Adarsh
Adarsh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Ideal, role model”.
| Meaning | Ideal, role model |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | आदर्श |
| Pronunciation | aa-DARSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Adarsh
Adarsh comes from the Sanskrit adarsha, which originally meant 'mirror' and came to mean an ideal or perfect example to follow. In modern Hindi it is the everyday word for 'ideal', as in an ideal student or ideal village. As a name it expresses the hope that a child will be a model of good character. It has been popular in India since the mid-twentieth century.
Is Adarsh a Hindu name?
Adarsh is used by Hindu families and others in India as a virtue name; it has no specific deity link.
How popular is Adarsh?
Common throughout India.
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Spellings and variants of Adarsh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adarsh mean?
Adarsh means 'Ideal, role model'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Adarsh a Hindu name?
Adarsh is used by Hindu families and others in India as a virtue name; it has no specific deity link.
How do you pronounce Adarsh?
Adarsh is pronounced aa-DARSH.
Is Adarsh a boy or girl name?
Adarsh is usually a boy name.