Name Meaning and Origin of Agastya

The baby name Agastya is Sanskrit in origin and it's meaning is born of a pitcher. Agastya also means mountain thrower.

Agastya was a celebrated Vedic sage. He was the son of the gods Varuna and Mitra, from the apsara Urvashi. His wife was Lopamudra.

Agastya is also the name of a star in Indian astronomy.

Agastya is pronounced ug-as-thya.

Agastya is a name suitable for boys.