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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47 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Heer	Girl	Power; Riches; Diamond; Darkness
Hasini	Unisex	Smile
Heera	Girl	Diamond
Haasini	Unisex	Jovial; Pleasant; Divine Mother
Hela	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Bright; Clear; Vaianakh god of darkness; Wanton sport
Himani	Girl	Glacier; Avalanche; Collection of snow
Hetvi	Girl	Love
Harshitha	Unisex	Joyous; Happy; Full of happiness
Hansini	Girl	Swan; One of many names of Goddess Saraswati; The Hindu Goddess of knowledge
Hima	Girl	Snow; Frost; Winter; Sun; White jasmine

Havisha	Unisex	Offering
Heeya	Unisex	Heart
Hasika	Unisex	Laughter; Joy
Haarika	Unisex	Wonderful; Fantastic; Tawny; Of the Lord Vishnu
Haimi	Girl	Golden
Harinakshi	Girl	One with eyes like Deer; Doe-eyed
Haripriya	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi; Beloved of Hari
Harita	Girl	To make sheets out of bark; Green color
Haritha	Girl	Green color; Abundance; Greenery
Harshini	Boy	One who brings happiness

Hayana	Boy	A ray of light; Land of many waters
Heema	Boy	Gold; Snow
Hemakshi	Girl	Golden-eyed individual
Hemalatha	Girl	Golden vine; Creeping plant
Hemlata	Girl	Golden Creeper
Hiranmayi	Girl	Golden; Made of gold; Gold like
Hymavathi	Girl	One of many names of Goddess Lakshmi; Possessing gold; Goddess Parvati
Haima	Girl	Persistence in love; Snow; Goddess Parvati
Haimantika	Girl	Growing in the winter
Hara	Unisex	Wilderness; Happiness; Joy; Seizer

Harshada	Girl	Happiness
Harshida	Girl	Excitement; Delight; Joy; Cheerfulness
Hema	Unisex	Gold; Whole; Great; Will helmet
Hemadri	Girl	The golden mountain
Hemisha	Boy	Happiness; Golden
Hiranya	Girl	Gold; Golden
Hrishita	Boy	One who brings happiness and pleasure
Hanit	Girl	A beautiful diamond
Hanka	Girl	Grace or favor
Haral	Girl	Time after the sunset

Hasri	Girl	One who is always happy and joyful
Hitu	Girl	Well wisher
Hiti	Girl	Direction; Arrangement; Errand; Water tap; Spout of water; Hyena; Heat; God makes happy
Hinal	Girl	Goddess of beauty and wealth
Hitha	Unisex	Expecting good for everyone
Hriti	Unisex	Modesty
Hritika	Unisex	Heartfelt; Joyful

Infographic: Famous Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With H

A child's name carries deep personal, cultural, and familial significance. It represents the bearer's cultural and linguistic background while offering insight into their attributes. If you wish to navigate the world of names, this infographic showcases some of the most renowned Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With H. This can help you select a name that best aligns with your family's preferences and religious beliefs.

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

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