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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210 Sanskrit Baby Names Meaning, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samaya	Unisex	Time; Moment
Sahasra	Girl	Infinite
Swara	Girl	Tones or self shining
Sachin	Boy	A person who is pure
Sidharth	Boy	one who has attained enlightenment or one who has achieved his goal
Saanvika	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi
Sokhom	Boy	A variant of Sokhem; Hope
Shreeya	Girl	A name of Goddess Lakshmi; Lucky.
Smaya	Unisex	God's promise; God has heard
Sohana	Unisex	Beautiful; Charming; Graceful

Soriya	Unisex	Sun princess or princess of the sun
Samanvi	Girl	Gifted, unique, intelligent
Shivan	Boy	Fortunate or auspicious
Sanvika	Unisex	Goddess of knowledge; Wisdom
Siddhartha	Boy	Enlightened one or one who has achieved his goal
Siris	Unisex	Radiance, Wisdom, Serenity
Somnang	Boy	Lucky; Fortunate
Samhitha	Unisex	Quiet, accomplished, focused
Simi	Unisex	Joyful, exuberant, content
Salaya	Girl	Goddess of agriculture

Sharvi	Boy	Ancient, musical, beautiful
Suhan	Girl	Graceful, Beautiful, Charming
Sanjaya	Boy	Victorious, triumphant, successful
Shaanvi	Girl	Gentle, beautiful, blessed
Svojas	Boy	He who is very strong and powerful
Sahid	Unisex	Martyr; Witness
Saurya	Girl	Strength, power, energy
Shanmukh	Boy	Six-faced; Having six faces
Shanav	Unisex	The sun
Sayana	Unisex	Peaceful, wise, contemplative

Sreenika	Unisex	Blessed, radiant, talented
Simaya	Unisex	Unique; Mystical
Sidda	Unisex	Perceptive, wise, knowledgeable
Saathvik	Boy	Pure, virtuous, serene
Sivansh	Boy	Gift of Lord Shiva
Saarya	Girl	Name of a pious woman
Siva	Boy	God, destroyer, auspicious
Sharva	Unisex	Peaceful; Tranquil
Samsara	Unisex	Cycle of existence; Rebirth
Sahaan	Unisex	Patience and perseverance

Samvit	Unisex	Wisdom or knowledge
Sashank	Unisex	Victorious, moon-like beauty
Shahaan	Boy	Royal; Kingly
Sourya	Boy	Powerful, strong, radiant
Sriman	Girl	Respected; Esteemed
Samika	Unisex	Peaceful
Sathvika	Unisex	Pure and virtuous
Sidhanth	Boy	Great wisdom
Srithan	Unisex	Excellent; Wise; Respected
Sakhi	Girl	A good companion and loyal friend

Saahithi	Girl	Literature
Shrishti	Unisex	Creation or creation of the universe
Sri	Girl	prosperity or auspiciousness
Siba	Unisex	Leader, noble, majestic
Suliana	Unisex	Symbol of strength and grace
Shyana	Unisex	Peaceful, graceful, serene
Shera	Girl	Lioness, courageous, strong
Sajni	Girl	A dearly and deeply-loved person
Shanthi	Girl	Peaceful, calm, tranquility
Shian	Girl	Peaceful spirit

Shrena	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi
Saanchi	Girl	Ancient, sacred, precious
Simara	Girl	Protector or one who guards
Sinaya	Boy	Radiant; Powerful
Srikari	Girl	Creator or one who creates
Siddhiksha	Girl	Enlightened blessing
Sivani	Girl	Goddess, pure, auspicious
Salana	Girl	Radiant or shining light
Sujin	Unisex	Pure or one who has good virtue
Satvika	Unisex	Pure or virtuous in Sanskrit

Swecha	Unisex	Freedom; Independence; Liberation
Sachika	Girl	One who is kind
Swadha	Unisex	Sanskrit; selfless service
Shanta	Girl	Calm; Peaceful
Spandana	Unisex	Compassionate and empathetic individual
Srihita	Unisex	Blessed or favored
Sameeksha	Girl	A woman with an understanding of nature
Shanila	Boy	Graceful; Compassionate; Gentle
Sanjitha	Unisex	Victorious, auspicious, fortunate
Syreeta	Girl	Beloved princess

Subrina	Girl	Patient; Persevering
Satara	Unisex	Princess or Noblewoman
Sabyasachi	Boy	A deceitful and insincere person
Sadhvi	Girl	A virtuous girl
Sagara	Girl	A woman who is like the ocean
Sajjan	Boy	A gentle-hearted individual
Sakal	Boy	A person who is complete
Sakul	Boy	One who is noble born; A part of the noble family
Sambu	Boy	He who was attended by the Divine Mother
Samved	Boy	Integrated in speech and doings; a name of four vedas

Sanjaan	Boy	Protect and care for someone lovingly
Savara	Girl	The tone of the tunes; Self shining
Seetha	Girl	A furrow; The Goddess of Harvest
Shrujan	Boy	Creation
Shukracharya	Boy	One who teaches; One who knows the clearness of right conduct
Srishti	Boy	Creation; Creator
Srutayudha	Girl	The glorious battle or war
Sudhadhar	Boy	One who keeps the freshwater
Saadar	Boy	Respectful
Saadhik	Boy	Winner

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