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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40 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings Pure

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kataleya	Girl	Powerful; Queen of Orchids; Pure; Catalyst
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Varnika	Girl	Color; Pure; Writer
Kalee	Girl	Fair; Pure; Black; Man
Sejal	Girl	Pure; Sacred water; Teardrop
Avina	Unisex	A gift of God; Pure like water
Khara	Girl	Pure; Thorn; Brackish; Rainy rivulet; Crow
Amalah	Unisex	Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire;
Sathvika	Unisex	Pure; Natural; Energetic; Spirited; Someone pure; Devoid of malice
Swetha	Unisex	Pure; White

Pavithra	Girl	Pure, sacred, holy
Aaheli	Girl	Pure
Treena	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; A name of Goddess Durga
Chandini	Girl	Pure and serene moonlight
Satvika	Unisex	Spirited; Energetic; Natural; Pure
Tama	Girl	Son; Boy; Gem; Jewel; Night; Pure; Innocent; Honest
Saakshi	Unisex	Witness; Pure awareness
Cali	Girl	Affectionate; Calm; Fair; Ocean; Pure; Good; Beautiful; Best; Cup; Chalice
Kundana	Boy	Pure gold; Ornament
Amala	Unisex	Clean; Pure; Undefiled; Shining; Epithet of Goddess Lakshmi

Anagha	Unisex	Sinless; Without any fault; Perfect; Pure; Beautiful
Karana	Girl	Clever; Skilled; Pure
Labanya	Girl	Charm; Pure beauty
Neeru	Girl	Vigor; Moisture; Shining of the light; Pure or unadulterated
Niranjana	Unisex	Spotless; Good; Pure; God's gift; Truthful; Supreme being; Full moon day
Niranjani	Girl	Unblemished; Pure; Supreme being; Full moon day
Nirmala	Boy	Clean; Pure; Delicate
Nishkalanka	Girl	A honest and pure person
Pavitra	Girl	Sacred; Pure
Piyusha	Girl	Honey; Pure drink

Saatvika	Girl	Pure; Honest; Sincere; Benevolent; Gentle; Natural; Goddess Durga
Satvi	Girl	Existence; She who is real, pure, and noble
Shubhra	Girl	White; Pure; beauty
Shuchi	Girl	Clean; Pure; Holy
Tarushi	Girl	Pure; Virtuous
Thooya	Girl	Pure; A pure soul
Vimala	Girl	Pure; Clean; Holy; White; Pure donation
Prayushi	Girl	Vitality; Pure
Pavni	Girl	Pure; Sacred
Ameesha	Girl	Truthful; Pure

Infographic: Meaningful Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings Pure

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 Pure(infographic)

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