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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18 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With O

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Opal	Girl	Jewel
Oni	Girl	Today; Demon; Born on a holy ground; Shelter
Ovee	Unisex	A poetic sect in devotional script; Happy; Small
Onisha	Girl	Nightless; Sleepless
Osha	Girl	Shining or burning; Little fawn or deer
Oindrila	Girl	Lord Vishnu's wife
Ojasvee	Girl	A decent and noble king. A Kind hearted ruler.
Ojaswini	Girl	Energetic; Powerful; Lustrous
Ojaswita	Girl	A person who is a noble winner or a noble victory
Omisha	Girl	Goddess of birth and death

Omkareshwari	Girl	Holy Parvathi
Onima	Girl	Examination; Analysis
Ooma	Girl	Pleasantness; Sacred syllable; Tranquility; Nation
Oorja	Girl	Energy; Strength; Vigour
Oormi	Girl	The waves of water
Oormila	Girl	The waves of passion, passionate girl
Opaline	Girl	Opal; A precious gemstone
Ojaswi	Unisex	Radiant; Bright; Intelligent; Brave

Infographic: Prominent Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With O

When deciding what to name your child, consider a baby name that represents your and your partner’s values and the traits you both admire. Such a name would take your child far and remind them of your love and blessings. To help nudge you in the right direction, we have compiled a few Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With O in our infographic below. Browse through it to find the perfect one.

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

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