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21 Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings Kind

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Shivaay	Unisex	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly
Anav	Boy	Humble; Kind
Shivay	Boy	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly
Kaaliyah	Unisex	Dark kind of sandalwood; A dark snake living in Yamuna river; Exceeding
Sujan	Boy	Good; Kind; Virtuous
Siva	Boy	Benign; Kind; Auspicious; Gracious
Janav	Boy	A preserver; Protector of mankind
Karanveer	Boy	Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave
Acanda	Boy	Not of the Hot Temper; Without Anger; Gentle; to ennoble; Kind; amiable
Deenadayalan	Boy	Kind to the poor; Humble

Hridaya	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is kind
Priyangi	Boy	Loving and kind; One of many names of Goddess Lakshmi
Cittavata	Boy	One who is very kind hearted; who is kind, caring, and compassionate
Jati	Boy	Caste; Kind; Teak
Lohita	Girl	Red; Copper; Mars; A kind of deer; Precious stone; Blood; Serpent; Saffron; Battle
Lohitaksha	Boy	Red eyes; A precious gem; Lord Vishnu; Sun god; Indian cuckoo; A kind of snake
Narpat	Boy	King of mankind
Narpati	Boy	King of mankind
Opurbo	Boy	A unique or one of a kind person
Sadashiv	Boy	Always auspicious; Always kind; Always friendly

Xhiva	Boy	A version of Lord Shiva; Benign; Kind; Auspicious

Infographic: Attractive Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings Kind

Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings Kind are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Sanskrit Boy Names with Meanings Kind(infographic)

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