Agastya
uh-GUS-tyuh
Agastya is a boy’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “Agastya is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'a mountain thrower'. It is also the name of a revered Vedic sage.”. It currently ranks #1059 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Agastya Means
“Agastya is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'a mountain thrower'. It is also the name of a revered Vedic sage.”
The Story of Agastya
This name echoes from ancient India, carrying the might of a sage who could move mountains, a legacy of wisdom that awaits your son.
Agastya is a name steeped in the rich soil of Sanskrit, meaning 'a mountain thrower.' It is most famously borne by Agastya Rishi, a revered Vedic sage in Hinduism, known for his immense wisdom and spiritual power. The name's journey is through millennia of Indian spiritual and cultural tradition, invoking a profound connection to ancient knowledge and earth-shaping strength.
To call your son Agastya is to offer him a name that resonates with deep wisdom and formidable inner strength. You imagine him contemplating the world with a quiet intensity, much like the sage himself. Whispering 'Agastya' feels like invoking a powerful, ancient blessing, a connection to something vast and enduring that you are passing on.
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Famous Namesakes
Agastya Rishi
Revered Vedic sage in Hinduism
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#205 in 2024
Total Births
1,355
First Recorded
2002
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