What is the origin of the name Agastya?

Agastya is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Agastya?

Agastya is currently ranked #1059 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Agastya?

Agastya is pronounced uh-GUS-tyuh.

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Agastya

uh-GUS-tyuh

Popularity

#1059

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

1,355

Peak Year

#205 in 2024

First Recorded

2002

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Agastya is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'a mountain thrower'. It is also the name of a revered Vedic sage.

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Agas Aga

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Agastya Rishi
Revered Vedic sage in Hinduism

Nicknames

Agas Aga

Similar Names

Arjun Dev Rishi Vikram

Personality Traits

wisespiritualintelligentdetermined

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