Indian Baby Names
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Indian Girl Names
Meera#1101 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saint▶Aarya#1161 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)▶Riya#1280 in the U.S.Singer, graceful movement, gem▶Jiya#1824 in the U.S.Jiya▶Anylah#1846 in the U.S.Modern invented/respelled name (first appearing in the US around 2001). No single established l▶Navya#1885 in the U.S.To be praised, laudable▶Samaya#1988 in the U.S.Tranquil, peaceful▶Aaira#2061 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage als▶Anabia#2094 in the U.S.To return▶Aaradhya#2128 in the U.S.Worship▶Aavya#2143 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protect▶Dhriti#2152 in the U.S.She Who Has Courage and Patience▶Ananya#2299 in the U.S.without another, unique, incomparable▶Jaya#2367 in the U.S.victory, triumph▶Avni#2381 in the U.S.earth, ground, the whole earth▶Anjali#2430 in the U.S.cupped hands for offering, divine salutation▶Mihira#2514 in the U.S.sun▶Kavya#2538 in the U.S.Poem▶Ajooni#2630 in the U.S.without birth, unborn; immortal▶Sanaya#2644 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, linger▶Arzoi#2769 in the U.S.Petition, supplication, request▶Aayla#2877 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Ishika#2894 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Indira#3055 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort ▶Jind#3089 in the U.S.Life, soul, vitality; from the Punjabi jind meaning life or the animating spirit of a person▶Ishani#3126 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and nam▶Sanvi#3206 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; a▶Sayani#3256 in the U.S.Wise, clever, grown-up; from the Hindi and Bengali word sayani/sayaani▶Aradhya#3267 in the U.S.Worshipped, to be revered, worthy of devotion; from Sanskrit aradhya▶Naina#3307 in the U.S.Eyes; from Hindi naina, a poetic word for eyes derived from Sanskrit nayana▶Ishanvi#3344 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,▶Kamya#3411 in the U.S.Desirable, lovely, to be wished for; from Sanskrit kamya, related to kama, 'desire'▶Yashvi#3499 in the U.S.Famous, glorious, successful; modern Indian name from Sanskrit yashas, 'fame, glory'▶Varnika#3559 in the U.S.From Sanskrit varna, 'color, letter, description' — varnika meaning a small painting, a paintbr▶Savani#4011 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, linked to Shravan/Savan — the monsoon month — read 'of the rainy season'; routes▶Devani#4049 in the U.S.From Sanskrit devi/devani, 'goddess, divine' — a melodic feminine form▶Mahi#4079 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mahi, 'the earth, the great one' — also linked to 'river' and abundance▶Tulsi#4097 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tulasi, the sacred holy basil plant, revered as a goddess in Hinduism▶Hanvika#4129 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi; precise root attestation ▶Kashvi#4142 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, glossed 'shining, radiant' — also given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi▶Mishika#4159 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'beautiful, beautiful eyes'; precise root attestation thin▶Ridhi#4167 in the U.S.From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success' — associated with the goddess of fortune▶Shanvi#4174 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); attestat▶Ameya#4190 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ameya, 'boundless, immeasurable, magnificent'; also echoes Amaya; routes layered▶Nainika#8768 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit nainika, 'the pupil of the eye; the apple of one's eye' (something cherished)▶Naysa#8777 in the U.S.Variously the Sanskrit Naisha/Naysa, 'special; unique', and an Arabic sense, 'happy; joyful'; r▶Prapti#8807 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit prapti, 'attainment; achievement; gain; the reaching of a goal'▶Pria#8808 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Priya — from the Sanskrit priya, 'beloved; dear; cherished'▶Raveena#8814 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — linked to ravi, 'the sun', hence 'sunny; of the sun; bright'▶Samyuktha#8837 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit samyukta, 'united; well-joined; combined; connected' (Samyukta, a princess of▶Shreyanvi#8855 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — a Shreya-based name, 'auspicious; excellent; beautiful; prosperous' (shreya▶Sita#8859 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sita, 'a furrow (in the earth)' — the goddess Sita, wife of Rama and an incar▶Sriya#8864 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sri, 'prosperity; splendour; radiance; wealth' — a name of the goddess Lakshm▶Twisha#8881 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit tvisha, 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour'▶Vidya#8893 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vidya, 'knowledge; learning; wisdom; scholarship' (linked to the goddess Sara▶Adithi#8927 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Aditi — from the Sanskrit, 'boundless; limitless; free; the earth' — Aditi, ▶Aahna#8969 in the U.S.Aahna is a modern Indian girl's name of Sanskrit inspiration, commonly glossed as 'to exist' or▶Anvitha#8971 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit anvita, 'one who is joined/connected; understood; possessed of good qualities▶Bhoomi#9011 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit bhumi, 'the earth; the ground/soil' — also Bhumi, the earth-goddess in Hindu ▶Disha#9057 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit disha, 'a direction; a region; a point of the compass'▶Janya#9166 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit janya, variously 'life; born; a daughter' (also read as a modern -anya coinag▶Kaveri#9207 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a ▶Mahathi#9290 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'great; melodious' — also the name of the veena (a stringed instru▶Mahima#9292 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit mahima, 'greatness; glory; majesty; magnificence'▶Mishita#9334 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously glossed 'sweet; delicate; loving'; sources vary, so routes uncerta▶Nishtha#9357 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit nishtha, 'devotion; faith; steadfastness; firm resolve'▶Nithara#9358 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Tamil, variously glossed 'a star' and 'deeply rooted; firmly grounded'; sourc▶Priyanka#9383 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit priyankara/priya, 'dear; beloved; lovable; amiable'▶Saily#9414 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Saylor and the Marathi Saili ('friend; a flowing one'); no sin▶Samanvitha#9416 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit samanvita, 'endowed with; possessed of; complete; united (with good qualities▶Seema#9421 in the U.S.Variously from the Sanskrit sima, 'a boundary; a limit; a horizon', and the Arabic sima, 'a sig▶Sejal#9422 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Gujarati, 'pure water; flowing river water' (sa + jal, 'with water')▶Seva#9425 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit seva, 'service; selfless service; devotion; care'; also a Slavic short form (▶Shreeja#9433 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — Shri (the goddess Lakshmi; 'prosperity; radiance') + ja, 'born of', hence '▶Shrisha#9435 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — Shri + isha, 'lord/goddess of prosperity/radiance' (an epithet linked to La▶Sohana#9442 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Urdu sohana, 'beautiful; charming; pleasant; lovely'▶Thiya#9470 in the U.S.A modern name, variously styled after Sanskrit elements (glossed 'a gift; from God') and echoin▶Aashi#9524 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Hindi, variously glossed 'a smile; joy' and 'a blessing' (linked to aashish);▶Amika#9570 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'a friend; beloved'; also linked to the Latin amica, 'a friend', and a Japan▶Aneri#9585 in the U.S.From the Gujarati/Sanskrit, 'unique; incomparable; matchless; beautiful'▶
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 Mah▶Aarav#710 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'melodious sound'; derived from the Sanskrit word▶Avyan#1091 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) ▶Esai#1514 in the U.S.a Spanish-language name associated with Isaiah/Isaias, from Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'Yahweh▶Armaan#1587 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.▶Aarush#1604 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'aarush', meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn'▶Viaan#1693 in the U.S.A modern Indian name, popularly interpreted as 'full of life' or 'lively', associated with ener▶Yuvaan#1804 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Devansh#1851 in the U.S.Part of God▶Vivaan#1858 in the U.S.Full of life▶Rudransh#1910 in the U.S.A part of Lord Shiva (Rudra)▶Nirvaan#2033 in the U.S.A Soul that has reached the final goal of being free from the cycle of birth & death▶Azaan#2072 in the U.S.To call, to announce▶Aaryan#2112 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.▶Vedansh#2226 in the U.S.part of the Vedas▶Angad#2232 in the U.S.inseparable bond, limb of God▶Pranav#2271 in the U.S.the sacred syllable Om▶Vikram#2302 in the U.S.valor, heroic step▶Advaith#2303 in the U.S.non-dual, unique▶Yuvan#2496 in the U.S.young, youthful▶Yamir#2544 in the U.S.moon▶Yuvraj#2545 in the U.S.Heir apparent, crown prince▶Shlok#2619 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).▶Arhaan#2629 in the U.S.commonly glossed 'ruler/king' but etymology is disputed▶Rihaan#2651 in the U.S.sweet basil; fragrant plant of paradise▶Aadi#2705 in the U.S.beginning, first, origin▶Darsh#2711 in the U.S.sight, seeing▶Eshaan#3004 in the U.S.Desiring; seeking; one who wishes▶Ojas#3026 in the U.S.Vitality, vigor, the vital essence of the body▶Sharvil#3031 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by source▶Abhay#3037 in the U.S.Fearless; free from fear▶Aviraj#3039 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant ruler▶Daksh#3053 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominen▶Amay#3095 in the U.S.From Sanskrit amaya, composed of the negative prefix a- and maya (deceit, illusion, cunning), m▶Rivaan#3139 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used prima▶Aahan#3206 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of day▶Laksh#3242 in the U.S.Aim, target, goal; from Sanskrit laksh/lakshya, the root behind Lakshman and Lakshmi▶Riyansh#3310 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage in the -ansh family ('part, portion' in Sanskrit), popularly glossed 'ray▶Rishiv#3369 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Rishi — Sanskrit 'sage, seer' — with Shiv, the god Shiva's name▶Samay#3372 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and Nepal▶Krishav#3417 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage built on Krishna — 'dark, all-attractive' — with a contemporary -av endin▶Naksh#3426 in the U.S.Engraving, imprint, drawn image — from Arabic-Persian naqsh — used in Urdu-Hindi for fine featu▶Ayaansh#3452 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Ayaan — itself a recent favorite with glosses like 'gift of God'▶Aavyan#3975 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'powerful' or 'first ray of sun'; precise root attestation thin▶Divit#3996 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a lamp, light' or 'immortal'; precise root attestation thin▶Sohan#4044 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi sohan, 'handsome, charming, attractive, pleasing'▶Aryav#4067 in the U.S.Modern Indian name from Sanskrit arya, 'noble', often glossed 'king of kings'; attestation vari▶Aashray#8040 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ashray (ashraya), 'shelter; refuge; support; a place of protection.' A warm, ▶Achyuth#8303 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Achyuta, 'imperishable; unfallen; eternal' — a name of Vishnu and Krishna. A ▶Jenil#8455 in the U.S.Jenil reads as a modern coinage or respelling with no documented etymology; any resemblance to ▶Gautam#8518 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Gautama, 'a descendant of Gotama; one who dispels darkness' — the family name▶Harshil#8548 in the U.S.Harshil is an Indian given name, most often used among Gujarati and Hindi-speaking families, bu▶Jinu#8550 in the U.S.Jinu is used in Korea (where the meaning depends on the hanja characters chosen, so it varies f▶Hridaan#8551 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart', hence 'the heart; one who melts hearts; full of love'▶Ihaan#8557 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Ihaan/Ehaan — variously from the Sanskrit, 'full bloom; the sun; expectation▶Inder#8561 in the U.S.A form/short of Indra — from the Sanskrit, 'the king of the gods; possessing drops of rain' — I▶Jash#8587 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yash/jash, 'fame; glory; success' (a short form of Jashan/Yash); routes uncer▶Jasraj#8589 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Punjabi — jas, 'fame; glory', + raj, 'king/rule', hence 'the king of fame/glo▶Kahaan#8620 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Kahaan/Kanha — a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one'); we ▶Kishan#8655 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Kishan/Kishen — a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one') in▶Mahaan#8663 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mahan, 'great, mighty, eminent', the same root behind maha- in words such as maha▶Lakshya#8668 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit lakshya, 'an aim; a target; a goal; an objective'▶Parin#8697 in the U.S.A name found in Indian (Gujarati) and Persian usage; Persian pari ('fairy; angel') gives a sens▶Manan#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 no▶Nandan#8732 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit nandana, 'a son; one who gives joy; delightful' — also Nandana, the garden of▶Vikas#8737 in the U.S.Vikas is a Sanskrit name meaning 'progress,' 'development,' or 'growth,' from the root that con▶Nishaan#8745 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Punjabi nishan, 'a mark; a sign; a symbol; a target/banner' (in Sikh use, the▶Parv#8770 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit parv/parva, 'a festival; a sacred/joyful occasion; a division of time'▶Rajah#8780 in the U.S.A spelling of Raja — from the Sanskrit raja, 'a king; a ruler; a prince'▶Rayansh#8784 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — ray/rays (of the sun) + ansh, 'a part/portion', hence 'a ray/part of the su▶Rushi#8804 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Rishi — from the Sanskrit rishi, 'a sage; a seer; an enlightened one'▶Saarth#8810 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit sarth/saarth, 'meaningful; purposeful; worthwhile' (also 'a caravan/company')▶Sanav#8818 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — variously 'kind; gentle' and 'a new leaf/sprout'; routes uncertain▶Sehaj#8821 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Sikh sehaj, 'peace; equanimity; a state of natural, effortless calm/spiritual ▶Shashwat#8833 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit shashvat, 'eternal; perpetual; everlasting; constant'▶Shrihaan#8839 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — Sri, 'auspiciousness/splendour; a name of Lakshmi/Vishnu', + a -haan elemen▶Tarak#8868 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit taraka, 'a star; a protector; one who liberates/rescues' (also a name of Shiv▶Veera#8899 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vira, 'brave; heroic; a hero/warrior' (also a Finnish name); used for both se▶Vihaanreddy#8901 in the U.S.A compound name — Vihaan (Sanskrit, 'dawn; the first ray of the sun; morning') joined with Redd▶Vikranth#8902 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vikranta, 'valiant; powerful; victorious; one who advances bravely'▶Yaksh#8917 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yaksha, 'a celestial being; a nature spirit/guardian of treasure' in Hindu an▶Aarit#8918 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, Aarit is often glossed as 'one who seeks the right direction; correct; proper.' ▶Yogi#8926 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yogin, 'one who practices yoga; an ascetic; one united (with the divine)'▶Yuva#8931 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yuva/yuvan, 'youth; young; the vigour of youth'▶Yuvansh#8932 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit yuva, 'youth', + amsha, 'a part/portion', hence 'a part of youth; a youthful ▶Zubin#8946 in the U.S.From the Persian zubin, 'a spear; a javelin; a short lance' — a name well known among the Parsi▶Aadish#8947 in the U.S.A modern Indian name, variously linked to the Sanskrit adi, 'the beginning/first', and adesh, '▶Adhiyan#8961 in the U.S.A modern South Indian name, variously linked to a root 'a scholar; one who studies/learns' (fro▶Adhrith#8962 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit adhrishta/adri, variously 'one who cannot be held/checked; immovable' and 'a ▶Adithya#8963 in the U.S.A spelling of Aditya — from the Sanskrit, 'the sun; a son of Aditi' (the Adityas being solar de▶Advaithreddy#8965 in the U.S.A compound name — Advaith (Sanskrit, 'unique; non-dual; the one without a second') joined with ▶Anirved#8970 in the U.S.Anirved reads as a Sanskrit-styled name for 'without despair, undaunted, persevering' (an-, 'wi▶Aniv#9001 in the U.S.A modern name, variously read as a Sanskrit-style coinage (sometimes linked to 'a grain/ear of ▶Anmay#9003 in the U.S.A modern name, variously read as a Sanskrit-style coinage (sometimes linked to Anmol, 'priceles▶Anvik#9005 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to a root 'perception; understanding; investigat▶Aransh#9009 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Ara- element with -nsh (echoing Ansh, Sanskrit, 'a part; a portion; a▶Aryaveer#9020 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — arya, 'noble; honorable', + vira, 'brave; a hero/warrior', hence 'a noble w▶Ashan#9023 in the U.S.Variously from the Tamil aasaan, 'a teacher; a master/leader', and a Sanskrit-linked name; a bi▶Ashrith#9025 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit ashrita, 'one who takes refuge; sheltered; supported/dependent (on the divine▶Aum#9031 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Aum/Om — 'the sacred syllable; the primal sound of the universe' in Hindu and▶Avyanreddy#9040 in the U.S.A compound name — Avyan (Sanskrit, 'the boundless/faultless one', a name linked to Vishnu) join▶Charan#9105 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit charan, 'the feet' — in Sikh and Hindu use, 'the feet of the Guru/the divine'▶Dhani#9122 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi, linked to 'dhan' ('wealth'), giving 'wealthy, prosperous.' Dhani is also t▶Dhruvin#9123 in the U.S.A modern Indian given name extending Dhruv, from the Sanskrit dhruva, 'firm; fixed; constant; i▶Dasan#9157 in the U.S.Variously cited as a Pomo (Native American) name, 'a leader/chief of the bird clan', and from t▶Dhilan#9182 in the U.S.A spelling of Dylan/Dhilan — variously 'the tide/sea; the son of the wave' (Welsh) and a Sanskr▶Dhruvreddy#9183 in the U.S.A compound name — Dhruv (Sanskrit, 'firm; steadfast; the pole star', a devoted prince of legend▶Dhyey#9184 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhyeya, 'a goal; an aim; the object of contemplation/meditation'▶Divyam#9190 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit divya, 'divine; heavenly; brilliant; celestial'▶Iniyan#9309 in the U.S.From the Tamil, variously 'sweet; pleasant; agreeable' and, poetically, 'the sun'▶Jivan#9370 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit jivana, 'life; living; giving/sustaining life; vitality'▶Kailas#9385 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Kailasa — Mount Kailash, the sacred Himalayan peak revered as the abode of Sh▶Krishivreddy#9457 in the U.S.A compound name — Krishiv (a modern Sanskrit name linked to Lord Vishnu/Krishna) joined with Re▶Kriyan#9459 in the U.S.A modern name from the Sanskrit kriya, 'action; deed; a ritual/spiritual practice', with an -an▶Nishant#9495 in the U.S.Nishant is an Indian boy's name from the Sanskrit nishanta, joining nisha 'night' and anta 'end▶Malhar#9514 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Marathi Malhar — the name of a classical raga (a musical mode) associated wit▶Medhansh#9535 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — medha, 'intellect/wisdom', + ansh, 'a part', hence 'a part of wisdom; endow▶Neerav#9579 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit nirav, 'quiet; calm; silent; without noise'▶Nihit#9584 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit nihit, 'placed; laid down; established; deposited (as a treasure)'▶
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