b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Adikavi

Quick answerAdikavi is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Adi" (first/primordial) and "Kavi" (poet), meaning "the first poet" or "primordial poet." The name is used primarily in Hindu and Sanskrit-influenced cultures, often referring to the legendary poet Vyasa in Hindu tradition, who is revered as the author of the…

Sanskrit · Not verified · 4 syllables

A
Unique

Gender not yet in birth records — what do you think?

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderNot verified
US Rank—
Trend—
Peak year—
Syllables4
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 7

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Adikavi

Adikavi is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Adi" (first/primordial) and "Kavi" (poet), meaning "the first poet" or "primordial poet." The name is used primarily in Hindu and Sanskrit-influenced cultures, often referring to the legendary poet Vyasa in Hindu tradition, who is revered as the author of the Mahabharata.

This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.

Etymology

Adikavi is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Adi" (first/primordial) and "Kavi" (poet), meaning "the first poet" or "primordial poet." The name is used primarily in Hindu and Sanskrit-influenced cultures, often referring to the legendary poet Vyasa in Hindu tradition, who is revered as the author of the Mahabharata.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Hindu names that sit beautifully beside Adikavi

Similar names you might like

Names starting with A

Names that sound like Adikavi

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Ada-Sofia
Girl Germanic-Greek

"Ada-Sofia is a compound name combining Ada (meaning "noble" or "ornament," from Germanic roots) and Sofia (meaning "wisdom," from Greek…"

Global rank #1,925 View name
Aada-Sofia
Girl Germanic and Greek

"Aada-Sofia is a compound name combining Aada (a Finnish diminutive of Ada, meaning "noble" from Germanic roots) and Sofia (from…"

Global rank #2,197 View name
Ada-Sophie
Girl Germanic-Greek

"Ada-Sophie combines two names: "Ada" derives from the Germanic root meaning "noble" (from the element "adal"), while "Sophie" comes from…"

Global rank #65,535 View name
Ayda-Sefora
Girl

""Ayda-Sefora" is a compound name combining "Ayda" (Turkish/Persian origin meaning "moon" or "helper") with "Sefora" (Hebrew origin, a variant of…"

Global rank #65,535 View name
Aadhikeshavan
Unisex Sanskrit

"Aadhikeshavan is a Sanskrit name composed of "Adhika" (meaning superior, greater, or additional) and "Keshavan" (a reference to Krishna, derived…"

Unique View name
Aathikesavan
Unisex Tamil

"Aathikesavan is a Tamil name composed of "Aathi" (meaning first or supreme) and "Kesavan" (a epithet of Krishna derived from…"

Unique View name
Adhishvara
Unisex Sanskrit

"supreme lord, highest master"

Unique View name
Adhishvari
Unisex Sanskrit

"supreme lady, highest mistress"

Unique View name
Adhishvarini
Unisex Sanskrit

"Supreme mistress or highest female lord"

Unique View name
Athisayavanitha
Unisex

"Athisayavanitha is a Tamil name composed of "Athisaya" (meaning wonder, miracle, or marvel) and "Vanitha" (meaning woman), literally translating to…"

Unique View name
Athishvarshan
Unisex Sanskrit

"Athishvarshan is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Atishi" (fire) and "Varshan" (rain), literally meaning "one who rains fire" or…"

Unique View name
Atisubhaga
Unisex Sanskrit

"extremely fortunate or auspicious"

Unique View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Not verifieds
✏

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect