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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46 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lyla	Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
Lila	Girl	Playful; Amusement; Dark beauty; Night
Layan	Girl	Soft; Delicate; Gentle; Prosperous; Resthouse
Leela	Girl	Play; Amusement; Princess of darkness
Lakai	Girl	Loyal; Faithful servant
Layana	Unisex	Shining; Glowing; Place of rest
Lilla	Girl	Blue; Envious; From Lydia, Play; Amusement; My god is an oath
Layanna	Girl	Residence; Merger; Resthouse; Ray of the sun; Lives by the lane; Glowing; Beautiful; Shining
Leelah	Girl	Play; Amusement
Lalita	Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable

Lada	Girl	Slavic Goddess of war; Maiden; Girl; Peace; Creeper
Lalitha	Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Lalana	Girl	Pleasure; Playful
Lasya	Girl	Goddess Parvati's graceful dance
Loukya	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi; Wordly wise
Lekha	Girl	Mark; Writings; Record; Lightening; Line; Horizon; The crescent moon
Lakshana	Girl	Opportune and advantageous person
Lanisha	Girl	Night
Latika	Girl	The small creeper; Winding tendril
Lakshita	Boy	Fortunate; Successful; Skillful; Talented

Lanka	Girl	From Lanka; From the island fortress
Lathika	Girl	A small creeper
Laveena	Boy	Purity; Woman of Rome
Lavika	Girl	Buffalo
Likha	Boy	Written; Document; Art; Create
Likhita	Boy	Written; Document; Destined
Likhitha	Boy	Written; Document; One who is skilled in writing; Destined
Lohitha	Girl	Blood; Red; Saffron; Copper; Battle; The planet Mars
Labanya	Girl	Charm; Pure beauty
Lakhi	Girl	Name of Goddess Laxmi

Lata	Girl	Vine; Creeping plant
Lavani	Girl	Charm; Grace; Beauty; Brightness; Radiance; A style of folk song
Leelamayee	Girl	One who is playful; One who plays an amorous sport
Lilavati	Girl	Amusing; Charming; Graceful
Lipi	Girl	Manuscript; Script; Document; Letter; Writing
Lipika	Girl	Writer; Scribe; Letter; Writings; Idea
Lithika	Girl	Cute; Perfect person
Litya	Girl	To be little; To think little of something
Lochana	Girl	The eye
Lohini	Girl	Red; Copper; Mars; A kind of deer; Precious stone; Blood; Serpent; Saffron; Battle

Liniksha	Girl	A lovable woman
Liswini	Girl	A beautiful woman
Logaratchagi	Girl	A woman with bright eyes
Lopika	Girl	Sweetness
Lubania	Girl	Flowers
Leakena	Girl	Characteristic; Quality

Infographic: Top Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With L

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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