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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27 Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings White

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Siya	Girl	White moonlight; Beautiful woman; Goddess Sita
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Reema	Girl	A narrow, elongated opening or fissure; An epithet of Goddess Durga; White antelope
Rima	Girl	White antelope; Advantage; Flax; To calm down; To quieten; Beloved; Goddess Durga
Reena	Girl	Each of the two; Torture; Joy; Singing; Molten; White jasmine; Village; Greens
Shwetha	Girl	White; Goddess Saraswati
Gauri	Girl	Fair; White; One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi
Gowri	Girl	White; Shining; Brilliant
Swetha	Unisex	Pure; White
Hima	Girl	Snow; Frost; Winter; Sun; White jasmine

Sweta	Girl	White; Fair
Shweta	Girl	White complexioned
Miria	Girl	Sea; Ocean; White jasmine; Love; Affection; Admirable; Peace; Female ruler; Mirror
Ryma	Girl	White gazelle or antelope; Pleasing
Gouri	Girl	White; Shining; Brilliant
Swadha	Unisex	Spontaneity; One's will; White; Clearness
Sayli	Girl	A small white flower
Ujala	Girl	Light; Clean; Bright; Glittering; Well-furbished; Fair; White
Gaura	Girl	Fair-skinned; White
Gaurita	Girl	White; Goddess Parvati

Kairavi	Girl	Moonlight; Moon; White water lily; White lotus; Fenugreek
Shubhra	Girl	White; Pure; beauty
Sini	Girl	White; Bright; Blue
Nearidei	Girl	White four-leafed flower
Vimala	Girl	Pure; Clean; Holy; White; Pure donation
Swetambari	Girl	An angel dressed in white
Semanti	Girl	Indian white rose

Infographic: Attractive Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings White

Sanskrit Girl Names with Meanings White 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 Girl Names with Meanings White(infographic)

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