Sanskrit Boy Names Starting With A
380 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Sanskrit boy's name that starts with A? Here are 380 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Sanskrit names come from one of the world's oldest languages and usually express qualities such as truth, light, knowledge and peace.
Top picks
- Abhinav — “New; innovative”
- Atharv — “Knowledge; Lord Ganesha”
- Amogh — “Unfailing; effective”
- Arush — “First ray of the sun”
- Abhay — “Fearless”
- Anant — “Endless; infinite”
- Atul — “Matchless; incomparable”
- Aagam — “Arrival; scripture”
- Arvind — “This Sanskrit name means red lotus or simply lotus. The flower is a significant symbol of purity and enlightenment in Indian culture.”
- Aandaleeb — “Aandaleeb means 'Bluebird' or 'the bulbul bird,' bringing forth images of sweet song and natural beauty.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “In the beginning; the first, important; first; most important”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Arrival; scripture”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means born from fire or son of the fire god. It is often associated with the Hindu deity Agni.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the prelude to a raga in Indian classical music. It signifies a melodic introduction or conversation.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Light of god; a ray of light; light; brightness; light; cry of victory; a man with lovely hair”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Aandaleeb means 'Bluebird' or 'the bulbul bird,' bringing forth images of sweet song and natural beauty.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means son of Anjani and is a traditional title for the Hindu deity Hanuman.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “First ray of light — another member of the Arush and Aarushya dawn-name family.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name generally given the meaning 'wisdom' or 'peaceful river,' popular in recent years for its soft sound.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern spelling variant of Arnav, 'ocean' — vast and restless by name.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One of a kind — a modern name built to say plainly there's no one else like him.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rising, ascending — the same root as Aarohi, describing the climbing scale of a raga in Indian classical music.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Ascension, the act of rising — the fuller noun form behind Aaroh and Aarohit.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Ascended, risen — a fuller form of Aaroh describing the completed climb rather than the act of climbing.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name generally read as 'strength.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “The reddish glow of sunrise, and the name of the sun god's own charioteer in Hindu mythology.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “'Radiant lamp' — joining the dawn-light root Aarush with deep, 'lamp.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Glorious — related to Anshuman and the dawn-light aruna root, describing someone who carries their own radiance.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern compound read as 'radiant ruler,' joining the dawn-light Aarush root with raj.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name generally read as 'brilliant,' from the same dawn-light Aarush root.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Brilliant, glorious — built from the same aruna/arush root as the Vedic dawn light.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern blend evoking the ocean, close in sound to Arnav and Aarav.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern compound generally read as 'gentle ocean.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Who is easily pleased; one who fulfills wishes instantly”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name describes a person who has deep faith in God or the divine. It is commonly used to signify a believer or one who is spiritually inclined.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Name of a sage, one who overcomes difficulties”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning explosive or a dynamic person. It suggests a high-energy individual with a powerful and striking personality.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Long life — the same root behind Ayurveda, 'the science of long life,' often spoken as a blessing over a newborn.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Fragrance — and also gulal, the colored powder thrown during Holi, made fragrant with natural dyes.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Fearless”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies a person of noble birth, representing someone who is wise and high-born.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning total victory or one who is completely victorious in their endeavors.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A constellation dear to hari; victorious”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to wish or desire. It represents an aspiration or a deep longing.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Person killed by lakshmana; son of arjuna”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Handsome son congratulatory greetings; congratulation”
Boy · Sanskrit · “New; innovative”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name signifies a long-cherished desire or a deep internal aspiration.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that describes a handsome and fearless king, representing both beauty and bravery.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning handsome or a great charioteer. It traditionally describes a noble warrior with significant skill and physical grace.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name that means handsome or very nice. It describes someone who is pleasing in appearance.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Ceremonious holy bath given to a deity; an auspicious bath for a deity; shower of milk / water over an idol”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Constant, unshaked; stable/ soul; constant; immovable”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to the Himalayan mountain range. It translates literally to the king of the immovable or the king of mountains.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit title and name meaning spiritual teacher. It denotes a person who is a learned guide or an instructor in religious matters.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Beyond comprehension; inconceivable; lord shiva; inconceivable; beyond comprehension”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning imperishable or indestructible. It is a well-known epithet for Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A name of vishnu; indestructible, one who is firm”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this name symbolizes the divine light or radiance of the god Vishnu.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit 'adhara' and 'ananda', meaning the bliss of the support or foundation.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Charioteer (foster father of Karna in Mahabharata)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning primordial being. In Hindu philosophy, it refers to the first or original man, often associated with divinity.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the first born. It signifies the beginning or the source of something.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Free and unbounded; mother of the gods; mother of gods, earth, nature”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit and Sikh origin, this name refers to the God of law or a heroic protector of justice.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to the Himalayan mountain. It signifies a person who is as grand and unshakable as a mountain king.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this name means destroyer of sin. It describes a force or person that eliminates evil or wrongdoing.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means quiet or soundless. It describes a person who is soft-spoken or a state of complete silence.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Fire”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning as bright as the fire. It symbolizes energy, purity, and a radiant personality.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means bright as the fire. It was famously borne by a legendary rishi in Indian mythology.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex Sanskrit name meaning leader or leadership. It describes someone who takes the initiative and stands at the forefront.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name meaning dawn or morning. It represents one who is of the nature of time itself.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit term meaning 'nonviolence,' representing the virtue of causing no harm to living beings.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this refers to the celestial white elephant that carries the god Indra, symbolizing strength and purity.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Unborn, eternal — an epithet of Brahma the creator, and the name of Rama's grandfather in the Ramayana's Raghu dynasty.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for one who has no enemies. It signifies a person so virtuous that they provoke no hostility from others.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Eternal fame; eternal fame; a famous buddist cave”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning ageless, referring to a god or one who does not grow old.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name is an epithet for Lord Vishnu and describes someone who has no enemies because they are unconquerable.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Victorious; unconquerable; unconquerable, invincible; unconquerable, god”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Unconquerable; victorious; invincible; unconquerable”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one whose luster cannot be diminished, representing eternal brilliance and light.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who has conquered the skies; one who has conquered the sky”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that refers to the Hindu deity Vishnu, meaning the invincible lord.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “The unconquered lord — the second Tirthankara, whose name promises a will nothing can defeat.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means 'Lord of the universe.' It is a common epithet for deities like Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Unharmed; uninjurable, one who cannot be harmed”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Name of a god; immortal; indestructible, immortal; immortal; everlasting; indestructible”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Of limitless attributes. a name for lord shiva”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Akshobhya is a sacred and powerful name, referring to 'one of the Dhyani Buddhas; Lord Vishnu.' It implies steadfastness and divine grace.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name is one of the many names of Lord Shiva. It translates to 'one who is without family' or 'transcendental.'”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name can refer to the world or describe someone with beautiful, curly tresses of hair.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means 'jewel,' 'gold,' or 'ornament.' it signifies something precious and highly decorative.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Light; cry of victory; cry of victory, invisible”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning that which does not disappear, signifying permanence and endurance.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from aman, protection without fear; peace; safety; security; protection; the most lovelable”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Pure; bright, clean, pure; unblemished; pure; bright, clean, pure; hope, wish; hope, aspiration; hope; aspiration; as pure as white; unblemished; hope; aspiration”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Trustworthy; peace; the one who ispeaceful”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Peace; wishes, aspirations; wishes; aspirations”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Immortal, undying — amar being the Sanskrit word for deathlessness, often used to describe the gods themselves.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine name of Sanskrit origin that signifies eternal light. It represents the lamp of immortality and spiritual radiance.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Given by god; promised by god; child of the moon. the astrological name for cancer; child of the moon”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this masculine name means forever victorious. It symbolizes a triumph that lasts for all time.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning king of the gods or immortal lord. It is also a significant name for Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Perfume; sky; sky, cloth cover; ambergris”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning born from water, which is a common epithet for the beautiful lotus flower.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex Sanskrit name meaning boundless or magnanimous, describing someone whose potential and spirit have no limits.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name conveys that a person is invaluable, worthy, and highly esteemed.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Boundless lustre; unlimited; one with boundless splendour; boundless lustre”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Limitless luster; one with endless splendor; unlimited; one with boundless splendour; boundless lustre”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to limitless prowess, suggesting a person with unbounded courage and skill.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that signifies truth or something that is boundless and without limits.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning unfading or ever-bright, often associated with something that maintains its luster forever.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Unfailing; effective”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning priceless or valuable. It suggests that the child is a treasure of immeasurable worth.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to the nectar of the gods that grants immortality. It signifies something pure, sweet, and divine.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that refers to the immortal one. It is a title frequently associated with Lord Vishnu in Hindu traditions.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex Sanskrit name meaning a ray of light or an atom. It conveys the idea of something small but bright and essential, like a sunbeam.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This name comes from Sanskrit and describes something that is valuable, priceless, or beyond any set price.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from anad, god; without beginning”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Grain, atom (representing the fundamental element)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name describes a person who is the personification of happiness and joy.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to Cupid or Kamadeva, literally meaning formless or bodiless.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Endless; infinite”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means the victor of infinity. It is a title often associated with the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Endless, infinite — a South Indian spelling of Anant, equally common in Tamil- and Telugu-speaking families.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Angad is a cherished and divinely favored name, meaning 'an ornament, one who is embraced by God.' It suggests beauty and spiritual connection.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A son of lakshmana; bracelet, brother of wali & sugreev”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning Lord of the world, often used as an epithet for deities like Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A prominent Sanskrit name meaning air or wind. In Hindu mythology, Anil is the god of the wind, symbolizing life and movement.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing the spirit of the wind. It invokes the ethereal and powerful qualities of the air.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning son of the wind, often serving as a title for the deity Hanuman.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One with big beautiful eyes; to stare open-eyed”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Coming from Sanskrit, this name describes someone who cannot be restricted or obstructed. In mythology, he is known as the grandson of Krishna.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means independent, unstoppable, or one who is free from restraints.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Born without a master; lord vishnu; lord shiva; supreme”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name conveys a creative nature. It also represents a person who is deeply concerned and loving toward others.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit male name describing the hollow space formed by joining two hands together.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to a place for gathering, a party, or a beautiful garden setting.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Mark, embrace, or a drawing — a Bengali word carrying both the sense of a fond hug and of art laid down on paper.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Printed an ink mark; conquered; the chosen one”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing new life, specifically a bud or a sprout beginning to grow.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A hook a goad a restraint; control; restraint”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Gracious; mother (algonquin); variant of anne, meaning favor; grace; favour or grace. prayer. god has favoured me. variant of hannah; sustenance”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for Goddess Durga or Parvati, often associated with the provider of food and nourishment.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Incomparable, the best; incomparable; matchless beauty”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning 'sunbeam' or 'ray of light,' symbolizing brightness and hope.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from anshu, sunbeam; radiant; radiant, bright or intelligent person”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Paragraph; the crescendo in hindustani music; a notation in indian music”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A versatile Sanskrit name meaning favor, an atom, or a prefix. In various cultures, it signifies something small or a divine blessing.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning later born or younger brother, signifying one's position in the family.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies supplication, prayer, or consolation. It represents a gentle approach involving courtesy and persuasion.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning beyond or incomparable, used to describe someone unique who has no equal.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing attachment, devotion, and love, often used to describe deep affection.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Endowed with, deeply connected to something greater — often popularized simply as 'leader,' though its older sense is closer to 'imbued with purpose.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern compound read as 'leader king,' joining Anvit with raj.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning beyond, used as a title for Lord Krishna. It signifies someone who is immeasurable or infinite.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this unisex name means something never seen before or unprecedented. It is often used to describe something very good or extraordinary.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “One of a kind; like never before; very good; unique”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning destroyer of enemies, representing power and the ability to overcome opposition.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the destroyer of demons or one who overcomes evil spirits.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Killer of enemies; destroyer of enemies; one who has killed his enemies”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A name with Sanskrit and Arabic roots meaning 'pleasant smell' or 'sweet fragrance'.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that signifies a destroyer of enemies. It denotes strength and the ability to overcome adversaries.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit masculine name refers to the sun, a ray of light, or a ritual offering made to the sun deity.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Ocean king — arnav, 'ocean,' and raj, 'king,' a grand compound in the same style as Yashraj.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Beautiful — a modern name valued mainly for its soft, pleasing sound.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name used to mean dedicated or an offering. It implies a sense of devotion and surrender to a higher purpose.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “More rightly guided reasonable; heavenly; most upright and honest; a well-guided person; most obedient; better guided, honest”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit-inspired name meaning the knower of all meanings. It suggests a person with deep insight and philosophical understanding.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Sun; the sun; brilliant; sun god; sun; the dawn”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the Lord of the hills or the sun. It specifically refers to Shiva as worshipped at the holy hill of Arunachala.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “First ray of the sun”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name generally read as 'peaceful.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means red lotus or simply lotus. The flower is a significant symbol of purity and enlightenment in Indian culture.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Noble warrior — joining Arya, 'noble,' with veer, 'brave.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Noble — a spelling variant of Aryan favored by some families for its softer ending.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Plant known for its greenness; plant known for its greeness”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “From noble family; one belonging to a great heritage and family”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from azim, defender; limitless; limitless, infinite”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A name rooted in Sanskrit that represents divine blessings or a singular sacred gift granted to a person.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning Lord of the Rings, signifying a master or ruler over precious cyclical elements.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One without sorrow; without sorrow; without sadness”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Variant of asher: happy. in the old testament, asher was one of jacobs sons; quick”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord shiva; one who becomes happy easily, shiva; one who fulfills wishes instantly”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name is famously held by the ancient Buddhist philosopher and poet. It literally translates to horse voice or one with a powerful sound.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the disciple of Dronacharya in Hindu epic literature. It is often associated with a fiery temperament.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name can mean spear friend or star, and it is also the name of a month in the Hindu calendar.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name describes one who is dark complexioned, often used as a poetic descriptor in traditional texts.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “One who tends to the weak and heals; the muslim wife of pharaoh; one who tends to the weak and heals them”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the lord of vital breaths, representing life force and spirit.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Immoveable; stable, unavoidable; firm; immoveable”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing the holy trinity. It signifies the three primary functions of creation, preservation, and destruction.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Knowledge; Lord Ganesha”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Knower of the arthara vedas; knower of the artharva vedas”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name popularly tied to Lord Shiva.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Light of atma; light of soul; light of soul ( atma)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Matchless; incomparable”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit masculine name meaning unequalled or incomparable. It describes someone so unique that they cannot be weighed or measured against others.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means master or lord of the earth. It is a title often used to describe someone with great authority or a protector of the land.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this masculine name means lord of the earth. It is a title traditionally used to signify a king or a great ruler.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means God of the earth. It is often used as a title for a king or a supreme ruler of the land.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies an incarnation or the act of descending from a divine realm.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “My god; father; lord of mine; the sun and air”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means holy incarnation. It refers to the concept of a deity or god taking a physical form on earth.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A path, or a solstice point in traditional Hindu astronomy, as in Uttarayan, the sun's northward path — spelled with one less vowel than the similarly popular Ayaan.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Unconquerable city (Lord Rama's birthplace)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Cowherd (another name for Krishna)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “First, beginning”
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