Aryan — Noble warrior
Zara — Blooming flower
Vihaan — New dawn
Myra — Sweet beloved
Advait — Unique one
Aisha — Alive, prosperous
Rehan — Fragrant breeze
Pari — Fairy angel
Dhruv — North star
Anaya — Caring free soul
Kabir — The great one
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Riya — Singer graceful
Arjun — White silver
Layla — Night beauty
Vivaan — Full of life
Kyra — Sunlight
Ishaan — Lord of Sun
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Celestial & Cosmic Beings

Agniअग्नि

God of Fire · Messenger of the Gods

Agni is the Vedic fire god, the carrier of offerings to the gods and the sacred witness of every ritual.

“Two-faced and ever-young, he is born again each time a spark is struck.”
Illustration of Agni
MeaningAgni (अग्नि) — "fire"; cognate with Latin ignis
Also Known AsVahni, Jatavedas, Pavaka, Anala, Hutashana and more
TypeCelestial & Cosmic Beings
Divine Names10 names, each with its own meaning

The Story of Agni

Timeless wisdom for modern life

Agni is the Vedic fire god, the carrier of offerings to the gods and the sacred witness of every ritual.

The sacred fire that carries every offering from earth to heaven.

Agni is fire made divine — the god who dwells in every flame, every hearth, every sacrifice. He is the messenger who carries offerings from humans to the gods, the witness to every vow, present at every wedding and every ritual.

One of the most invoked gods of the Vedas, Agni stands for purity, energy and transformation — for fire both destroys and renews. A child named Agni carries warmth, passion and an inner light that never goes out.

Read the full name story of Agni →

The Name"fire"; cognate with Latin ignis
Also Known AsVahni (Sacred fire), Jatavedas (Knower of all beings), Pavaka (Purifier)
Who Is Agni?Agni is the Vedic fire god, the carrier of offerings to the gods and the sacred witness of every ritual.
Inspired NamesTotsName has baby names inspired by Agni.

Legends behind the names

Why Jatavedas?Agni is called JatavedasAgni is believed to know every being and every sacrifice, hence called Jatavedas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Agni mean?

The name Agni means "fire"; cognate with Latin ignis.

Who is Agni?

Agni is the Vedic fire god, the carrier of offerings to the gods and the sacred witness of every ritual.

What are the other names of Agni?

Agni is also known as Vahni (Sacred fire), Jatavedas (Knower of all beings), Pavaka (Purifier), Anala (Fire), Hutashana (Receiver of offerings), Chitrabhanu (Bright flame), among 10 names in all.

Which baby names are inspired by Agni?

Agneya, Aagney, Agnikanya.

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