All the time, people ask me, ‘What are some names for a girl in Sanskrit?’
Here are five lovely names for a girl in Sanskrit, with some notes about each for you to reflect on. If you have a friend who is pregnant, or who is seeking a name for their daughter, send her this post.
Kamalikā
Lotus & Purity: Kamalikā is derived from the word Kamala, which means lotus. The suffix -ikā added to Kamala makes a loving diminutive called Kamalikā.
The name symbolizes beauty, transcendence, and spiritual awakening (think lotus growing out of muddy waters, itself remaining pure and you have the idea).
Lakshmi: The goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi, is inter-connected with the lotus concept (Lakshmī is often depicted sitting on a lotus), Kamalikā is another name for Lakshmi.
Pārvatī
The Mountain: Her name derives from parvata, which means mountain. Pārvatī is the daughter of the mountain, Himavān.
Consort & Mother: She is the benevolent consort of Lord Shiva. The mother of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and Karttikeya, the God of War and victory.
Śānti
Ease and Wisdom: Śānti means peace, rest, and tranquility. As a Goddess, Śānti is the bringer of ease and peaceful co-existence. She is a force for good and embodies serenity and beauty.
Māyā
Powerful Goddess: Māyā means illusion, magic, and the cosmic creative force. Māyā is the power that makes the temporary, physical world appear real, and she is that which veils and unveils the underlying spiritual truth of Brahman, or pure consciousness.
Devī
Supreme Light: Devī is the divine feminine principle. She is Goddess personified. She is the power and shakti behind all the male deities, herself being the powerful light of the Divine. Radiant and shining, she is the manifestation of power, goodness and light.
There are many names for girls in Sanskrit. These are just a few for you to reflect upon.
Shubham Astu,
Manorama
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