तेजस्वी

Tejasvi

unisexSanskritHindu

Tejasvi is a Hindu unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Radiant, brilliant, powerful”.

MeaningRadiant, brilliant, powerful
GenderUnisex
OriginSanskrit
Written asतेजस्वी
PronunciationTAY-jus-vee
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia

Meaning and origin of Tejasvi

Tejasvi is the Sanskrit adjective tejasvin, 'full of tejas', meaning radiant, brilliant or majestic. The word appears in the Shanti Mantra 'tejasvi navadhitam astu', a prayer that teacher and student's learning be radiant. In Hindi it is given to both boys and girls; in Telugu and Kannada areas Tejaswi or Tejaswini is common for girls. Politician Tejashwi Yadav uses a related spelling.

Is Tejasvi a Hindu name?

Tejasvi has a recognised place in Hindu prayer through the Upanishadic peace chant. It praises brilliance in learning and character.

How popular is Tejasvi?

Popular in India for both genders.

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Spellings and variants of Tejasvi

TejaswiTejaswiniTejashwi

Names similar to Tejasvi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tejasvi mean?

Tejasvi means 'Radiant, brilliant, powerful'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Tejasvi a Hindu name?

Tejasvi has a recognised place in Hindu prayer through the Upanishadic peace chant. It praises brilliance in learning and character.

How do you pronounce Tejasvi?

Tejasvi is pronounced TAY-jus-vee.

Is Tejasvi a boy or girl name?

Tejasvi is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.