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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274 Sanskrit Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Maya	Girl	Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame
Malani	Girl	She who is from the sky; Garland
Mira	Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean
Meera	Girl	Sea; Ocean; Boundary; Limit; Prosperous; Famous; Astonishing; Goodness
Maleni	Unisex	Strong; Courageous
Mohamad	Boy	A special loved one, always loving others
Maiya	Girl	Good mother; Circle; Increasingly; Illusion
Miraya	Girl	Devotee of Lord Krishna
Meena	Girl	Fish
Madhav	Boy	Vernal; Of the springtime; Krishna; Descendant of Madhu; Honey

Mishika	Girl	The person with the sweetness of sugar
Mulani	Boy	Strong, courageous, leader
Mesa	Girl	April; Goat; Ram; Table
Moksh	Boy	Salvation; Emancipation; One who has self-realization and self-knowledge
Mahika	Girl	Earth; Mist; Dew; Fog
Manav	Boy	Human Being
Maahi	Girl	A river; Surface of the Earth; Number one
Mahari	Girl	One who forgives; A dancing girl; Dowry; Bride price; Merciful
Megha	Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Marvella	Girl	Marvelous; Elegant; Graceful

Mahima	Girl	The ability to become huge; Greatness; Glory
Maanav	Boy	A scholar; Human being; A young man; A male student
Maninder	Boy	One who is the lord of his own mind
Manya	Girl	A sea of bitterness and sorrow; Rebelliousness; Respected
Minesh	Boy	King of Fish; Ruler of Fish
Manjot	Boy	One who is the light of the heart
Maitreya	Boy	Friendly; Benevolent
Monish	Boy	Lord Krishna; God of mind
Manna	Girl	God is with us; A heavenly woman; Great; Bitterness
Manasvi	Girl	An intelligent person; Self-controlled

Meya	Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Powerful; Strength; Magic; Illusion; Brilliant star of the ocean
Mellina	Girl	Honey-like; Sweet
Mohmad	Boy	Enhanced belongings; Superior possessions
Mohini	Girl	Most beautiful; Charming; Infatuating
Mahan	Boy	Great; Big; Eminent; Nobility; Moon; Head of secret organization
Mahith	Boy	Greatness; Honored; Festivity; Esteemed
Mani	Boy	A jewel; Moon; God is with us
Medhansh	Boy	Intelligent; One who is wise
Mahera	Girl	One who is industrious; Talented; Skilled; The maternal mansion of a married girl
Mandeep	Girl	The lamp of the mind

Mithun	Boy	A union of people
Mourya	Boy	The king or the ruler; One who is great
Mukund	Boy	A name of Lord Vishnu; Freedom-giver
Maneet	Boy	One who wins hearts; Someone with a modest heart; Coming habitually
Meet	Boy	Friend; Companion; Well-wisher; Supporter
Mahesh	Boy	A great ruler; One who is supreme
Maanas	Boy	Mind; Thoughts; Wisdom king; Pride
Mikaele	Boy	Gift from God
Milind	Boy	Bee; Honeybee; Union; One of the many names of Lord Krishna
Mohnish	Boy	A person who resembles honey bee

Maheen	Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Maitreyi	Girl	Friendly; Benevolent
Mitul	Boy	Limited; Friend; Companion; Measured
Madhuri	Girl	Sweetness; Mead; Charm; Amiableness
Myara	Unisex	Unique; Exotic; Mysterious
Mahita	Girl	Celebrated; Greatness; Honored; Festivity
Malaia	Unisex	Mountainous beauty
Merina	Unisex	Graceful and serene
Milina	Unisex	Graceful and gentle
Mukta	Unisex	Liberated; Freedom

Mehana	Unisex	Warmth, comfort, hospitality
Mayuri	Girl	Peahen; Someone who is like a peacock
Manvith	Boy	One who is human
Manish	Boy	Thought; Wisdom
Meerah	Girl	Sea or ocean
Mayukh	Boy	A ray of light
Mokshagna	Boy	The divinity representing motherhood
Madan	Boy	Intoxicating; Maddening; Inebriating; Cupid; God of love
Mokshith	Boy	The one who wants to be free or liberated
Manvir	Boy	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit

Meru	Boy	Black; Dark; Bee
Milin	Unisex	Merciful; Kind-hearted
Maitri	Girl	Friendship; Loving; Kind
Mithil	Boy	Kingdom; Ancient India
Mithra	Boy	A close companion in all times
Murari	Boy	Lord Krishna
Mahendra	Boy	The great Indra; Great leader
Monai	Unisex	Unique; One of a kind
Myna	Unisex	Bird; Songbird; Sweet-natured
Maithili	Girl	Of Mithila; Another name for Goddess Sita

Manik	Boy	A gemstone; Ruby
Mega	Girl	Cloud; Mist; Fog
Manasvini	Girl	Mother of the moon; An intelligent woman; A virtuous wife; Goddess Durga
Meghana	Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Maanasa	Girl	Mind; Spiritual; A lake; A mountain; Mental worship; Desire; Wish; Intention
Mital	Girl	Friendship or companionship
Manveer	Girl	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Mahati	Girl	Great; Narada's seven-stringed lute; A river; To honor; Important
Monisha	Girl	Intellectual; Knowledgeable; Wise; Brilliant; Beautiful; Woman
Mitali	Girl	A friendly person; A good friend

Madhura	Girl	Sweetness; Honey; Maiden; Lovely; Charming; City of Mathura; A Javanese city
Marisha	Girl	Bitter; Of the sea; Respectable lady; Venerable woman
Mahalakshmi	Girl	The great Lakshmi; Great royal fortune; Great sign; Great beauty; Universal mother; Great wealth
Mahek	Girl	Wide-spreading fragrance
Mahiya	Girl	Moon; Lover
Manasa	Girl	Hindu goddess of snakes; Wise; Desire; Mind
Manika	Girl	Water jar; Precious jewels; A bracelet made of glass
Madhavi	Girl	Woman of the race of Madhu or Yadu; Subhadra; Spring; Honey-sugar; Sacred basil; Earth
Manisha	Girl	Intellectual; Knowledgeable; Wise; Brilliant; Beautiful; Woman
Maly	Girl	Blossom

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Infographic: Captivating Sanskrit Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With M

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Sanskrit Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With M(infographic)

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