What origin is the name Ahriman?

Ahriman comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Ahriman?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Ahriman — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Ahriman?

Ahriman starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Ahriman

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ahriman

Ahriman

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Ahriman is an Indian boy's name meaning "Evil spirit.", Rashi Mesh.

Ahriman is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Evil spirit.". It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Mesh
Nakshatra: krittika (A)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Evil spirit.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Ahriman

What does Ahriman mean?

Ahriman is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Evil spirit.".

How popular is Ahriman?

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Sister names that go with Ahriman

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.