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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298 Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dhruv	Boy	Immovable; Faithful; Polar star
Dev	Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Deven	Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Damani	Boy	Tomorrow; Wisdom queen
Devansh	Girl	Part of God
Darsh	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna; Seeing
Devan	Boy	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Divine; Godlike; Heavenly; Little dark one
Dhriti	Girl	One who has courage and patience
Daksh	Boy	Son of Brahma
Dhruva	Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Stable; Pole star; Unshakeable

Dia	Girl	Day; Light; Radiance; Love; Goddess; Divine
Desi	Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Longing; Desire; Country
Daya	Girl	Compassion; Mercy; Bird of prey
Divya	Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
Devina	Unisex	Beloved; Uncle; Godlike; Divine; Eye of God; Resembling a goddess
Dhani	Unisex	Wealthy person; A master; An owner; A creditor; A young woman; A seat; A receptacle; A granary
Dara	Boy	Fruitful; Star; Wealthy
Dayami	Girl	Compassion; Mercy; Bird of prey
Devi	Girl	Goddess; Divine; Divine power; Heavenly; Anything of excellence
Ditya	Girl	Another name of Goddess Durga; Answer to prayers

Dipesh	Boy	Lord of light and glory
Dayani	Girl	Goddess of compassion
Divit	Boy	To shine; Heaven; Reaching for the sky; Immortal
Dhruvan	Boy	The fastest one; a Pole star
Dhanvi	Girl	A woman who is rich and wealthy; Wealth; Treasure
Divyam	Boy	Divine; One who is spiritual; Divine light; Pure
Dasani	Unisex	Hibiscus; The mountain of tea
Daivik	Boy	Divine
Dhara	Girl	Earth; A holy place; Stream
Divyansh	Boy	Part of Divine; Spiritual Wisdom; Religious; Pious

Danta	Boy	Lord Hanuman; Calm
Dhvani	Girl	Sound; Voice; Audio; Tone
Divisha	Unisex	Chief of the goddesses; Goddess; Divine wish; A name of Goddess Durga; Light; Torch
Dama	Girl	A noblewoman; Rope; Garland
Dhwani	Girl	Sound; Melody; Echo
Diva	Girl	A divine person; Goddess; Beloved; Daytime
Devindra	Boy	Lord of the Gods
Dakshith	Boy	Name of Lord Shiva
Dhanvin	Boy	Archer; Bowman; One who carries a bow; A name for Lord Shiva
Deep	Boy	Light; Lamp

Devaj	Unisex	Born of the gods
Darshan	Boy	Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dhairya	Boy	Patience; Endurance; Perseverance; Firmness; Durability; Strength; Constancy; Steadiness; Stability; Fortitude; Courage; Calmness; Composure
Dravin	Boy	Wealthy; Prosperous; Gold; Strength; Power; Getting in motion
Devendra	Boy	Lord of gods
Devam	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Devanshi	Girl	A part of God
Disha	Girl	Region; Direction
Deetya	Girl	Given
Dhruvi	Girl	Firm; Faithful; Constant; Steadfast; Pole star

Drishya	Girl	Visible; That which can be perceived; Sight; Scenery; Perceived object
Desai	Unisex	Landlord; Lord of land
Dhiraj	Boy	Patience; Fortitude; Composure; Tolerance; Calmness; Resoluteness; Firmness
Divij	Boy	One who appeared from heaven; Dearly loved
Dwij	Boy	Saint; One who works towards attaining enlightenment; Born twice
Dharmik	Unisex	Religious; Spiritual; Law; Duty; Virtue; A name of Lord Ganesha; Sacred; Brave
Dhanya	Girl	Thankful; Lucky
Devika	Girl	Little goddess; Little princess; The divine one
Deya	Boy	Granting a boon; Offering; Light; Lamp; Illumination
Dipa	Girl	Light; Lamp

Dayah	Unisex	Mercy; Compassionate
Deo	Boy	Lord; Deity; Love of God
Devani	Unisex	Shining goddess
Dhruvin	Boy	Firm; Steadfast; Fixed; Great person
Dhaval	Boy	Dazzling white; Hero; White
Devaansh	Girl	Part of God
Devarsh	Boy	God's gift; Worshiper of God
Dheer	Boy	Steady; Composed; Patient; Resolute; Firm; Slow
Dron	Boy	Guide; Savior; Learned sage
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God

Dishan	Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Dhanush	Boy	Bow; Armed with a bow
Devesh	Boy	Lord of the Devas; Lord of the Lords
Divyesh	Boy	Divine; Master; Someone who is godly
Devraj	Boy	King of gods; Godly king
Druv	Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Eternal; A star; North pole star
Dhir	Boy	Steady; Composed; Patient; Resolute; Firm; Slow
Divith	Unisex	Going to the sky or heaven
Deny	Unisex	To refuse; Reject
Devang	Girl	Part of God

Deeksha	Girl	To give; To consecrate; Sacrificing
Dhiren	Boy	Strong one; One who is strong; Powerful; One who is strong and mighty
Dheera	Unisex	Steady; Composed; Patient; Resolute; Firm; Slow; Wise
Dheeraj	Boy	Patience; Fortitude; Composure; Tolerance; Calmness; Resoluteness; Firmness
Dhru	Unisex	Steadfast; Constant; Unswerving; To be firm; To ascertain; To stand fast
Dhatri	Girl	Supporter; Creator
Dilshan	Unisex	Ruler of hearts
Deval	Unisex	Divine; Temple; Church; One who gives
Deepti	Girl	Brightness, Light; A ray of hope
Deeya	Unisex	Light; Lamp

Devyani	Boy	Goddess; One who serves the gods; Chariot of the gods
Dharma	Unisex	Established by law; Duty; Virtue
Darshana	Girl	Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dipali	Girl	Row of lamps; Joy
Darshi	Girl	Seeing; Understanding; Vision
Drishti	Girl	Sight
Dyuthi	Girl	Light; Brightness; Glow; Dignity
Damini	Girl	Lightning; Powerful
Durva	Girl	Sacred grass
Dyuti	Girl	Brightness; Glow; Dignity; Light

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