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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76 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jalayah	Unisex	Dwelling; Consciousness; Dew; Hoarfrost
Jinora	Girl	Wisdom; Illuminated; Victory
Jayna	Girl	Bringer of victory; God is gracious
Jailah	Unisex	Supplanter; Joyous; Victorious
Jaylanie	Unisex	Victory; Heaven; Sky; Royalty
Jayana	Girl	Victorious; Subduing; Conquering
Jaia	Unisex	Victorious
Jayah	Unisex	Victorious
Janya	Girl	Ethics; Noble; Produced; War; God is gracious
Janvi	Girl	Ganga river; Daughter

Jaanvi	Girl	Daughter; Another name for the river Ganga
Janita	Girl	God's grace; Coming into life; Commenced
Janika	Girl	God is gracious; Woman
Jasmeet	Unisex	Fame; Praise; Friend
Jasnoor	Girl	The light of God
Jhanvi	Girl	Ganga river; Daughter
Jini	Girl	Victorious woman; God is gracious
Jahnvi	Unisex	River Ganga
Janaki	Girl	Daughter of Janaka; Goddess Sita
Janani	Girl	Mother; Giver of life

Juhi	Girl	Jasmine flower
Jarita	Girl	A legendary bird; An earthen water jug
Janisha	Girl	One who dispels ignorance; God is gracious
Joshitha	Girl	Pleased; Excitement; Enthusiasm
Janki	Girl	Goddess Sita; Wife of the Lord
Jyotsna	Girl	Moonlight; Splendor; A name of Goddess Durga
Java	Girl	China rose; Saffron
Janhvi	Girl	A river Ganga; The beauty of water
Jaria	Girl	A mother; River
Jhana	Girl	Meditation; Generation

Janavi	Girl	The river Ganga; The beauty of water
Jayma	Girl	Replaced or displaced; Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Javiah	Unisex	Whispered; To mutter prayers
Jeeya	Unisex	Life; Living; Soul
Jagacitra	Girl	Wonder of the universe; Universe taken as a picture
Jagruti	Girl	Vigilance; Awareness
Jalaadhi	Girl	Ocean; The Sea; Living in water; A Crocodile
Jalaja	Girl	Born of water; Born in water
Jalpa	Girl	Speech; Discourse; Talk; Debate
Jayanthi	Girl	Victorious

Jayanti	Girl	Victorious
Jayashree	Girl	Victory; Success
Jigisha	Boy	The ambition or desire for victory; Excellence; Merit
Jodha	Boy	Brave Warrior; Fighter; Soldier; Champion; Learned
Jahanvi	Girl	Another name for the Ganga river
Jaishree	Girl	Goddess of victory
Jaithra	Boy	Triumph; Victory
Jamuna	Girl	A holy river in India; Twin of river Ganges
Janitha	Girl	Produced; Born
Jassi	Girl	Praise; Glory; To liberate

Jayalakshmi	Girl	Goddess of success and victory
Jayantika	Girl	Another name for Goddess Parvati
Jayashri	Girl	Goddess of victory
Jayasree	Girl	Goddess of victory
Jayasudha	Girl	Nectar of victory
Jayla	Unisex	God will protect; Victory
Jaylynn	Unisex	Jaybird; Victory; Lake
Jeevana	Girl	Vitality; Living; Bringer of life
Jeevika	Girl	Alive; Livelihood; Giver of life
Jeevitha	Girl	Refers to the course of actions and events that occur in living

Jhumpa	Girl	Charming
Jinisha	Girl	Triumphant woman; Tranquil; Best; Wise; Goddess Lakshmi
Jiniya	Girl	Conquering; Having mastered; Subdued
Jois	Girl	Charm; Bless; Liveliness; Yahweh is gracious; Judge
Josa	Girl	God will save; Orchard or an unfenced area planted with fruit trees and vines; Approval; Pleasure; Satisfaction
Joshika	Girl	Woman; A cluster of young buds; Girl; Young woman'
Jui	Girl	Jasmine flower
Jwala	Girl	Blaze; Flame; Fire
Jyeshta	Boy	The eldest; Elder; Goddess of adversity
Jyothi	Girl	Light

Jyotika	Girl	Light; Flame
Jorani	Girl	Radiant jewel
Jaisvi	Unisex	Victorious
Jinaya	Unisex	Peace; Conqueror
Jyothsna	Girl	Moonlight
Jhanna	Girl	State of collected awareness; God is gracious

Infographic: Precious Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With J

Baby names do not just reflect your child’s personality — they also represent your cultural roots and the traits you value. Baby name lists can help make it easier for you to shortlist the names you like the best. Our infographic below lists some of the most cherished Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With J. Dive in and share it with other parents so they can also pick the best names for their children.

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

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