Are Sanskrit girl names used in modern times?

Many Sanskrit names such as Aadhya, meaning original power, Diksha, meaning preparation for a religious ceremony, and Isha, meaning master or ‘lord,’ are popular, and parents continue to choose them for their baby girls.

Can Sanskrit girl names be used internationally?

Many Sanskrit names have meanings and phonetic qualities that make them appropriate for various cultures and languages. Names such as Ila, meaning ‘earth’ or ‘speech,’ Reva, meaning ‘one that moves,’ and Tara, meaning ‘star,’ are becoming more common outside of their traditional regions as globalization and cross-cultural exchange increase.

Do Sanskrit girl names have any specific significance in Hinduism?

Many Sanskrit names for girls have important connections in Hinduism. The name Mina, which means fish, is related to the daughters of the god Kubera and the goddess Ushas. Reva, meaning one that moves, is connected to the Hindu goddess Rati. Tara, meaning star, refers to a Hindu goddess associated with the stars.

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382 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ariyah	Girl	Lion; Noble; Melody
Alaya	Girl	High Status; Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Abode; Imperishable; Permanence
Aisha	Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Divine; Regal; Supreme
Ariya	Girl	Honorable; Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Aarna	Girl	Wave; Ocean; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi
Aiyana	Girl	Eternal bloom; Ever-blooming flower; Flower; Silent
Avani	Girl	The good earth; Daughter of the earth
Aadhya	Girl	Original power; First creator; Unequaled; Perfect; Epithet for Goddess Durga
Ayanna	Girl	Flower; Silent
Amia	Girl	People of God; Beloved; Delight; The end

Amarah	Girl	Grace; Immortal; Eternal; Tribe
Asha	Girl	Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist
Anita	Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided
Anyla	Girl	Wind; Messenger
Aadya	Girl	First; Earth; Another name of Goddess Durga
Aiyanna	Girl	Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded
Akshara	Girl	Letter; Syllable; Sound; Unalterable; Imperishable; One of many names of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva
Anylah	Unisex	Air; Wind; Heavenly messenger; Angel
Anjali	Girl	Offering with devotion to God; Salutation
Anvi	Girl	To be guided by; Name of Goddess Parvati

Aavya	Unisex	Belonging to a sheep; Woollen; Obstruction
Aayla	Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Aarohi	Girl	Rising; Ascending; Musical note
Anali	Girl	Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace
Arayah	Unisex	Song; Melody; Noble; Respected; Lion
Aahana	Girl	Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun
Astra	Girl	Star; Divine strength; Weapon
Amyiah	Unisex	Beloved; Delightful
Aaradhya	Girl	To be worshipped; To be accomplished; To be made favorable
Aluna	Girl	Come here; Pupil; To cut; Mother earth

Aayra	Girl	Intelligence; Happiness; River Saraswati
Alayia	Girl	Storehouse consciousness; Abode; Dwelling
Alysha	Girl	Noble; Protected by God
Aarvi	Girl	Calm; Peaceful melody
Aanvi	Girl	To seek or follow; Small; Goddess Parvati
Aadhira	Girl	Moon; Lightning; Restless
Anisha	Girl	Sleepless; Nightless
Avleen	Unisex	Devoted to God; Engrossed in the divine
Amarra	Girl	Everlasting flower; Grace; Immortal
Anai	Unisex	Grace; Beautiful; Elephant

Ahaana	Girl	Dawn; A saying; A proverb;
Anala	Girl	Fiery; Fire
Anila	Girl	Wind; Air; Favor; Grace
Ayani	Girl	Protector; Helper; Supporter; Path; Course
Aarika	Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Beautiful water lily; Golden; Gilded
Aishwarya	Girl	Prosperity; Wealth
Anara	Girl	Pomegranate
Ahna	Girl	Gracious; Favor; Daytime; First rays of the sun; Born during the day
Anvitha	Unisex	Understood; Reasoned; One who bridges the gap; One who is followed
Alesha	Girl	Noble; Nobility; Protected by God

Avneet	Girl	Kind-hearted; Empathetic
Aanshi	Girl	God's gift; Fragment; Part of
Anushka	Girl	Ray of light; Grace; Favour
Anaika	Girl	Grace; Unconquerable; Victory; Army; Splendor
Aadvika	Girl	Unique; Unparalleled; Unrivalled; Exquisite
Aalaya	Girl	Home and refuge; Elevated; Lofty; Permanence
Aarvika	Unisex	Universal; Lord Ganesha
Anira	Girl	Want of food; Famine; Calamity; Distress
Arien	Boy	Sun maiden; Noble
Amra	Girl	To live long; To thrive; Sun; Mango

Anavi	Girl	Peace Loving; Kind; First Ray Of Sun
Adithi	Girl	Boundless; Beginning; Secure; Free; Innocence
Ashani	Girl	Thunderbolt; Flash of lightning
Avana	Unisex	Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
Ajna	Girl	Mirror; Command; Authority; To give orders; Third-eye chakra
Arohi	Girl	Ascending; Rising
Ayaana	Girl	Path; Way; Silent
Anamika	Girl	A nameless person; A little sister; Ring finger
Ashwika	Girl	Swift as a horse
Amisha	Girl	Longing; Desire

Aanika	Girl	Graceful; Army; Favor
Anshi	Girl	God's gift; With many parts; Purple
Avina	Unisex	A gift of God; Pure like water
Adessa	Girl	Order; Command; Indication
Akshitha	Unisex	Eternal; Limitless; Everlasting
Anayra	Unisex	Precious; Happiness; Joy
Aaradhana	Girl	Worship; Reverence
Aaryahi	Girl	Noble snake
Aditri	Girl	Highest honor; Learned; From the beginning; Sun
Anezka	Girl	Chaste; Lamb

Anusha	Girl	Dawn; Auspicious morning; Star; Immortal; Ambrosia; Favored; Graceful
Aradhana	Girl	Worship
Ashna	Girl	Friend; A cloud; Devoted to the goddess Neith
Axara	Unisex	Letters; Sweet tones; Imperishable; Syllable
Amrita	Girl	Immortal
Antara	Girl	Within; Between; In the middle; Brave; Courageous; Fearless; Second section of a song
Allaya	Unisex	Dwelling; High; Lofty; Sublime
Akshadha	Girl	God's blessing
Aayana	Girl	Mirror; Moving; Way; Sun course or path
Aadriti	Boy	Laxity; Want of fortitude

Ambika	Girl	Dear mother; Name of Goddess Durga
Arushi	Girl	Dawn or red sky; Reddish dawn; Hitting
Asmi	Girl	I am; Pride; Self-respect; Hard work
Aishini	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi
Aneela	Girl	Wind; Air
Arti	Girl	Worshipping ritual; Bear man; Bear king
Ashvika	Unisex	Satiety; Satisfaction; Little mare
Avanya	Unisex	Earth; Beauty; Grace
Aneeka	Unisex	Army; Splendor; Graceful; Brilliant; Fearless
Agniv	Girl	Fire, Bright

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Infographic: Adorable Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A have a distinct charm that sets them apart. If you seek an elegant name with a rich cultural heritage, our infographic below is for you! It shares a list of Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A with their meanings. Explore the list to find a name that resonates with you. Share this infographic with other parents to help them find a suitable name for their newborn.

Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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