2723 Sanskrit Hindu Boy Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jay	Boy	Victory; Jaybird
Ayaan	Boy	Natural disposition; Path; Precession; Unmoving; Watchful; Seeing; Good luck
Aarav	Boy	Peaceful melody; A calm noise
Aryan	Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Rohan	Boy	Ascending; Red-haired
Vihaan	Boy	Dawn; Morning
Ishaan	Boy	Lord; Guardian of the north-east direction; Lord Shiva
Avyaan	Boy	Beginning; Perfect; Faultless
Atharv	Boy	Calm and composed; Serene; Peaceful; Stable; Knowledgeable
Dhruv	Boy	Immovable; Faithful; Polar star

Amar	Boy	Immortal; Unending; One who lives a long life
Aayan	Boy	Long night; God's gift; Watchful
Rishi	Boy	Sage; Poet; To see; Saint; Priest; Wise; Pious; Ascetic
Krish	Boy	Black or dark
Viaan	Boy	Full of life and energy
Reyansh	Boy	First ray of the morning sun; Part of a stream; A name of Lord Vishnu
Viraj	Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Agastya	Boy	Name of an influential Hindu sage; The Canopus star
Yuvaan	Unisex	Young person; Strong; Healthy; Excellent
Aariv	Boy	King of wisdom; Rainforest

Dev	Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Hardin	Boy	Brave; Strong; Hardy; Valley of the hare; Affectionate
Josh	Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Kyran	Boy	Beam of light; Black
Vivaan	Boy	Full of life; Twisting; Rays of the morning sun
Ravi	Boy	Sun
Deven	Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Advik	Boy	Unique; Matchless
Ahaan	Boy	Dawn; First ray of light
Ajay	Boy	Unconquerable

Shivansh	Boy	A part of Lord Shiva
Ishan	Boy	Master; Lord; Shiva
Ansh	Boy	Portion; Excerpt; Part; Honesty
Shaurya	Boy	Courage; Bravery; Valor; Might
Samarth	Boy	Capable; Competent; Powerful
Om	Boy	Sacred syllable; Primordial sound
Reyan	Unisex	Fame; Basil
Siddharth	Boy	Successful; Prosperous; One who has accomplished a goal or objective; Lord Shiva; White mustard; Fig tree
Aditya	Boy	Lord of the sun; Sun; Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi
Sameer	Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air

Shiv	Boy	Lord Shiva; Auspicious; Lucky
Advaith	Boy	One who has no duplicate; Non-duality; Unity
Devansh	Girl	Part of God
Nirvaan	Boy	Reached state of Nirvana
Yuvraj	Boy	Heir apparent; Crown prince; Young prince
Vedant	Boy	One who has complete knowledge of the Vedas
Naveen	Boy	New; Fresh; Creative; Young; Bright; Regenerated
Aahan	Boy	Day; First ray of light
Darsh	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna; Seeing
Shlok	Boy	Hymns; Vedic chant

Yash	Boy	Glory; Fame; Success
Atharva	Boy	One of names of Lord Ganesha; Knower of the Vedas; Knowledgeable one
Vedansh	Boy	Part of the Vedas
Mishka	Unisex	Who is like God; Gift of God; Gift of love; Niche for light
Kamal	Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Aadi	Boy	First; Most important; Beginning
Nivaan	Boy	Sacred; Holy; Bound
Krishna	Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Surya	Boy	Sun
Shivaay	Unisex	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly

Advait	Boy	Unique; Not dual
Arjan	Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Ayaansh	Boy	Ray of light; Part of parents; God's gift
Ashad	Unisex	Lion; Invincible
Yuvan	Boy	Youthful; God is gracious
Abhiram	Boy	Lovely; Pleasing
Angad	Boy	Of my own body; An ornament; Son of Vali
Daksh	Boy	Son of Brahma
Keshav	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Ashwin	Boy	Possessed of horses; A cavalier; Light

Virat	Boy	Huge; Grand; Magnificent; Pure; Clean
Kairav	Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Asim	Boy	Protector; Guardian; Savior; Boundless; Limitless; Infinite
Aayush	Boy	Long Life; Good destiny
Dhruva	Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Stable; Pole star; Unshakeable
Eshaan	Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Shourya	Unisex	Courage; Bravery
Anay	Boy	Lord Krishna; One who has no leader; Misfortune; Goat
Arnav	Boy	Ocean; Sea
Ojas	Boy	Vitality; Power; Physical strength

Shriyan	Boy	Lord Vishnu
Yug	Boy	Linking or joining something together; Era; Generation; World
Tejas	Boy	Brilliance; Radiance; Light; Friend; Allies
Vihan	Boy	Morning; Dawn
Raj	Boy	King; Ruler; Empire; Royalty
Shreyas	Boy	Superior; Best
Akil	Boy	Complete; Intelligent; Wise
Viraaj	Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Raghav	Boy	Descendant of Raghu or Lord Ram
Akhil	Boy	World; Whole; Perfect; Entire; Complete

Sriyan	Unisex	Prosperous journey; A vehicle of success
Taran	Boy	Thunder; A raft; A boat; Crossing over
Varun	Boy	To surround; God of water and the oceans
Vikram	Boy	Stride; Pace; Valor
Tavish	Boy	Twin; Strong; Energetic; Courageous
Javin	Boy	A swift one; Horse; Fleet
Laksh	Boy	Aim; Goal; Observe; Target; Sign; Mark; Quality; Goal
Vansh	Unisex	Descendant or lineage
Madhav	Boy	Vernal; Of the springtime; Krishna; Descendant of Madhu; Honey
Shrey	Boy	Excellent; Better; Best

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Infographic: Popular Sanskrit Hindu Boy Names with Meanings

Sanskrit Hindu Boy Names with Meanings are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Sanskrit Hindu Boy Names with Meanings(infographic)

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