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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167 Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Gautham	Boy	Enlightened; Wise; The best of cattle
Gargi	Girl	A learned woman
Gautam	Boy	Lord Buddha; A name of Lord Buddha; One who dispels darkness
Guru	Unisex	Teacher; Guide; Expert
Gurvinder	Boy	Sage; Teacher
Govind	Boy	Cow finder; Cowherd; Chief herdsman; A name of Lord Krishna
Gurvir	Boy	Guru's strength
Gayathri	Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Gita	Girl	Song; Divine melody; A sacred Hindu text
Gaurav	Boy	Honor; Pride; Respect; Dignity

Gopal	Boy	One of the names of Lord Shri Krishna; Cow protector
Gobind	Boy	Cow finder
Govinda	Boy	Cow finder; Cowherd; Chief herdsman; A name of Lord Krishna
Garv	Boy	Proud; Symbol of pride; Superior
Garima	Girl	Dignity; Grace; Greatness
Gauri	Girl	Fair; White; One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi
Gayatri	Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Gowri	Girl	White; Shining; Brilliant
Grishma	Girl	Summer
Geethika	Unisex	Melodious song; Hymn

Gaya	Girl	Happy; End; Goal; Earth; Quick
Gaurika	Girl	A young girl; Maiden
Geeta	Girl	Song; Sacred song or poem
Gouri	Girl	White; Shining; Brilliant
Geetika	Girl	A short song
Gitanjali	Girl	Melodious tribute
Geetanjali	Girl	Devoted
Gyana	Girl	Full of knowledge
Ganesa	Girl	Lord of hordes
Gandharva	Boy	Musician

Ganesan	Boy	Lord of Hordes
Ganesha	Boy	Lord of Hordes
Gangadhar	Boy	Holder of the Ganges
Ganika	Girl	Jasmine flower; Fragrant
Garvik	Boy	Proud; Smartness; Attitude; Elegance
Gati	Girl	Gait; Speed; Fast; Movement
Gaurang	Boy	Having a white, yellowish, or fair complexion
Gauransh	Boy	Part of Goddess Gauri; One who is white and shining
Gauresh	Boy	A fair one; Husband of Gauri; Parvati; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Gaurish	Boy	A fair one; Husband of Gauri; Parvati; One of the many names of Lord Shiva

Gautama	Boy	The best ox
Gayan	Boy	Sing; Sky; Song
Geet	Unisex	Song
Geetesh	Boy	Lord of songs
Ghanshyam	Boy	Dark like a cloud
Giri	Boy	Mountain; Duty; Obligation
Giridhar	Boy	One who holds mountains
Giridharan	Boy	One who holds mountains
Girik	Boy	Lord of the Mountains
Giriraj	Boy	God of the mountain; Lord of the mountains

Girisha	Unisex	Lord of the mountain; A man or animal living on a mountain
Gitesh	Boy	Lord of Songs
Godavari	Girl	Name of a river in India; Granting water or cows
Gokulan	Boy	Abode of cows; Herd of cows
Golu	Boy	Round-faced; Naughty person
Gopalakrishnan	Boy	Protector of cows; An epithet of Krishna
Gopesh	Boy	Ruler of the protectors of cows
Gopi	Unisex	Protector of Cows
Gopinath	Boy	Leader of the Gopis
Gorakh	Boy	Protector of Cows; Cow-herd

Gouranga	Boy	A Fair one; Golden-hued
Gourav	Boy	Importance; Dignity; Admiration
Gourish	Boy	Lord Shiva; God Shankar
Goutham	Boy	The best ox
Govardhan	Boy	An epithet of Lord Krishna; One who nourishes or protects cows
Govindaraj	Boy	The king of cowherds
Grahil	Boy	Interested; Inclined to
Greeshma	Girl	Summer
Guddu	Unisex	Sweet; Flower
Gurdeep	Unisex	Light from the guru; Lamp of the guru

Gurmeet	Boy	Friend of teacher; Companion of a teacher
Gursharan	Boy	Refuge at the Guru
Gyanendra	Boy	Knowledge; Awareness; Lord of knowledge
Gadabhrt	Boy	One who manipulates a club
Gagana	Girl	The sky
Gajanana	Boy	One who has the face of an elephant
Gajaraja	Boy	Ruler of elephants
Gajasura	Boy	The Lord of evil or evil power
Gajasya	Boy	The one who is in the shape of an elephant
Gajpathi	Boy	The king of elephants

Galava	Boy	Devotion
Gana	Unisex	Garden; Flock; Tribe; Song
Ganapathi	Boy	Lord of the people; Hindu deity of wisdom
Gandhari	Girl	Woman from Gandhara
Gandharin	Boy	Lord Shiva
Gandhesa	Boy	Master of fragrance
Ganga	Girl	The Ganges River; Swift goer
Gangaja	Boy	Born as the son of Ganga
Ganpati	Boy	Lord of the people; Hindu deity of wisdom
Garhapati	Boy	One who shelters the house

Gatha	Girl	Good; Song; Verse
Gatra	Boy	Refers to human body or physical appearance
Gaura	Girl	Fair-skinned; White
Gaurangi	Girl	Fair-complexioned
Gaurisa	Boy	The lady Gauri, Our lady Gauri
Gaurita	Girl	White; Goddess Parvati
Gautami	Girl	River Godavari; One who enlightens
Gavesin	Boy	Someone who is looking for or searching for something or someone
Gavistha	Boy	The house which is full of lights and glow
Geeti	Girl	A song; Singing; Poetry

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Infographic: Famous Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

A child's name carries deep personal, cultural, and familial significance. It represents the bearer's cultural and linguistic background while offering insight into their attributes. If you wish to navigate the world of names, this infographic showcases some of the most renowned Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G. This can help you select a name that best aligns with your family's preferences and religious beliefs.

Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G(infographic)

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