Introduction
Sanskrit Dog Names in Pop Culture
In Dharamsala, there is canine recovery center known as Peepal Farm. Rachelle Hanson, a student of environmental science from Seattle, Washington volunteered for a three-month exchange program that provided food and accommodations in exchange for her help. At the rescue center, Hanson met a small one-month-old puppy she named Tiny (translated into Sanskrit as Laghu). Little Tiny had been rescued from the streets of a town in the Himalayas. He was awaiting adoption when Hanson was at the facility.
At the end of Hanson's stay, she considered taking Tiny back to the USA with her, but she knew that there were many homeless dogs in the United States, so she decided not to go forward with the adoption. However, once back home, Hanson continued to think of Tiny and look at photos of the dog on Facebook. She even created a Facebook page for the dog in the hopes that someone would adopt him. Unfortunately, no one came forward to take Tiny, so Hanson decided to follow her heart and have Tiny flown into Seattle. In addition to bringing Tiny to the USA, she also brought another stray who had suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car. The stray, known as Poppet, had been recovering at Peepal Farm.
On the flight was another stray, called Inde, who was flown to nearby Canada from Peepal Farms. Inde was a street dog who was adopted by Canadian, Olivia Craven. Once homeless, Inde is now living the good life in her Canadian home, and Craven says the pooch loves the snow and snowshoeing with her new family.
Tiny and Poppet are both happy in Seattle with Hanson. To date, over 200 strays have left India in the last three years for life abroad. A Delhi-based veterinarian named Premlata Choudhary says, “There are many dog lovers in the world who go to great lengths to adopt stray dogs, including those that are disabled, blind and incontinent, from India." Inde, Tiny, and Poppet are both success stories of Indian dogs who have found wonderful homes far from home.
Sanskrit Dog Name Considerations
In the Hindu religion, it is believed that dogs guard the gates of heaven. Lord Shiva is strongly associated with the canine. Lord Dattatreya also has four dogs. Also, dogs play pivotal roles in the Hindu religion, so is it any wonder that there are so many terms in Sanskrit that refer to the animal? Canines hold an unusual place in the legends and history of India.
A female dog named Sarama is believed to be the mother to all canines. She is said to have helped Lord Indra when he lost his most divine cows. Other religious beliefs state that black dogs are all the reincarnation of the god Bhairava. This is why many in India fed and cared for stray black dogs. Even the Hindu god of death owns four dogs that he uses to guard his home. Unlike conventional dogs, the Hindu god's dogs have four eyes apiece. In Hinduism, dogs act as a link between the netherworld and Earth. It is believed that they play very vital roles.
If you are trying to pick a Sanskrit name then how about Yama? Yama is believed to have taken the form of a canine to gain truth from a village elder. Or you could go with Sarama, the mother of all dogs. There are many Sanskrit names to bestow on your beloved furry companion.
Male Sanskrit Dog Names
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Inas
One who is social and capable
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Anoma
To be illustrious
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Aishwarya
To be rich and prosperous
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Aditi
This name means universe
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Madhup
One who is like a bee
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Nihit
God's gift
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Rajiv
One who has eyes like a lotus flower
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Ritvij
One who is a priest
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Siddhartha
Refers to Lord Shiva
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Lohit
One who is made of copper
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Madhava
A male born in the spring
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Jagrav
One who has been awakened
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Kiran
A ray of light
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Harish
The king of apes
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Gandhik
This name means fragrance
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Hanan
One who is full of mercy
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Divit
One who is immortal
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Dvij
One who has been born twice
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Darshan
A perceptive man
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Deo
To be short, sweet, and godlike
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Daksh
To be capable
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Bandhul
To be pleasing
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Chandak
This name refers to the moon
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Archan
One who is devoted to worship
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Amit
To be endless
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Apoorva
This name means rare
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Agni
This name refers to fire
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Advaita
A unique male
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Landhu
This means tiny
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Aagneya
The son of fire
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Female Sanskrit Dog Names
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Kamini
One who is desirable
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Bala
The little one
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Elakshi
A female with bright eyes
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Gomeda
One who is like a gem
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Indira
A splendid beauty
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Lavi
A female lion
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Deepkala
The evening
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Dakini
One who walks in the sky
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Chitrangada
A warrior's beautiful wife
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Chandrabha
This name means light of the moon
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Chandana
This name means sandalwood
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Bhama
One who is filled with brightness
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Asmi
This name means I am
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Asha
Desire and hope
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Apeksha
One who has a beautiful sense of expectation
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Anuja
The younger sister
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Anvitha
One who is absorbed
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Anila
Refers to a breeze
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Anjali
A gift or an offering
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Ammanya
This name means wishes
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Amodini
This name refers to a happy girl
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Amita
This name means endless
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Amala
The pure one
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Alisha
One who is protected by God
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Abhitha
This name means goddess
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Abha
The joy of a daughter
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Aarunya
The first rays of the sun
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Ruchir
To be beautiful
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Tathya
Refers to the truth
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Ehimay
One who is beautiful and unique
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