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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91 Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With U

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Uma	Girl	Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility
Urvi	Girl	Our mother earth; Wide; River; Heaven; Substantial
Urja	Girl	Energy; Vigor; Strength
Uday	Boy	Rise; Ascend; Sun rise; Threat; Menace
Utsav	Boy	Celebration; Festival
Udit	Boy	Risen; Ascended; Elevated; Emerged
Utkarsh	Boy	Superior; Excellent; Eminent
Udbhav	Boy	Creation; To arise from; To come into being
Urmi	Girl	Wave; Billow; Frost
Umika	Girl	One of the names of Goddess Parvati

Usha	Unisex	Dawn; Sunrise
Ushna	Unisex	Warmth; Summer
Ujala	Girl	Light; Clean; Bright; Glittering; Well-furbished; Fair; White
Urmish	Boy	Full of feelings
Urvish	Boy	Lord of the Earth; Sovereign or ruler
Unnati	Girl	Development; Progress
Urmila	Girl	Waves of passion; Billow; Humble; Enchantress
Ushma	Girl	Heat; Steam; Ardour; Warmth of temper
Ubika	Girl	Growth
Uchadev	Boy	One of the names of Lord Vishnu

Uchimakali	Girl	Name of a Hindu goddess
Uchith	Boy	Correct
Udai	Boy	To rise; The rising
Udanda	Boy	Nemesis of evils and vices
Udant	Boy	The correct message
Udar	Boy	Generous
Udaranga	Girl	A woman with a beautiful body
Udarathi	Boy	One of the names of Lord Vishnu
Udarchis	Boy	A name of Lord Shiva
Udayachal	Boy	The eastern horizon

Udbala	Girl	Strong
Udichi	Girl	One who grows with prosperity
Udipti	Girl	On fire
Ujjal	Boy	Bright; Radiant
Umesh	Boy	God of Uma
Upangshu	Boy	Winner
Upendra	Boy	After Lord Indra
Upendranath	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Vishnu; A variant of Upendra
Ushmi	Girl	Heat; Energy
Usri	Girl	Name of a river

Utpal	Boy	Blue lotus; Red water lily
Utsaah	Girl	Encourage; Excitement
Udaya	Girl	Ascent; Rise; Sunrise; A small group of warriors attacking an enemy
Uditi	Girl	Rising; Dawn
Udvita	Girl	A river filled with lotus flowers
Udyati	Girl	Elevated
Ujas	Girl	Bright; Shining
Ujhala	Girl	Light; Bright
Ujjayini	Girl	Rising; Name of an ancient city
Ujjwala	Girl	Bright; Lustrous; A woman with a bright personality

Ulka	Girl	Meteorite; Shooting star
Upama	Girl	Comparison; Commonplace
Urvasi	Girl	The most beautiful of all the angels.
Ushakiran	Girl	Rays of the morning sun
Utpalini	Girl	A lotus pond
Uttara	Girl	A star; North direction
Udayan	Boy	Rising; Ascending; Means of redemption
Udeep	Boy	Flood
Ulhas	Boy	Delight; Joy
Umakant	Boy	A name of Lord Shiva; Husband of Uma

Upanshu	Boy	Recitation of the sacred hymn in a low voice; Whisper; Secret
Ushapati	Boy	Husband of dawn; Husband of the sun
Uttam	Boy	Best; Superior
Ujesh	Boy	The one who gives light
Umanga	Boy	Enthusiasm; Excitement; One who is full of enthusiasm
Unnabh	Boy	Highest; The peak
Unnat	Boy	Progress; Development
Utkrishta	Boy	The best amongst every one
Utsang	Boy	Embrace
Utsarg	Boy	One who is dedicated to whatever he does

Upasana	Girl	Veneration; Worship; To sit close to someone
Udakanjali	Girl	Lustrous
Udantika	Girl	Satisfaction
Upshobhin	Boy	He who is brilliant and bright
Urjamedh	Boy	He who is strong and intelligent
Uruthiran	Boy	The name of Lord Shiva
Ushadevi	Girl	Goddess of morning; Goddess of dawn
Usharvi	Girl	Raga in the morning
Ushashi	Girl	Morning
Uttarika	Girl	Crossing river

Udgita	Girl	A hymn
Udhayarani	Girl	Rising queen
Umarani	Girl	Queen of queens
Unmesha	Girl	Visible
Urvija	Girl	The name of Goddess Laxmi
Urvisha	Girl	Lord of The Earth; Sovereign
Ushika	Girl	The name of Goddess Parvati
Ujjwal	Unisex	Luminou; Blazing
Ujwal	Boy	Luminou; Blazing
Urvashi	Girl	Widely spreading

Umang	Unisex	Enthusiasm; Excitement; Joy

Infographic: Attractive Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With U

Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With U are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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

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