Aayush (आयुष्) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Long life, lifespan”. This guide covers Aayush’s meaning, origin, pronunciation, deity association, popularity and similar names.

What does Aayush mean?

Aayush means Long life, lifespan in Sanskrit. The name carries a serene devotional resonance — every Hindu name encodes a virtue, a deity or a cosmic principle.

Origin and Sanskrit script

Aayush is written आयुष् in Devanagari. The Sanskrit mātṛkā (mother-syllables) preserve the sacred sound — important during the Namakarana Samskara.

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Pronunciation of Aayush

Aayush is pronounced as it is spelled in standard Hindi/Sanskrit and travels well across school registers, government forms and social settings in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

Why parents choose Aayush

Despite its Sanskrit roots, Aayush sounds contemporary and is easy to pronounce internationally. It is among the most chosen Hindu boy-names in 2026.

Quick facts about the name Aayush

  • Gender: Hindu boy-name
  • Sanskrit: आयुष्
  • Meaning: Long life, lifespan
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: 90/100 in 2026