Marathi Names
Marathi names are used by the Marathi people in western India. See also about Indian names.
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396Sandip is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used across multiple languages of the Indian subcontinent including Bengali, Nepali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu....
Sangeeta is an alternate transcription of the Devanagari संगीता (see Sangita). It is a feminine given name used primarily in Nepal, India, and among the Hindi and Marathi-speaking communities.EtymologyThe name ultimately...
Sangita is a feminine given name used across several South Asian cultures, including Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia. It derives from the Sanskrit सङ्गीत (saṅgīta), meaning "chorus," "music," or "song" — specif...
Sanjana is a common feminine given name in India, particularly among speakers of Hindi and Marathi. It is derived from the Sanskrit word sañjana (सञ्जन), which conveys meanings such as "uniting," "joining," and "harmoniz...
Sanjay is a modern form of Sanjaya, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "completely victorious, triumphant". The name is widely used across South Asia, particularly in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,...
Sanjeev is a common Indian masculine given name, serving as an alternate transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Sanjiv across several Indian languages. The name appears in multiple scripts including Devanagari (संजीव...
Sanjiv is a masculine given name widely used across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Telugu-speaking communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word संजीव (saṃjīv...
Santosh (Sanskrit: संतोष), also spelled Santhosh, is a given name used in India and Nepal, derived from the Sanskrit word saṃtoṣa meaning "satisfaction" or "contentment." The name is predominantly masculine but is also g...
Saraswati (Sanskrit: सरस्वती) is a principal goddess in Hinduism, revered as the deity of knowledge, education, learning, arts, speech, poetry, music, creativity, purification, language, and culture. As a pan-Indian deit...
EtymologySarika is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, deriving from a word that refers to a type of thrush (scientific name Turdus salica) or a myna bird (species Gracula religiosa). The name is thus inherently co...
Sarita is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "flowing" — a direct reference to the fluid and dynamic nature of a river. The name is commonly used in Nepal and across various regions of India, particularly...
EtymologySaroj is a given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word सरोज (saroja) meaning “lotus”. The lotus holds profound symbolism in Indian culture, representing purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment. This...
Sarvesh is an Indian masculine given name, common in Hindi and Marathi-speaking communities. It is composed of the Sanskrit elements sarva (सर्व), meaning "all" or "everything," and īśa (ईश), meaning "ruler" or "lord," c...
Satish is a modern Indian masculine given name and patronymic surname, derived from Satisha. Satisha itself combines the name of the Hindu goddess Sati (meaning "true" or "virtuous" in Sanskrit) with the element īśa mean...
Savita is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the name of the Hindu solar god Savitr. The root Savitr comes from Sanskrit and means "rouser" or "stimulator," reflecting the god's role as an energizer and...
Savitri is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "of the sun". It is derived from the name of the Vedic solar deity Savitr, who represents the sun as a source of life and energy. The name is central to Hindu...
Seema, also spelled Sima or Sema, is an Indian feminine given name popularly used in Hindi and Marathi-speaking communities. It is an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi word सीमा (sīma), which originates from t...
Shakuntala is a heroine in ancient Indian literature, best known from the Mahabharata epic and the 5th-century play Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala) by the poet Kalidasa. Her name is derived from Sans...
Shama is a feminine given name used primarily in Urdu, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It means "lamp" or "candle" in Hindi and other Indian languages, ultimately derived from the Arabic word شمْع (shamʿ), which...
EtymologyShankar is a modern transcription of the Sanskrit name Shankara, which itself is composed of the elements śam meaning "auspicious, lucky" and kara meaning "maker". Thus, the name carries the meaning "maker of au...
Shanta is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "pacified, calm." In the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Shanta is the princess of Anga who marries Rishyasringa. According to northern recensions of the epic, Shanta is con...
Shantanu (Sanskrit: शांतनु, शान्तनु) is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "wholesome". It is widely used in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities within Hinduism.EtymologyThe name is derived from S...
Shanti is a feminine given name used primarily in Nepal, India, and other South Asian regions. It is derived from Sanskrit śāntī, meaning "quiet, peace, tranquility." The word is deeply embedded in Hindu and Buddhist tra...
Sharad (शरद्) is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, common in Nepali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. The name derives directly from the Sanskrit word śarad, meaning "autumn".EtymologyThe root of Sharad...
Sharada is a feminine given name primarily used in Nepal and India, particularly among Nepali, Hindi, and Marathi speaking communities. It also holds a prominent place in the Hindu tradition. The name is derived from the...
Sharmila is a popular feminine given name in South Asia, particularly among Hindu communities. The name is derived from Sanskrit शर्मन् (śarman), which carries the meanings of "protection," "comfort," and "joy." As such,...
Shashi (Sanskrit: शशि) is a traditional name for the moon in Sanskrit, literally meaning 'having a hare'. In Hindu mythology, the moon is associated with a hare, a feature seen in lunar markings that are interpreted as a...
Sheela is a feminine given name used in various Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Tamil. It is an alternate transcription of Shila, which is derived from the Sanskrit word शील (śīla) meaning "condu...
Shekhar is a masculine given name common in India, derived from Sanskrit śekhara (शेखर), meaning "crest, crown, peak". The name metaphorically suggests someone who is supreme or excellent, often used as a title for a lea...
Shila is a feminine given name widely used in Marathi-speaking communities of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word śīla (शील), which means "conduct," "disposition," or "character." In Hindu and Buddhist contexts,...
Shiv is a Northern Indian form of Shiva. The name derives from the Sanskrit śiva, meaning "benign, kind, auspicious". In Hindu mythology, Shiva is the god of destruction and restoration, often depicted with four arms, a...
Shobha is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit शोभा (śobhā) meaning "brilliance, beauty". The name is primarily used in Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi-speaking communities.Notable BearersOne of the...
Shreya is a feminine Indian given name, predominantly used in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi language communities. It derives from the Sanskrit word श्रेयस् (śreyas), meaning "superior, better" — a term denoting e...
Etymology and MeaningShrinivas is a masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "the abode of Shri". It combines the name of the Hindu goddess Shri (an epithet of Lakshmi) with the Sanskrit word nivāsa (निवास),...
Shriram is a given name and surname common in India, particularly among Marathi and Hindi speakers. It combines the Sanskrit honorific śrī (meaning "radiance, splendour, prosperity") with the name of the Hindu deity Rama...
Shubham is a masculine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit element शुभ (śubh) meaning "to shine, to be beautiful, to be auspicious." As such, the name conveys positive qualities such as goodness, prosp...
Shweta is an Indian Hindu feminine given name, common in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. Derived from the Sanskrit word श्वेत (śveta) meaning "white", the name carries notions of purity, clarity, and b...
Shyam is a modern masculine form of Shyama, which in turn derives from Sanskrit śyāma meaning "dark, black, blue". As a name for Krishna, who is often depicted with blue or dark skin, Shyam carries deep religious signifi...
Shyamala is a feminine given name used predominantly in Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking communities in India. It is the female form of Shyamal, which derives from the Sanskrit adjective śyāmala, meaning "dark, black,...
Siddharth is a modern Indian masculine given name, predominantly used in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It is a contemporary variant of the classical name Siddhartha, which originates from Sanskrit.Et...
Etymology Siddhi is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word siddhi meaning "accomplishment, success, attainment." In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, siddhis refer to paranormal or spiritual...
EtymologySima 2 is a feminine given name common in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi cultures. It is derived from the Sanskrit word सीम (sīma), meaning "boundary" or "limit" in English. This word conveys a sense of demarcation...
Sitaram is a compound name in Sita and Rama, two central deities in the Ramayana. Sita, whose name means "furrow" in Sanskrit, is the goddess of harvest and the wife of Rama; Rama is the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the...
Sneha (Hindi: स्नेहा) is a popular Hindu Indian feminine given name. It originates from Sanskrit, where it means "love, tenderness" or "affection." The name is widely used across several Indian languages, including Benga...
Sonal is a unisex given name of Indian origin, primarily used in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It derives from words for "gold" in these languages — sonā (Hindi: सोना), son (Marathi: सोन), and sonum...
Sonam is a given name with roots in Tibetan, Nepalese, Bhutanese, and North Indian cultures. In Tibetan, the name is spelled བསོད་ནམས (Wylie: bsod nams; ZWPY: Soinam) and means "merit," "good karma," or "fortunate." It c...
Subhadra (Sanskrit: सुभद्रा, romanized: Subhadrā) is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "good fortune" or "auspicious." It is derived from the prefix सु (su), meaning "good," combined with भद्र (bhadra), meaning...
Subhash is a Subhash is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, used in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi. Derived from the Sanskrit prefix su (सु) meaning "good" and bhāṣā (भाषा) meaning "speech", Subhash signifi...
Sudarshan is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, prevalent across several South Indian languages including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. The name derives from the Sanskrit prefix su meaning "good" co...
Sudhir is an Indian masculine given name. Derived from Sanskrit, it combines the prefix सु (su) meaning "good" or "very" with धीर (dhīra) meaning "wise" or "considerate," yielding the overall sense of "very wise" or "res...
Sujata is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia-speaking regions. The name is derived from the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" and जात (jāta) meaning "born, grown",...
Sujay is a masculine given name used primarily in Bengali and Marathi contexts, where it carries the auspicious meaning of "great victory." The name derives from Sanskrit, combining the prefix su- (सु), meaning "good," w...
Sulabha (Sanskrit: सुलभ) is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "easy, simple, natural". However, the name carries far deeper cultural and spiritual weight through its association with a legendary Vedic scholar a...
Sulochana is a feminine Sanskrit name meaning "having beautiful eyes," derived from the prefix su (good) and locana (eye). In later versions of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Sulochana appears as the daughter of the serpen...
Suman is a unisex given name of Indian origin, particularly common in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. It is derived from the Sanskrit prefix su- (good) combined with manas (mind), meaning "well-disposed" or "good mind." Th...
Sumeet is an alternate transcription of the masculine given name Sumit. It originates from the Sanskrit element sumita, meaning "well measured," and is used across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Beng...
Sumit (also spelled Sumeet) is a masculine given name primarily found in India, used across Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi, and Marathi language communities. The name derives from the Sanskrit element sumita (सुमित), which mean...
Sumitra (Sanskrit: सुमित्रा) is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "good friend", from su (good) and mitra (friend). In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Sumitra is the second wife of Dasharatha, king of Kosala, and the m...
Sunil is a male given name common in South Asia, particularly in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Derived from the Sanskrit elements su meaning "good" or "very" and nīla meaning "dark blue," the name Sunil evokes the sense o...
Sunita is a feminine given name widely used in Nepal, India (particularly among Hindi, Marathi, and other communities), and across the Hindu diaspora. The name derives from the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" comb...