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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55 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yashvi	Unisex	Fame; Praise; Glory
Yashika	Girl	Successful; Fame; Glory
Yuvika	Girl	Young woman
Yena	Unisex	Bright; Thriving; Graceful; Delicate; Because of
Yuni	Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Yuktha	Unisex	One who is capable; Resourceful; Intelligent
Yamini	Girl	Night; Right-hand side
Yamika	Girl	Night; Darkness
Yesha	Girl	Beautiful culture; Fame; Praise; Glory; Camel thorn; Salvation
Yahvi	Girl	Heaven and Earth; Yahweh

Yaalini	Girl	One who is melodious; Goddess Saraswati
Yamira	Unisex	The Moon
Yukti	Girl	Rationale; Logic; Reasoning
Yamara	Unisex	Twin
Yama	Girl	Twin; Forbearance; Self-restraint
Yachana	Girl	Entreaty; Prayer; Pleading
Yadhana	Girl	Smile
Yadita	Girl	Lord of the night
Yagapriya	Girl	Name of a Raga
Yagnitha	Girl	Worship

Yati	Girl	A measuring system used to weigh gems
Yavanika	Girl	Curtain of the stage
Yaalisai	Girl	Melodious
Yadavi	Girl	Descendants of King Yadu
Yagavi	Girl	Bright
Yakootah	Girl	Emerald
Yangkyi	Girl	An adorable girl
Yanti	Girl	A name of Goddess Parvati
Yashashree	Girl	A name for Goddess Lakshmi; God's name for success; One who brings glory and prosperity
Yashodhara	Girl	Bearer of fame or glory

Yasti	Girl	Slim
Yoshita	Girl	Right conduct; Righteousness; Justice; Morality; Young woman
Yuti	Girl	Union; Fusion
Yuvaraani	Girl	Princess
Yaagnya	Girl	A ritual sacrifice with a specific objective
Yamuna	Girl	Twin; Pair
Yamya	Girl	Night
Yashila	Girl	Famous; Successful; Wealthy
Yashita	Girl	Fame; Popularity
Yashmita	Girl	Famous; Glorious

Yukta	Boy	Connected; Justice
Yuvani	Girl	Beautiful and youthful
Yulagamahadevi	Girl	Young girl
Yulaganayaki	Girl	The earth
Yuthika	Girl	Multitude; Flower
Yashna	Girl	To flourish; To shine or blaze; Glorious
Yashwitha	Girl	Glorious; Successful; Famous
Yathartha	Girl	Truth
Yatika	Girl	Traveler; Ascetic
Yogyasri	Girl	Good

Yubhashana	Girl	A name for Goddess Mahalakshmi
Yutika	Girl	Flower; Jasmine
Yadvi	Girl	A female descendent of Yadu
Yashaswini	Girl	Successful woman; Glorious; Renowned
Yashoda	Unisex	Giver of fame

Infographic: Meaningful Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

If you seek exquisite baby names that are creative, culturally significant, and impactful, check out our infographic below. It features some charming

that would fit diverse preferences. Each name on the list is unique and deeply meaningful. Explore them to find a name that celebrates your child's individuality and reflects your dreams and aspirations for them.

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

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