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Hindu Baby Names

371 Hindu names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Hindu names reach back thousands of years, drawn from Sanskrit scripture, deities and the natural world — and they still sound luminous today. Hindu baby names almost always carry a meaning worth explaining, which makes them a gift your child will grow into rather than out of.

Hindu Girl Names

Saanvi, Aadhya, Avani and Siya are beloved favorites. For something with real presence, Kali, Veda and Ishani; for softer, sweeter picks, Leela, Ila and Aarna.

Hindu Boy Names

Arjun, Aarav, Rohan and Ishaan lead the way, with Vihaan, Aryan and Dhruv close behind. For something shorter and striking, Veer, Ved and Rishi are excellent.

Names Rooted in Something Larger

Many of these names come straight from epic poetry and scripture — so a child carries a hero, a river or a virtue with them. Few naming traditions offer that much depth in two syllables.

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.

Hindu Girl Names

Kali#323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'kali', derived from 'kala', meaning black, dark, or time. In Hinduism, Kali is t▶Ila#718 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Ila (इला) means 'earth' and is the name of a daughter of Manu in Hindu mythology; ▶Veda#739 in the U.S.From Sanskrit veda (वेद), meaning 'knowledge,' 'wisdom,' or 'to know'; the Vedas are the most a▶Avani#806 in the U.S.Earth or land; from the Sanskrit avani meaning earth or the good earth, used as a given name ce▶Siya#879 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Siya is a name for Sita, the wife of Rama in the Ramayana, meaning furrow or born ▶Saanvi#944 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, Saanvi is a name of the goddess Lakshmi meaning one who praises and follows the ▶Aadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the orig▶Samadhi#1216 in the U.S.State of meditative consciousness; complete absorption; from Sanskrit samadhi (sam: together + ▶Aarna#1245 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu ▶Leela#1257 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creativ▶Vayda#1370 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledge▶Karma#1464 in the U.S.Action, deed; the cycle of cause and effect▶Neela#3032 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'nila' (नील), meaning 'blue,' specifically a deep sapphire blue associated with d▶Indira#3055 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort ▶Nitya#3100 in the U.S.Eternal, constant, or perpetual; from Sanskrit nitya meaning always, everlasting, an epithet of▶Ishani#3126 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and nam▶Kaliya#3131 in the U.S.Variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'black, time, death') used as a feminine name, or a creative elabora▶Sahasra#3153 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and lim▶Sanvi#3206 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; a▶Adhya#3504 in the U.S.First, primeval, foremost; from Sanskrit adya — an epithet of the goddess Adya Shakti, the prim▶Shriya#3553 in the U.S.Prosperity, beauty, grace; from Sanskrit shri, an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi▶

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Hindu Boy Names

Arjun#490 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning white, bright, or clear; the name of the central hero of the Mah▶Aarav#710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'melodious sound'; derived from the Sanskrit word▶Rohan#812 in the U.S.Ascending or growing upward; from the Sanskrit rohan meaning ascending, growing, or healing, al▶Avyaan#858 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is full of grace', 'a blessing', or 'gift of God'; associated i▶Aryan#872 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble', 'honorable', or 'distinguished', referring in ancient V▶Ishaan#895 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Ishan or Ishana, meaning lord, ruler, or one who bestows; a name for Shiva as the▶Vihaan#910 in the U.S.From Sanskrit viha or vihaana, related to the concept of dawn or the first light of morning; me▶Agastya#929 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya, one of the Saptarishi (seven great sages) in Hindu tradition; possibly m▶Veer#942 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vira meaning brave, heroic, or warrior, a core concept of valor in Hindu and Jain▶Atharv#1004 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva Veda▶Dhruv#1088 in the U.S.The Pole Star; unwavering; fixed; from Sanskrit dhruva (fixed, firm, unwavering) — the Pole Sta▶Rishi#1107 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has re▶Viraj#1146 in the U.S.Shining; brilliant; radiant; from Sanskrit viraj (shining, luminous, radiant; also the cosmic m▶Ravi#1216 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; from Sanskrit ravi (sun, another name for the sun deity Surya)▶Krishiv#1303 in the U.S.Blessed by Krishna and Shiva▶Ved#1308 in the U.S.Sacred knowledge, the Vedas▶Rudra#1337 in the U.S.The howler, the roarer; storm god and healer▶Krish#1355 in the U.S.All-attractive, divine, beloved of all▶Dev#1392 in the U.S.Divine, god, deity▶Krishna#2406 in the U.S.Dark; black; all-attractive; from Sanskrit krishna (dark blue-black, dark-complexioned) — the n▶Vedh#2985 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaning▶

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What are popular Hindu girl names?

Popular Hindu girl names include Saanvi, Aadhya, Avani, Siya and Veda.

What are popular Hindu boy names?

Popular Hindu boy names include Arjun, Aarav, Rohan, Ishaan and Vihaan.

Do Hindu names have meanings?

Almost always — most come from Sanskrit roots tied to deities, virtues or nature. Each page lists the sourced meaning with an audio pronunciation.

How many Hindu baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 371 Hindu baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.