Agastya
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Agastya
The given name 'Agastya' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Aga' meaning 'free from' and 'Stya' meaning 'fear' or 'dread', thus implying a person who is fearless or free from fear.
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Etymology
The given name 'Agastya' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Aga' meaning 'free from' and 'Stya' meaning 'fear' or 'dread', thus implying a person who is fearless or free from fear. The name Agastya is used in Hinduism and is associated with a sage and a hero in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, and is also found in some Buddhist traditions.
Agastya currently ranks #929 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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