Dance & Festival Names

Browse Dance & Festival names across female and male groups.

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Female Names

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Aanya

Aanya derives from the Sanskrit term 'ānya,' meaning 'other,' 'different,' or 'another,' often carrying connotations of uniqueness or grace in its applicative forms.

Aashvi

Aashvi derives from Sanskrit roots where 'aash' or 'aasha' signifies hope, desire, or expectation, combined with a suffix that imparts a sense of blessing or divine favor, yieldin...

Adelaida

Adelaida derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility,' and 'heit' or 'hild' interpreted as 'kind' or 'battle,' yielding interpretations like 'noble kind...

Analicia

Analicia appears as a modern compound formation blending elements from established names, primarily drawing from 'Ana' or 'Anna,' which carries meanings of 'grace' or 'favor' in H...

Anahita

Anahita derives from Avestan *Anāhitā, a compound form interpreted as 'undefiled' or 'immaculate,' combining an- ('not') with āhitā ('polluted' or 'defiled').

Thara

Thara derives primarily from Sanskrit roots where 'Thara' (थर) relates to 'star' or 'pupil of the eye,' symbolizing brightness and vision, akin to the more common Tara.

Anavi

Anavi derives from Sanskrit roots, where 'ana' often conveys notions of breath, life force, or primacy, and 'avi' relates to protection, shelter, or the sun's protective rays.

Aaditri

Aaditri derives from Sanskrit roots where 'Aadi' signifies 'first' or 'beginning,' and 'tri' relates to 'the third' or evokes the divine feminine triad, collectively implying 'the...

Ambika

Ambika derives from the Sanskrit root 'ambā,' an ancient term for 'mother,' evolving into a name connoting maternal nurturing and protective qualities.

Amahle

Amahle derives from the Zulu language, where it means 'the beautiful ones' or 'beautiful people.' The root 'amahle' combines the prefix 'ama-' indicating plural with 'hle,' a morp...

Aakriti

Aakriti derives from the Sanskrit term 'ākṛti,' which fundamentally denotes 'shape,' 'form,' or 'outline,' encompassing both physical contours and abstract configurations.

Aimara

Aimara derives from Aymara, referring to a major Indigenous people and their language in the Andean region.

Male Names

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Dhruv

Dhruv derives from the Sanskrit root 'dhṛ,' meaning 'to hold,' 'to support,' or 'to be firm,' conveying steadfastness and immovability.

Benji

The name "Benji" is a diminutive form of the name Benjamin, which has Hebrew origins.

Akram

Akram derives from the Arabic root 'k-r-m,' which conveys concepts of generosity, nobility, and excellence.

Hogan

Hogan derives from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó hÓgáin, where 'Ó' signifies 'descendant of' and 'hÓgáin' is a diminutive form of 'óg,' meaning 'young.' This construction translates...

Akshar

Akshar derives from the Sanskrit term 'akṣara,' literally meaning 'imperishable,' 'indestructible,' or 'eternal syllable.' In linguistic terms, it refers to a letter of the alphab...

Calian

Calian derives from Lakota Sioux linguistic roots, where it functions as a descriptive term meaning 'victorious' or 'one who has triumphed.' This semantic field ties into warrior...

Finnan

Finnan derives from the Gaelic personal name Fionn, meaning 'fair', 'white', or 'blond', often referring to someone with light hair or a fair complexion.

Castle

The name Castle derives directly from the English word 'castle,' referring to a fortified residence or stronghold, typically associated with medieval architecture and defense stru...

Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu derives from Sanskrit roots 'abhi' meaning 'fearless,' 'towards,' or 'superior,' and 'manu' linked to 'manas' (mind) or 'man' (to think), yielding interpretations like '...

Akshat

Akshat derives from the Sanskrit term 'akṣata,' which literally means 'uninjured,' 'unbroken,' or 'whole.' This root combines the prefix 'a-' indicating negation or absence with '...

Alesso

Alesso functions primarily as a diminutive or short form of Alessandro, which derives from the Greek Alexandros, combining 'alexein' (to defend or protect) and 'aner/andros' (man...

Ananth

Ananth derives from the Sanskrit term 'ananta,' literally meaning 'endless' or 'infinite,' composed of the negative prefix 'a-' (not) and 'anta' (end).