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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81 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yuvaan	Unisex	Young person; Strong; Healthy; Excellent
Yuvraj	Boy	Heir apparent; Crown prince; Young prince
Yash	Boy	Glory; Fame; Success
Yuvan	Boy	Youthful; God is gracious
Yug	Boy	Linking or joining something together; Era; Generation; World
Yamir	Unisex	Moon
Yuvin	Unisex	Youth; A young adult; Excellent; Healthy; Strong
Yuven	Unisex	Prince; Young; Youthful
Yojan	Girl	Planner; Strategist
Yashas	Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent

Yogi	Unisex	Earthworker; Farmer; Yoking; Joining; Attaching
Yuvansh	Unisex	Young generation; Part of youth
Yatin	Boy	Ascetic; Devotee; Hermit
Yogesh	Boy	Master of Yoga; Lord of Yoga
Yuda	Girl	War
Yajat	Boy	Worshipping; Sacrificing
Yashwanth	Boy	Always famous; One who has achieved glory
Yesh	Unisex	There is; There are; Hedgehog; To try; To resolve; Boil up
Yogendra	Boy	Master of yoga;
Yaachan	Boy	Prayer

Yaaja	Boy	One of the names of Lord Shiva
Yaamya	Boy	One of the names of Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva
Yaashk	Boy	Exerting
Yaashvan	Boy	Winner
Yaatiesh	Boy	Lord of devotees
Yadab	Boy	Aversion of Yadav; One of the names of Lord Krishna; Descendent of Yadu
Yadhav	Boy	Lord Krishna; Descendant of Yadu
Yadhavan	Boy	One of the names of Lord Krishna; Descendant of Yadu
Yadhu	Boy	An ancient Indian king; Descendant of Yadu
Yadnya	Boy	The holy fire

Yagnakaya	Boy	One who accepts all the sacred and sacrificial offerings
Yugantar	Boy	Distance between two generations; Firm in the battle; Ever-lasting
Yadavendra	Boy	Leader of the Yadavas
Yadu	Boy	Ancestor of the Yadavas
Yadunandan	Boy	Son of Yadu; A name of Lord Krishna
Yagyasen	Boy	King Drupad
Yagyesh	Boy	Lord of the sacrificial fire
Yaj	Boy	A sage
Yajnadhar	Boy	A name of Lord Vishnu
Yajnarup	Boy	A name of Lord Krishna

Yashmit	Boy	Famed; Popular
Yashodhar	Boy	Famous
Yashpal	Boy	Protector of fame
Yashvasin	Boy	Popular; Successful; Victorious
Yathavan	Boy	Lord Vishnu
Yatish	Boy	Lord of the devotees
Yatiyasa	Boy	Silver
Yayati	Boy	A monarch
Yayin	Boy	Marching; Traveling; Flying
Yogadeva	Boy	God of all yoga

Yoginampati	Boy	Lord of all the yogis
Yogiraj	Boy	Ascetic; A name for Lord Shiva
Yojit	Boy	Connected; Harnessed; Furnished
Yudhajit	Boy	Victorious in war
Yuvaraj	Boy	Prince; Heir; Successor
Yuyutsu	Boy	One who is eager to fight
Yadav	Boy	Descendent of King Yadu
Yagya	Boy	A holy ceremony; Sacrifice; Ritual offering
Yatindra	Boy	Lord Indra
Yuddha	Boy	War

Yaksh	Boy	Representative of God, a demi-God; Protector of forests
Yakshit	Boy	Who is made forever; Permanent; God
Yansh	Boy	God name
Yauva	Boy	Young or youth
Yatharth	Boy	Complete truth; Original; Unchanged
Yatrik	Boy	Journey
Yavanan	Boy	Ascetic
Yedhant	Boy	Brightness
Yogadhipa	Boy	The Lord of Meditation
Yoganand	Boy	Delighted with Meditation

Yokanathan	Boy	Devotee
Yudhister	Boy	Represent the truthful
Yudhvan	Boy	Skilled in War
Yugadarman	Boy	Eldest Pandava brother
Yugal	Boy	Pair; Couple
Yugap	Boy	Best of the Era
Yugma	Boy	Twins
Yashwant	Boy	Possessing glory
Yog	Boy	Combination; Conjugation; Union
Yuga	Unisex	Era; World; Joining something together

Yoda	Boy	Hero; Warrior

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

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 Y(infographic)

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