; Gentleman; Merchant
Shiven	Boy	Lord Shiva
Srithik	Unisex	One who is well established in wealth and prosperity
Saahas	Boy	Courage; Adventure; Valor; With force

Sambath	Boy	Fortune; Wealth; Prosperity
Sokhom	Boy	A variant of Sokhem; Hope
Samba	Boy	Happy; Fortunate; To console
Siddhanth	Boy	Principle; Doctrine; Dogma
Samaj	Boy	To bring or collect together; To subdue; To animate
Siddhant	Boy	Principle; Theory; Rule
Suhas	Boy	A beautiful smile
Sahan	Boy	Join; Unite; Endurance; Tolerance; Royal
Saharsh	Boy	Happy; Joyful
Suneel	Boy	Dark blue; Very blue

Shyam	Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Shivan	Boy	Auspicious; Pure
Shail	Boy	Mountain, High status
Shriyansh	Boy	Part of prosperity; Welfare; Happiness; Wealth
Satvik	Boy	Virtuous; Honest; True
Shravan	Boy	A Hindu month, August
Saketh	Boy	Having the same intentions; Lord Krishna
Saish	Unisex	Granter of wishes
Siddhartha	Boy	One who has accomplished a goal
Suyash	Boy	Good fame; Illustrious

Sujan	Boy	Good; Kind; Virtuous
Shashank	Boy	Moon; Hare-marked
Satish	Boy	Ruler; Lord of Sati; Truthfulness
Sarath	Boy	Autumn
Somnang	Boy	Lucky; Fortunate
Shivank	Boy	Mark of Lord Shiva
Sharad	Boy	Autumn
Samrat	Boy	A ruler; An emperor; Sovereign
Shaarav	Boy	Honest; Straight; Upright
Shray	Boy	Credit; Shelter

Svanik	Boy	Handsome
Sujay	Boy	Victory
Shashwat	Boy	Continuous; Eternal; Perpetual; Heaven; Sun
Suren	Boy	Lord Indra; Strong; Warrior
Saajan	Unisex	Beloved; A loveable person; Dear friend; Good man; Lover; Sweetheart
Shivaansh	Boy	A part of Lord Shiva
Shubham	Boy	Splendid; Bright; Auspicious
Sanjeev	Boy	Giving life; Reviving
Shreyaan	Boy	Good-fortune; Beauty
Sanjaya	Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant

Sapan	Boy	Dream; A bamboo used to keep cloth; Crown; Wreathe; That which surrounds
Saksham	Boy	Competent; Capable
Saransh	Boy	In brief; Abstract
Shaunak	Boy	Ancient sage; Knowledgeable; Wise
Sanjit	Boy	One who is always victorious; Complete victory; Winner
Svojas	Boy	He who is very strong and powerful
Saikrishna	Unisex	Saint; Master; Lord; Lord Krishna; An incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Sanat	Boy	Lord Brahma; Ancient; Always
Santhosh	Boy	Happy; Satisfaction; Contentment
Sachit	Boy	Wise; Thinking

Saveer	Boy	Great leader
Shritan	Boy	Lord Vishnu
Shrihan	Boy	Lord vishnu; Gracious prosperity
Saahil	Girl	Shore; Bank; Seaside; Coast
Skanda	Boy	Hopping; Spurting; Spilling; Hindu god of war
Sumukh	Boy	Lord Shiva
Sumedh	Boy	Clever
Shanmukh	Boy	Six-faced; Having six faces; Lord Kartikeya
Smit	Boy	Smile; Metalworker; Blacksmith
Suvan	Boy	Sun; Fire; Moonlight

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Infographic: Prominent Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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

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