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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863 Sanskrit Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ariyah	Girl	Lion; Noble; Melody
Alaya	Girl	High Status; Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Abode; Imperishable; Permanence
Anaya	Girl	God answers; Misfortune; Adversity; Without a superior; He who no one can lead; Lord Vishnu; Brother; Spanish town
Aisha	Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Divine; Regal; Supreme
Ayaan	Boy	Natural disposition; Path; Precession; Unmoving; Watchful; Seeing; Good luck
Ariya	Girl	Honorable; Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Aarav	Boy	Peaceful melody; A calm noise
Arian	Boy	Noble; Educated; Golden life; Ram
Aryan	Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Avyaan	Boy	Strong, noble warrior

Avi	Boy	Father; My God; Sun; Air
Aarna	Girl	Wave; Ocean; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi
Aiyana	Girl	Eternal bloom; Ever-blooming flower; Flower; Silent
Atharv	Boy	Calm and composed; Serene; Peaceful; Stable; Knowledgeable
Avani	Girl	The good earth; Daughter of the earth
Aadhya	Girl	Original power; First creator; Unequaled; Perfect; Epithet for Goddess Durga
Amar	Boy	Immortal; Unending; One who lives a long life
Aayan	Boy	Long night; God's gift; Watchful
Ayanna	Girl	Flower; Silent
Aarya	Girl	Honorable; Noble; Respectable; Another name of Goddess Parvati

Amia	Girl	People of God; Beloved; Delight; The end
Asha	Girl	Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist
Anita	Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided
Annistyn	Unisex	Unique; Modern; Feminine
Agastya	Boy	Name of an influential Hindu sage; The Canopus star
Aanya	Girl	Compassion; God's favor; Inexhuastible; Gracious; Strength; Power
Aariv	Boy	King of wisdom; Rainforest
Arya	Boy	Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Aadya	Girl	First; Earth; Another name of Goddess Durga
Ananya	Boy	One-of-a-kind; Unique; One who has no match; Inimatable; Exclusive

Advik	Boy	Unique; Matchless
Ahaan	Boy	Dawn; First ray of light
Aiyanna	Girl	Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded
Ajay	Boy	Unconquerable
Ansh	Boy	Portion; Excerpt; Part; Honesty
Akshara	Girl	Letter; Syllable; Sound; Unalterable; Imperishable; One of many names of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva
Aditya	Boy	Lord of the sun; Sun; Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi
Azlan	Unisex	Noble lion
Advaith	Boy	One who has no duplicate; Non-duality; Unity
Avan	Boy	Water; Favor; Protection; Preservation

Aahan	Boy	Day; First ray of light
Anjali	Girl	Offering with devotion to God; Salutation
Anvi	Girl	To be guided by; Name of Goddess Parvati
Atharva	Boy	One of names of Lord Ganesha; Knower of the Vedas; Knowledgeable one
Aadi	Boy	First; Most important; Beginning
Aayla	Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Aarohi	Girl	Rising; Ascending; Musical note
Advait	Boy	Unique; Not dual
Arjan	Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Ajani	Boy	One we fought to possess; Noble birth

Ayaansh	Boy	Ray of light; Part of parents; God's gift
Anali	Girl	Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace
Abhiram	Boy	Lovely; Pleasing
Avin	Boy	Indestructible; Love; Strong
Angad	Boy	Of my own body; An ornament; Son of Vali
Ashwin	Boy	Possessed of horses; A cavalier; Light
Avni	Girl	Earth; Help
Asim	Boy	Protector; Guardian; Savior; Boundless; Limitless; Infinite
Aahana	Girl	Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun
Aayush	Boy	Long Life; Good destiny

Anay	Boy	Lord Krishna; One who has no leader; Misfortune; Goat
Astra	Girl	Star; Divine strength; Weapon
Arnav	Boy	Ocean; Sea
Ayush	Boy	Long Life; One who is blessed to live long
Abir	Boy	Aroma; Perfume; Scent; Mighty; Brave; Soar; Fly; Spirit; Colored powder
Agam	Boy	Lake; Unattainable
Aaradhya	Girl	To be worshipped; To be accomplished; To be made favorable
Akil	Boy	Complete; Intelligent; Wise
Akhil	Boy	World; Whole; Perfect; Entire; Complete
Aaria	Unisex	Noble; Respectful; Melodious

Alysha	Girl	Noble; Protected by God
Aarvi	Girl	Calm; Peaceful melody
Adhrit	Boy	One who does not need any support, but supports others
Akshar	Boy	Imperishable; Indestructible; Immortal being; A letter of the alphabet or a syllable
Anirudh	Boy	Uncontrolled; Unrestrained; Without Obstacles; Ungovernable; Grandson of Lord Krishna
Advay	Boy	Unique; Without second
Akash	Boy	Open space; Sky
Aadhira	Girl	Moon; Lightning; Restless
Ashvik	Boy	Blessed; Victorious; Bearing the strength of a horse
Anisha	Girl	Sleepless; Nightless

Arun	Boy	Red; Reddish brown; Dawn; Chariot of the Sun; Eagle secret; Successful secret; Morning sun
Arav	Boy	Calm; Peaceful; Wisdom; Radiance Beautiful; Sound; Thundering
Adi	Boy	Jewel; Ornament; First; Noble wolf; From Hadria
Advith	Boy	One who is unique; Without a second
Akshay	Boy	Immortal; Eternal; Imperishable
Anand	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Anav	Boy	Humble; Kind
Aanav	Boy	Humane; Fine; Minute
Abhay	Boy	Fearless; Brave; Secure
Avyukth	Unisex	Unique, focused, intelligent

Abhinav	Boy	New; Modern; Fresh; Young; Innovative
Ashrith	Boy	Follower; Supported; Dependent; Protected
Avyay	Boy	Indestructible; Immutable; Imperishable
Aaditya	Boy	Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi; Of Aditi; The Sun
Advit	Boy	Unique; Matchless
Arush	Boy	Dawn; Red; Rising sun; Good-tempered; Calm
Aryaan	Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Anala	Girl	Fiery; Fire
Anila	Girl	Wind; Air; Favor; Grace
Ayani	Girl	Protector; Helper; Supporter; Path; Course

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