Are Sanskrit names gender-specific?

Sanskrit names follow the gender rule of nouns. They are automatically divided among three genders – masculine, feminine, and neutral gender. Therefore, names in Sanskrit are divided between genders using specific changes to the ending of the names. However, the stem of the name may remain neutral in some cases (1).

What do common suffixes in Sanskrit names signify?

Sanskrit name suffixes indicate various aspects such as virtues, divine qualities, geographical origins, and familial lineage. The suffixes ‘aka’, and ‘ya’ indicate a noun’s origin or knowledge. For instance, ya in Apremeya connotes ‘coming from infinity’ and in Aacharya defines ‘one who knows conduct’. Suffixes ‘tva’ is used for quality and ‘maya’ indicates composition (2). Other suffixes such as a, ana, and ā are used for masculine, neuter, and feminine gender; ika for association or appurtenance, ti for action or state, tā for characteristics or qualities, tva for abstract concepts, and ma for action or state.

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57 Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings Brave

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Veer	Boy	A brave person; Hero; Warrior; To be powerful or valiant; To make a heroic effort; Faith; True
Hardin	Boy	Brave; Strong; Hardy; Valley of the hare; Affectionate
Abir	Boy	Aroma; Perfume; Scent; Mighty; Brave; Soar; Fly; Spirit; Colored powder
Abhay	Boy	Fearless; Brave; Secure
Rajveer	Boy	Brave king; The hero of the land; Kingdom's hero
Veera	Unisex	A strong and brave person; Faith
Ranveer	Boy	Hero of the battle; Brave warrior
Viren	Boy	One who is the bravest; Leader of the heroes; Lord of warriors; Brave
Aavir	Unisex	Brave; Strong
Aryaveer	Boy	Noble warrior; A noble man who is brave and courageous

Ranbir	Boy	Brave warrior; Delightful man
Viransh	Boy	Courageous; Valiant; A brave part
Dharmik	Unisex	Religious; Spiritual; Law; Duty; Virtue; A name of Lord Ganesha; Sacred; Brave
Ranvir	Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; Hero of the battle
Aamil	Boy	A doer; Hardworking; Striver; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; One who hopes; To close the eyes
Antara	Girl	Within; Between; In the middle; Brave; Courageous; Fearless; Second section of a song
Arshveer	Boy	Heavenly hero; Brave sage
Karanveer	Boy	Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave
Manvir	Boy	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Veira	Unisex	A strong and brave person; Faith

Manveer	Girl	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Abirami	Girl	Brave; Friendly; Beautiful; Pleasant
Abey	Unisex	My father is joy; One who is brave and fearless; Born during the rainy season
Abhaijeet	Boy	Victory over Fear; Brave; Fearless
Anantbir	Boy	Infinite brave; Eternal warrior; One whose braveness has no end
Ashvanth	Boy	Strong; Brave; Victorious; Powerful
Jodha	Boy	Brave Warrior; Fighter; Soldier; Champion; Learned
Raghuveer	Boy	Brave man of Raghu Clan; Lord Rama; An incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Abhaydatta	Boy	A bold and brave son
Abhita	Girl	A brave or courageous; Fearless

Amalina	Boy	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Clean; Spotless
Archi	Boy	Ray of light; Adored; Pure; Holy; Genuine; Brave
Aryasura	Boy	Brave amongst the Aryas
Atulbir	Boy	A matchless brave person
Bahadur	Boy	A brave, manly, and efficient person; Hero; Valiant warrior
Bima	Boy	Brave; Terrible; Formidable
Biren	Boy	Hero; Man; Brave
Chetak	Boy	Servant; Paramour; Warning; Brave one
Esharbir	Boy	Brave as God
Jasveer	Boy	A famous hero; Brave and praiseworthy

Namritabir	Boy	Modest and brave person
Nareshbir	Boy	Brave king of kings
Narinderbir	Boy	Brave king of men
Prabir	Boy	Chief; Brave; Warrior
Shauri	Boy	Lord Krishna; Brave; Famous; Advice; Counsel
Subeer	Boy	Courageous; Brave; Warrior
Sur	Boy	Brave; Sour; Perilla; A musical note
Tansh	Boy	Brave; Strong
Viram	Boy	To pause; Cease; Brave and strong
Shardool	Boy	One who is as brave as a lion

Virika	Girl	Bravery; A brave woman
Virangana	Girl	She who is brave
Ojaswi	Unisex	Radiant; Bright; Intelligent; Brave
Sreehan	Boy	Brave and beautiful; Fortunate; Prosperous
Viran	Unisex	Heroic; Brave
Avir	Girl	Treetop; Brave; Strong
Vila	Unisex	Fairy; Hero; Brave; Courage

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Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings Brave(infographic)

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