boy name · sanskrit origin
Agni
/ UG-nee /
Meaning
Agni means Fire (sanskrit).
Gender
Boy
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
UG-nee
What does Agni mean?
Sanskrit for 'fire' and the name of the Vedic Hindu fire god, who carries sacrificial offerings to the gods. The word is cognate with Latin 'ignis'.
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nah-gah-RAH-jah
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nah-GEN-drah
lord of serpents · sanskrit
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NEE-ruhv
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rah-KESH
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RUN-beer
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KAH-lee
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BOH-dee
awakening, enlightenment · sanskrit
Girl Anaya
uh-NAH-yah
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Unisex Chandra
CHUN-druh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Agni mean?
Agni means Fire. Sanskrit for 'fire' and the name of the Vedic Hindu fire god, who carries sacrificial offerings to the gods. The word is cognate with Latin 'ignis'.
What is the origin of the name Agni?
Agni is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Agni?
Agni is pronounced “UG-nee.”
Is Agni a boy or a girl name?
Agni is most commonly used as a boy name.
What names are similar to Agni?
Names similar to Agni include Devadatta, Nagaraja, Nagendra, Lakshya, Nakul.
What names go well with Agni?
sanskrit names that pair well with Agni include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.