Sanskrit Dog Names

Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism. These gorgeous Sanskrit dog names will be a hit with the spiritually awoken dog owners among us.

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Aarush
Means "first rays of the sun" in Sanskrit.
Ahana
Means "first rays of the sun" in Sanskrit.
Ajit
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "unconquered" or "invincible" in English.
Akash
Means "sky" in Sanskrit, often used in Hindu texts.
Amiya
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "delightful, pleasant, and not bitter".
Anand
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies bliss or happiness.
Anika
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "grace, brilliance, or sweet-faced".
Anish
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "supreme" or "one without a leader".
Apporva
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "unprecedented" or "like never before".
Aruna
Means "bright, dawn" in Sanskrit, often associated with sun charioteer.
Ash
In Sanskrit, Ash signifies "light", "brightness", or "happiness".
Avani
Means "earth" in Sanskrit, often used in Hindu texts.
Bhavin
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is charming or winsome'.
Bhumi
Means "earth" in Sanskrit, often used in Hindu texts.
Chandan
Means "sandalwood" in Sanskrit, often used in Hindu rituals.
Chandra
Means "moon" in Sanskrit and is a popular Hindu deity.
Charvi
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning beautiful, lovely or a beautiful woman.
Dana
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning generous or giving.
Devika
Means "little goddess" in Sanskrit, often used in Hindu traditions.
Dhruv
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "polar star" or "constant, immovable".
Divit
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "immortal" or "one who is divine".
Doma
Doma refers to a house or dwelling in Sanskrit.
Esha
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning desire, wish, or one who desires.
Eshan
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies the sun or the ultimate source of light.
Garima
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning dignity or respect.
Hira
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "diamond" or "wealth" in the culture.
Hiranya
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "golden" and is often used in Hindu texts.
Ishita
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "one who is worshipped" or "supreme power".
Jyoti
Means "light" in Sanskrit, often used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures.
Kiran
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "ray of light".
Manju
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "sweet" and is a popular Indian name.
Mayuri
Derived from Sanskrit, symbolizes a peacock, often associated with beauty.
Meghna
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies a river in India, symbolizing purity.
Moti
Means "pearl" in Sanskrit, often used as a personal name.
Nana
Refers to a term of respect for maternal grandmother in Sanskrit.
Nirav
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning quiet, calm or still.
Parthiv
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "related to the ocean".
Pranay
Derived from Sanskrit, symbolizing love and affection.
Prem
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies love or affection in Indian languages.
Priti
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "pleasure", "joy", or "satisfaction".
Rajiv
Derived from Sanskrit, symbolizing a lotus flower or "colored" in English.
Rajni
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "colored" or "charming".
Rohit
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "red" or "the sun".
Samar
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning battle, conflict, or a beautiful conversation.
Shaan
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies peace, pride, dignity, and tranquility.
Sheetal
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "cool" or "soothing".
Shilpa
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies "statue", "work of art" or "masterpiece".
Shobha
Derived from Sanskrit, signifies beauty, brightness, and attractiveness.
Srushti
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "creation" or "the universe".
Sudhir
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "very brave" or "very valiant".
Sunita
Means "well-behaved" or "wise" in Sanskrit.
Tara
Means "star" in Sanskrit and is a significant Hindu goddess.
Varsha
Means "rain" in Sanskrit, often used as a female name.
Vibha
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "radiance" or "splendid brilliance".
Vihaan
Means "dawn" or "beginning of a new era" in Sanskrit.
Vijay
Means "victory" in Sanskrit, often used in Indian names.
Vipul
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning abundant or plentiful.
Yuvati
Means "young woman" in Sanskrit, often used in ancient Indian literature.

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Sanskrit is a beautiful language, and a crucial part of the Hindu faith. It’s also been determined by linguists to be the language which emits the “most positive vibrations” and “most spiritually pure in nature”. So it’s no wonder that the spiritual dog owners among us would consider giving their pup a Sanskrit name.

The Sanskrit dog names in our list all have a gorgeous sound and powerful meaning. They also tend to be short, which is important to your dog’s ability to recognize the name when you call. But there are a few that really stand out to us as being great names for dogs.

Ajit is a fantastic name for males with two syllables, which makes it optimal for dogs to recognize. It means “invincible”, which is something we all wish that our dogs could be. And although we have to be prepared for our dogs to pass one day, this name really speaks to the resilience and strength that most dogs tend to possess.

Also a great choice for boy dogs, we love the name Bhumi. It means “soil” which gives your pup a connection to nature, and because it ends with a vowel sound it’s very easy for a dog to recognize. Another classic Sanskrit name would be Vijay, which means “victory”.

For female dogs, let’s start with Aruna. This beautiful name means “rising sun”, and can be traced back to Indian mythology, where the God Aruna is a charioteer who guides the sun across the sky.

A suitable name for energetic, athletic females would be Meghna, which means “lightning” and has a beautiful sound to it. And for something a bit more flexible but still rooted in Sanskrit origins, you could name your girl Tara. This elegant name symbolizes the light of the soul, and was the name of the wife of Shiva in Hindu mythology.

Sanskrit Dog Names currently rank in 70th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of April 2025, sanskrit dog names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Sanskrit Dog Names?

These sanskrit dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Nana is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Ash.

Samar scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Nana.

How does interest compare across the United States for Sanskrit Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Sanskrit Dog Names.

The states that love sanskrit dog names the most are Montana, Hawaii and Mississippi.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Kansas, North Dakota and Arkansas.

Which countries have the most love for Sanskrit Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of sanskrit dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE sanskrit dog names are Nepal, India and Bhutan.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Morocco, Pakistan and China.