Adarsh

Adarsh meaning

Adarsh (आदर्श) is a Hindu boy's name of Sanskrit origin.

A mirror; ideal perfection; the act of seeing

Also used to mean: model

Adarsh (आदर्श) comes from Sanskrit ādarśa, formed from ā- and the verb dṛś, "to see". Monier-Williams lists several senses: the act of perceiving with the eyes, a looking-glass or mirror, a commentary that "illustrates" a text, a copy, and ideal perfection. The mirror sense is the oldest everyday one, and the idea of a perfect pattern grew from it. In modern Hindi ādarsh is the common word for an ideal or role model, which is why name lists give Adarsh as "ideal" or "model". That popular meaning is supported by the dictionary. South Indian families often spell the name Adharsh.

Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 138 · entry ā-darśa · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Monier-Williams, ā-darśa, p. 138

Fits your syllable

First sound आ

Krittika nakshatra, pada 1 · Mesh rashi

This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is अ, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.

Spellings

Adarsh · Aadarsh · Adharsh

Related names

Browse more like this