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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204 Sanskrit Baby Names Meaning, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samaya	Unisex	Time; Moment
Swara	Girl	Tones or self shining
Sachin	Boy	A person who is pure
Saanvika	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi
Sidharth	Boy	one who has attained enlightenment or one who has achieved his goal
Sanvika	Unisex	Goddess of knowledge; Wisdom
Simi	Unisex	Joyful, exuberant, content
Soriya	Unisex	Sun princess or princess of the sun
Shanmukh	Boy	Six-faced; Having six faces
Sokhom	Boy	A variant of Sokhem; Hope

Siddhartha	Boy	Enlightened one or one who has achieved his goal
Shreeya	Girl	A name of Goddess Lakshmi; Lucky.
Sahid	Unisex	Martyr; Witness
Shaanvi	Girl	Gentle, beautiful, blessed
Shivan	Boy	Fortunate or auspicious
Samanvi	Girl	Gifted, unique, intelligent
Somnang	Boy	Lucky; Fortunate
Sharvi	Boy	Ancient, musical, beautiful
Sharva	Unisex	Peaceful; Tranquil
Sanjaya	Boy	Victorious, triumphant, successful

Simaya	Unisex	Unique; Mystical
Sohana	Unisex	Beautiful; Charming; Graceful
Svojas	Boy	He who is very strong and powerful
Smaya	Unisex	God's promise; God has heard
Saathvik	Boy	Pure, virtuous, serene
Sahaan	Unisex	Patience and perseverance
Sivansh	Boy	Gift of Lord Shiva
Saarya	Girl	Name of a pious woman
Siva	Boy	God, destroyer, auspicious
Srithan	Unisex	Excellent; Wise; Respected

Sreenika	Unisex	Blessed, radiant, talented
Siris	Unisex	Radiance, Wisdom, Serenity
Salana	Girl	Radiant or shining light
Sri	Girl	prosperity or auspiciousness
Suhan	Girl	Graceful, Beautiful, Charming
Shanav	Unisex	The sun
Sashank	Unisex	Victorious, moon-like beauty
Shahaan	Boy	Royal; Kingly
Sourya	Boy	Powerful, strong, radiant
Samvit	Unisex	Wisdom or knowledge

Saurya	Girl	Strength, power, energy
Sidhanth	Boy	Great wisdom
Sriman	Girl	Respected; Esteemed
Sakhi	Girl	A good companion and loyal friend
Saahithi	Girl	Literature
Samhitha	Unisex	Quiet, accomplished, focused
Shrishti	Unisex	Creation or creation of the universe
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
Sathvika	Unisex	Pure and virtuous
Shrena	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi
Sidda	Unisex	Perceptive, wise, knowledgeable
Saanchi	Girl	Ancient, sacred, precious
Salaya	Girl	Goddess of agriculture
Samika	Unisex	Peaceful

Samsara	Unisex	Cycle of existence; Rebirth
Sayana	Unisex	Peaceful, wise, contemplative
Simara	Girl	Protector or one who guards
Swadha	Unisex	Sanskrit; selfless service
Swecha	Unisex	Freedom; Independence; Liberation
Sinaya	Boy	Radiant; Powerful
Srikari	Girl	Creator or one who creates
Siddhiksha	Girl	Enlightened blessing
Sivani	Girl	Goddess, pure, auspicious
Sujin	Unisex	Pure or one who has good virtue

Satvika	Unisex	Pure or virtuous in Sanskrit
Sachika	Girl	One who is kind
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
Shukracharya	Boy	One who teaches; One who knows the clearness of right conduct
Srutayudha	Girl	The glorious battle or war
Sudhadhar	Boy	One who keeps the freshwater
Saadar	Boy	Respectful
Saadhik	Boy	Winner
Saadhin	Boy	Work; Achievement
Saagarik	Boy	Belonging to the ocean
Saagnika	Girl	Fiery, passionate, or with fire

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