Indian Baby Names
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Indian Girl Names
Meera#1020 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saintAarya#1258 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)Riya#1546 in the U.S.Singer, graceful movement, gemAavya#1611 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protectJiya#1615 in the U.S.JiyaSamaya#1756 in the U.S.Tranquil, peacefulDhriti#1887 in the U.S.She Who Has Courage and PatienceAnabia#1943 in the U.S.To returnAnylah#2119 in the U.S.Modern invented/respelled name (first appearing in the US around 2001). No single established lAvni#2123 in the U.S.earth, ground, the whole earthNavya#2147 in the U.S.To be praised, laudableJaya#2204 in the U.S.victory, triumphSavani#2348 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, linked to Shravan/Savan — the monsoon month — read 'of the rainy season'; routesKavya#2393 in the U.S.PoemAaradhya#2410 in the U.S.WorshipSanvi#2431 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; aJind#2523 in the U.S.Life, soul, vitality; from the Punjabi jind meaning life or the animating spirit of a personIshani#2569 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and namAaira#2645 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage alsAnjali#2652 in the U.S.cupped hands for offering, divine salutationAjooni#2779 in the U.S.without birth, unborn; immortalMihira#2804 in the U.S.sunSanaya#2890 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, lingerAmeya#3070 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ameya, 'boundless, immeasurable, magnificent'; also echoes Amaya; routes layeredAnanya#3105 in the U.S.without another, unique, incomparableKamya#3187 in the U.S.Desirable, lovely, to be wished for; from Sanskrit kamya, related to kama, 'desire'Arzoi#3256 in the U.S.Petition, supplication, requestVarnika#3452 in the U.S.From Sanskrit varna, 'color, letter, description' — varnika meaning a small painting, a paintbrAayla#3517 in the U.S.Origin uncertainShanvi#3765 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); attestatIndira#3797 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort Ishanvi#3862 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,Ishika#3863 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKashvi#3945 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, glossed 'shining, radiant' — also given as an epithet of the goddess LakshmiYashvi#3972 in the U.S.Famous, glorious, successful; modern Indian name from Sanskrit yashas, 'fame, glory'Tulsi#4162 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tulasi, the sacred holy basil plant, revered as a goddess in HinduismMahi#4234 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth, the great one' — also linked to 'river' and abundanceNaina#4242 in the U.S.Eyes; from Hindi naina, a poetic word for eyes derived from Sanskrit nayanaMishika#4429 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'beautiful, beautiful eyes'; precise root attestation thinAradhya#4771 in the U.S.Worshipped, to be revered, worthy of devotion; from Sanskrit aradhyaNaysa#5188 in the U.S.Variously the Sanskrit Naisha/Naysa, 'special; unique', and an Arabic sense, 'happy; joyful'; rDevani#5286 in the U.S.From Sanskrit devi/devani, 'goddess, divine' — a melodic feminine formShreeja#5533 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — Shri (the goddess Lakshmi; 'prosperity; radiance') + ja, 'born of', hence 'Sayani#5683 in the U.S.Wise, clever, grown-up; from the Hindi and Bengali word sayani/sayaaniRidhi#5871 in the U.S.From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success' — associated with the goddess of fortuneManasvi#6250 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Manasvi, 'intelligent; wise; high-minded; full of good mind,' from 'manas' ('Heer#6407 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Punjabi Heer — 'a diamond; a precious gem'; also the tragic heroine of the PuAnshika#6569 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ansha, 'a portion; a part', hence 'a small/precious portion (of the divine)'Hanvika#6640 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi; precise root attestation Kiran#6697 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit kiran, 'a ray of light; a sunbeam; a thread of light'; used for both sexesRaaga#6765 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit raga, 'a melody; a musical mode/framework in Indian classical music'; also 'cSejal#6786 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Gujarati, 'pure water; flowing river water' (sa + jal, 'with water')Janya#6961 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit janya, variously 'life; born; a daughter' (also read as a modern -anya coinagIshita#7267 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Ishita, 'desired; superior; one who prevails; mastery; wealth' (linked to ishKaveri#7313 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a Shivanya#7444 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'the goddess (a name of Parvati, the consort of Shiva)' and 'of thPranika#7804 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit prana ('breath; life-force; vital energy'), Pranika reads as 'full of life; lShriva#7845 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Shri ('prosperity; grace; auspiciousness'; an honorific and a name of the godSrishti#7849 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit srishti, 'creation; the universe; the act of bringing into being; nature' (a Bhoomi#7959 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground/soil' — also Bhumi, the earth-goddess in Hindu Eshani#8016 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Eshani, a name of the goddess Parvati (Durga), understood as the consort of IShreyanvi#8284 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — a Shreya-based name, 'auspicious; excellent; beautiful; prosperous' (shreyaAthira#8425 in the U.S.Athira is an Indian (especially Malayalam/South Indian) girl's name from Sanskrit, glossed as 'Keshvi#8618 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — variously linked to kesh, 'hair', hence 'one with beautiful hair', and to 'Raveena#8748 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — linked to ravi, 'the sun', hence 'sunny; of the sun; bright'Riyanshi#8762 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name, variously 'a part/portion (ansh) of the divine' or feminine of Riyansh;Sriya#8803 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sri, 'prosperity; splendour; radiance; wealth' — a name of the goddess LakshmPria#8808 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Priya — from the Sanskrit priya, 'beloved; dear; cherished'Thanvika#8816 in the U.S.A modern Indian given name from the Sanskrit family of tanvi/tanu, 'slender; delicate; gracefulAdithi#8868 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Aditi — from the Sanskrit, 'boundless; limitless; free; the earth' — Aditi, Ashvika#8936 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ashva, 'horse,' read as 'a little horse' or 'one blessed by the Ashvins,' theNithara#9358 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Tamil, variously glossed 'a star' and 'deeply rooted; firmly grounded'; sourcTakshvi#9398 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name, variously feminine of Taksh/Takshaka ('one who shapes/creates; a carpenVihaana#9427 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vihana, 'the dawn; morning; the first ray of the sun' (a feminine form; a symYahvi#9435 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yahvi, variously 'heaven and earth' and a name of the goddess (linked to DurgAashi#9459 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Hindi, variously glossed 'a smile; joy' and 'a blessing' (linked to aashish);Thiya#9470 in the U.S.A modern name, variously styled after Sanskrit elements (glossed 'a gift; from God') and echoin
Indian Boy Names
Arjun#490 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning white, bright, or clear; the name of the central hero of the MahAarav#710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'melodious sound'; derived from the Sanskrit wordAvyan#1334 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) Vivaan#1584 in the U.S.Full of lifeEsai#1591 in the U.S.a Spanish-language name associated with Isaiah/Isaias, from Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'YahwehArmaan#1635 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.Aarush#1668 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'aarush', meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn'Aviraj#1700 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant rulerDevansh#1812 in the U.S.Part of GodAaryan#2020 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.Rudransh#2139 in the U.S.A part of Lord Shiva (Rudra)Azaan#2150 in the U.S.To call, to announceYuvaan#2166 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousVedansh#2226 in the U.S.part of the VedasNirvaan#2276 in the U.S.A Soul that has reached the final goal of being free from the cycle of birth & deathRivaan#2350 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used primaViaan#2385 in the U.S.A modern Indian name, popularly interpreted as 'full of life' or 'lively', associated with enerPranav#2440 in the U.S.the sacred syllable OmYuvraj#2476 in the U.S.Heir apparent, crown princeAngad#2605 in the U.S.inseparable bond, limb of GodAdvaith#2642 in the U.S.non-dual, uniqueArhaan#2721 in the U.S.commonly glossed 'ruler/king' but etymology is disputedYamir#2762 in the U.S.moonOjas#2787 in the U.S.Vitality, vigor, the vital essence of the bodyShlok#2789 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).Yuvan#2796 in the U.S.young, youthfulSamay#2926 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and NepalVikram#2937 in the U.S.valor, heroic stepDivit#3005 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a lamp, light' or 'immortal'; precise root attestation thinRiyansh#3078 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage in the -ansh family ('part, portion' in Sanskrit), popularly glossed 'rayAadi#3089 in the U.S.beginning, first, originRihaan#3172 in the U.S.sweet basil; fragrant plant of paradiseEshaan#3206 in the U.S.Desiring; seeking; one who wishesDarsh#3258 in the U.S.sight, seeingSharvil#3301 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by sourceDaksh#3329 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominenNaksh#3487 in the U.S.Engraving, imprint, drawn image — from Arabic-Persian naqsh — used in Urdu-Hindi for fine featuAmay#3661 in the U.S.From Sanskrit amaya, composed of the negative prefix a- and maya (deceit, illusion, cunning), mLaksh#3717 in the U.S.Aim, target, goal; from Sanskrit laksh/lakshya, the root behind Lakshman and LakshmiRishiv#3736 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Rishi — Sanskrit 'sage, seer' — with Shiv, the god Shiva's nameAyaansh#3857 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Ayaan — itself a recent favorite with glosses like 'gift of God'Sohan#3932 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi sohan, 'handsome, charming, attractive, pleasing'Aahan#4139 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of dayAavyan#4140 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'powerful' or 'first ray of sun'; precise root attestation thinAbhay#4539 in the U.S.Fearless; free from fearKrishav#4624 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage built on Krishna — 'dark, all-attractive' — with a contemporary -av endinAryav#4719 in the U.S.Modern Indian name from Sanskrit arya, 'noble', often glossed 'king of kings'; attestation variRayansh#5004 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — ray/rays (of the sun) + ansh, 'a part/portion', hence 'a ray/part of the suHridaan#5288 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart', hence 'the heart; one who melts hearts; full of love'Sarthak#6087 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sarthak, 'meaningful; worthwhile; purposeful; successful.' A name that speaksAshwath#6173 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ashvattha, 'the sacred fig/peepal tree' (a symbol of life and eternity in HinAdithya#6454 in the U.S.A spelling of Aditya — from the Sanskrit, 'the sun; a son of Aditi' (the Adityas being solar deNirav#6705 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Nirav, 'quiet; silent; calm; without noise.' A gentle Indian name popular in Sriyansh#6751 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — Sri, 'glory/prosperity/an auspicious one (also the goddess Lakshmi)', + ansSuraj#6755 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'sun' (surya), a widely used Indian boy's name radiating warmth, light, and vitaAnvik#6835 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to a root 'perception; understanding; investigatAtal#6849 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Hindi atal, 'firm; immovable; steadfast; unshakable' (a symbol of resolve); bDesai#6905 in the U.S.From the Indian (Gujarati/Marathi) surname Desai, a title meaning 'landholder; village chief.' Lakshya#7032 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit lakshya, 'an aim; a target; a goal; an objective'Rudhvik#7106 in the U.S.A modern Indian given name, a spelling in the Ruthvik/Rudhvik family, sometimes linked to a priSahaan#7109 in the U.S.A modern Indian name near Sahan/Sahaan, tied to the Sanskrit sense 'patient; enduring; capable Vivin#7160 in the U.S.Variously from the Sanskrit (linked to viv-, 'life/lively') and the Latin vivus, 'alive; livingAdhrith#7204 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit adhrishta/adri, variously 'one who cannot be held/checked; immovable' and 'a Ashan#7239 in the U.S.Variously from the Tamil aasaan, 'a teacher; a master/leader', and a Sanskrit-linked name; a biDevaansh#7306 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit deva ('a god; divine') + ansh ('a part/portion'), hence 'a part of God; a divRitvik#7570 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ritvik/ritvij, 'a priest who performs sacrifices/rituals at the proper seasonSaarth#7579 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sarth/saarth, 'meaningful; purposeful; worthwhile' (also 'a caravan/company')Sanmay#7586 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name, read as 'wise; full of good sense; sensible and considerate.' ThoughtfuSarth#7588 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sarth/sartha, variously 'meaningful; worthwhile; wealthy' and 'a caravan/mercSiddhartha#7600 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Siddhartha, 'he who accomplishes his aim' (siddha 'accomplished' + artha 'aim, goVihaanreddy#7646 in the U.S.A compound name — Vihaan (Sanskrit, 'dawn; the first ray of the sun; morning') joined with ReddVikranth#7647 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vikranta, 'valiant; powerful; victorious; one who advances bravely'Yogi#7662 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yogin, 'one who practices yoga; an ascetic; one united (with the divine)'Advit#7689 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit advit/advitiya, 'unique; peerless; non-dual; the one without a second'Agustya#7692 in the U.S.A spelling of Agastya — a revered Vedic sage; also the star Canopus (Agastya); we note the sageGautam#7845 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Gautama, 'a descendant of Gotama; one who dispels darkness' — the family nameJash#7903 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yash/jash, 'fame; glory; success' (a short form of Jashan/Yash); routes uncerKishan#7978 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Kishan/Kishen — a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one') inRishab#8112 in the U.S.A spelling of Rishabh — from the Sanskrit rishabha, 'a bull (a symbol of strength); the best/moShivan#8149 in the U.S.Shivan is a Sanskrit-rooted name meaning 'of Shiva; belonging to Shiva' — the great Hindu deityViraat#8208 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit virat, 'vast; gigantic; the vast/cosmic form (of the divine)'; a name evokingYuvansh#8232 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yuva, 'youth', + amsha, 'a part/portion', hence 'a part of youth; a youthful Abhir#8254 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, often read as 'fearless.' Abhir (Abhira) is also the name of an ancient pastAmrit#8298 in the U.S.Amrit is a Sanskrit name meaning 'nectar of immortality; ambrosia' — the divine drink that granAchyuth#8303 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Achyuta, 'imperishable; unfallen; eternal' — a name of Vishnu and Krishna. A Anmay#8306 in the U.S.A modern name, variously read as a Sanskrit-style coinage (sometimes linked to Anmol, 'pricelesDasan#8406 in the U.S.Variously cited as a Pomo (Native American) name, 'a leader/chief of the bird clan', and from tDhruvreddy#8429 in the U.S.A compound name — Dhruv (Sanskrit, 'firm; steadfast; the pole star', a devoted prince of legendJinu#8550 in the U.S.Jinu is used in Korea (where the meaning depends on the hanja characters chosen, so it varies fIhaan#8557 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Ihaan/Ehaan — variously from the Sanskrit, 'full bloom; the sun; expectationInder#8561 in the U.S.A form/short of Indra — from the Sanskrit, 'the king of the gods; possessing drops of rain' — IKahaan#8576 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Kahaan/Kanha — a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one'); we Mahaan#8663 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mahan, 'great, mighty, eminent', the same root behind maha- in words such as mahaManan#8699 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit manan, 'thinking; reflection; meditation; contemplation'Nivin#8722 in the U.S.Used as a South Indian (Malayalam) name, known via actor Nivin Pauly; its precise meaning is noNishaan#8745 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Punjabi nishan, 'a mark; a sign; a symbol; a target/banner' (in Sikh use, theRanav#8765 in the U.S.A modern Indian given name of Sanskrit feel, variously linked to meanings such as 'ocean' or 'mRushi#8804 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Rishi — from the Sanskrit rishi, 'a sage; a seer; an enlightened one'Tarak#8839 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit taraka, 'a star; a protector; one who liberates/rescues' (also a name of ShivZubin#8946 in the U.S.From the Persian zubin, 'a spear; a javelin; a short lance' — a name well known among the ParsiAdvaithreddy#8965 in the U.S.A compound name — Advaith (Sanskrit, 'unique; non-dual; the one without a second') joined with Aryaveer#8984 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — arya, 'noble; honorable', + vira, 'brave; a hero/warrior', hence 'a noble wAvani#8996 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit avani, 'the earth; the ground; a river' (a name of the earth-mother); more ofAniv#9001 in the U.S.A modern name, variously read as a Sanskrit-style coinage (sometimes linked to 'a grain/ear of Avyanreddy#9003 in the U.S.A compound name — Avyan (Sanskrit, 'the boundless/faultless one', a name linked to Vishnu) joinAransh#9009 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Ara- element with -nsh (echoing Ansh, Sanskrit, 'a part; a portion; aAshrith#9025 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ashrita, 'one who takes refuge; sheltered; supported/dependent (on the divineCharan#9105 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit charan, 'the feet' — in Sikh and Hindu use, 'the feet of the Guru/the divine'Dhyey#9120 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhyeya, 'a goal; an aim; the object of contemplation/meditation'Dhruvin#9123 in the U.S.A modern Indian given name extending Dhruv, from the Sanskrit dhruva, 'firm; fixed; constant; iDhilan#9182 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan/Dhilan — variously 'the tide/sea; the son of the wave' (Welsh) and a SanskrJasraj#9253 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Punjabi — jas, 'fame; glory', + raj, 'king/rule', hence 'the king of fame/gloKailas#9292 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Kailasa — Mount Kailash, the sacred Himalayan peak revered as the abode of ShIniyan#9309 in the U.S.From the Tamil, variously 'sweet; pleasant; agreeable' and, poetically, 'the sun'Malhar#9405 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Marathi Malhar — the name of a classical raga (a musical mode) associated witKrishivreddy#9457 in the U.S.A compound name — Krishiv (a modern Sanskrit name linked to Lord Vishnu/Krishna) joined with ReKriyan#9459 in the U.S.A modern name from the Sanskrit kriya, 'action; deed; a ritual/spiritual practice', with an -anParv#9480 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit parv/parva, 'a festival; a sacred/joyful occasion; a division of time'Pragyan#9485 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit pragyan/pragya, 'wisdom; knowledge; intelligence; consciousness'Raahi#9492 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu Raahi (rahi), 'traveler; wayfarer; one on a journey,' from the word for 'roRahul#9498 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Rahul, often glossed 'efficient; capable' or 'conqueror of all miseries'; borRidhan#9521 in the U.S.A modern Indian given name of Sanskrit feel, variously linked to 'wealth; prosperity' or 'a seeRudraksh#9542 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit rudraksha, 'the eye of Rudra' — Rudra being a fierce form of the god Shiva —
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