Atman

Meaning

The soul

The self

The name Atman carries the meaning “The soul; the self”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Traditional

Popularity

Uncommon

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The soul

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Traditional

Popularity Uncommon

Questions About Atman

What does the name Atman mean?

The name Atman carries the meaning “The soul; the self”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Hindu families.

Is Atman a boy’s or girl’s name?

Atman is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Atman?

The origin recorded for Atman is Sanskrit.

How popular is Atman?

TotsName rates Atman as uncommon. It begins with the letter A.

Can Atman determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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