आदर्श

Adarsh

boySanskritHindu

Adarsh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Ideal, role model”.

MeaningIdeal, role model
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Written asआदर्श
Pronunciationaa-DARSH
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia, 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

AadarshAadharshAdarshan

Names similar to 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.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.