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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598 Sanskrit Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Avyaan	Boy	Strong, noble warrior
Aarna	Girl	Wave; Ocean; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi
Amia	Girl	Hebrew - People of God; Latin - Beloved; Sanskrit - Delight
Azlan	Unisex	Noble lion
Asha	Girl	Hope; Alive; Desire
Agastya	Boy	Name of a Sage ; A derivative from Agasthya
Ajani	Boy	One who fights for possession; Noble birth; A variant of name Ajahni
Advik	Boy	Unique; Exclusive; Someone who has no equivalent; Unequalled; Matchless
Akshara	Girl	Letter; Syllable; Sound; Unalterable; Not perishable; One of many names of Lord Vishnu; Name of Lord Brahma
Advaith	Boy	One who has no duplicate; Lord Ganesha

Anjali	Girl	Offering with devotion to God
Annistyn	Unisex	Unique; Modern; Feminine
Advait	Boy	Unique; Exclusive; Someone who has no equivalent; unequalled; Matchless
Avana	Unisex	Graceful or beautiful river
Angad	Boy	Of my own body; Bracelet; Armlet; An ornament; Son of Vali
Aavyan	Unisex	Gift of God
Anay	Boy	Name of Radha's Husband as per Hindu Myth; One of the names of Lord Vishnu
Avyukth	Unisex	Unique, focused, intelligent
Advika	Girl	A unique girl; No copy or duality
Aaradhya	Girl	To be worshipped; To be accomplished; To be made favorable; To be adored and respected

Alysha	Girl	Noble; Protected by God; Honest
Aaria	Unisex	Noble; Respectful; Melodious
Anirudh	Boy	Uncontrolled; Unrestrained; Without Obstacles; Name of Grandson of Lord Krishna
Advay	Boy	Unique; Exclusive; Someone who has no equivalent; Unequalled; Matchless
Akash	Boy	Open Space; Sky
Arav	Boy	Peaceful; Beautiful; Incredible; Extraordinary
Adi	Boy	The first or foremost; Primeval
Advith	Boy	One who is unique; No other like him
Anav	Boy	Starting; Beginning; Advancing Forward
Anzal	Unisex	Gift from God

Ashrith	Boy	One who Gives Refuge and shelter to Others; Ruler
Advit	Boy	Unique; Exclusive; Someone who has no equivalent; Unequalled; Matchless
Arush	Boy	Red horses; Mares of the sun of fire; Red; Rising sun; Dawn
Aryaan	Boy	Illustrious
Amogh	Boy	A Name of Lord Ganesh; Unerring; Undeviatingly Correct; Invariably Precise
Adharv	Boy	Strength, wisdom, divine
Aishwarya	Girl	Richness
Agasthya	Boy	The star of Canopus; Cleanser of waters; Name of Lord Shiva; Name of a great sage
Alisia	Girl	Variant of Alice and Alisha; Of the noble kind; Honorable; Protected by God
Ajahni	Boy	One who fights for possession; Noble birth; A variant of name Ajani

Aseem	Boy	Limitless; Endless
Asan	Boy	Lord Shiva; Lord Vishnu
Anant	Boy	Infinite; One with no end; Immortal; Eternal
Aryen	Unisex	Noble, strong, and brave
Aalaya	Girl	Home and refuge
Alinea	Girl	Elegance; Finesse; Refinement
Avisha	Unisex	Wonder; Miracle; Gift from God
Avyaansh	Boy	Unique, powerful, divine
Adithi	Girl	The Hindu deity of sky and fertility
Almas	Girl	A diamond; Adamant

Aadarsh	Boy	One who has principles; The ideal man
Ashani	Girl	Thunder
Arnika	Unisex	Vibrant, unique, flower-like
Adhvaith	Boy	One who has no duality; Unique
Ajit	Boy	Invincible ; Who has not been conquered
Akshat	Boy	Whole; Complete; Without missing part
Abinav	Boy	A new and fresh person; One who is young
Adhiyan	Boy	Beginner; Learner
Aava	Unisex	Serene; Gentle
Ayari	Unisex	Peaceful, fragrant, cherished

Ananda	Boy	Worthy Of Love; Bliss; Happiness
Arihaan	Boy	Destroyer of demons and evil; Protector
Aum	Boy	The Sacred Syllable; Name of God in its unmanifested form
Aarohan	Unisex	Ascension; Upward journey
Aniketh	Boy	One who has no residence; Homeless; One who is present in everything; Spirit of God
Anvik	Unisex	Unique; Strong; Powerful
Arvik	Unisex	Independent; Universal
Aariya	Unisex	Noble or honorable
Adyah	Unisex	Unique and noble
Ahlaya	Boy	Graceful or divine beauty

Aadesh	Boy	Command; Message; Instruction
Ajan	Boy	The Uunborn; Love of Vishnu
Akul	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva; Having no family
Ashvi	Unisex	Lightening; Female horse
Arhant	Boy	Destroyer of Enemies; Protector
Arihant	Boy	One who has killed all his Enemies; Protector
Avash	Unisex	Desire; Longing; Passion
Alamin	Unisex	Knowledgeable or learned
Aaradhana	Girl	Worship; Reverence; Adoration; Devotion; Adulation; Respect; An act of glorifying God
Anusha	Girl	Following desires; Beautiful morning; The name of a star

Aarza	Unisex	Energetic; Passionate; Determined
Antara	Girl	Within; Soul; Heart; Related
Arihan	Boy	One who has killed all his Enemies; Protector
Aryian	Unisex	noble or honorable
Amish	Boy	Honest; Truthful; Virtuous; Genuine; Unadulterated; Respectable
Ashutosh	Boy	One who is quickly satisfied; Delight and pleasure; One of the names of Lord Shiva
Aisen	Unisex	Clear; Transparent
Ashvin	Boy	Light; The first star in the evening sky; Name of the divine twins; Considered to be the Lord of Vision
Ayur	Unisex	Longevity, life, breath
Aaya	Unisex	Graceful, peaceful, divine

Amilla	Girl	Graceful; Compassionate; Serene
Aadriti	Boy	Beloved, noble leader
Aarvika	Unisex	Universal
Auna	Unisex	Generous; Gift of God
Adwaith	Unisex	Unique, spiritual, unity
Adith	Boy	Lord of the Sun; Peak
Ananya	Boy	One-of-a-kind; Unique; One who has no match; Inimatable; Exclusive
Aniruddh	Boy	Uncontrolled; Unrestrained; Without Obstacles; Name of Grandson of Lord Krishna
Aanand	Boy	Joy; Bliss; Happiness; Delight; Pleasure; Good fortune; Contentment of joy
Adis	Unisex	First, noble, or supreme

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