South-asian Baby Names
165 South-asian names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 165 baby names with a south-asian feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
South-asian Girl Names
Ariya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good quali▶Aleena#657 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alina or Elena; in Arabic aleena or alina can mean soft, gentle, or delicate;▶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▶Aarna#1245 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu ▶Prisha#1331 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, one with a loving nature▶Yashna#1342 in the U.S.Fame, glory, celebrated▶Samaira#2225 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversation▶Aqsa#2231 in the U.S.farthest, most distant▶Inaaya#2366 in the U.S.care, concern, gift from God▶Syeda#2423 in the U.S.noble lady, mistress, leader▶Neela#3032 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'nila' (नील), meaning 'blue,' specifically a deep sapphire blue associated with d▶Aayat#3040 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat' (آيات), the plural of 'aya,' meaning 'sign,' 'verse,' or 'miracle' — specifi▶Nitya#3100 in the U.S.Eternal, constant, or perpetual; from Sanskrit nitya meaning always, everlasting, an epithet of▶Saisha#3104 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) an▶Aizal#3114 in the U.S.Noble, distinguished, or of high status; from Arabic and Urdu roots, interpreted as related to ▶Navany#3147 in the U.S.Derived from the Tamil word 'nava' meaning 'new' or 'fresh'; the name evokes renewal and bright▶Zoha#3210 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'f▶Hoorain#4055 in the U.S.From Arabic hoor, the beautiful 'maidens of paradise', with -ain — read 'heavenly beauty, fair-▶Avneet#7997 in the U.S.From the Punjabi (Sikh), 'one who keeps moral values; humble and righteous' (linked to neet, 'r▶Daia#8028 in the U.S.A form of Daya — from the Sanskrit, 'compassion; kindness; mercy'; also read as a modern coinag▶Dhanvika#8051 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'an archer; one who bears a bow' (from dhanvin) and 'wealthy; pros▶Dhyana#8052 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; deep contemplation; focused thought' (the root of the wo▶Dyuthi#8054 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dyuti, 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour'▶Gursanjh#8085 in the U.S.From the Punjabi (Sikh), 'in the company of the Guru; one connected to the Guru' (Gur, 'Guru; t▶Hiya#8102 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Bengali, 'the heart' (also 'one who is loved from the heart'); routes uncerta▶Iniya#8111 in the U.S.From the Tamil, 'sweet; pleasant; lovely; agreeable'▶Iyra#8118 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'speech; the goddess of speech (Saraswati)' and 'powerful' (linked▶Jeeva#8130 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit jiva, 'life; living; the living soul; that which breathes'▶Karishma#8150 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'a miracle; a wonder; charisma; divine grace'▶Krithi#8181 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit krti, 'a work of art; a creation; a literary composition; achievement'▶Kriti#8182 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit krti, 'a creation; a work of art; a literary composition; achievement'▶Nakshatra#8260 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit nakshatra, 'a star; a constellation; a lunar mansion' (one of the 27 division▶Pravya#8285 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to pravina/pravara, 'skilled; clever; eminent; e▶Rutvi#8307 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously linked to ritu, 'a season', and to 'speech; eloquence'; routes lay▶Shreenika#8328 in the U.S.A Sanskrit compound built on Shree/Sri, 'auspicious; prosperity; radiance; the goddess Lakshmi'▶Sisira#8332 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit shishira, 'the cool/dewy season; early winter; dew'▶Tanaya#8348 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit tanaya, 'a daughter; offspring; one born of'; also read as a Tan-+-aya coinag▶Urvi#8368 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit urvi, 'the earth; the wide/broad one' (an epithet of the earth)▶Vihanvi#8372 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, built on vihan, 'the dawn; morning', with a -vi ending; routes un▶Aveera#8488 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit aveera/aviraa, 'brave; courageous; a brave woman' (a feminine of veera, 'a he▶Dhwani#8551 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhwani, 'a sound; a tone; an echo; a voice; a musical note'▶Kaavya#8654 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit kavya, 'poetry; a poem; poetic composition; eloquence'▶Sarika#10182 in the U.S.Sarika comes from the Sanskrit sarika, the name of the myna, a small talking songbird prized in▶Nimar#11826 in the U.S.Nimar is read a few ways — as a South Asian name (sometimes tied to Sanskrit roots or the Nimar▶Nivika#11829 in the U.S.Nivika reads as a Sanskrit-flavored name and is sometimes linked to ideas like 'dew' or 'new'; ▶Reejh#11891 in the U.S.Reejh is read a few ways — sometimes as a Punjabi word (associated with 'longing; heartfelt des▶Tamanna#12129 in the U.S.Tamanna is an Urdu and Hindi name from a word of Arabic origin meaning 'desire,' 'wish,' or 'he▶Jisha#12727 in the U.S.Jisha is a short name in use in South Asia, particularly in Kerala and among Malayalam speakers▶Simra#13277 in the U.S.A name used in South Asia, often linked to the Arabic thamra / simar ('fruit; reward, yield'). ▶Filza#13991 in the U.S.An Urdu-language girls' name used in Pakistan and India, most often glossed 'flower' or 'garden▶Amma#15394 in the U.S.Amma means 'mother' in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and other South Asian languages, and it is used▶Heena#16205 in the U.S.Heena is a spelling of Hina, a name used across South Asia and in Arabic that means henna, the ▶Kanak#16265 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit kanak, 'gold' — a bright, precious-metal name used across South Asia. A simpl▶Reshma#17900 in the U.S.Reshma comes from reshm, the Persian and Urdu word for silk, giving the name the sense of 'silk▶Shamila#18448 in the U.S.Shamila is a girl's name used in Arabic and South Asian communities. It is often connected to a▶Poonam#19751 in the U.S.Poonam derives from the Sanskrit purnima, the day of the full moon, and is understood simply as▶
South-asian Boy Names
Ayaan#465 in the U.S.From Arabic meaning 'gift of God,' or from Sanskrit/Hindi meaning 'time' or 'era'; widely used ▶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▶Kiaan#925 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi Kian or Kiaan, meaning grace of God or ancient; also connected to the Persi▶Atharv#1004 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva Veda▶Jai#1307 in the U.S.Victory, triumph, success▶Kiran#1344 in the U.S.Ray of light, sunbeam, beam of sunshine▶Aayan#1351 in the U.S.God's gift, divine grace▶Advik#1376 in the U.S.Unique, unparalleled, without equal▶Reyansh#1440 in the U.S.Ray of light, ray of the sun▶Ashvik#2336 in the U.S.Brave; victorious; winner; from Sanskrit ashva (horse — symbolizing speed and power) + vik (rel▶Aayansh#2362 in the U.S.First ray of light; part of parents; from Sanskrit ayan (first ray of light, or path) + ansh (p▶Yug#2387 in the U.S.Age; era; cosmic cycle; from Sanskrit yuga (an age of the world, a cosmic time cycle in Hindu c▶Kairav#2403 in the U.S.White lotus; moon; from Sanskrit kairava (the white lotus, Nymphaea lotus) — the night-blooming▶Vedanth#2412 in the U.S.End of the Vedas; pinnacle of knowledge; from Sanskrit Vedanta (veda: knowledge + anta: end/cul▶Shriyan#2432 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the ▶Ajay#2435 in the U.S.Invincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be ▶Sahil#2463 in the U.S.Shore; riverbank; guide; from Arabic sahil (shore, coast, the bank of a river or sea)▶Avyay#2471 in the U.S.Indestructible; imperishable; eternal; from Sanskrit avyaya (a: not + vyaya: expenditure/decay ▶Naseem#3023 in the U.S.Gentle breeze; fresh, cool air▶Nihal#3024 in the U.S.Happy, delighted; one who is satisfied and content▶Sriyan#3084 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sri, meaning radiance, prosperity, and auspiciousness, as an attribute of the god▶Faizan#3111 in the U.S.From Arabic fayzan or faydh (overflow, abundance, grace, blessing), meaning one who bestows gra▶Adil#3151 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root a-d-l (to be just, to act fairly), meaning 'just', 'righteous', or 'e▶Arsh#3155 in the U.S.From Arabic arsh (عرش) meaning 'throne', specifically the Throne of God (Arsh Allah) in Islamic▶Huzaifa#3171 in the U.S.Forbearing, patient, restrained; associated with wisdom and self-control▶Iram#3172 in the U.S.Lofty garden paradise; name of a legendary city of pillars (Iram of the Pillars) mentioned in t▶Kiyaan#3183 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic context▶Rehan#3195 in the U.S.Sweet basil; fragrant herb, something beloved and pleasing▶Aahan#3206 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of day▶Arish#3389 in the U.S.Modern South Asian name (also spelled Aarish) with popular glosses including 'first ray of sunl▶Azlaan#3454 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Azlan/Aslan — the Turkic word for 'lion' — popular in Pakistani and Malays▶Alam#3516 in the U.S.From Arabic alam, 'world, universe' — and a near-homophone alam, 'banner, flag, distinguishing ▶Ashar#3600 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'wise, intelligent' or linked to a root for 'good tidings/perception'; ▶Mehtab#3649 in the U.S.From Persian mahtab/mehtab, 'moonlight, the moon' — mah, 'moon', plus tab, 'glow, radiance'▶Waris#3672 in the U.S.From Arabic warith/waris, 'heir, inheritor, successor' — also one of the names of God, al-Warit▶Roshan#3754 in the U.S.From Persian roshan, 'bright, shining, luminous' — light across Persian and South Asian use▶Aahil#3777 in the U.S.From Arabic — commonly glossed 'prince, great king/emperor' — a modern double-a favorite▶Ahil#3779 in the U.S.Single-a form of Aahil — glossed 'prince, great ruler'; classical attestation thin▶Hashir#3907 in the U.S.From Arabic hashir, 'gatherer' — al-Hashir, a title of the Prophet who gathers humanity▶Khyzer#3926 in the U.S.Styled form echoing Khizr (al-Khidr, 'the green one', the immortal guide) and Kaiser; routes la▶Kiansh#4253 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage (echoing Kiaan/Krish; sometimes glossed 'ray of light' or 'Lord Krishna')▶Dhruvan#7866 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'firm; constant; immovable; the pole star' (from Dhruva, a devoted prince fi▶Ekaksh#7880 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'single-eyed; one-eyed' and (figuratively) 'of singular focus/visi▶Harbaaz#7921 in the U.S.From the Punjabi (Sikh), 'God's falcon; the hawk of God' (Har, 'God', + baaz, 'falcon; hawk'); ▶Hetvik#7929 in the U.S.From the Gujarati/Sanskrit, variously 'loving; full of affection' and 'one with a purpose/reaso▶Kanav#7999 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'a wise/learned man; a sage' (after the rishi Kanva) and 'a prince▶Krithik#8035 in the U.S.A spelling of Karthik/Krithik — from the Sanskrit, 'of the Krittika (the Pleiades star cluster)▶Krithin#8036 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'a creation; a work; one who creates/accomplishes' (linked to krti▶Kushagra#8037 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'sharp; sharp-witted; intelligent' (literally 'the pointed tip of the sacred▶Mahadev#8070 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'the great god' (maha, 'great', + deva, 'god') — a name of the Hindu god Shi▶Manvith#8078 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'a wise/intelligent man; thoughtful; full of good thoughts' (linked to manas▶Naunihal#8117 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Persian, 'a young sapling/plant; a promising young one' (nau, 'new', + nihal, ▶Navish#8118 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'kind-hearted; gentle' and 'new; novel' (linked to nava, 'new'); r▶Navraj#8119 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Sanskrit, 'a new king; a new rule/reign' (nav, 'new', + raj, 'king; rule; king▶Nihaan#8123 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Persian, variously 'hidden; concealed; a secret treasure' (nihan); routes unc▶Raaghav#8150 in the U.S.A spelling of Raghav — from the Sanskrit, 'a descendant of (King) Raghu' — a name of Lord Rama ▶Saatvik#8179 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'pure; virtuous; calm; of the nature of goodness' (from sattva, 'purity; goo▶Samrat#8184 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'an emperor; a supreme ruler; a sovereign; a universal monarch'▶Samrath#8185 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Sanskrit, 'capable; powerful; able; almighty' (samarth); also read as a spelli▶Sartaj#8189 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu, 'a crown; the crown of the head; a chief/master' (sar, 'head', + taj, 'c▶Seva#8198 in the U.S.A name used in several cultures, variously the Sanskrit seva, 'selfless service; devotion', and▶Shahmir#8201 in the U.S.From the Persian, 'a king; a ruler' (shah, 'king', + mir, 'commander; prince'; also read as 'li▶Shahzad#8202 in the U.S.From the Persian, 'a prince; the son of a king' (shah, 'king', + zad, 'born; son/offspring')▶Shreeyan#8204 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'auspicious; prosperous; full of fortune' (linked to Shree/Sri, 'wealth; pro▶Shreyaan#8205 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit shreyan, 'most auspicious; better; more excellent; superior; prosperous' (a c▶Siddhant#8207 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit siddhanta, 'a principle; a doctrine; an established truth/conclusion; a settl▶Srihaan#8214 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'full of wealth/prosperity; auspicious' (Sri/Shree, 'wealth; prosperity; the▶Tanay#8223 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit tanaya, 'a son; offspring'; also a Turkish name; routes layered▶Tanish#8224 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'ambition' and 'an ornament/jewellery of gold'; routes layered▶Thanvik#8232 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, of uncertain fixed meaning — variously linked to elements suggest▶Viansh#8247 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, built on ansh, 'a part; a portion; a share' (with a Vi- prefix); ▶Vikrant#8248 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vikranta, 'valiant; powerful; courageous; victorious; mighty in stride'▶Vishaan#8249 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to elements suggesting 'a horn; a peak' (vishana▶Vraj#8250 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit vraja, 'a herd; a pasture; a cow-pen' — also Vraj/Braj, the land where the go▶Aadhavan#8287 in the U.S.From the Tamil aadhavan, 'the sun' (also linked to a sun god)▶Aarnav#8290 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit arnava, 'the ocean; the sea; a flowing wave'▶Aaryansh#8292 in the U.S.A Sanskrit compound of arya, 'noble; honourable', and ansh, 'a part; a portion', hence 'a part ▶Adhiran#8298 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to elements suggesting 'fearless; restless' (adh▶Adrit#8301 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit adrita, variously 'respected; loved; honoured' and 'a mountain; the sun'▶Aksh#8310 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit aksha, 'an eye; a die/dice; an axle' (also a short form of Akshay/Aksh-)▶Anu#8336 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit anu, 'an atom; minute; fine'; also a short form of names like Anubhav, and th▶Devesh#8459 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — deva, 'a god', + isha, 'a lord; a ruler', hence 'a lord/king of the gods' (▶Dhairya#8461 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhairya, 'courage; patience; fortitude; steadfastness; composure'▶Kiron#9308 in the U.S.Kiron is a spelling of Kiran, a name from Sanskrit widely used in Bengali and across South Asia▶Arshman#9792 in the U.S.Arshman is a Persian- and Urdu-styled boys' name. Its first element is generally taken as arsh ▶Adiyan#9840 in the U.S.A modern name read variously as South Asian or Arabic in style, echoing Adi- (Sanskrit, 'first;▶Narayan#10523 in the U.S.Narayan is a Sanskrit name of Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, traditionally u▶Ezhaan#11313 in the U.S.Ezhaan is a modern name popular in South Asian Muslim families, often linked to the Persian/Ara▶Hazur#11393 in the U.S.From the Arabic-rooted honorific huzur ('presence; your honor, sir, lord'), used across Urdu an▶Areen#11485 in the U.S.A name in Persian and South Asian use, variously read as 'pure; noble' and sometimes linked to ▶Sayaan#12069 in the U.S.Sayaan reads as a spelling of Sayan/Sian, a South Asian name variously linked to 'shadow; shelt▶Shameer#12090 in the U.S.Shameer is a spelling of the Arabic Samir, 'companion in evening conversation; entertaining fri▶Shazain#12092 in the U.S.Shazain reads as a modern South Asian coinage, likely blending the Persian shah, 'king,' with t▶Ashaan#12463 in the U.S.Ashaan reads as a possible South Asian name near Ashan or Ehsan (Arabic/Persian 'kindness; good▶Azmeer#12510 in the U.S.Azmeer is an Arabic-rooted name used in South Asian Muslim communities, variously linked to ide▶Azraan#12511 in the U.S.Azraan is an Arabic-rooted name used in South Asian Muslim communities, generally understood in▶Balaj#12518 in the U.S.Balaj is a name used in South Asian (especially Punjabi and Muslim) communities, of Arabic root▶Dilshan#12745 in the U.S.Dilshan draws on Persian dil ('heart') with a -shan element ('glory, pride, splendor'), giving ▶Dishan#12749 in the U.S.Dishan is a South Asian boys' name, variously connected to Sanskrit disha ('direction, region, ▶Khizer#13295 in the U.S.A South Asian spelling of Arabic Khidr (also Khizr, Khizar), traditionally understood as 'the g▶Tanveer#13962 in the U.S.From Arabic tanwir, 'illumination; enlightenment', taken into Urdu and Punjabi as Tanveer. Wide▶Zehaan#14215 in the U.S.A modern name used in South Asian Muslim families, usually connected to zehan (from Arabic dhih▶Zeshan#14221 in the U.S.A spelling of Zeeshan, from Persian and Arabic elements meaning 'possessing dignity; of high ra▶Sumit#14335 in the U.S.Sumit comes from the Sanskrit su-, 'good,' joined to an element understood as 'friend' (mitra) ▶HunarFrom Persian hunar, 'skill, talent, artistry', borrowed into Urdu and Punjabi with the same sen▶
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