Occupation names in Sanskrit

व्यावसायिक-शब्दाः (vyāvasāyika-śabdāḥ) means list of Occupation names in Sanskrit.

व्यवसाय के नाम संस्कृत में।

This list is very helpful for students and newbies interested in learning Sanskrit.

When we learn any new language, we tend to first learn basic and common words. This list has Occupation names in Sanskrit, its transliteration along with English and Hindi meaning for everyone's benefit.

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Occupations Name Table

English	Sanskrit	Hindi
Goldsmith	स्वर्णकारः	सुनार
Cobbler	चर्मकारः	मोची
Potter	कुम्भकारः	कुम्हार
Gardener	उद्यानपालः	माली
Washerman	रजकः	धोबी
Painter	चित्रकारः	चित्रकार
Shopkeeper	आपणिकः	दुकानदार
Barber	नापितः	नाई
Tailor	सौचिकः	दर्जी
Postman	पत्रवाहकः	डाकिया
Carpenter	तक्षकः	बढ़ई
Teacher	शिक्षकः	अध्यापक
Doctor	वैद्यः	चिकित्सक
Photographer	छायाचित्रकारः	फोटोग्राफर
Cook	पाचकः	रसोइया
Soldier	सैनिकः	सिपाही
Salesman	विक्रयिकः	विक्रेता
Driver	चालकः	चालक
Engineer	अभियन्ता	अभियंता
Peon	पदातिः	चपरासी
Clerk	लिपिकारः	क्लर्क
Dancer	नर्तकः	नर्तक
Author	लेखकः	लेखक
Singer	गायकः	गायक
Actor	नटः	अभिनेता
Sportsperson	क्रीडकः	खिलाडी
Attendant	सेवकः	सेवक
Fruit seller	फलविक्रेता	फल विक्रेता
Book seller	पुस्तकविक्रेता	पुस्तक विक्रेता
Blacksmith	लोहकारः	लुहार
Mechanic	यान्त्रिकः	मैकेनिक
Guard	रक्षकः	चौकीदार
Moneylender	कुसीदिकः	साहूकार
Labourer	भारवाहः	मज़दूर
Oil Man	तैलिकः	तेली
Artisan	शिल्पी	कारीगर
Fisherman	धीवरः	मछुआरा

Sentences on Occupations Name

In Sanskrit, Goldsmith is known as स्वर्णकारः (svarṇakāraḥ) and सुनार in Hindi.

An example of the word स्वर्णकारः (svarṇakāraḥ) being applied in a sentence is – स्वर्णकारः स्वर्णस्य आभूषणानि निर्माति। (svarṇakāraḥ svarṇasya ābhūṣaṇāni nirmāti।), which means “A goldsmith makes gold jewellery”.

In Sanskrit, a Cobbler or Shoemaker is known as चर्मकारः (carmakāraḥ) and मोची in Hindi.

An example of the word चर्मकारः (carmakāraḥ) being applied in a sentence is – चर्मकारः पादरक्षाः निर्माति। (carmakāraḥ pādarakṣāḥ nirmāti।), which means “A shoemaker makes shoes”.

In Sanskrit, a Potter is known as कुम्भकारः (kumbhakāraḥ) and कुम्हार in Hindi.

An example of the word कुम्भकारः (kumbhakāraḥ) being applied in a sentence is – कुम्भकारः कुम्भान् निर्माति। (kumbhakāraḥ kumbhān nirmāti।), which means “A potter makes pots”.

In Sanskrit, a Gardener is known as उद्यानपालः (udyānapālaḥ) and माली in Hindi.

An example of the word उद्यानपालः (udyānapālaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – उद्यानपालः उद्यानं पालयति। (udyānapālaḥ udyānaṃ pālayati।), which means “A gardener takes care of the garden”.

In Sanskrit, a Washerman is known as रजकः (rajakaḥ) and धोबी in Hindi.

An example of the word रजकः (rajakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – रजकः वस्त्राणि प्रक्षालयति। (rajakaḥ vastrāṇi prakṣālayati।), which means “A washerman washes clothes”.

In Sanskrit, a Painter is known as चित्रकारः (citrakāraḥ) and चित्रकार in Hindi.

An example of the word चित्रकारः (citrakāraḥ) being applied in a sentence is – चित्रकारः चित्राणि रचयति। (citrakāraḥ citrāṇi racayati।), which means “A painter creates paintings or drawings”.

In Sanskrit, a Shopkeeper is known as आपणिकः (āpaṇikaḥ) and दुकानदार in Hindi.

An example of the word आपणिकः (āpaṇikaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – आपणिकः आपणे वस्तूनि विक्रीणाति। (āpaṇikaḥ āpaṇe vastūni vikrīṇāti।), which means “A shopkeeper sells goods in a shop”.

In Sanskrit, a Barber is known as नापितः (nāpitaḥ) and नाई in Hindi.

An example of the word नापितः (nāpitaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – नापितः जनानां केशान् कर्तयति। (nāpitaḥ janānāṃ keśān kartayati।), which means “A barber cuts people’s hair”.

In Sanskrit, a Tailor is known as सौचिकः (saucikaḥ) and दर्जी in Hindi.

An example of the word सौचिकः (saucikaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – सौचिकः वस्त्राणि सीव्यति। (saucikaḥ vastrāṇi sīvyati।), which means “A tailor stitches clothes”.

In Sanskrit, a Postman is known as पत्रवाहकः (patravāhakaḥ) and डाकिया in Hindi.

An example of the word पत्रवाहकः (patravāhakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – प्रतिदिनं, पत्रवाहकः मम गृहम् आगच्छति। (pratidinaṃ, patravāhakaḥ mama gṛham āgacchati।), which means “The postman comes to my house every day”.

In Sanskrit, a Carpenter is known as तक्षकः (takṣakaḥ) and बढ़ई in Hindi.

An example of the word तक्षकः (takṣakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – तक्षकः काष्ठस्य वस्तूनि निर्माति। (takṣakaḥ kāṣṭhasya vastūni nirmāti।), which means “A carpenter makes items out of wood”.

In Sanskrit, a Teacher is known as शिक्षकः (śikṣakaḥ) and अध्यापक in Hindi.

An example of the word शिक्षकः (śikṣakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – शिक्षकः छात्रान् पाठयति। (śikṣakaḥ chātrān pāṭhayati।), which means “A teacher teaches students”.

In Sanskrit, a Doctor is known as वैद्यः (vaidyaḥ) and चिकित्सक in Hindi.

An example of the word वैद्यः (vaidyaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – वैद्यः रोगिणां चिकित्सां करोति। (vaidyaḥ rogiṇāṃ cikitsāṃ karoti।), which means “A doctor treats patients”.

In Sanskrit, a Photographer is known as छायाचित्रकारः (chāyācitrakāraḥ) and फोटोग्राफर in Hindi.

An example of the word छायाचित्रकारः (chāyācitrakāraḥ) being applied in a sentence is – छायाचित्रकारः चित्राणि स्वीकरोति। (chāyācitrakāraḥ citrāṇi svīkaroti।), which means “A photographer takes photos”.

In Sanskrit, a Cook is known as पाचकः (pācakaḥ) and रसोइया in Hindi.

An example of the word पाचकः (pācakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – पाचकः स्वादिष्टभोजनं पचति। (pācakaḥ svādiṣṭabhojanaṃ pacati।), which means “A cook cooks delicious meals”.

In Sanskrit, a Soldier is known as सैनिकः (sainikaḥ) and सिपाही in Hindi.

An example of the word सैनिकः (sainikaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – सैनिकः देशं रक्षति। (sainikaḥ deśaṃ rakṣati।), which means “A soldier protects the country”.

In Sanskrit, a Salesman is known as विक्रयिकः (vikrayikaḥ) and विक्रेता in Hindi.

An example of the word विक्रयिकः (vikrayikaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – विक्रयिकः विविधवस्तूनि विक्रीणाति। (vikrayikaḥ vividhavvastūni vikrīṇāti।), which means “A salesman sells different things”.

In Sanskrit, a Driver is known as चालकः (cālakaḥ) and चालक in Hindi.

An example of the word चालकः (cālakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – चालकः वाहनानि चालयति। (cālakaḥ vāhanāni cālayati।), which means “A driver drives vehicles”.

In Sanskrit, a Engineer is known as अभियन्ता (abhiyantā) and अभियंता in Hindi.

An example of the word अभियन्ता (abhiyantā) being applied in a sentence is – मम पिता अभियन्ता अस्ति। (mama pitā abhiyantā asti।), which means “My father is an engineer”.

In Sanskrit, a Peon is known as पदातिः (padātiḥ) and चपरासी in Hindi.

An example of the word पदातिः (padātiḥ) being applied in a sentence is – पदातिः विद्यालये कार्यं करोति। (padātiḥ vidyālaye kāryaṃ karoti।), which means “A peon works in the school”.

In Sanskrit, a Clerk is known as लिपिकारः (lipikāraḥ) and क्लर्क in Hindi.

An example of the word लिपिकारः (lipikāraḥ) being applied in a sentence is – लिपिकारः कार्यालये कार्यं करोति। (lipikāraḥ kāryālaye kāryaṃ karoti।), which means “A clerk works in the office”.

In Sanskrit, a Dancer is known as नर्तकः (nartakaḥ) and नर्तक in Hindi.

An example of the word नर्तकः (nartakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – नर्तकः सम्यक् नृत्यति। (nartakaḥ samyak nṛtyati।), which means “The dancer dances well”.

In Sanskrit, a Author is known as लेखकः (lekhakaḥ) and लेखक in Hindi.

An example of the word लेखकः (lekhakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – लेखकः बहूनि पुस्तकानि लिखति। (lekhakaḥ bahūni pustakāni likhati।), which means “An author writes many books”.

In Sanskrit, a Singer is known as गायकः (gāyakaḥ) and गायक in Hindi.

An example of the word गायकः (gāyakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – गायकः बहुसम्यक् गायति। (gāyakaḥ bahusamyak gāyati।), which means “The singer sings very well”.

In Sanskrit, a Actor is known as नटः (naṭaḥ) and अभिनेता in Hindi.

An example of the word नटः (naṭaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – नटः नाटकेषु अभिनयं करोति। (naṭaḥ nāṭakeṣu abhinayaṃ karoti।), which means “An actor acts in plays/dramas”.

In Sanskrit, a Sportsperson is known as क्रीडकः (krīḍakaḥ) and खिलाडी in Hindi.

An example of the word क्रीडकः (krīḍakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – क्रीडकः विविधक्रीडाः क्रीडति। (krīḍakaḥ vividhakrīḍāḥ krīḍati।), which means “A sportsperson plays many games”.

In Sanskrit, a Attendant is known as सेवकः (sevakaḥ) and सेवक in Hindi.

An example of the word सेवकः (sevakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – सेवकः स्वामिनम् सेवते। (sevakaḥ svāminam sevate।), which means “A servant serves his master”.

In Sanskrit, a Fruit seller is known as फलविक्रेता (phalavikretā) and फल विक्रेता in Hindi.

An example of the word फलविक्रेता (phalavikretā) being applied in a sentence is – फलविक्रेता फलानि विक्रीणाति। (phalavikretā phalāni vikrīṇāti।), which means “A fruit-seller sells fruits”.

In Sanskrit, a Book seller is known as पुस्तकविक्रेता (pustakavikretā) and पुस्तक विक्रेता in Hindi.

An example of the word पुस्तकविक्रेता (pustakavikretā) being applied in a sentence is – पुस्तकविक्रेता पुस्तकानि विक्रीणाति। (pustakavikretā pustakāni vikrīṇāti।), which means, “A book-seller sells books”.

In Sanskrit, a Blacksmith is known as लोहकारः (lauhakāraḥ) and लुहार in Hindi.

An example of the word लोहकारः (lohakāraḥ) being applied in a sentence is – लोहकारः लोहस्य वस्तूनि निर्माति। (lohakāraḥ lohasya vastūni nirmāti।), which means “A blacksmith makes items of iron”.

In Sanskrit, a Mechanic is known as यान्त्रिकः (yāntrikaḥ) and मैकेनिक in Hindi.

An example of the word यान्त्रिकः (yāntrikaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – वाहनयान्त्रिकः वाहनानि नवीकरोति। (vāhanayāntrikaḥ vāhanāni navīkaroti।), which means “A car mechanic restores/repairs cars”.

In Sanskrit, a Guard is known as रक्षकः (rakṣakaḥ) and चौकीदार in Hindi.

An example of the word रक्षकः (rakṣakaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – रक्षकः स्थानं रक्षति। (rakṣakaḥ sthānaṃ rakṣati।), which means “A guard protects a place”.

In Sanskrit, a Moneylender is known as कुसीदिकः (kusīdikaḥ) and साहूकार in Hindi.

An example of the word कुसीदिकः (kusīdikaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – कुसीदिकः धनसहाय्यं करोति। (kusīdikaḥ dhanasahāyyaṃ karoti।), which loosely means “A moneylender lends money”.

In Sanskrit, a Labourer is known as भारवाहः (bhāravāhaḥ) and मज़दूर in Hindi.

An example of the word भारवाहः (bhāravāhaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – भारवाहः परिश्रमं करोति। (bhāravāhaḥ pariśramaṃ karoti।), which means “A labourer does hard work”.

In Sanskrit, an Oil Man is known as तैलिकः (tailikaḥ) and तेली in Hindi.

An example of the word तैलिकः (tailikaḥ) being applied in a sentence is – तैलिकः तैलं विक्रीणाति। (tailikaḥ tailaṃ vikrīṇāti।), which means “An oil-man sells oil”.

In Sanskrit, an Artisan is known as शिल्पी (śilpī) and कारीगर in Hindi.

An example of the word शिल्पी (śilpī) being applied in a sentence is – शिल्पी मूर्तिं निर्माति। (śilpī mūrtiṃ nirmāti।), which means “An artisan is making a sculpture”.

In Sanskrit, a Fisherman is known as धीवरः (dhīvaraḥ) and मछुआरा in Hindi.

An example of the word धीवरः (dhīvaraḥ) being applied in a sentence is – धीवरः समुद्रस्य समीपे वसति। (dhīvaraḥ samudrasya samīpe vasati।), which means “A Fisherman lives near the sea”.