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Punjabi Baby Names

222 Punjabi names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Punjabi names are bright, generous and full of spirit — many drawn from Sikh tradition, where a name is chosen as a blessing and a promise. Punjabi baby names tend to carry meanings around faith, courage, grace and gratitude, and they sound wonderfully rhythmic aloud.

Punjabi Girl Names

Simran, Jasleen and Harleen are much-loved favorites. For softer or rarer picks there is Mehar, Mannat, Baani, Ruhani and Asees.

Punjabi Boy Names

Arjan, Angad and Raghav lead, with the notably bold Zorawar, Jujhar and Himmat. Shorter and crisp: Arsh, Yash and Sahib.

A Name Given as a Blessing

In Sikh tradition the first letter of a child’s name is often drawn from scripture, so the name arrives with spiritual meaning already attached. It is a beautiful way to begin a life, and it shows in how purposeful these names feel.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Punjabi Girl Names

Asees#2599 in the U.S.blessing, benediction▶Arzoi#2769 in the U.S.Petition, supplication, request▶Jind#3089 in the U.S.Life, soul, vitality; from the Punjabi jind meaning life or the animating spirit of a person▶Mehar#3611 in the U.S.Grace, kindness, divine blessing; from Persian mehr ('love, kindness, sun') via Punjabi, belove▶Baani#3819 in the U.S.From Punjabi bani (Sanskrit vani, 'speech, voice') — the sacred hymns of the Sikh Gurus (Gurban▶Simran#4093 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit simran, 'meditation, devoted remembrance of God'▶Mannat#4245 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Urdu mannat, 'a vow, a heartfelt prayer or wish made to God'▶Simi#4267 in the U.S.Pet form of Simran ('meditation') or Simone (from Simon, 'God has heard'); routes layered▶Avleen#4379 in the U.S.From Punjabi — av/aav plus -leen, 'absorbed, immersed (in God's love/light)'▶Jasleen#4805 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sikh — jas, 'praise, glory (of God)', plus leen, 'absorbed in' — 'absorbed in God'▶Harleen#4924 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sikh — Hari/Har, 'God', plus leen, 'absorbed in' — 'absorbed in God; God's devotee▶Ruhani#5106 in the U.S.From Arabic/Punjabi ruhani, 'spiritual; of the soul, divine' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit')▶Seerat#5256 in the U.S.From Arabic/Punjabi sirat/seerat, 'good character; inner nature, conduct; the way of life' (inn▶Amanat#5292 in the U.S.From Arabic/Punjabi amanat, 'a trust; something precious held in safekeeping; a deposit, a trea▶Anahat#5437 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anahata, 'unstruck, unbeaten; the unstruck divine sound; the heart chakra'▶Avnoor#5445 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sikh — av (linked to the divine/guru) plus noor, 'light' (Arabic) — 'the light of ▶Bani#5627 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit bani, 'speech, the sacred word; a name of the goddess Saraswati'; also He▶Gurnaaz#5842 in the U.S.From Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus naaz (Persian), 'pride, grace, elegance' — 'the pride/grace ▶Sehaj#5912 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sikh sehaj, 'intuitive peace; effortless ease, equanimity, equipoise; a state of n▶Avreen#6403 in the U.S.A modern name joining an Av- opening with the -reen ending (as in Nasreen); also used as a Punj▶Kirpa#6505 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit kirpa (kripa), 'grace; mercy; compassion; a divine blessing'▶

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Punjabi Boy Names

Arjan#1606 in the U.S.Bright, shining, silver-white (form of Arjuna)▶Zorawar#1718 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').▶Abdul#1813 in the U.S.Servant of the▶Yash#2089 in the U.S.Fame, praise, glory▶Raghav#2106 in the U.S.Descendant of Raghu ▶Angad#2232 in the U.S.inseparable bond, limb of God▶Gurbaaz#2316 in the U.S.falcon of the Guru▶Geo#2715 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworker▶Arsh#3155 in the U.S.From Arabic arsh (عرش) meaning 'throne', specifically the Throne of God (Arsh Allah) in Islamic▶Ekam#3396 in the U.S.One, oneness; from Sanskrit ekam, central to the Sikh declaration Ik Onkar — 'One God' — and be▶Sahib#3437 in the U.S.Companion, friend; later 'master, lord' — Arabic by origin, exalted in Sikh usage where Sahib h▶Anhad#3783 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit anahata/anhad — 'unstruck (celestial) sound, boundless' — the mystic musi▶Jujhar#3832 in the U.S.From Punjabi jujharu, 'fighter, one who battles on' — Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, the Guru's martyr▶Gurfateh#4002 in the U.S.From Punjabi gur, 'Guru', plus fateh, 'victory' — 'victory of/through the Guru'▶Jeevan#4117 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jivana, 'life, living, vitality'▶Manraj#4265 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit man, 'heart, mind', plus raj, 'king, rule' — 'king of the heart/mind'▶Jorawar#4775 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'▶Himmat#4931 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi himmat, 'courage, valor, bravery; ambition, resolve'▶Sahaj#5191 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Punjabi sahaj, 'natural, spontaneous; innate; effortless ease, equanimity'▶Baaz#5672 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi baaz, 'a falcon, a hawk' (a symbol of nobility and keen vision)▶Jashan#5745 in the U.S.From Punjabi jashan, 'a celebration, a joyous festival'; in Sikh use, 'the praise and glory of ▶

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Frequently Asked

What are popular Punjabi girl names?

Popular Punjabi girl names include Simran, Jasleen, Harleen, Mehar and Mannat.

What are strong Punjabi boy names?

Strong Punjabi boy names include Arjan, Angad, Zorawar, Jujhar and Himmat.

Do Punjabi names have spiritual meanings?

Very often — many relate to faith, courage or gratitude, and Sikh naming tradition ties the first letter to scripture. Each page lists the sourced meaning.

How many Punjabi baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 222 Punjabi baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.