Sanskrit Names for Baby Boy Starting With R

Are you looking for inspiration when it comes to naming your baby? The Vedas and Purans have a rich collection of Hindu baby names that you can adopt for your newborn prince. Not only will it give meaning to his life but will also mould his future. Check out our comprehensive list ofunique Hindu vedic baby boy names and names inspired from Hindu mythologyfrom A-Z.

Hindu boy names starting with A

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1. 1. Aarav

   Aarav comes from a Sanskrit word meaning 'peaceful and calm'. In Hindi, the name means 'high regard'.
   

2. 2. Abhik

   The name comes from Sanskrit meaning 'fearless'. Reference of the name is made in Riga Veda.
   

3. 3. Aditya

   Sun god In hindi film – Bhool Bhulaiya
   

4. 4. Adyah

   The name means 'the first' in Sanskrit. Adyah is a synonym of Lord Shiva.
   

5. 5. Akshar

   The name means 'eternal, god of gods'. The word Akshar is of Sanskrit origin and as per Hindu Mythologies is another name of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The name refers to a letter or character. Akshar also represents Om.
   

6. 6. Ambareesh

   The name is the ancient word of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'sky, atmosphere or sun'. This name means 'sun, sky and atmosphere' in Ramayan.  Ambareesh is also another name of Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Ganesha.
   

7. 7. Anagh

   The name comes from Sanskrit meaning 'the sinless or faultless'. 'An' in Anagh means 'without' while 'agh' means 'impurity'. The name is 146th name of Lord Vishnu and is widely referred in Vishnu Sahasranama . The name is also the name of Lord . In the Mahabharata, Anagh the name given to the son of Garuda.
   

8. 8. Anshumat

   The name means 'brilliant, luminous' in Sanskrit. The name is given to the grandson of the ocean and also to a mighty chariot-fighterin the Hindu mythology.
   

9. 9. Anubhav

   This ancient Sanskrit boy name means 'lightning and one who follows glory'. The name is mentioned in the Rig Veda meaning 'to shine after another'.
   

10. 10. Anuraj

    The popular masculine Hindu/Sanskrit name, means "be brilliant and devoted" in Sanskrit. The name also means 'attracted, eloved, illuminating or enlightening'. The sacred Rig Veda has the name mentioned, meaning 'brilliant or shine in accordance with'.
    

11. 11. Aparajit

    The name comes from Sanskrit, meaning 'undefeated or unsurpassed'. The word Aparajit is a combination of 'A' meaning not and 'parajita' meaning conquered in Sanskrit literature. The Sanskrit name is mentioned in  Riga Veda which means 'unconquered'. In Bhagvat Puran, the name is given to one of the sons of Lord Krishna.  In the Vishnu Sahasranama, Aparajit is the 716th and 862nd names of Lord Vishnu.
    

12. 12. Aranyak

    Lush forest; one who lives in forest; Aranyaka is a class of sacred ancient literature of Hinduism
    

13. 13. Aravan

    The vedic word is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'hostile', 'someone who is not envious or liberal'. The name is referred in Riga Veda with meanings 'envious, hostile or not liberal'.
    

14. 14. Arjun

    Shining Star In Hindi films like- Karan Arjun and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
    

15. 15. Arun

    The name is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'the dawn or life giving power'. In Bhagvat Puran,the name refers to 'the red color' while in Manu-Smiriti, Arun signifies 'the dawn'.
    

16. 16. Arya

    Great person In Telgu film - Arya
    

17. 17. Atharv

    Atharv is a vedic text of Sanskrit origin meaning 'knowledge'. In other words, Atharv-Veda is also the name given to the vedas of the knowledge of God or Rishi. Atharv is the name of Brahma's eldest son in Mundaka Upanisad.
    

18. 18. Avyakta

    The name is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'one who sees the apparent world crystal clear'. Avyakta is the name of Lord Ganesha.  Also the name of Lord Vishnu that refers to 'Unmanifest'.
    

19. 19. Ayush

    The Hindu baby boy name is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'long life' . The name is derived from the word Ayus mentioned in the Atharva veda, Rig veda and the Mahabharata meaning 'life, duration of life or long life'. In the epic Mahabharata and Vishnu Purana, Ayus is the name of the son of Pururavas and Urvashi.
    

Hindu boy names starting with B

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1. 1. Bhavin

   The word Bhavin means 'beautiful and blessing'. In the epic Mahabharata and Kavya literature, the name mean 'imminent, predestined and inevitable'.
   

Hindu boy names starting with C

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1. 1. Charan

   The word Charan is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'foot','support' and 'good conduct'. The name find mention in the Hindu mythology Harivansh, where the name means 'pillar or support'. In 'Arthav Veda', the fourth veda of the vedic scriptures, the name means 'acting','managing'.
   

Hindu boy names starting with D

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1. 1. Daksh

   The name of Sanskrit origin means 'Competent'. The name is given to the son of Aditi and Lord Brahma.
   

2. 2. Dharesh

   The lovely name means 'lord of the earth'.
   

3. 3. Dhruv

   The name of Sanskrit origin means 'constant', 'faithful'. Dhruv is the name of a prince who was blessed by Lord Vishnu with eternal life.
   

4. 4. Dhruvah

   The name means 'one who is immovable' in Sanskrit. The name is also one of the fastest rising names for baby boys and is also one of the many names of Lord Shiva.
   

5. 5. Dhurya

   The short name of Sanskrit origin means 'he carries out the creation without any problem'. The name is also another name of Lord Vishnu
   

Hindu boy names starting with H

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1. 1. Hemant

   The Sanskrit name means 'gold','cold or wintry'. Sanskrit word Hemant is the name of the cold season or winter in India. Hemant refers to the early winter in Rig Veda.
   

Hindu boy names starting with I

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1. 1. Idhyah

   The name means 'praiseworthy' in Sanskrit. The name is a synomn of Lord Shiva.
   

2. 2. Ijya

   The name also has the meaning 'dispeller of evil minded enemies'. The name is also one of the names of Lord Vishnu.
   

3. 3. Iravan

   The name means 'ruler'. Other meanings of this Sanskrit origin name are 'king of ocean, filled with sea'. The name was given to the son of Arjuna and the Naga princess Ulupi in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
   

4. 4. Ishan

   The hugely popular baby boy name is of Sanskrit origin and means 'possessing, rudras, lord, master, light, wealthy, reigning'. Ish is also a Sanskrit word that refers to the invisible power that governs the world. The name is given to the Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu. Ishan also refers to the eternal form of Lord Shiva.
   

Hindu boy names starting with J

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1. 1. Jatin

   The ancient Sanskrit name means 'disciplined', 'someone with a matted lock'. It is one of the names of Lord Shiva. Reference of the name can be found in various Epics of Hindu mythology.
   

2. 2. Jiva

   This unique Sanskrit origin name means 'healthy, alive or living'. The name find reference in Riga Veda and also in the writings of the famous poet Charak. In the epic Mahabharata and Kathasaritsagar, the name means 'life, existence'.
   

Hindu boy names starting with K

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1. 1. Karun

   This traditional Sanskrit word means 'compassion', 'mercy', 'tenderness' and 'gentleness'. The name also refers to 'Supreme Being'. In Atharva Veda and Rig Veda, the name refers to an action or holy work. The name is also mentioned in the Holy Book -Bhagvat Puran.
   

2. 2. Kashyap

   The name is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'famous sage, wise'. In Mahabharata, Pandavas had a friend named 'Kashyap'. The name is also given to an ancient sage who is the descendant of Marichi who helped Ravan in kidnapping Sita.
   

Hindu boy names starting with M

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1. 1. Mohit

   The Sanskrit word means 'infatuated or charmed'. The name is another name of Lord Krishna, whose charateristics to attract others is the root origin of the name.
   

Hindu boy names starting with N

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1. 1. Nahush

   The ancient word of Sanskrit origin means 'neighbour or kindred' 'fellow man'. It is another name given to Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu as reference to the illusive powers or maya to confound every being. In Riga Veda, the name is given to the son of Manu and also is one of the authors of Riga Veda. The name is of the ancient king and the son of Ambrish in Ramayan.
   

2. 2. Nilkanth

   Nilakanth is a name of Lord Shiva. Nilakanth literally means blue throat. Nilakanth is made up of two words, Nila means blue and Kanth means throat. Nilakanth is the name of Lord Shiva as his throat is of blue colour, because Lord Shiva swallowed the poison produced at the churning of the oceans, which according to Hindu mythology would have destroyed the world. Mention of this word is also found in Mahabharata, Kavya and Sushrut (सुश्रुत) where Nilakantha means blue-necked or a peacock. Nilakanth is also mentioned in various Epics of Hindu mythology as the name of celebrated scholars and various authors. This name is also used by lexicographers like Hemchandra and Amar Singh in their writings where Nilakantha is used for sparrow, blue-necked jay and radish.
   

3. 3. Nimit

   The name comes from Sanskrit literature meaning 'destiny'. The name also means 'fixed or determined', 'measured'. The name is well mentioned in the epics like Rig Veda, Arthav Veda and Taittiriya-Brahman. In the holy book Bhagvat Puran, the name means 'an event that caused another event'.
   

4. 4. Nishit

   The name of Sanskrit origin means 'born of night or night'. Reference of Nishit is found in the epic Mahabharata meaning 'sharp or sharpened'. In the sacred Riga Veda, the name means 'prepared or presented'.
   

Hindu boy names starting with P

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1. 1. Partha or Parth

   The name means'one who never miss the target', 'king'. In the epic Mahabharata, Lord Krishna used to fondly call Arjun by this name.
   

Hindu boy names starting with R

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1. 1. Rakshit

   The ancient Sanskrit word has meanings 'saved and protected'. The name is mentioned in Riga Veda.
   

2. 2. Rushabh

   The Sanskrit word Rushabh means 'most excellent'. In the epic Mahabharata and Ramayana, Rishabh stands for excellency of any kind.
   

Hindu boy names starting with S

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1. 1. Sanu

   The Sanskrit origin name Sanu means 'surface or top of a mountain'. The name also refers to ridge and table land. This name is also referenced in Riga Veda in which Sanu refers to top of a mountain, mountain-ridge and table land.
   

2. 2. Shantanu

   The name means 'wholesome' in Sanskrit. Reference of the name is found in the Hindu epic the 'Mahabharata', where the name is given to the king of Hastinapura.
   

3. 3. Shivaya

   The ancient name of Sanskrit origin means 'kind behavior'. It is another name of Lord Shiva.
   

Hindu boy names starting with V

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1. 1. Vaman

   The name means 'short, dwarf' in Sanskrit. In the Puranas, the name is given to the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu when he takes birth as a dwarf Brahmin.
   

2. 2. Vibhu

   The name means "great, strong, solid and excellent" in Sanskrit. The name is 163rd name of Lord Vishnu.
   

3. 3. Viraja

   The name is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'ruling, sovereign'. In Hindu belief, the name is considered to be an offspring of Brahma.
   

4. 4. Vishnu

   The name comes from Sanskrit and means 'all-pervasive'. The name has great importance as the name of the supreme God Vishnu, who is believed as the protector and preserver of the universe.
   

5. 5. Vishwanath

   The name comes from Sanskrit origin meaning 'Lord of the universe'. The name is another name of Lord Shiva.
   

6. 6. Vyas

   The ancient name is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'wise sage'. Reference of the name is found in the holy book Bhagvat Puran .
   

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