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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50 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Bindi	Girl	Small round to wear on forehead; Butterfly; Little girl
Baani	Girl	Another name of Goddess Saraswati; Style; Verge; Eloquent; Speech
Beena	Girl	A musical instrument; Bee
Bani	Girl	Goddess Saraswati; Eloquence; Wise speech; Hero
Beryl	Girl	Green stone
Bindu	Girl	Drop; Point
Brisha	Boy	Breeze; Strong; Excessive
Brinda	Girl	The basil plant; Fire; Torch; Sword
Bhuvika	Unisex	Earthly; Belonging to the world
Bhuvi	Girl	Heaven

Bansari	Girl	Flute
Bharathi	Girl	Speech; Spoken word; Being maintained
Bharti	Boy	Speech; Spoken word; Being maintained
Bhoomika	Girl	Belonging to the land
Bhumi	Boy	Earth; Soil
Bahi	Girl	Outside; Plentiful; Great; Many; A register; A temple servant; A ledger
Baishali	Girl	Name of an ancient city in India; Daughter of King Vishala from Mahabharata; Broad
Bandana	Girl	Worship; Cover head; A bond
Bandita	Girl	Who is worshiped; Praised; Celebrated; To be bound
Banhi	Girl	Fire; Bamboo flute

Barkha	Girl	Rain
Barnali	Girl	Dispersion of seven colors; Spectrum of light
Baruna	Girl	Wife of the Lord of the Sea
Baruni	Girl	Goddess Durga
Basanti	Girl	Season of spring; Brilliant
Bavishya	Girl	Future; Upcoming
Bhagavathi	Girl	Goddess
Bhagyashri	Girl	Fortune; Prosperity
Bhairavi	Girl	Awe-inspiring; Terror
Bhanupriya	Girl	Ray of Light; Brightness; Splendor; Beloved

Bharati	Girl	Being maintained; Speech; Voice; Word
Bhawna	Girl	Producing; Manifesting; Thought; Emotion
Bhuvaneshwari	Girl	Goddess of Earth; Queen of the universe
Bimbi	Girl	Glorious or marvelous human being
Binita	Girl	Blessed; Lovely; Handsome; Trained
Bipasha	Girl	The Beas river
Bisa	Girl	Lotus stalk; Superior; Excelling
Bishakha	Girl	Star
Bishan	Girl	Lord Vishnu; All-pervasive
Braahmi	Girl	female energy of Bramha

Brahmani	Girl	A female Brahmana; The wife of a brahmana
Brhadbala	Girl	Great lady or young woman
Brhadkaya	Girl	Great structure
Brihannala	Girl	A kind of large reed
Bristi	Girl	To rain
Bhavisha	Girl	Future; Lord of emotions and feelings
Badarika	Girl	Jujube fruit
Binsa	Girl	Fearless woman
Bhaanumati	Girl	Full of luster
Bhaanupriya	Girl	Beloved of the sun

Infographic: Beautiful Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

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

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