Entry № 0113 · Sanskrit, Cambodian origin

Apsara Apsara — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ AHP-sah-rah /

Gender

Girl

Origin

Sanskrit, Cambodian

Meaning

"Celestial dancer"

Syllables

Rank · US 2025

№ 0

First recorded

Ancient (Sanskrit)

The meaning

A name that means "celestial dancer".

Apsara (अप्सरा) is a Sanskrit name meaning "celestial nymph" or "heavenly dancer." In Hindu mythology, Apsaras are female spirits of clouds and waters; the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia famously features over 1,800 Apsara carvings.

Apsara is widely used in Cambodia and rising in India.

Celestial dancer. The Angkor Wat carving.

In its original form

The name in its native script.

अप्सरा

Transliteration: Apsarā
Pronunciation: / ˈɑːp.sə.rə /
Root: —
Grammatical form: —

Popularity

Where Apsara stands.

Current rank · 2025

№ 0 in the U.S.

All-time peak

№ 0 in 0

Babies named Apsara · last year

87 in the U.S.

First entered SSA top-1000

Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular

Namesakes

Apsaras before her.

Real people

Apsara

Common Cambodian name.

In fiction

Apsara

Hindu celestial dancer.

Hindu mythology

Names connected to Apsara.

Numerology

The number behind Apsara.

The Authority

Apsara reduces to eight — the number of celestial dance.

Parents on Apsara

Why families chose this name.

"Angkor Wat's celestial dancer. Six letters. Apsara."

Sopheap · Mother of one · Siem Reap