Words With Sanskrit Origins

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1 aarti A Hindu ritual of worship in which a small flame, often from a lamp fed with clarified butter, is offered to a...
2 Abhay A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "fearless", used in India.
3 Abhimanyu A male given name from Sanskrit, borne by a hero of the Mahabharata, son of Arjuna and Subhadra.
4 Aditi In Hindu mythology, the mother goddess, wife of Kashyapa and mother of the Adityas (solar deities).
5 Aditya In Hindu mythology, any of a group of solar deities descended from Aditi and Kashyapa.
6 Aishwarya A female given name of Sanskrit origin used mainly in India, from a word meaning wealth, splendour, or lordshi...
7 Ajay A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "unconquered" or "invincible."
8 Ajit A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "unconquerable."
9 Akash A male given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sky" or "space."
10 Akshay A male given name of Sanskrit/Hindi origin meaning "indestructible" or "imperishable."
11 Amar A male given name and surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "undying, immortal".
12 Amitabh A male given name of Indian origin, from Sanskrit meaning "boundless light."
13 Amrita In Hindu mythology, the divine nectar or "water of life" said to grant immortality to the gods.
14 Amritsar A large city in Punjab, India, home to the Golden Temple.
15 Anamika A female given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India.
16 Anand A male given name and surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "joy" or "delight", also a city in Gujarat, India.
17 Andhra A former Indian state, in existence from 1953 to 1956, later merged into Andhra Pradesh.
18 Anjali A female given name from Sanskrit, widely used in India.
19 Archana A female given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India, meaning roughly "worship" or "homage".
20 Arjun A male given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India.
21 Arjuna A major hero of the Sanskrit epic the Mahabharata, and a male given name derived from him.
22 Arya A member of the historical Indo-Iranian peoples who spoke early Indo-European languages; used in a strictly li...
23 Aryan In linguistics, a now largely retired term for the Indo-Iranian branch of languages, or more loosely the wider...
24 Asha In Zoroastrianism, the principle of truth, order, and rightness that governs the universe.
25 Ashok A male given name of Indian origin, popular in Hindi-speaking regions.
26 ashram A retreat or community, often in a secluded setting, where people live under the guidance of a spiritual teach...
27 avatar A small picture or digital figure that represents a person online, such as on a forum or social media profile.
28 Avi An image a user chooses to represent themselves on a social media profile; short for "avatar."
29 baht The official currency of Thailand, divided into 100 satang.
30 Bali An island and province of Indonesia, known for its beaches and Hindu culture.
31 bandana A large, often colorful square of cloth worn on the head or around the neck.
32 bhagat A devout or holy figure in Sikh or Hindu tradition.
33 bhai A friendly, informal term for a brother.
34 Bharat The Hindi and constitutional name for India.
35 Bhavani An epithet of a Hindu goddess associated with Durga and Parvati.
36 Bihar A state in eastern India, whose capital and largest city is Patna.
37 bodhi In Buddhism, the awakened understanding that ends the cycle of rebirth and leads to enlightenment.
38 bodhisattva In Buddhism, someone far along the path to enlightenment who chooses to keep helping others reach it rather th...
39 Brunei A small oil-rich country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.
40 Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, the Indian teacher and philosopher whose teachings founded Buddhism.
41 chakra In yoga and Ayurvedic tradition, one of several energy centers believed to exist along the body.
42 chan A single discussion channel on IRC or a similar chat network.
43 Chandni A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, meaning "moonlight."
44 Chandra A unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "moon."
45 Charu A given name of Sanskrit origin, used for both men and women, meaning "beautiful" or "pleasing."
46 Chauhan A surname of Hindi origin, associated with a prominent Rajput clan.
47 cheetah A large, spotted wild cat known for being the fastest land animal, native mainly to Africa.
48 cot A small bed for an infant, usually with high slatted sides.
49 dai A traditional birth attendant or midwife, especially in South Asia.
50 Dana A unisex given name, used for both men and women in English-speaking countries.
51 dasha In Hindu astrology, any of the planetary time-periods believed to shape a person’s fortune depending on which...
52 Deepa A South Asian female given name.
53 deva A divine or godlike being in Hindu and Buddhist tradition.
54 Devaki A figure in Hindu scripture, the mother of Krishna.
55 devi A goddess in Hindu and Vedic mythology, or the general Sanskrit-derived title used for a female deity.
56 dharma In Hinduism and related traditions, the natural order of the universe, or the moral law that upholds it.
57 dinghy A small open boat, often carried aboard a larger ship as a lifeboat or tender, or sailed for sport.
58 Diwali A major Hindu festival of lights celebrated over several days each autumn, marking the victory of light over d...
59 Draupadi A central female figure in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, wife of the five Pandava brothers.
60 Durga A Hindu goddess of war, strength, and protection, and a feminine given name in India derived from her name.
61 Dutta A surname common among Assamese and Bengali people.
62 Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian independence leader famous for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
63 Ganesha The elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings, son of Shiva and Parvati.
64 ganja Marijuana, especially as smoked for its intoxicating effect.
65 garuda A giant bird-like figure from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often shown as part man and part eagle.
66 Gaurav A male first name, popular in India, that comes from a Sanskrit word for dignity or pride.
67 Gauri A Hindu goddess, often identified with a fair or radiant form of the goddess Parvati.
68 Gautam A male first name from Sanskrit, also the surname of the historical Buddha.
69 Gayatri A classical Sanskrit poetic metre built from short lines of eight syllables, best known from the Gayatri Mantr...
70 geet Informal slang for "great."
71 ghee A type of clarified butter widely used in South Asian cooking.
72 Godavari A major river in South India, flowing through Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
73 Gopala An epithet of the Hindu god Krishna, also used as a masculine given name in India, often anglicised as Gopal.
74 gopi In Hindu mythology, one of the cowherd women of Vrindavan who were devoted companions of the god Krishna.
75 Govinda A name of the Hindu god Krishna, meaning "finder of cows"; also a masculine given name used in India, sometime...
76 guna In Hindu philosophy, one of three fundamental qualities said to make up nature and personality: purity, activi...
77 Gupta An Indian surname, common among Hindus of northern India.
78 guru A spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.
79 Hanuman In Hindu mythology, a monkey-god known for his devotion and loyalty to the god Rama.
80 Hara An epithet of the Hindu god Shiva, and a Japanese surname.
81 Hari An epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu, and a male given name and surname from Sanskrit used in India.
82 Harishchandra A legendary Indian king celebrated in Hindu tradition for his unwavering commitment to truth.
83 Himalayas A major mountain range in Asia, home to the world's highest peaks including Mount Everest.
84 Holi A Hindu spring festival celebrated by throwing colored powders and water at friends and strangers alike.
85 Indra In Hindu mythology, the king of the gods and the deity associated with weather, thunder, and war.
86 Ishaan A male given name from Sanskrit, of Indian origin, referring to a Hindu deity associated with the northeast di...
87 Jai A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "victory," used mainly in India.
88 Jain Relating to Jainism, the ancient Indian religion built around nonviolence toward all living things.
89 Jakarta The capital and largest city of Indonesia.
90 Janaki A female given name from Sanskrit, also used as another name for the goddess Sita in the Hindu epic the Ramaya...
91 jungle A dense tropical forest thick with trees, vines, and wildlife.
92 kama A curved, sickle-shaped hand weapon, originally an Okinawan farming tool used for cutting crops before it beca...
93 kamala A small tree native to Asia and Australia whose fruit produces an orange-red dye and has traditional medicinal...
94 karma In Hindu and Buddhist thought, the total effect of a person's actions, believed to shape their fate in this li...
95 Karna In Hindu mythology, a great warrior in the epic Mahabharata, born to Kunti and the sun god Surya, who fights o...
96 Kathmandu The capital and largest city of Nepal.
97 kavya An ornate, highly stylized form of classical Sanskrit poetry favored by court poets in ancient India.
98 Kiran A given name of Sanskrit origin, used by both men and women, meaning "ray of light."
99 Krishna A major deity in Hinduism, worshipped as an incarnation of the god Vishnu and central to texts like the Bhagav...
100 kusum A tree (Schleichera oleosa) whose seeds are pressed for a multi-purpose oil used in cooking, cosmetics, and la...
101 lac A resin-like substance secreted by certain scale insects, used to make lacquer and shellac.
102 lakh In South Asian English, the number one hundred thousand (100,000).
103 lila In Hindu philosophy, the idea that the universe and its events are the playful, creative expression of the div...
104 lingam A symbolic representation of the god Shiva, typically a smooth, upright stone form, worshipped in Hinduism.
105 Madhavi A female given name used in India, from Sanskrit.
106 Madhu A female given name used in India, from a Sanskrit word meaning "honey" or "sweet".
107 Maharashtra A large state in western India, home to the city of Mumbai.
108 mahatma A title of deep respect given in India to someone regarded as having great wisdom and love for humanity.
109 Mahendra A male first name of Sanskrit origin.
110 Mahesh A male given name of Sanskrit origin, also used as a title of the Hindu god Shiva.
111 mala A string of prayer beads used in Hindu and Buddhist practice for counting repetitions of a mantra or chant.
112 Mallika A female given name of Sanskrit origin, also the name of Arabian jasmine.
113 Malti A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, referring to a type of jasmine flower.
114 Manav A male given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, related to the word for "human."
115 mandala A symbolic circular design representing the universe, used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions as an aid to medit...
116 Manohar A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "captivating" or "attractive to the mind."
117 mantra A word or phrase repeated during meditation or prayer to aid focus.
118 marga A path or way, especially one seen as leading toward spiritual enlightenment.
119 Maya A member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilisation flourished in what is now Mexico and Cent...
120 Meena A member of a community historically associated with the Rajasthan region of India.
121 Mishra An Indian surname of Sanskrit origin.
122 mitra A person who has taken an initial step toward becoming a practicing Buddhist within a community.
123 Mohan A masculine given name and surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "charming" or "enchanting."
124 Mohini A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, also the name of a female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.
125 Mohit A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin used in India.
126 mung A small green legume (the mung bean) grown for its edible sprouts and seeds.
127 Murthy A surname of Kannada origin.
128 Nagar A surname of Indian or Hebrew usage.
129 naik In South Asian militaries (India, Pakistan, Nepal), a non-commissioned officer rank roughly equal to a corpora...
130 namaste A respectful greeting used in Indian culture and, more loosely, in yoga and wellness settings.
131 Nandi The bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva.
132 Nandini A female given name of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, meaning "daughter."
133 Narasimha The half-man, half-lion incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu.
134 Narayan A name for the Hindu god Vishnu, also used as a given name.
135 Narayana A name for the Hindu god Vishnu, also used as a given name.
136 nirvana In Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.
137 Nisha A female given name of Indian origin.
138 om A sacred syllable chanted in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain meditation and prayer.
139 padma A lotus flower, especially as used in Indian and Buddhist imagery and poetry.
140 paisa A small unit of currency in South Asia, equal to a fraction of a rupee or taka.
141 pal A friend; someone you're on close, casual terms with.
142 Pali An ancient Indian language closely related to Sanskrit, used as the sacred language of Theravada Buddhist scri...
143 panchayat A local village council in India (and some neighbouring countries) responsible for local governance.
144 pandit An honorary title given to a learned scholar or teacher, especially one versed in Hindu philosophy, law, or th...
145 Parvati A Hindu goddess associated with love, fertility, and devotion, regarded as a consort of Shiva.
146 Patel In parts of India, a village headman or local chief.
147 Payal A female given name of Indian origin, also the word for an ankle bracelet in Hindi.
148 Pooja A Hindu ritual act of worship, typically involving offerings, prayers, and devotional rites in front of a deit...
149 Prabha A feminine given name of Indian origin, meaning "light" or "radiance".
150 Prabhakar A masculine given name of Indian origin, meaning "the sun" or "maker of light".
151 Prabhu A term of respect meaning "lord" or "master", used in Hindu religious and cultural contexts.
152 Pradesh A state or administrative territory within India (used as part of names like Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh).
153 pradhan A local government official or headman in parts of India, roughly equivalent to a chief minister or chairman.
154 Prakash A masculine given name of Indian origin, meaning "light".
155 prasad Food that has been offered to a deity and is then distributed and eaten as a blessing, in Hindu and related tr...
156 prashant A humorous or mistaken alteration of "croissant," used informally to describe the pastry.
157 Preeti A feminine given name of Indian origin, meaning "love" or "affection".
158 Pritam A masculine given name of Indian origin, meaning "beloved".
159 Prithvi A male given name of Sanskrit origin, from a word meaning "the vast one", an epithet for the Earth.
160 Priya A female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beloved", common among Hindus and often combined with another...
161 puja A ritual act of worship performed in Hindu and other South Asian religious traditions, often involving offerin...
162 pundit A person regarded as an expert who offers opinions or commentary, especially in the media.
163 Pushpa A female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "flower".
164 Radha In Hindu tradition, the goddess of love and devotion, consort of Krishna; also a female given name.
165 raga A melodic framework used in Indian classical music, or a piece composed within it.
166 Raghav A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "descendant of Raghu" and used as an epithet of the god Rama.
167 Raghavan A South Indian surname.
168 Raghu A male given name of Sanskrit origin, referring to a legendary king in Indian tradition.
169 Rahul A male given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India.
170 Rajiv A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lotus flower".
171 Rajput A member of a traditionally warrior and land-owning caste in northern India, historically associated with ruli...
172 Raju A male given name and surname of Telugu origin, meaning "king".
173 rakhi A decorative thread or bracelet tied by a sister onto her brother's wrist as part of the Raksha Bandhan festiv...
174 Ramesh A male given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India and Nepal.
175 rasa In Indian aesthetics, the dominant emotional flavor or mood that a work of art, dance, or drama is designed to...
176 Ravana In Hindu mythology, the demon king of Lanka who was slain by Rama in the epic Ramayana.
177 Ravi A masculine given name used in India, from Sanskrit meaning "sun."
178 Rekha A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, meaning "line."
179 Renu A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, meaning "dust" or "pollen."
180 rishi In Hindu tradition, a sage or seer credited with composing the ancient Vedic hymns.
181 Rom A man of the Romani people, especially a married one considered a respected member of the community.
182 Roma The Romani people, an ethnic group with historical roots in India, now found across the world, especially Euro...
183 roti A round, unleavened flatbread cooked on a griddle, common across South Asia and the Caribbean.
184 rupa Form, shape, or outward appearance — a term used in Indian philosophy and religious texts.
185 rupee The main unit of currency used in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.
186 sadhu A Hindu ascetic or holy man who has renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual practice.
187 sambar A large deer native to South and Southeast Asia.
188 Sanskrit An ancient Indo-European language of South Asia, the classical and liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism,...
189 Santosh A male given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India, meaning contentment or satisfaction.
190 sari A traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and...
191 Sarita A female given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, meaning "flowing" or "river."
192 Satya A unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "truth."
193 Savitri A female given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India.
194 Seema A female given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India.
195 Shakti In Hindu belief, the divine feminine energy or creative power seen as animating the universe, sometimes person...
196 Shankar A male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India, meaning roughly "one who brings happiness."
197 shanti Peace or inner tranquility, as understood in Hindu and Buddhist thought.
198 Sheela A female given name of South Asian origin.
199 shikha A single lock of hair left uncut on an otherwise shaved head, traditionally worn by orthodox Hindu priests.
200 shiva In Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
201 Shivani A female given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India.
202 Shri A respectful title placed before a man's name, roughly equivalent to "Mr." in South Asian usage.
203 shruti The smallest audible difference in pitch used in Indian classical music theory.
204 Siddhartha A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "one who has achieved his goal," the birth name of the Budd...
205 Singapore An island and city-state in Southeast Asia, located off the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula; a former...
206 Sinha A South Asian surname meaning "lion", used across several Indian languages.
207 Sita In Hindu mythology, the wife of Rama and a central figure in the epic the Ramayana.
208 sutra A rule, aphorism, or short saying in Sanskrit texts on grammar, law, or philosophy.
209 swami A Hindu religious teacher or ascetic, especially one who has taken monastic vows.
210 swastika An ancient symbol made of a cross with each arm bent at a right angle, historically used across many cultures...
211 Tarun A male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India.
212 Tripathi An Indian surname common among Brahmins, indicating descent from someone versed in three Vedic texts.
213 tulsi Holy basil, a fragrant herb native to South Asia that is grown both as a culinary seasoning and as a sacred pl...
214 Veda Any of the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, forming the earliest layer of Sanskrit literature.
215 venu A traditional transverse bamboo flute used in Indian classical music.
216 Vishal A male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India, meaning roughly "large" or "vast."
217 Vishnu One of the principal deities of Hinduism, regarded as the preserver of the universe within the Hindu trinity.
218 Vishwamitra A revered sage-king in Hindu tradition, said to have become a Brahmarshi through extreme discipline and penanc...
219 Vivek A South Asian male given name meaning "wisdom" or "discernment" in Sanskrit.
220 Yadav A member of a large community in India and Nepal traditionally associated with cattle-herding and pastoral far...
221 Yoda An unusual, inverted word order in a sentence, imitating the speech pattern of the Star Wars character Yoda.
222 yoga A system of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation originating in Hindu and Buddhist tradition...
223 yogi A person who practices or teaches yoga.
224 yoni The vulva or vagina, or a symbolic representation of them, especially as an object of reverence in Hindu and r...
225 Zen A school of Buddhism, strongest in China and Japan, that emphasises sudden insight reached through meditation...