Sanskrit Baby Girl Names with Meanings

Sanskrit names are timeless: they carry meanings from the Vedas, epics and nature, and they sound graceful in any language. Here are beautiful Sanskrit baby girl names with their meanings, from Vedic classics and names of the goddesses to names inspired by nature, virtues and music.

1. Vedic and Classical Sanskrit Names

Names of goddesses and learned women from the Vedas and Upanishads.

Names For Girls

Name	Meaning
Aditi	Boundless, free; the mother of the gods in the Rig Veda (अदिति)
Aadya	The first, the beginning; a name of Goddess Durga (आद्या)
Gargi	Gargi Vachaknavi, the philosopher of the Upanishads (गार्गी)
Maitreyi	Friendly; the philosopher Maitreyi of the Upanishads (मैत्रेयी)
Shruti	That which is heard; the Vedas (श्रुति)
Saanvi	A name of Goddess Lakshmi (सान्वी)
Ishani	Ruler; a name of Goddess Parvati (ईशानी)

2. Names Inspired by Nature

Earth, light, stars and forests.

Names For Girls

Name	Meaning
Avani	The earth (अवनि)
Ira	The earth; also a name of Goddess Saraswati (इरा)
Prakriti	Nature (प्रकृति)
Tara	Star (तारा)
Diya	A lamp (दीया)
Vanya	Of the forest (वन्या)

3. Names for Virtues and Qualities

Names that wish a daughter a good life and a good heart.

Names For Girls

Name	Meaning
Ananya	Unique, without equal (अनन्या)
Bhavya	Grand, splendid (भव्य)
Shreya	Auspicious, the best (श्रेया)
Dhriti	Patience, steadfastness (धृति)
Nitya	Eternal (नित्या)
Ishita	Desired; also 'mastery' (इशिता)
Tanvi	Slender, delicate (तन्वी)

4. Names from Music, Art and Learning

For families who love music and poetry.

Names For Girls

Name	Meaning
Kavya	Poetry (काव्या)
Aarohi	An ascending musical scale (आरोही)
Swara	A musical note (स्वरा)
Kriti	Creation, a work of art (कृति)
Vidya	Knowledge, learning (विद्या)
Charvi	Beautiful, lovely (चार्वी)

5. Short and Modern Sanskrit Names

Modern favourites with Sanskrit roots.

Names For Girls

Name	Meaning
Navya	New, young (नव्या)
Nandini	One who brings joy; a daughter (नंदिनी)
Vedika	A sacred altar (वेदिका)
Yashvi	Famous, successful (यशवी)