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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421 Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kali	Girl	Goddess that destroys evil; The black one
Kira	Girl	Throne; Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sunbeam; Ray of light; Sparkling
Kataleya	Girl	Powerful; Queen of Orchids; Pure; Catalyst
Kamiyah	Girl	Good mother; Illusion; Water
Khari	Boy	One who is born to rule; Royalty; Pure; Honest
Krish	Boy	Black or dark
Karma	Girl	Fate; Destiny; Action; Deed; Fate; Performance
Khalani	Unisex	Sea and sky; Earth
Kiran	Boy	Sunrays; Beam of light; Dust; Thread; Black; Dark; Dark-haired
Kyran	Boy	Beam of light; Black

Krisha	Girl	Black or dark
Kota	Boy	Great peace; Friends or allies; Fort
Kamal	Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Krishna	Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Kavya	Girl	A poem
Keshav	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Kairav	Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Kalaya	Unisex	Beautiful woman
Kavi	Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Kalayah	Unisex	Lost; Joy; Happiness; Field pea

Kalli	Girl	Most beautiful; Army; Man
Karisma	Girl	Charisma; Personal magnetism; Grace; Kindness; Miracle
Kirin	Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge
Kanen	Boy	Guide; A friend
Krishav	Boy	Dark or black and auspicious; Plougher
Kailash	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Kashvi	Girl	Shining; Luminous; Bright; A shining star; Beautiful; Blooming; Glowing
Kamala	Girl	Lotus; Pale red
Kaston	Unisex	Cash; Sky; Universe
Keya	Girl	A monsoon flower; To create; Victory; Screw pine

Karan	Boy	Clever; Skillful; One who helps; Smart
Kalpesh	Boy	Imagining God; Lord of perfection
Kaiyan	Unisex	King; Foundation; Earth
Katai	Unisex	Shortness of stature; Wood; Timber
Kiki	Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Kanin	Boy	Little ancient one; Rabbit; The one who is to be seen
Kushal	Boy	Skilled; Experienced; Intelligent
Krithvik	Boy	Joyful; Handsome
Kartik	Boy	One who bestows power and pleasure; A name of the Hindu calendar month; The constellation of the Pleiades
Krishay	Boy	Black; Dark

Kalee	Girl	Fair; Pure; Black; Man
Kalyani	Girl	Beautiful; Auspicious
Karmin	Girl	Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Song; Working
Krithika	Girl	Pleiades star cluster
Kieron	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán; Ray of light
Krishika	Unisex	Grower; Farmer; Ploughing; Attractive
Kaaliyah	Unisex	Dark kind of sandalwood; A dark snake living in Yamuna river; Exceeding
Kaavya	Girl	Poetry in motion; Poem; Intelligence
Kriti	Girl	A work of art; Creation
Kamaal	Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red

Kanishk	Boy	An ancient king; To love; To fulfill
Kha	Unisex	Be subservient; Wait upon; Sky; Sun
Kirtan	Boy	Narrating; Announcing; Describing; Praising; Reciting
Kishan	Boy	Black; Dark
Krishang	Boy	A part of Lord Krishna; Lean and slender
Keerthana	Girl	Prayer; Hymn; Praise to God
Kovid	Boy	Wise; Astute; Intelligent; Expert
Kartikeya	Boy	Son of Lord Shiva; The constellation of the Pleiades; To cut or divide
Kavari	Unisex	A braid of hair
Kriyan	Unisex	Rites; Performance; Practice

Kanaya	Unisex	Spear; Lance; To make less
Kumar	Boy	Boy; Son
Kadi	Girl	Pure; A blade of grass; A line of a song
Kani	Girl	Sound; Maiden
Kanya	Girl	Virgin; Girl; Daughter; Maiden; Young woman
Kalita	Girl	Known; Understood; Gained; Seized
Kemara	Unisex	Fiery leader
Khara	Girl	Pure; Thorn; Brackish; Rainy rivulet; Crow
Kania	Unisex	Girl; Virgin
Kimisha	Girl	A question form asking about the desires of a person

Kailas	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Kamali	Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red
Khush	Boy	Joyful; Happy
Kashyap	Boy	Name of a sage; Turtle; Tortoise
Keshava	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Kaustubh	Boy	A jewel worn by Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu's precious pearl; A celebrated jewel obtained from the churning of the ocean
Katyayani	Girl	Goddess Parvati; Daughter of Katyayana
Khya	Unisex	To be famous; To proclaim; To declare
Kashi	Boy	Shining; Holy city; Enlightenment
Kamra	Girl	Desirous; Beautiful

Kaliyanei	Girl	Beautiful and lovely woman
Kimira	Boy	Strong and beautiful
Kripa	Girl	Mercy; Grace; Kindness
Kirat	Girl	Lighting; Scattering; An ancient Indian tribe
Kalesha	Girl	Unique and breath of life
Keertana	Girl	Religious narrating; Reciting; Devotional singing
Kalyan	Boy	Beautiful; Blessed; Auspicious
Karanveer	Boy	Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave
Karm	Boy	Fate; Garden
Kedar	Boy	Strong; Meadow; Dark; Mountain

Kapil	Boy	Name of a sage; Reddish brown
Kartar	Boy	Master; Creator
Kallai	Unisex	Vibrant; Artistic; Free-spirited
Kriday	Boy	Kind-hearted; Compassionate; Playful
Kunal	Boy	Lotus
Kaushik	Boy	Descendant of Kusha; Encased; Sheathed; Coming from an owl; Silken
Kushagra	Boy	Sharp point of the blade of the Kusa grass; Eager
Khushal	Boy	Happy; Merry; Prosperous; Clever; Intelligent
Ketan	Boy	Home; Pure gold; He who ruins
Kamin	Boy	Filled with joy; Lovers; Chimney; Fireplace; Caraway; Stone

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