10 Baby Names Inspired By The Mahabharata

Ipsita Bhattacharya
Dec 22, 2023

Krishna

Originating from the Sanskrit word Kṛṣṇa, which is primarily an adjective meaning "black", "dark", or "dark blue", Krishna is the name of the God, also an avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Anasuya

Meaning a learned woman, one who's without spite or envy, this was also the name of the wife of Rishi Atri.

Arjun

Meaning lustrous, shiny white, Arjun or Arjuna is the third Pandava, a great master of archery and Lord Krishna's favourite.

Devaki

The girl's name means 'divine' and it was also the name of Lord Krishna's mother and the wife of Vasudeva, a chief of the Vrishni clan.

Abhimanyu

A name of Sanskrit origin which means one who is with self-respect, Abhimanyu in Mahabharata was the son of Arjuna and Subhadra, the younger sister of Lord Krishna.

Indrani

Meaning the goddess of the sky, it refers to the wife of Lord Indra.

Parth

Meaning a king and one who can never miss the target, Parth is another name for Arjuna.

Lopamudra

Meaning a learned woman, it was also the name of the wife of Lord Agastya Muni.

Eklavya

A boy's name, it refers to the great student who learnt archery just by watching Drona.

Revati

Meaning wealth and a star, it was also the name of the wife of Balarama, Shri Krishna's elder brother.

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