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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49 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Gargi	Girl	A learned woman
Gayathri	Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Gita	Girl	Song; Divine melody; A sacred Hindu text
Garima	Girl	Dignity; Grace; Greatness
Gauri	Girl	Fair; White; One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi
Gayatri	Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Gowri	Girl	White; Shining; Brilliant
Grishma	Girl	Summer
Geethika	Unisex	Melodious song; Hymn
Gaya	Girl	Happy; End; Goal; Earth; Quick

Gaurika	Girl	A young girl; Maiden
Geeta	Girl	Song; Sacred song or poem
Gouri	Girl	White; Shining; Brilliant
Geetika	Girl	A short song
Gitanjali	Girl	Melodious tribute
Geetanjali	Girl	Devoted
Gyana	Girl	Full of knowledge
Ganika	Girl	Jasmine flower; Fragrant
Gati	Girl	Gait; Speed; Fast; Movement
Godavari	Girl	Name of a river in India; Granting water or cows

Greeshma	Girl	Summer
Gagana	Girl	The sky
Gana	Unisex	Garden; Flock; Tribe; Song
Gandhari	Girl	Woman from Gandhara
Ganga	Girl	The Ganges River; Swift goer
Gatha	Girl	Good; Song; Verse
Gaura	Girl	Fair-skinned; White
Gaurangi	Girl	Fair-complexioned
Gaurita	Girl	White; Goddess Parvati
Gautami	Girl	River Godavari; One who enlightens

Geeti	Girl	A song; Singing; Poetry
Gira	Girl	Mountain
Girija	Girl	Mountain-born
Gitika	Girl	A short song or hymn; Singing
Gitisha	Girl	Seven sounds of a song
Giva	Girl	Height; Neck
Gomati	Girl	A place abounding in herds of cattle; Full of water; Name of a river in India
Gopika	Girl	A female cowherd; Cowherd girl; A protectress
Gourangi	Girl	A girl whose color is like a cow
Govindi	Girl	A devotee of Lord Krishna

Gungun	Girl	One who is soft and warm; To hum or sing
Gunja	Unisex	Beauty; Well-woven
Gurmeeta	Girl	A friend of guru
Gurnamaskar	Girl	Obeiance to guru
Gurneesh	Girl	Guru's place
Gamya	Girl	Walkable; Destination; Accessible; Implied; Desired
Geetu	Girl	Someone who's very special
Gnapika	Girl	An intelligent woman
Griva	Girl	Creek; Neck; Wisdom queen

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

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

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