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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175 Sanskrit Baby Names Meaning, 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
Khari	Boy	One who is born to rule; Royalty; Pure; Honest
Kiran	Boy	Sunrays; Beam of light; Dust; Thread; Black; Dark; Dark-haired
Kamal	Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Keshav	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Kavi	Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Kalli	Girl	Most beautiful; Army; Man
Karisma	Girl	Charisma; Personal magnetism; Grace; Kindness; Miracle
Kaliana	Unisex	Energetic, compassionate, radiant

Kirin	Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge
Kanen	Boy	Guide; A friend
Kashvi	Girl	Shining; Luminous; Bright; A shining star; Beautiful; Blooming; Glowing
Kamala	Girl	Lotus; Pale red
Kaylanie	Unisex	Unique; Feminine; Exotic
Kaveer	Boy	Brave leader or courageous ruler
Keya	Girl	A monsoon flower; To create; Victory; Screw pine
Kalpesh	Boy	Imagining God; Lord of perfection
Kamoni	Unisex	Strong-willed; Determined
Kaiyan	Unisex	King; Foundation; Earth

Kiki	Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Kartik	Boy	One who bestows power and pleasure; A name of the Hindu calendar month; The constellation of the Pleiades
Kalyani	Girl	Beautiful; Auspicious
Kaiani	Unisex	Divine; Loving
Krithika	Girl	Fierce and powerful star
Kieron	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán; Ray of light
Kamaal	Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red
Keerthana	Girl	Prayer; Hymn; Praise to God
Kartikeya	Boy	Son of Lord Shiva; The constellation of the Pleiades; To cut or divide
Keron	Boy	Dark-skinned

Kriyan	Unisex	Lord Krishna
Kani	Girl	Sound; Maiden
Kemara	Unisex	Fiery leader
Khara	Girl	Pure; Thorn; Brackish; Rainy rivulet; Crow
Kimisha	Girl	A question form asking about the desires of a person
Kamali	Boy	Perfection; Lotus; Pale red
Khush	Boy	Joyful; Happy
Kalid	Unisex	Eternal or everlasting
Kashyap	Boy	Name of a sage; Turtle; Tortoise
Keshava	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon

Kewan	Unisex	Universe; Existence
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
Kalana	Unisex	Brilliant or shining
Kashi	Boy	Shining; Holy city; Enlightenment
Kamra	Girl	Desirous; Beautiful
Kaliyanei	Girl	Beautiful and lovely woman
Kimira	Boy	Strong and beautiful
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
Kartar	Boy	Master; Creator
Kallai	Unisex	Vibrant; Artistic; Free-spirited
Kaushik	Boy	Descendant of Kusha; Encased; Sheathed; Coming from an owl; Silken
Kaian	Unisex	Strength and resilience
Katon	Unisex	Strength; Determination; Leadership
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

Kriya	Unisex	Action or activity; performing or doing
Kaena	Boy	Heavenly grace
Kasiya	Unisex	Graceful; Unique; Strong
Kasi	Girl	Shining; A holy city; Proclaimer of peace; Pure
Kasmira	Girl	Commanding peace
Khyati	Girl	Famous; Reputation; Praise
Kama	Girl	Love; Longing; A grain that ripened before harvesting
Kavia	Girl	Poetry in motion; Poem
Keliana	Boy	Warrior; Female chief
Khyana	Girl	Light or deity

Kalicia	Girl	Unique and beautiful name for a girl
Kavita	Girl	Poem; Poetry
Keria	Unisex	Dark-haired
Kaali	Boy	Goddess Parvathi in black fierce destructive form; Black one in Sanskrit
Kaalindi	Boy	River Yamuna; Variant of Kalindi, Sun
Kaamaari	Boy	Enemy of lust; One who is considered enemy of deva of lust
Kaashi	Boy	Derived from Kashi; Shining; A pilgrim city of India with temples of Lord Shiva
Kaashinaath	Boy	Lord of Kaashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Kashi, shining
Kaashinath	Boy	Lord of Kaashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Kashi, shining
Kadambini	Boy	Flowers of the Kadamba Tree; An array of clouds

Kadhi	Boy	Ocean; Sea; Vast water signifying depth and strength
Kanva	Boy	The name of a rishi; Talented
Kapila	Girl	Tawny; Reddish Brown; Derived from the Sanskrit word Kapi which means monkey
Karika	Boy	A set of verses explaining the philosophical doctrines
Karnak	Boy	Heart; A chamber of the heart
Karnik	Boy	Judge; One who is in control
Karoon	Boy	A variant spelling of name Karun which means maker, creator in Sanskrit
Karuna	Boy	Emotional; Compassion
Kasar	Boy	Lion; One who resembles a roaring animal; In Sanskrit it means Resembling a Lion
Kasara	Boy	Pond

Kasha	Boy	Open Air; Sky; From the sky and is referred to as the Sun
Kashaaku	Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and Radiant Light
Kashaku	Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and Radiant Light
Kashayap	Boy	A Sage; An ancient Saint; The priest of Parasurama and Ramachandra
Kashihnu	Boy	Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining; Beautiful
Kashin	Boy	Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining; Beautiful
Kashipati	Boy	Vishwanathan, Lord of Kaashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining
Kashta	Boy	Hard Work; A unit of time in Sanskrit
Kashyapa	Boy	A Sage; An ancient Saint; The priest of Parasurama and Ramachandra
Kasinath	Boy	Lord of Kashi; One of many names of Lord Shiva; Derived from Sanskrit word Kashi meaning Shining

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