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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16 Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings Pure, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sathvik	Boy	Goodness; Pure; Perfect; Peaceful; Calm; Virtuous
Shivan	Boy	Auspicious; Pure
Satya	Boy	Pure; Virtuous; Truthful
Sejal	Girl	Pure; Sacred water; Teardrop
Saatvik	Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Good
Saathvik	Boy	Moral; Calm; Pure; Virtuous
Sathwik	Boy	Goodness; Pure; Perfect; Peaceful; Calm; Virtuous
Sathvika	Unisex	Pure; Natural; Energetic; Spirited; Someone pure; Devoid of malice
Sathya	Unisex	True; Truthful; Virtuous; Pure
Swetha	Unisex	Pure; White

Satvika	Unisex	Spirited; Energetic; Natural; Pure
Saakshi	Unisex	Witness; Pure awareness
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

Infographic: Beautiful Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings Pure, Starting With S

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings Pure, Starting With S that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings Pure, Starting With S(infographic)

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