b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Sudhanshu

Quick answerThe name 'Sudhanshu' means "moonbeam" or "one who has nectar-like rays," derived from the Sanskrit words *sudhā* (nectar) and *aṃśu* (ray or beam).

India · Boy · 3 syllables

S
Top 1,000

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#851
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginIndia
LanguageSanskrit
CultureHindu
ReligionHinduism
Letters9
Numerology7 Chaldean 11
Global rank#851

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 Sudhanshu

The name 'Sudhanshu' means "moonbeam" or "one who has nectar-like rays," derived from the Sanskrit words *sudhā* (nectar) and *aṃśu* (ray or beam).

Cross-referenced with Behind the Name. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.

Etymology

The name 'Sudhanshu' means "moonbeam" or "one who has nectar-like rays," derived from the Sanskrit words *sudhā* (nectar) and *aṃśu* (ray or beam). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, often as a masculine given name, with historical roots in classical Sanskrit literature and mythology where the moon is associated with immortality and divine nectar.

Sudhanshu currently ranks #851 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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 Sudhanshu

Similar names you might like

Names starting with S

Names that sound like Sudhanshu

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Stanisław
Boy Polish

"Stanisław derives from the Slavic elements "stan" (meaning to stand or be firm) and "sław" (meaning glory), together meaning "one…"

Global rank #10 View name
Stanislav
Boy Czech

"Stanislav derives from the Slavic elements "stan" (meaning to stand, establish, or state) and "slav" (meaning glory), thus meaning "one…"

Global rank #84 View name
Stanislaw
Boy Polish

"Stanislaw derives from the Slavic elements "stani" (to stand/become) and "slaw" (glory), meaning "one who achieves glory" or "glorious ruler."…"

Global rank #281 View name
Stanislaus
Boy Latin

"Stanislaus derives from the Slavic elements "stan" (to stand, to be firm) and "slaus" (glory), meaning "one who stands with…"

Global rank #304 View name
Stanisława
Girl Polish

"Stanisława is the feminine form of Stanisław, derived from the Slavic elements "stan" (to stand, to be) and "sław" (glory),…"

Global rank #359 View name
Stanislas
Unisex French

"Stanislas derives from the Slavic elements "stan" (to stand/place) and "slav" (glory), meaning "one who stands with glory" or "glorious…"

Global rank #520 View name
Stanislava
Girl Czech

"Stanislava means "to become glorious" or "glorious government," derived from the Slavic roots *stan* ("to become" or "stand") and *slava*…"

Global rank #621 View name
Sosthenes
Unisex Greek

"The name 'Sosthenes' means "safe in strength" or "of safe strength," derived from the Greek elements *sōs* (safe, sound) and…"

Global rank #690 View name
Stanislawa
Unisex Polish

"Stanislawa is the feminine form of Stanislaw, meaning "to become glorious" or "establish glory" from the Slavic roots *stati* ("to…"

Global rank #842 View name
Stans
Girl Slavic

"Stans is a diminutive form of Stanisław (Polish) or Stanislaus (Latin), derived from the Slavic elements "stan" (to stand/camp) and…"

Global rank #886 View name
Sudenaz
Girl Turkish-Persian

"Sudenaz is a Turkish feminine given name derived from "Sude" (meaning elegant or graceful) combined with the Persian suffix "-naz"…"

Global rank #973 View name
Stanisaw
Boy Slavic

"Stanisław derives from the Slavic elements "stan" (to stand, to be) and "sław" (glory, fame), meaning "one who stands in…"

Global rank #1,194 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Boys

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