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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148 Sanskrit Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yuvaan	Unisex	Young person; Strong; Healthy; Excellent
Yuvraj	Boy	Heir apparent; Crown prince; Young prince
Yash	Boy	Glory; Fame; Success
Yuvan	Boy	Youthful; God is gracious
Yug	Boy	Linking or joining something together; Era; Generation; World
Yamir	Unisex	Moon
Yuvin	Unisex	Youth; A young adult; Excellent; Healthy; Strong
Yashvi	Unisex	Fame; Praise; Glory
Yashika	Girl	Successful; Fame; Glory
Yuven	Unisex	Prince; Young; Youthful

Yuvika	Girl	Young woman
Yojan	Girl	Planner; Strategist
Yuva	Unisex	Youth; Young; Stream
Yena	Unisex	Bright; Thriving; Graceful; Delicate; Because of
Yashas	Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent
Yuni	Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Yuvi	Unisex	Young; Youthful; Strong; Healthy; Stream
Yogi	Unisex	Earthworker; Farmer; Yoking; Joining; Attaching
Yovan	Unisex	Gift of God
Yuvansh	Unisex	Young generation; Part of youth

Yasha	Boy	Yahweh will protect; Holder of heel; Supplanter; Fame; Praise; Glory
Yatin	Boy	Ascetic; Devotee; Hermit
Yuktha	Unisex	One who is capable; Resourceful; Intelligent
Yogesh	Boy	Master of Yoga; Lord of Yoga
Yashasvi	Unisex	Fame of eternity; Eternal fame
Yuda	Girl	War
Yuv	Unisex	Youthful; Young
Yajat	Boy	Worshipping; Sacrificing
Yashwanth	Boy	Always famous; One who has achieved glory
Yesh	Unisex	There is; There are; Hedgehog; To try; To resolve; Boil up

Yamini	Girl	Night; Right-hand side
Yamika	Girl	Night; Darkness
Yesha	Girl	Beautiful culture; Fame; Praise; Glory; Camel thorn; Salvation
Yahvi	Girl	Heaven and Earth; Yahweh
Yami	Girl	A noble woman; Southern direction; Night; Twin; Pair; Darkness
Yaalini	Girl	One who is melodious; Goddess Saraswati
Yamira	Unisex	The Moon
Yojana	Unisex	Plan or strategy
Yashi	Unisex	Extensive history; Fame; Praise; Glory
Yukti	Girl	Rationale; Logic; Reasoning

Yamara	Unisex	Twin
Yama	Girl	Twin; Forbearance; Self-restraint
Yogendra	Boy	Master of yoga;
Yaachan	Boy	Prayer
Yaaja	Boy	One of the names of Lord Shiva
Yaamya	Boy	One of the names of Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva
Yaashk	Boy	Exerting
Yaashvan	Boy	Winner
Yaatiesh	Boy	Lord of devotees
Yachana	Girl	Entreaty; Prayer; Pleading

Yadab	Boy	Aversion of Yadav; One of the names of Lord Krishna; Descendent of Yadu
Yadhana	Girl	Smile
Yadhav	Boy	Lord Krishna; Descendant of Yadu
Yadhavan	Boy	One of the names of Lord Krishna; Descendant of Yadu
Yadhu	Boy	An ancient Indian king; Descendant of Yadu
Yadita	Girl	Lord of the night
Yadnya	Boy	The holy fire
Yagapriya	Girl	Name of a Raga
Yagnakaya	Boy	One who accepts all the sacred and sacrificial offerings
Yagnitha	Girl	Worship

Yati	Girl	A measuring system used to weigh gems
Yavanika	Girl	Curtain of the stage
Yaalisai	Girl	Melodious
Yadavi	Girl	Descendants of King Yadu
Yagavi	Girl	Bright
Yakootah	Girl	Emerald
Yangkyi	Girl	An adorable girl
Yanti	Girl	A name of Goddess Parvati
Yashashree	Girl	A name for Goddess Lakshmi; God's name for success; One who brings glory and prosperity
Yashodhara	Girl	Bearer of fame or glory

Yasti	Girl	Slim
Yoshita	Girl	Right conduct; Righteousness; Justice; Morality; Young woman
Yugantar	Boy	Distance between two generations; Firm in the battle; Ever-lasting
Yuti	Girl	Union; Fusion
Yuvaraani	Girl	Princess
Yaagnya	Girl	A ritual sacrifice with a specific objective
Yamuna	Girl	Twin; Pair
Yamya	Girl	Night
Yashila	Girl	Famous; Successful; Wealthy
Yashita	Girl	Fame; Popularity

Yashmita	Girl	Famous; Glorious
Yadavendra	Boy	Leader of the Yadavas
Yadu	Boy	Ancestor of the Yadavas
Yadunandan	Boy	Son of Yadu; A name of Lord Krishna
Yagyasen	Boy	King Drupad
Yagyesh	Boy	Lord of the sacrificial fire
Yaj	Boy	A sage
Yajnadhar	Boy	A name of Lord Vishnu
Yajnarup	Boy	A name of Lord Krishna
Yashmit	Boy	Famed; Popular

Yashodhar	Boy	Famous
Yashpal	Boy	Protector of fame
Yashvasin	Boy	Popular; Successful; Victorious
Yathavan	Boy	Lord Vishnu
Yatish	Boy	Lord of the devotees
Yatiyasa	Boy	Silver
Yayati	Boy	A monarch
Yayin	Boy	Marching; Traveling; Flying
Yogadeva	Boy	God of all yoga
Yoginampati	Boy	Lord of all the yogis

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