Hindu Baby Names
Hindu baby names from Sanskrit and other Indian languages, many linked to deities, virtues and nature, with meanings and native spellings.
1870 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Boy names (1013)
Aadesh — Command, instruction; salutationAadharsh — Ideal, model, exampleAadhav — SunAadi — Beginning, the firstAaditya — Son of Aditi; the sunAadvik — Unique, one of a kindAagam — Arrival; sacred traditionAagney — Of fire; son of AgniAahvan — Invocation, call, invitationAakarsh — Attraction, charmAakash — Sky, open spaceAalok — Light, radianceAamod — Joy; fragranceAanand — Bliss, happinessAananthan — Infinite, endlessAarav — Peaceful; melodious soundAarnav — Ocean, seaAarush — First ray of the sunAaryan — Noble, honourableAashish — BlessingAatish — FireAatreya — Descendant of sage AtriAatul — Matchless, incomparableAayush — Long lifeAbhay — FearlessAbhi — Short for Abhishek, Abhinav and similar namesAbhijeet — Victorious, conquerorAbhijit — Victorious, conquerorAbhik — Fearless; also 'lover'Abhilash — Desire, wishAbhimanyu — Heroic, spiritedAbhinandan — Welcome, congratulationsAbhinav — New, fresh, innovativeAbhiram — Delightful, pleasingAbhishek — Ritual bathing; anointingAbishek — Ritual anointing of a deityAchintya — Beyond thoughtAchutan — Imperishable; name of VishnuAchyut — Imperishable, unfailingAchyuthan — Imperishable, one who never fallsAdarsh — Ideal, role modelAdhavan — SunAdhiraj — Supreme king, emperorAdikavi — The first poetAdinath — The first lordAdishwar — The first lordAdithya — The sun; son of AditiAdvait — Non-dual; uniqueAdvaita — Non-dual; one without a secondAdvaith — Non-dual; unique, one of a kindAdvay — One, without a secondAdvik — Unique, matchlessAdwait — Non-dual, uniqueAgasthya — Name of the sage AgastyaAgastya — Name of a revered Vedic sageAgneya — Of Agni; fiery, son of fireAgni — FireAgnimitra — Friend of fireAgnivesh — Dwelling of fire; fire-likeAgrim — First, foremost, leaderAhaan — Dawn, first light of dayAharnish — Day and night; ever-presentAjay — Unconquered, invincibleAjeet — Invincible, unconqueredAjinkya — Invincible, unbeatableAjit — Invincible, unconqueredAkarsh — Attraction, charmAkash — Sky, open spaceAkhand — Unbroken, whole, undividedAkhil — Complete, whole, entireAkshar — Imperishable; letter, syllableAkshat — Unbroken, unharmedAkshay — Imperishable, everlastingAkshit — Permanent, imperishableAlok — Light, brightnessAloknath — Lord of lightAmartya — ImmortalAmbikeya — Son of AmbikaAmey — Boundless, immeasurableAmirthalingam — Lingam of nectar; immortal ShivaAmit — Boundless, infinite (Sanskrit)Amitabh — Boundless lightAmogh — Unfailing, never in vainAmresh — Lord of the immortalsAnand — Joy, bliss, happinessAnanda — Joy, blissAnanth — Infinite, endlessAnbuchelvan — One rich in love; beloved sonAnbuselvan — One rich in love; beloved sonAneeket — Without a fixed home; epithet of ShivaAneesh — Supreme; having no master aboveAngad — Armlet; part of oneselfAngiras — Name of a Vedic sage linked to fireAniket — Without a fixed home; epithet of ShivaAnil — Wind, airAnimesh — Unblinking, ever-watchfulAnindit — Blameless, beyond reproachAnirban — Undying; eternal flameAniruddh — Unstoppable, unobstructedAniruddha — Unstoppable, unobstructedAnirudh — Boundless, unstoppableAnirvan — Undying, inextinguishable flameAnish — Supreme; one without a masterAnjaneya — Son of Anjana; HanumanAnkit — Marked, distinguishedAnkur — Sprout, new shootAnsh — Part, portionAnshul — Radiant, full of raysAnshuman — Radiant; the sunAntariksh — Space, the skyAnuj — Younger brotherAnukul — Favourable, agreeable, helpfulAnup — Incomparable, without equalAnurag — Love, deep attachment, devotionAnvay — Connection; lineage, family lineAparajit — Undefeated, unconqueredApoorv — Unprecedented, unique, rareApurba — Unprecedented, wonderfulAravind — LotusAravindan — Lotus; one linked to the lotusArchit — Worshipped, honouredArgha — Worth; a respectful offeringArhan — Worthy, venerableArihant — Destroyer of the inner enemiesArijit — One who conquers enemiesArindam — Subduer of enemiesArjan — Bright, shining, whiteArjit — Earned, acquired by effortArjun — Bright, shining, whiteArnab — Ocean, seaArnav — Ocean, seaAroon — Dawn, the rising sunAroop — Formless; beyond formArul — Grace, divine mercyArumugan — The six-faced lordArun — Dawn; reddish like the rising sunArush — Red, bright; the rising sunAryan — Noble, honourableAshis — BlessingAshish — BlessingAshok — Without sorrowAshoka — Without sorrowAshutosh — Easily pleased; a name of ShivaAshvin — Horseman; name of a lunar monthAshwin — Horseman; name of an autumn monthAsvin — Horseman; the Vedic twin godsAtanu — Bodiless one; a name of KamaAtharv — Name of the fourth Veda; a sageAtman — Self, soulAtul — Incomparable, matchlessAvaneesh — Lord of the earthAvijit — Victorious, triumphantAvinash — Indestructible, imperishableAviral — Continuous, uninterruptedAvneesh — Lord of the earthAvtar — Incarnation; descent of the divineAyan — Path, journey; the sun's courseAyush — Long life, lifespanAyushmaan — Blessed with long lifeBadal — CloudBadrinath — Lord of Badri, VishnuBahadur — Brave, valiantBala — Young; child; strengthBalaji — Young lord, VenkateswaraBalamurugan — Young Lord MuruganBalaraman — Balarama, Rama of strengthBalasubramanian — Young Lord SubramanyaBaldev — God of strengthBalgopal — Child Krishna the cowherdBalraj — Mighty kingBalwant — Mighty, powerfulBankim — Gently curved, bentBarun — Varuna, lord of the watersBasavaraj — King of bulls; lord BasavaBhaanu — Sun; ray of lightBhadresh — Lord of auspiciousness, ShivaBhagat — DevoteeBhagirath — King who brought the GangaBhagwan — God; the Blessed OneBhairav — Fearsome form of ShivaBhajan — Devotional song, worshipBhanu — Sun; ray of lightBharat — Cherished; IndiaBharath — Cherished; IndiaBhaskar — Sun, maker of lightBhaskara — Sun; maker of lightBhavesh — Lord of existence, ShivaBhavin — Full of feeling; living beingBhrigu — Name of a great Vedic sageBhushan — Ornament, adornmentBhuvan — World, universeBikram — Valour, prowessBinay — Modesty, humility; good conductBipin — Forest, groveBirendra — Lord of warriorsBishan — Vishnu, the all-pervadingBiswajit — Conqueror of the worldBodhi — Awakening, enlightenmentBrij — Braj, the land of KrishnaBrijesh — Lord of Braj; KrishnaBuddhadeb — Lord BuddhaChaitanya — Consciousness, spiritChakra — Wheel, discusChakradhar — Bearer of the discus; VishnuChakshu — EyeChampak — Champak flowerChanakya — Son of Chanaka; the great strategistChandan — SandalwoodChandra — Moon; shiningChandrahas — Smile of the moon; Ravana's swordChandrasekhar — One who wears the moon as a crestChandresh — Lord of the moonChandru — MoonChannabasava — Handsome BasavaCharan — Feet; footsteps of the divineChellamuthu — Precious pearl; beloved pearlChetan — Conscious, aware; lifeChinmay — Full of consciousness; pure awarenessChirag — Lamp, lightChiranjeev — Long-lived, immortalChiranjib — Long-lived, immortalChiranjit — Ever victorious; long-livedChirantan — Eternal, everlastingChitransh — Part of ChitraguptaDaksh — Capable, skilfulDalbir — Brave one of the armyDaman — Taming, self-controlDamodar — Bound with a rope at the waistDamodara — Rope around the waist; KrishnaDarpan — MirrorDarsh — Sight, visionDarshak — Spectator, one who seesDarshan — Sight, vision of the divineDarshit — Shown, made visibleDayanand — Joy of compassionDebabrata — Devoted to the gods; one with a godly vowDebashis — Blessing of the godsDebashish — Blessing of the godsDebojit — One who has won over the godsDebojyoti — Divine lightDeekshit — Initiated, consecratedDeepak — Lamp, lightDeepansh — Part of the lightDeepesh — Lord of lamps; lord of lightDeeptanshu — Sun; one with shining raysDeivanayagam — Divine lordDev — God, divineDevadutta — Given by the godsDevaj — Born of the godsDevansh — Part of GodDevanshu — Part of GodDevaraj — King of the godsDevaraja — King of the godsDevdas — Servant of GodDevesh — Lord of the godsDevraj — King of the godsDevrishi — Divine sageDhairya — Patience, courageDhanasekar — Crown of wealthDhanush — BowDharam — Righteousness, dutyDharampal — Protector of dharmaDharmveer — Brave defender of righteousnessDheeraj — Patience, composureDhiman — Wise, intelligentDhiren — Steady, brave and wiseDhritiman — Steadfast, patient, resoluteDhruv — Pole star; firm, unshakeableDhruvajyoti — Light of the pole starDhyan — Meditation, focusDhyanesh — Lord of meditationDibyendu — Divine moon; radiant moonDikshit — Initiated, consecratedDileep — Protector; name of an ancient kingDinabandhu — Friend of the poor and humbleDinesh — Lord of the day; the sunDipankar — One who lights the lampDivakar — The sun; maker of daylightDivyansh — Part of the divineDivyanshu — Divine ray of lightDurgaprasad — Blessing of DurgaDurgesh — Lord of fortressesDurjoy — Hard to conquer, invincibleEaswaran — Supreme lord; ShivaEeshwar — God, supreme lordEkaansh — One whole part; completeEkagra — Focused, one-pointedEkalavya — Devoted studentEkansh — One part; often read as wholeEklavya — Devoted studentElango — Young princeEshaan — Lord, ruler; a name of ShivaEshwar — God, supreme lordFalgun — Born in the month of PhalgunaGagan — Sky, heavenGajanand — Elephant-faced one; Lord GaneshaGajendra — King of elephantsGanapati — Lord of the ganas; GaneshaGanesh — Lord of the ganasGaneshkumar — Young GaneshaGangesh — Lord of the Ganga; ShivaGarv — Pride, self-respectGaurang — Fair-bodied; a name of ChaitanyaGaurav — Honour, pride, respectGautam — Of Gotama's line; name of the BuddhaGhanshyam — Dark as a rain cloud; KrishnaGiridhar — Holder of the mountain; KrishnaGiridharan — Holder of the mountain; KrishnaGiriraj — King of mountainsGirish — Lord of the mountain; ShivaGnanavel — Spear of wisdomGokul — Herd of cows; Krishna's villageGopakumar — Cowherd prince; young KrishnaGopal — Protector of cows; KrishnaGopaldas — Servant of Gopal (Krishna)Gopinath — Lord of the gopis; KrishnaGourab — Pride, gloryGovind — Cowherd; protector of the earth; KrishnaGovinda — Protector of cows; KrishnaGowthaman — Of Gautama's line; the Buddha or the sage GautamaGulab — RoseGunvant — Virtuous, full of good qualitiesGuruprasad — Blessing of the guruGurusharan — Refuge in the GuruGyan — Knowledge, wisdomHanumantha — Lord HanumanHardik — Heartfelt, sincereHari — Vishnu; the one who removes sorrowHarihar — Vishnu and Shiva unitedHarikrishnan — Krishna, who is HariHariom — Hari and the sacred sound OmHariprasad — Blessing of Hari (Vishnu)Harish — Lord HariHarit — Green, verdantHarivamsh — Lineage of HariHarsh — Joy, delightHarshad — Giver of joyHarshit — Joyful, delightedHarshvardhan — One who increases joyHemachandra — Golden moonHemant — Early winter seasonHemanth — Early winter seasonHemraj — King of goldHimanshu — The moonHiran — GoldHiten — Well-wisher; one who does goodHitesh — Lord of welfare, goodnessHriday — HeartHridyansh — Part of the heartHrithik — From the heart (usually explained)Ilango — Young princeIlayaraja — Young kingInderpal — Protected by Indra; protectorIndra — King of the godsIndrajeet — Conqueror of IndraIndrajit — Conqueror of IndraIndraneel — SapphireIndranil — SapphireIndresh — Lord IndraIpsit — Desired, wished forIshaan — Lord; the northeast; a form of ShivaIshan — Lord; a form of ShivaIshvar — Supreme Lord, GodIshwar — God, the LordJagadish — Lord of the worldJagan — World, universeJagannath — Lord of the universeJagat — World, universeJagdish — Lord of the worldJagmohan — Enchanter of the worldJai — Victory, triumphJaideep — Lamp of victoryJaidev — Victorious lord; victory of GodJairaj — King of victoryJaiveer — Victorious warriorJalaj — Born of water; lotusJanak — Father, begetterJanardhan — Lord Vishnu; moved by the peopleJasraj — King of gloryJasvant — Famous, gloriousJatin — Having matted locks; ShivaJatindra — Lord of asceticsJay — Victory (Sanskrit); jay bird (English)Jayakrishnan — Victorious KrishnaJayant — VictoriousJayanta — VictoriousJayawardhan — One who increases victoryJaydev — God of victoryJayesh — Lord of victoryJaymin — From Jaimini, an ancient sageJeevan — LifeJeevesh — Lord of lifeJeganathan — Lord of the worldJegatheesh — Lord of the worldJigar — Liver; heart, courageJishnu — Victorious, triumphantJitender — Conqueror of the sensesJitendra — One who has conquered the sensesJoginder — Lord of yogisJugal — Pair, coupleJyotirmoy — Full of lightKaartik — Born in the month of KartikaKabir — GreatKailasam — Mount Kailash, Shiva's abodeKailash — Mount Kailash, abode of ShivaKalash — Sacred water potKalidasa — Servant of KaliKalidasan — Servant of the goddess KaliKalpesh — Lord of perfection or of imaginationKalpit — Imagined, createdKalyan — Welfare, auspicious, blessedKamal — Lotus (Sanskrit); perfection (Arabic)Kamalnayan — Lotus-eyedKamaraj — King of loveKamlesh — Lord of Kamala (Vishnu)Kamraj — King of loveKanhaiya — Little KrishnaKannan — KrishnaKanwar — PrinceKapil — Tawny, reddish-brownKapildev — Lord KapilaKapish — Lord of monkeys (Hanuman)Karan — Ear; the hero KarnaKaranveer — Brave like KarnaKarmveer — Hero in actionKarthik — Of the month Kartika; MuruganKarthikeyan — Lord Murugan, raised by the KrittikasKartik — Of the month Kartika; KartikeyaKartikeya — Son of the KrittikasKashyap — Name of a Vedic sageKaushal — Skill, clevernessKaushik — Descendant of Kushika; VishvamitraKaustubh — The jewel worn by VishnuKavindra — Lord of poetsKavish — King of poetsKedar — Field; a name of ShivaKedarnath — Lord of Kedar; ShivaKeshav — One with beautiful hair; KrishnaKeshavraj — King Keshava; Krishna as kingKetan — Banner, flag; homeKeval — Only, absolute, pureKeyur — Armlet, upper-arm ornamentKiaan — Royal; of the ancient kingsKinshuk — The flame-of-the-forest flowerKiranmay — Full of light, radiantKishan — A form of KrishnaKishor — Youth, adolescentKishore — Youth; young coltKoushik — Descendant of Kushika; VishwamitraKrish — Short form of KrishnaKrishan — Krishna; darkKrishang — Slender; or part of KrishnaKrishna — Dark; the all-attractive oneKrishnakant — Beloved of Krishna; Krishna the belovedKshitij — HorizonKuber — God of wealthKuldeep — Lamp of the familyKumar — Prince; young boyKumaran — Young prince; MuruganKumaravel — Murugan, the young lord with the spearKunaal — A bird with beautiful eyesKunal — Bird with beautiful eyesKundan — Pure, refined goldKunj — Grove, garden bowerKushagra — Sharp-minded; tip of kusha grassKushal — Skilful, capable; wellLagan — Devotion, dedicationLakhan — Lakshmana, brother of RamaLaksh — Aim, targetLakshay — Goal, aim, objectiveLakshit — Marked, distinguished, aimedLakshman — Bearing auspicious marks; fortunateLakshmanan — Marked with good signs; fortunateLakshmikant — Beloved of Lakshmi; VishnuLalit — Charming, graceful, playfulLiladhar — Bearer of divine play; KrishnaLingam — Sacred emblem of ShivaLokendra — King of the worldLokesh — Lord of the worldLoknath — Lord of the worldMaadhav — Krishna; descendant of MadhuMadan — Kamadeva, god of love; delightingMadanlal — Darling Madana, the god of loveMadhan — God of love, KamadevaMadhav — Krishna; descendant of MadhuMadhukar — HoneybeeMadhup — HoneybeeMadhusudhan — Slayer of the demon MadhuMageswaran — Great Lord, ShivaMahavir — Great hero; very braveMahendra — Great Indra; great lordMahesh — Great lord, ShivaMainak — Name of a mythical mountainMalay — Sandalwood mountain; fragrant breezeMalhar — Monsoon ragaMallikarjun — Shiva of SrisailamManan — Contemplation, reflectionManasvin — Intelligent, high-mindedManav — Human, descendant of ManuMandar — Coral tree; celestial treeMangal — Auspicious; the planet MarsMangesh — Lord of auspiciousness (Shiva)Manikandan — One with a bell at his neckManish — Lord of the mind; wiseManohar — Captivating the heartManoj — Born of the mind; KamadevaMansukh — Happiness of the mindManthan — Churning; deep reflectionMathi — Intellect, wisdom; the moonMayank — The moonMayur — PeacockMeenakshisundaram — Meenakshi's handsome lord (Shiva)Mehul — Rain; rain cloudMihir — The sunMilan — Union, meetingMilind — HoneybeeMitesh — Lord of friendsMithilesh — King of MithilaMitul — Friend; also measured, balancedMohan — Charming, enchantingMohanraj — King of charm (Krishna)Mohit — Enchanted, captivatedMoksh — Liberation, salvationMokshit — Liberated, freedMonotosh — Satisfaction of the mindMridul — Soft, gentle, tenderMrigank — The moonMrityunjay — Conqueror of deathMudit — Delighted, happyMukesh — Lord of liberationMukul — Bud, blossomMukund — Giver of liberation; a name of KrishnaMurali — FluteMuralitharan — Holder of the flute, KrishnaMurari — Enemy of the demon MuraMurugan — Beautiful one; the god MuruganMuthu — PearlMuthuvel — Pearl-studded spear of MuruganNabakumar — New prince; young boyNabarun — Morning sun, new dawnNachiket — After Nachiketa, the seeker who questioned DeathNagendra — Lord of serpentsNagesh — Lord of serpentsNaimish — Of the Naimisha forest; momentaryNaitik — Moral, ethicalNakul — Mongoose; one of the PandavasNaman — Salutation, bowing in respectNand — Joy, delightNanda — Joy, delightNandakishore — Young son of Nanda, KrishnaNandish — Lord of Nandi, ShivaNanjunda — One who drank poison; ShivaNarasimha — Man-lion; Vishnu's avatarNarayan — Name of VishnuNarayanan — Lord Vishnu; refuge of beingsNaren — Lord of men; best among menNarendra — King of menNaresh — Lord of men, kingNarottam — Best among menNataraj — King of dance, ShivaNatarajan — King of danceNavaneeth — Fresh butter; KrishnaNavaratna — Nine jewelsNaveen — New, freshNavin — New, novelNavnath — The nine Nath mastersNavraj — New king, new reignNeel — Blue; sapphireNeeladri — Blue mountainNeelambar — Clad in blue; blue skyNeeraj — Lotus; born of waterNeerav — Silent, calmNeev — FoundationNihaar — Mist, dew, morning fogNikhil — Complete, whole, entireNikhilesh — Lord of allNikunj — Bower, grove of creepersNilanjan — Blue collyrium; dark-eyedNilesh — Blue lord; Krishna or ShivaNilkanth — Blue-throated one; ShivaNilotpal — Blue lotusNimay — Born under a neem treeNimish — Blink of an eye; a momentNinad — Sound, resonanceNiraakar — Formless; God without formNiranjan — Spotless, pure; free of illusionNirav — Silent, quiet, calmNirbhay — Fearless, braveNirbhik — Fearless, boldNirmaan — Creation, constructionNirmal — Pure, spotless, cleanNirvan — Liberation, release, blissNishant — Dawn; end of nightNishith — Midnight, deep nightNitesh — Lord of right conductNitin — Master of the right pathNityanand — Eternal blissNripendra — King of kingsNripesh — King of kingsOjas — Vitality, vigour, radianceOjaswin — Vigorous, radiant, powerfulOm — The sacred syllableOmesh — Lord of OmOmkar — The sacred sound OmOmkarnath — Lord of the sacred syllable OmOmveer — Brave one of OmPadmakant — Beloved of the lotus; Vishnu or the sunPadmanabh — Lotus-naveled one; VishnuPadmanabhan — Lotus-navelled; VishnuPadmesh — Lord of the lotusPalani — From the sacred hill of MuruganPalash — Flame of the forest treePallab — Young leaf, new shootPanchanan — Five-faced; a name of ShivaPandav — Descendant of PanduPandian — Of the Pandya dynastyPankaj — Lotus; born of the mudParag — Pollen; fragrant dustParam — Supreme, highestParamanand — Supreme blissParamarth — Highest truth; supreme goodParas — Philosopher's stonePardeep — Lamp, lightParikshit — Tested, provenParimal — FragranceParkash — Light, brightnessPartap — Glory, splendour, majestyParth — Son of Pritha; ArjunaPartha — Son of Pritha; ArjunaParthasarathy — Charioteer of Arjuna (Krishna)Parthiban — King, ruler of the earthPashupati — Lord of all creatures; ShivaPaurush — Manliness, valourPavan — Wind, breeze; purifierPeriyasamy — Great lordPitambar — Clad in yellow; KrishnaPiyush — Nectar, ambrosiaPrabal — Strong, mightyPrabhakara — Sun; maker of lightPrabhash — Radiance, splendourPrabhav — Origin; power, influencePrabhu — Lord, masterPrabhudayal — The Lord is compassionatePrabir — Hero, brave warriorPrachetas — Mindful, attentive, wisePradeep — Lamp, lightPradip — Lamp, lightPradyumn — Pre-eminently mighty, splendidPrahlad — Great joy, delightPrajapati — Lord of creatures; the creatorPrajwal — Blazing, radiantPrakash — Light, brightnessPramod — Joy, delightPranab — The sacred syllable OmPranav — The sacred syllable OmPranay — Love, affectionPraneeth — Led forward; consecrated, guidedPranshu — Tall, loftyPrasad — Divine grace; blessed offeringPrashant — Calm, tranquilPrashanth — Calm, tranquilPrateek — Symbol, sign, imagePratham — First, foremostPratik — Symbol, emblemPratul — Abundant, plentifulPraveen — Skilled, expertPrem — LovePritam — Beloved, dearestPrithviraj — King of the earthPritish — Lord of lovePriyansh — Beloved part, dear oneProsenjit — Conqueror of armiesPuneet — Pure, holyPuranjay — Conqueror of the cityPurushottam — Supreme being; best of menPushan — Nourisher; a Vedic sun godPushkar — Blue lotus; sacred lakePushpak — Flower-adorned; the celestial chariotRachit — Created, composedRadhakrishnan — Radha and KrishnaRadheyshyam — Radha and Shyam (Krishna)Raghav — Descendant of Raghu; Lord RamaRaghavendra — Lord of the Raghu clan; RamaRaghu — Swift; a king of Rama's lineRaghunandan — Joy of the Raghu clan; RamaRaghunath — Lord of the Raghu clan (Rama)Raghuraj — King of the Raghu line; RamaRaghuvir — Hero of the Raghu clan; RamaRahul — Traditionally linked to Rahu; 'fetter'Raj — King; rule, kingdomRajagopalan — King among cowherds; KrishnaRajan — King, rulerRajasekar — Crown among kingsRajat — Silver; white, shiningRajbir — Brave kingRajdeep — Lamp of the kingdomRajendra — King of kingsRajesh — Lord of kingsRajib — Blue lotusRajkamal — Royal lotusRajkumar — Prince, king's sonRajpal — Protector of the kingdomRajvardhan — One who strengthens the kingdomRajveer — Brave king, hero of the realmRajvir — Brave king, royal heroRakesh — Lord of the full-moon night; the moonRakshit — Protected, guardedRam — Pleasing, delightful; Lord RamaRamachandra — Rama, gentle as the moonRamachandran — Lord Rama, moon-likeRamalingam — The linga worshipped by RamaRaman — Pleasing, beloved, delightfulRamanuj — Younger brother of RamaRamesh — Lord of Lakshmi; VishnuRamprasad — Blessing of Lord RamaRanajay — Victory in battleRanajit — Victorious in battleRanajoy — Victory in battleRanbir — Brave warrior, hero of battleRandeep — Lamp of the battlefieldRandhir — Steady and brave in battleRanjeet — Victorious in battleRanjit — Victor in battleRanveer — Hero of the battlefieldRanvijay — Victory in battleRatan — Gem, jewelRatnadeep — Jewel lamp; a lamp lit by gemsRatnakar — Treasury of jewels; the oceanRatnesh — Lord of jewelsRavi — SunRavichandran — Sun and moonRavikant — Beloved of the sun; radiant as the sunRavinder — Lord of the sunRavindra — Lord of the sun; the sunRik — Vedic hymn, verse of praiseRishabh — Bull; the best, excellentRishi — Sage, seerRishikesh — Lord of the senses; Krishna or VishnuRishiraj — King of sagesRitabrata — One vowed to truthRitesh — Lord of truthRitik — From the heartRituraj — King of seasons; springRitvik — Vedic priestRitwik — Vedic priestRohan — Ascending, risingRohit — Red; the rising sun's glowRudra — Fierce one; name of ShivaRupam — Beautiful; formRupesh — Lord of beautySaarthak — Meaningful, worthwhileSabarinathan — Lord of Sabari hill (Ayyappa)Sabyasachi — Ambidextrous archer; ArjunaSachet — Alert, conscious, awareSachin — Pure, truthful (debated)Sachit — With consciousness; truthSadashiv — Ever auspicious; eternal ShivaSadhak — Spiritual practitioner, seekerSagar — Ocean, seaSahdev — With the godsSahil — Shore, coastSajjan — Good person, dear friendSaket — Ancient name of AyodhyaSamaksh — In front of; before the eyesSamanvay — Harmony, coordination, synthesisSamarpan — Dedication; surrender, offeringSambhav — Possible; coming into beingSameer — Pleasant companion (Arabic); breeze (Sanskrit)Sampat — Wealth, prosperitySamrat — Emperor, supreme rulerSanatan — Eternal, everlastingSanchit — Collected, accumulated, gatheredSandeepan — Kindling, lighting upSandesh — Message, newsSandip — Lit lamp; shiningSandipan — Kindling, one who lights upSanjay — Victorious, triumphantSanjeet — Completely victoriousSanjeev — Reviving, life-givingSanjib — Reviving, full of lifeSanjiv — Life-giving; full of lifeSanjog — Union; chance, destinySankalp — Resolve, determination, solemn intentionSaptarshi — The seven sagesSarang — Spotted deer; peacock; a musical ragaSaransh — Summary, essence, gistSaravanan — Born in the reed pond; Lord MuruganSarthak — Meaningful, worthwhile, successfulSarvagya — All-knowing, omniscientSarvesh — Lord of allSaswata — Eternal, everlastingSatish — Lord of Sati; often lord of truthSatpal — Protector of truthSatyam — TruthSatyanarayana — Narayana, embodiment of truthSaurabh — Fragrance, sweet scentSaurav — FragranceSelvam — Wealth, prosperitySenthil — A name of Lord MuruganShaan — Pride, dignity, gloryShaantanu — Usually explained as wholesome; peacefulShailendra — King of mountains (Himalaya)Shaligram — Sacred stone worshipped as VishnuShamsher — SwordShankar — Bringer of welfare; Lord ShivaShanmugam — Six-faced; Lord MuruganShantam — Peaceful, calmShantanu — Wholesome; peaceful of bodySharad — Autumn, the clear post-monsoon seasonShashank — The moon; marked with a hareShashwat — Eternal, everlastingShaurya — Valour, heroismShekhar — Crest, crown; peakShiladitya — Sun of virtueShirish — Siris tree and its blossomShiv — Auspicious; Lord ShivaShivaansh — Part of Lord ShivaShivakumar — Son of ShivaShivam — Auspicious, benevolentShivansh — A portion of ShivaShivaraj — Lord Shiva, kingShivendra — Lord Shiva, supreme lordShobhit — Adorned, graceful, handsomeShounak — Name of a Vedic sageShreyas — The good; excellence, well-beingShrihari — The revered Lord Hari, VishnuShrikant — Beloved of Lakshmi; VishnuShriram — Lord RamaShubham — Auspicious, good, fortunateShubhojit — Auspicious conquerorSiddh — Accomplished, perfectedSiddharth — One who has achieved his goalSiddhartha — One who has accomplished his aimSiddhesh — Lord of the perfected; Ganesha or ShivaSitanshu — The moon; white-rayedSivakumar — Son of Shiva; MuruganSoham — I am That; I am HeSoma — Sacred drink; the moonSomasundaram — Beautiful lord bearing the moon; ShivaSomesh — Lord of the moonSoumitra — Son of Sumitra; LakshmanaSoumyajit — Gentle victorSourav — Fragrance, sweet scentSparsh — TouchSreekumar — Auspicious princeSreshth — Best, most excellentSridhar — Bearer of Lakshmi; VishnuSridharan — Bearer of Lakshmi; VishnuSrinivas — Abode of LakshmiSriram — Lord RamaSubhash — Well-spoken, eloquentSubodh — Good understanding, easily understoodSubramani — Lord Murugan; dear to the BrahminsSubramanian — Lord Murugan; dear to the BrahminsSubrata — Devoted to good vows; virtuousSuchir — Long-lasting, eternalSudarshan — Good-looking; auspicious to beholdSudhan — Good wealth; richSudhanva — Archer with a fine bowSudhir — Wise; firm, resoluteSugata — Well-gone; an epithet of the BuddhaSujal — Pure water; affectionateSujoy — Good victorySukanta — Very handsome, pleasingSumant — Wise counsellor; friendlySumanth — Wise, good-mindedSumantra — Good counsel, wise advisorSumedh — Wise, intelligentSumeru — Mount Meru, the sacred cosmic mountainSumit — Good friend; well-measuredSumukh — Pleasant-faced; Lord GaneshaSundar — Beautiful, handsomeSundaram — BeautifulSunil — Deep blueSupratik — Handsome; of good formSupreeth — Well-loved; very pleasingSuraj — SunSuresh — Lord of the godsSurojit — Conqueror of the godsSurya — The sun; the sun godSuryakant — Sunstone; beloved of the sunSushanta — Very calm, peacefulSushil — Of good character, well-behavedSuyash — Good fame, gloriousSwapnil — Dreamy, as in a dreamSwayam — Oneself, by oneselfTaksh — Son of Bharata; carverTamal — A dark-barked treeTamilselvan — Treasure of TamilTanay — SonTanmay — Absorbed, engrossedTanmoy — Absorbed, engrossedTapan — The sun; heatTapash — Ascetic; heat of devotionTarakesh — Lord of the starsTarsem — Compassion, mercyTarun — Young, youthfulTathagat — Thus gone; the BuddhaTathya — Truth, realityTejas — Radiance, brillianceTejomay — Full of radianceTejpal — Protector of radianceTejveer — Radiant heroThangaraj — Golden kingThirunavukarasu — King of sacred speechTilak — Sacred forehead markTribhuvan — The three worldsTrilochan — Three-eyed oneTrilok — The three worldsTrinadh — Lord of the three worldsTushaar — Frost, snow, dewTushar — Frost, snow, mistUdai — Rising, dawnUday — Rising, sunriseUdayakumar — Prince of the dawnUdayan — Rising, ascendingUdayveer — Brave one who risesUddhav — Friend of Krishna; festive joyUdham — Effort, endeavourUgrasena — One with a mighty armyUjjal — Bright, shiningUjjval — Bright, radiantUjjwal — Bright, brilliant, shiningUjwal — Bright, clearUmakant — Beloved of Uma, Lord ShivaUmang — Enthusiasm, joy, zealUmesh — Lord of Uma, ShivaUnnikrishnan — Baby KrishnaUpendra — Younger brother of Indra, VishnuUtkarsh — Advancement, excellenceUttam — Best, excellent, highestVaibhav — Grandeur, prosperity, gloryVaidik — Of the VedasVaidyanath — Lord of physicians, ShivaVairamuthu — Diamond and pearlVaishakh — Name of a spring monthVajra — Thunderbolt, diamondVallabh — Beloved, dearVamsi — Flute; also lineageVandan — Worship, salutationVansaj — Descendant, born of a lineageVansh — Lineage, family lineVardaan — Boon, blessingVardhaman — Growing, prosperingVarinder — Best of lords, chiefVarun — Lord of the watersVasant — Spring seasonVasudeva — Father of Krishna; god of wealthVedansh — Part of the VedasVedant — Culmination of the Vedas; ultimate knowledgeVedaprakash — Light of the VedasVedhas — Creator, wise arrangerVeer — Brave, heroicVelmurugan — Murugan who holds the spearVelu — Spear; bearer of the spearVenkat — Lord of Venkata hill (Vishnu)Venkatesh — Lord of the Venkata hillVenkateswara — Lord of Venkata hillViaan — Full of life, energetic (modern)Vibhor — Enraptured, absorbed in joyVidhaan — Rule, law, arrangementVidur — Wise, knowledgeableVidyasagar — Ocean of knowledgeVighnesh — Lord of obstacles (Ganesha)Vihaan — Dawn, morningVihan — Dawn, morningVijay — VictoryVijayakumar — Son of victory; victorious princeVijayanand — Joy of victoryVikas — Development, growth, blossomingVikram — Valour; stride, prowessVikramaditya — Sun of valourVilas — Play, grace, delightVimal — Pure, spotlessVinay — Modesty, good conductVinayak — Remover of obstacles (Ganesha)Vineet — Humble, well-manneredVinod — Joy, amusement, playfulnessVipin — Forest, groveVipul — Abundant, plentifulViraat — Huge, mightyViraj — Shining, resplendent; rulerVirat — Vast, supreme, colossalVirender — Lord of the braveViresh — Lord of heroesVishal — Vast, great, grandVishesh — Special, distinctiveVishnu — All-pervading oneVishwajeet — Conqueror of the worldVishwajit — Conqueror of the universeVishwanath — Lord of the universeVishwas — Faith, trustVivaan — Full of life; rays of the morning sun (modern)Vivek — Discernment, wisdomVivekanand — Bliss of discerning wisdomVyas — Compiler, arrangerYajat — Worthy of worship, holyYajnesh — Lord of the sacrificeYajush — Sacred sacrificial formulaYaksh — Nature spirit; guardian of treasureYash — Fame, glory, successYashomitra — Friend of gloryYashraj — King of gloryYashwant — Famous, gloriousYatharth — Truth, realityYatin — Ascetic, disciplined devoteeYogendra — Lord of yogaYogesh — Lord of yogaYograj — King of yogaYug — Era, ageYuvaan — Youthful, strongYuvan — Young, youthfulYuvraj — Crown prince Girl names (778)
Aabheri — Name of a classical ragaAadhya — The first; primordial powerAadrita — Respected, honouredAadya — The first; primordial powerAahana — Inner light; first rays of sunAahladini — She who gives joyAakriti — Shape, form, figureAamani — Spring seasonAanchal — End of a sari; shelterAanya — Inexhaustible; gracefulAaradhya — Worthy of worshipAarati — Ritual of waving lampsAarohi — Ascending musical scaleAarushi — First ray of the sun; dawnAashna — Beloved; close friendAastha — Faith, trust, devotionAayushi — Long-lived; full of lifeAbhaya — Fearless oneAbhijata — Noble, well-bornAbhilasha — Wish, heartfelt desireAbhirami — Delightful; Goddess AbhiramiAchala — Steady, immovable; the earthAditi — Boundless, limitlessAdrija — Born of the mountainAdvika — Unique, one of a kindAhalya — Flawless; unploughed landAhana — First rays of the sun; dawnAhilya — Without blemish; flawlessAhimsa — Non-violence, harmlessnessAishani — Goddess Durga; consort of ShivaAishwarya — Wealth, prosperity, divine powerAkanksha — Wish, desire, aspirationAkhila — Whole, completeAkshara — Letter; imperishableAkshatha — Unbroken; sacred rice grainsAkshaya — Imperishable, everlastingAkshita — Imperishable, everlastingAkshitha — Permanent, imperishableAlaknanda — Joy of Alaka; a Himalayan riverAlka — Curl of hair; Kubera's cityAlokananda — Joy of lightAmara — Grace; immortalAmbalika — Little motherAmbika — Mother; goddess ParvatiAmita — Boundless, infiniteAmrapali — Mango blossom; guardian of mangoesAmrita — Nectar of immortalityAmritha — Immortal nectarAmruta — Nectar of immortalityAmudha — Nectar; sweet as ambrosiaAmulya — Priceless, invaluableAmutha — NectarAnagha — Sinless, pure, faultlessAnamika — Nameless one; the ring fingerAnandhi — Joyful, one who brings happinessAnandi — Joyful; bringer of joyAnandini — Joyful; one who gives delightAnanya — Unique; without equalAnasuya — Free from envyAnchita — Honoured, reveredAnika — Grace; a form of AnnaAnindita — Blameless, faultless, virtuousAnisha — Continuous; without nightAnita — Grace; a form of AnaAnjali — Offering with joined handsAnjana — Mother of Hanuman; also kohlAnkita — Marked, distinguishedAnnapurna — Full of food; goddess of nourishmentAnokhi — Unique, unusual, rareAnshika — A small part, a portionAnshula — Radiant, sunnyAntra — Second stanza of a song; innerAnuja — Younger sisterAnupama — Incomparable, uniqueAnupriya — Beloved, dearly lovedAnuradha — A lunar mansion; following RadhaAnushka — Grace; pet form of AnnaAnusuya — Free from envyAnvitha — Connected, endowed, understoodAparajita — Undefeated, unconqueredAparna — Leafless; name of ParvatiApsara — Celestial nymph, heavenly dancerAradhana — Worship, devotionArathi — Ritual of waving lampsArchana — Worship, offering of honourArpita — Offered, dedicatedArundhati — Faithful one; the morning star AlcorArunima — Glow of dawn, reddish radianceAsavari — Name of a morning ragaAshvini — First lunar mansion; star of the horseAshwini — First lunar mansion; star of the horseAsmita — Identity, self-respectAvani — The earthAvanthi — Ancient city and kingdom of AvantiAvantika — Of Avanti; old name of UjjainAvni — The earthBahula — Abundant, plentifulBakula — Bakul flowerBanhi — Fire, flameBasabi — Consort of IndraBasanti — Of spring; spring-likeBela — Jasmine; time, momentBhagya — Fortune, good luckBhakti — DevotionBharathi — Goddess Saraswati; speechBharati — Of India; goddess of speechBhargavi — Daughter of Bhrigu, LakshmiBhavana — Feeling; meditation, cultivationBhavika — Well-meaning, virtuousBhavna — Feeling, sentimentBhoomi — Earth, landBhoomija — Born of the earth, SitaBhumi — Earth; stage of awakeningBhumika — Earth; role, introductionBhuvaneshwari — Queen of the worldsBindu — Drop; point, dotBratati — Creeper, climbing vineBrinda — Holy basil (tulsi)Chaaya — Shadow, shadeChahat — Love, longingChaitra — First month of the Hindu yearChakori — Female chakor birdChameli — Jasmine flowerChampakali — Bud of the champak flowerChandana — SandalwoodChandni — MoonlightChandrakala — Digit of the moon; moonbeamChandrani — Wife of the moonChandrika — MoonlightCharita — Conduct, good deeds; a life storyCharu — Beautiful, lovelyCharul — Beautiful, lovelyCharulata — Beautiful vineCharvi — Beautiful, lovely womanChetana — Consciousness, awarenessChethana — Consciousness, awarenessChhavi — Image; radiance, beautyChhaya — Shadow, shade; reflectionChinmayi — Full of consciousness; the supreme awarenessChithra — Picture; bright, wonderfulChitra — Picture; bright, wonderfulChitralekha — Beautiful painting; one who paintsChitrangada — Wearing a bright armletDaivi — Divine, godlyDaksha — Capable, skilledDakshata — Skill, competenceDamayanti — One who subdues; tamer of menDamini — LightningDarpana — MirrorDarshana — Seeing, visionDebanjali — Offering to GodDebashree — Divine grace; glory of the godsDebjani — Bengali form of DevayaniDeeksha — Initiation, consecrationDeekshitha — InitiatedDeepa — Lamp, lightDeepali — Row of lampsDeepika — Little lamp, lightDeepshikha — Flame of a lampDeepthi — Brightness, radianceDevaki — Divine; mother of KrishnaDevangana — Celestial maidenDevayani — Daughter of Shukra; divine pathDevi — GoddessDevika — Little goddessDevyani — Daughter of ShukracharyaDhanalakshmi — Lakshmi, goddess of wealthDhanashri — Wealth and graceDhanika — WealthyDhanya — Fortunate, blessedDhara — Stream, flow; earthDharani — EarthDharini — EarthDharitri — EarthDhatri — Nurse, foster mother; the earthDhivya — Divine, heavenlyDhristi — Sight, visionDhriti — Firmness, patience, resolveDhruvi — Firm, steady; pole starDhvani — Sound, voice, resonanceDhyana — Meditation, contemplationDiksha — Initiation, consecrationDipanwita — Adorned with lampsDisha — Direction, horizonDivya — Divine, heavenly, radiantDraupadi — Daughter of DrupadaDrishya — Visible; a sight, a visionDurga — Invincible; hard to reachEesha — Goddess; one who rulesEeshika — Reed; arrow, painter's brushEkta — Unity, onenessEla — Earth; speechEsha — Desire, wishEshani — Consort of Shiva; goddess ParvatiEshika — Arrow, reed; sacred brushEshwari — Goddess, divine queenGandhali — Sweet-scented, fragrantGanga — The sacred river GangesGargee — Descendant of Garga; learned womanGargi — Descendant of Garga; learned womanGarima — Dignity, grace, greatnessGarvita — Proud; one who has prideGauri — Fair, radiant; goddess ParvatiGayathri — Sacred verse; the Gayatri mantraGayatri — Sacred hymn; mother of the VedasGeeta — Song; the Bhagavad GitaGeetanjali — Offering of songsGeetha — Song; the Bhagavad GitaGeetika — Little songGirija — Born of the mountain; ParvatiGita — Song; the Bhagavad GitaGitika — Little songGowri — Fair, radiant; goddess ParvatiGrishma — Summer, warm seasonGunjan — Humming of bees; murmurHaimavati — Daughter of the Himalaya (Parvati)Hamsini — Swan; one who rides a swanHansika — Swan, gracefulHansini — Female swanHarini — Doe, female deerHarita — Green; freshHarshini — Joyful, delightfulHema — Gold, goldenHemakshi — Golden-eyedHemali — Golden, gold-likeHemangini — Golden-bodiedHemanti — Of the late-autumn seasonHemavathi — Golden; possessing goldHemavati — Possessing gold; goldenHemlata — Golden creeperHetal — Friendly, affectionateHimani — Snow; mass of snowHiral — Shining like a diamondHiya — HeartHridya — Pleasing to the heart; belovedIla — Earth; sacred speechIndhu — The moonIndira — Splendid; a name of LakshmiIndrani — Wife of IndraIndu — MoonIndumathi — Moon-like; full moonIndumati — Like the moon; full moonIndumukhi — Moon-facedIpsita — Desired, wished forIra — Earth; refreshmentIravati — Full of water; the Ravi riverIsha — Ruler, divine powerIshaani — Consort of Shiva; Parvati, DurgaIshana — Ruling, sovereign; prosperousIshani — Goddess ParvatiIshita — Mastery, supremacyIshwari — Goddess; sovereign ladyIswarya — Prosperity, wealthJagrati — Wakefulness, awarenessJagriti — Awakening, alertnessJahanvi — The river GangaJahnavi — The river GangaJaladhija — Born of the ocean; LakshmiJalaja — Born in water; lotusJanaki — Daughter of Janaka; SitaJanani — MotherJanhavi — The river GangaJanki — Daughter of Janaka; SitaJayalakshmi — Lakshmi of victoryJayanthi — Victorious; anniversaryJayanti — Victorious; anniversaryJayashree — Goddess of victoryJayasree — Goddess of victoryJeevika — Livelihood; source of lifeJhanvi — The river GangaJharna — Waterfall, springJhilmil — Sparkling, shimmeringJivika — Livelihood; source of lifeJiya — Heart; life, soulJoyeeta — Victorious womanJuhi — Jasmine flowerJwaala — FlameJwala — Flame, blazeJyothika — Light; little flameJyotsna — MoonlightKaajal — Kohl, eyelinerKadambari — Liquor of kadamba flowers; a heroineKajal — Kohl, eyelinerKajri — Monsoon folk song; dark like kohlKakoli — Sweet, low song of birdsKalaiselvi — Daughter of the artsKalindi — The river YamunaKalpana — Imagination, ideaKalyani — Auspicious, blessedKamakshi — She whose eyes awaken loveKamala — Lotus; goddess LakshmiKamini — Loving, beautiful womanKamla — Lotus; goddess LakshmiKanaka — GoldKanaklata — Golden creeperKanchana — GoldenKanika — Tiny particle; grain, atomKanmani — Apple of the eyeKanya — Girl, maidenKapila — Tawny; a sacred cowKarnika — Earring; heart of a lotusKartiki — Of the month Kartika; full moon of KartikKaruna — CompassionKashmira — From KashmirKashvi — Shining, radiantKasturi — MuskKatyayani — A form of goddess DurgaKausalya — Princess of KosalaKaushiki — Goddess born from Parvati's sheathKaveri — The sacred Kaveri riverKavita — Poem, poetryKavitha — Poem, poetryKavya — Poetry; poetic compositionKeerthi — Fame, gloryKetaki — Fragrant screwpine flowerKeya — Screwpine flower of the monsoonKhushi — Happiness, joyKhyati — Fame, renown; knowledgeKinnari — Celestial musician; a stringed instrumentKirti — Fame, glory, good nameKishori — Young girl; an epithet of RadhaKokila — Koel, the Indian cuckooKomal — Soft, tender, delicateKriti — Creation, work of artKritika — The Pleiades star clusterKshama — Forgiveness, patienceKuhu — The call of the koelKumari — Young girl, maiden; princessKumkum — Sacred red powder (vermilion)Kumud — White water lilyKumuda — Night-blooming white water lilyKunti — Mother of the PandavasKushala — Well-being; skilful, auspiciousKusum — Flower, blossomKusuma — FlowerLaboni — Graceful, lovelyLajwanti — Modest one; touch-me-not plantLaksha — Aim; a hundred thousandLakshana — Auspicious mark, good signLakshmi — Goddess of wealth and good fortuneLalima — Redness, glow of dawnLalita — Playful, charming, gracefulLalitha — Playful, charming, gracefulLata — Vine, creeperLatha — Vine, slender creeperLatika — Little vine, small creeperLavanya — Beauty, grace, lovelinessLeela — Divine playLekha — Writing; line, strokeLekshmi — Goddess of wealth and good fortuneLipi — Script, writingLopamudra — Wife of sage AgastyaMaalini — Garland-maker; wearing a garlandMadhabi — Spring-flowering creeper; springlikeMadhavi — Spring flower; sweet as honeyMadhulata — Sweet creeper, honey vineMadhulika — Sweetness; little honeyMadhuri — Sweetness, charmMadhurima — SweetnessMahadevi — Great goddessMahalakshmi — Great Lakshmi, goddess of prosperityMahima — Greatness, gloryMahua — Mahua tree and its sweet flowerMaithili — Princess of Mithila; SitaMaitreyee — Friendly; the wise MaitreyiMaitreyi — Friendly; descendant of MitraMaitri — Loving-kindness, friendshipMala — Garland or necklaceMalar — Flower, blossomMalathi — Jasmine, fragrant flowerMalavika — Princess of MalavaMalini — Garland-maker; wearing a garlandMallika — JasmineMamata — Affection, motherly loveMamta — Motherly love, affectionManasi — Of the mind, born of the mindManasvi — Wise, high-mindedManasvini — Wise, high-minded womanMandakini — Slow-flowing river; the heavenly GangaMandira — TempleMangala — Auspicious, blessingManika — Jewel, gemManimegalai — Jewelled girdleManisha — Wisdom, intellectManjari — Cluster of blossomsManjula — Lovely, charming, sweetManorma — Charming; pleasing to the heartMansi — Of the mind; spiritualManthara — Slow; bentManvi — Humane, kind womanMatangi — A form of the Goddess; patron of speech and musicMaushmi — Of the season; monsoonMaya — Illusion, divine creative powerMayurakshi — With eyes like a peacock'sMayuri — PeahenMedha — Intelligence, wisdomMeena — Fish; also enamel, gemMeenakshi — Fish-eyed, with beautiful eyesMeera — Devoted one; also ocean, boundaryMegha — CloudMeghna — Of the clouds; the Meghna riverMehak — Fragrance, sweet scentMenaka — A celestial dancer (apsara)Mihika — Mist, dewMinakshi — Fish-eyed; with beautiful eyesMira — Ocean; also peace, wonderfulMitali — FriendshipMithila — The kingdom of King JanakaMithra — FriendMitravinda — One who has found friendsMohana — Enchanting, captivatingMohini — EnchantressMoksha — Liberation, spiritual freedomMoumita — Sweet friendMousumi — Seasonal; the monsoon breezeMridula — Soft, tender, gentleMrignayani — Doe-eyedMrinali — Lotus stalkMrinalini — Lotus plant; a cluster of lotusesMudita — Sympathetic joy; gladness at others' happinessMugdha — Charmed, innocent, enchantingMukti — Liberation, freedomMuthulakshmi — Pearl-like LakshmiMyra — Admirable; often linked to myrrhMythili — Princess of Mithila (Sita)Nabaneeta — Fresh butterNagamani — Jewel of the serpentNaina — EyesNakshathra — StarNalini — Lotus; lotus pondNamita — Humble, bowedNamrata — Humility, modestyNandini — Delightful; daughterNandita — Delighted, happyNarayani — Consort of Narayana; the GoddessNarmada — Giver of delight; a sacred riverNavya — New, young; worthy of praiseNayana — EyesNayanika — Pupil of the eye; one with lovely eyesNeelam — SapphireNeerja — Lotus; born of waterNeetha — Guided, well-conductedNeha — Love, affectionNibedita — Dedicated, offered to GodNidhi — Treasure, wealthNiharika — Nebula; misty, dewdropNila — Blue; also moon (Tamil)Nimisha — Moment, blink of an eyeNiranjana — Pure, spotlessNirmala — Pure, spotlessNirvana — Liberation, extinguishing of sufferingNisha — NightNishita — Sharp, keen; also nightNishtha — Faith, dedication, steadfastnessNithya — Eternal, constantNivedita — Dedicated, offeredOjasvi — Bright, radiant, vigorousOjaswi — Lustrous, brilliant, energeticOviya — Painting, work of artPadma — LotusPadmaja — Born of the lotus; LakshmiPadmavathi — She who dwells in the lotusPadmini — Lotus; a lotus pondPahal — Initiative, first stepPalak — Eyelid; blink of an eyePallavi — New leaves; buddingPanchali — Princess of PanchalaPankaja — Lotus; born from mudPanna — Emerald; wisdomParameshwari — Supreme goddessParidhi — Boundary, circumference; realmParijata — Celestial flowering treeParinita — Married woman; fulfilledParnika — Small leafParomita — Perfection; one who has crossed overParul — A fragrant flower (trumpet flower)Parvathy — Daughter of the mountainParvati — Daughter of the mountainPavana — Pure, sacred; purifyingPavithra — Pure, sacredPavitra — Pure, sacredPayal — AnkletPhalak — Sky, heavenPhalguni — Born in the month of PhalgunPihu — Sweet birdsongPiyali — Named after the piyal treePooja — Worship, prayerPoorna — Complete, fullPoornima — Full moonPrabhati — Of the dawn; morning songPrabhavati — Radiant, luminousPrachi — The east; direction of sunrisePragati — Progress, advancementPragya — Wisdom, insightPrajakta — Night-flowering jasminePrajna — Wisdom, transcendent insightPrana — Breath of life, vital energyPranali — System, channel, wayPranavi — Of Om; feminine of PranavPranita — Led forward, consecratedPrapti — Attainment, gainPrarthana — PrayerPratibha — Genius, brilliance, talentPratiksha — Waiting, expectation, hopePratima — Image, likeness, idolPraveena — Skilled, accomplishedPreethi — Love, joyPreeti — Love, affection, joyPrerna — Inspiration, motivationPrisha — Usually given as beloved, God's giftPriti — Love, joy, affectionPriya — Beloved, dearPriyal — Dear one, belovedPriyamvada — Sweet-spoken; one who speaks kindlyPriyanka — Lovable; one with pleasing marksPunya — Virtuous, sacred; meritPurnima — Full moon, night of the full moonPurvi — EasternPushpa — FlowerPushpalata — Flowering vinePushpita — Blossoming, in flowerRaaga — Melody; musical modeRaagini — Melody; feminine musical modeRachana — Creation, compositionRachita — Created, artistically madeRadha — Success, prosperity; Krishna's belovedRadhika — Prosperous; a name of RadhaRagini — Melody; feminine musical modeRajani — NightRajeshwari — Sovereign goddess, queen of kingsRajlakshmi — Royal fortune; Lakshmi of the kingdomRajnandini — Princess; daughter of a kingRajni — NightRamani — Beautiful woman; belovedRamya — Beautiful, delightful, pleasingRani — QueenRanjana — Delighting, pleasing; one who coloursRashi — Heap, collection; zodiac signRashmi — Ray of light, sunbeamRashmika — Little ray of lightRatnakumari — Jewel princessRaveena — Sunny, brightRekha — Line, streak, markRemya — Pleasing, lovely, delightfulReva — The Narmada river; moving swiftlyRevathi — A lunar mansion; prosperousRevati — Prosperous; a lunar starRicha — Vedic hymn, sacred verseRiddhi — Prosperity, success, abundanceRishika — Female sage or seerRithika — Stream; also brassRitika — Stream, movement; also brassRituparna — Leaf of the seasonRiya — Graceful; singer (meaning debated)Rohini — Rising; red one; a starRoopa — Beauty, formRoopali — Beautiful, lovelyRoshni — Light, brightnessRuhi — Spiritual; of the soulRujuta — Straightforwardness, sincerityRukmini — Adorned with goldRupa — Form, beauty; silverRupali — Beautiful, lovelySaachi — Truth; belovedSaanvi — Goddess Lakshmi; follower (debated)Sadhana — Spiritual practice, devotionSadhvi — Virtuous woman; female asceticSahaja — Natural, innateSahana — Patience, enduranceSaheli — Female friendSajni — Beloved, sweetheartSakshi — WitnessSamadhi — Meditative absorptionSamaira — Enchanting; often explained as protected by GodSamaya — Time; sacred vowSamhita — Collection; joined togetherSamiksha — Review; close examinationSampada — Wealth, prosperity, blessingsSanchita — Collected, gathered treasureSandhya — Twilight; the meeting of day and nightSangeeta — Music; musicalSanjana — Usually explained as gentle; one who unitesSanjukta — United, joinedSanskriti — Culture, refinementSanvi — Often explained as a name of LakshmiSapna — DreamSarada — Of autumn; a name of SaraswatiSarala — Straightforward, simple, sincereSaranya — One who gives refugeSaraswati — Goddess of knowledge; she who has watersSarayu — Name of a sacred river; flowingSarika — Myna birdSarita — River, streamSarla — Simple, straightforward, honestSarmistha — Most joyful; very fortunateSaroja — Lotus; born in a lakeSarojini — Lotus; lotus pondSatabdi — CenturySaumya — Gentle, mild; moon-likeSavita — The sun; the vivifierSavitri — Belonging to the sun god SavitrSayantani — Evening, duskSeema — Boundary, limitSelvi — Prosperous woman; treasured girlShaila — Of the mountain; rocky peakShakti — Power, strength, divine energyShakuntala — Protected by birdsShalini — Modest, gracious; well-settledShambhavi — Consort of Shambhu; ParvatiShankari — Consort of Shankar; ParvatiShanti — Peace, tranquilitySharada — Autumnal; goddess SaraswatiSharayu — The sacred Sarayu riverSharmila — Modest, shySharmistha — Most joyful; most shelteringShatabdi — CenturyShikha — Flame; crest, peakShilpa — Art, craft; sculptedShivani — Wife of Shiva; ParvatiShobha — Splendour, grace, beautyShobhana — Beautiful, splendidShraddha — Faith, trust, devotionShravani — Born in the month of ShravanShravya — Melodious, pleasant to hearShrestha — The best, most excellentShreya — Auspicious, excellent, fortunateShruti — That which is heard; scripture; musical noteSiddhi — Accomplishment, success, spiritual powerSita — Furrow; Rama's wifeSivakami — Beloved of Shiva; ParvatiSiya — Goddess SitaSmita — Smiling; a smileSmriti — Memory, remembrance; traditionSneha — Love, affection, tendernessSohini — Beautiful, charming; a ragaSonakshi — Golden-eyedSonali — GoldenSoundarya — BeautySrabani — Born in the monsoon month of ShravanSridevi — Goddess Lakshmi; auspicious goddessSrija — Creation; one who createsSrilakshmi — Goddess Lakshmi; auspicious fortuneSrishti — Creation, the universeStuti — Praise, hymn of praiseSubarna — Golden; of beautiful colourSubhadra — Auspicious, gloriousSubhashini — Sweet-spoken, eloquentSucharita — Of good conduct, virtuousSucheta — Thoughtful, attentive mindSudarshana — Beautiful to beholdSudeshna — Queen in the Mahabharata; generous giverSudha — Nectar, ambrosiaSugandha — Fragrant, sweet-smellingSuganya — Beautiful maidenSuhana — Pleasant, lovelySuhani — Pleasant, lovelySujata — Well-born, of noble birthSukanya — Beautiful maidenSukeshi — One with beautiful hairSukla — White, bright, pureSukriti — Good deed; virtuous actionSulochana — One with beautiful eyesSuma — FlowerSumana — Flower; good-mindedSumangala — Very auspiciousSumathi — Good mind; wiseSumitra — Good friendSunaina — Beautiful-eyedSunanda — Joyful, delightfulSundari — Beautiful womanSunidhi — Good treasureSunita — Well-conducted, of good conductSuparna — Beautiful-winged; with lovely leavesSuprabha — Radiant, beautifully shiningSupriti — True love, deep affectionSupriya — Beloved, dearly lovedSurabhi — Fragrance; the celestial wish-granting cowSurbhi — Fragrance, sweet scentSurekha — Beautifully drawn; graceful linesSuruchi — Good taste; bright, pleasingSushila — Of good conduct and characterSushma — Exquisite beauty, splendourSusmita — With a lovely smileSvara — Musical note; voiceSveta — White, pureSwara — Musical note; toneSwarnalata — Golden creeperSwati — The star Arcturus; a nakshatraTamannaah — Wish, desireTamilarasi — Queen of TamilTamilselvi — Daughter of Tamil; Tamil's treasureTanuja — Daughter; born of the bodyTanushree — Beautiful of formTanushri — Beautiful in formTanvi — Slender, delicate womanTapaswini — Female ascetic; devoted womanTapasya — Penance, devoted effortTara — Star; she who carries acrossTarini — She who carries across; saviourTaruni — Young womanTejashri — Radiant beautyThenmozhi — Honey-sweet speechThilagavathi — She who bears the tilakTrijata — Having three locks of hairTrisha — Thirst, longing; or nobleTrishala — Name of the mother of MahaviraTrishna — Thirst, longing, desireTriveni — Confluence of three riversTrupti — Contentment, satisfactionTulsi — Holy basilTvisha — Brightness, radianceUjjayini — The victorious; the city of UjjainUjjwala — Bright, radiantUma — Name of the goddess ParvatiUmarani — Queen Uma; ParvatiUrmila — Wave-like; enchantressUrvashi — Celestial nymph; beautifulUrvi — The earth; wideUsha — DawnUthara — Northern; higher, excellentUttara — Northern; higher, superiorUttaraa — Northern; higherVaagdevi — Goddess of speech, SaraswatiVaanathi — Of the skyVaani — Speech, voiceVaibhavi — Prosperity, glory, splendourVaidehi — Princess of Videha; SitaVaijayanti — Garland of victoryVaishali — Name of an ancient cityVaishnavi — Of Vishnu; devotee of VishnuVallabhi — BelovedVallari — Creeper, vineVandana — Worship, praise, salutationVanitha — Woman, belovedVanshika — Of the family line; little fluteVanya — Of the forestVarsha — Rain, monsoonVasantha — Spring seasonVasanti — Of springVasudha — EarthVasuki — Name of the serpent king; Valluvar's wifeVasundhara — Earth, holder of treasuresVeda — Knowledge, sacred scriptureVedavalli — Vine of the VedasVedika — Altar; sacred platformVennela — MoonlightVibha — Light, radianceVidhi — Destiny; method, riteVidisha — Name of an ancient cityVidushi — Learned woman, scholarVidya — Knowledge, learningVihana — Dawn, morning (modern)Vijaya — Victory; victorious oneVijayalakshmi — Lakshmi, the goddess of victoryVimala — Pure, stainlessVinata — Humble, bowedVindhya — Name of the Vindhya mountainsVinita — Humble, modestVinutha — Praised, honouredVisakha — Name of a star; branchedVishnupriya — Beloved of VishnuVridhi — Growth, prosperityVrinda — Holy basil (tulsi)Vrishti — RainVyjayanthi — Vishnu's garland of victoryYami — Twin sister of YamaYamini — NightYamuna — The sacred Yamuna riverYashaswini — Famous, glorious, successfulYashika — Success, fameYashoda — Giver of fameYashodha — Giver of fame; Krishna's motherYashodhara — Bearer of gloryYashvi — Fame, gloryYoshita — Woman, young ladyYukta — Absorbed, united, attentiveYukti — Clever idea, reasoning, skillYuvika — Young woman Unisex names (79)
Amarjeet — Eternal victoryAmrit — Nectar of immortalityAnmol — Priceless, invaluableAnshu — Ray of light, sunbeamArya — Noble, honourableAtulya — Incomparable, beyond compareBhadra — Auspicious, gracious, goodBhavya — Grand, splendid, auspiciousBhupinder — King of kings, lord of the earthChampa — Loving-kindness; also a fragrant flowerChanchal — Lively, restless, playfulDavinder — Lord of the godsDevinder — Lord of the godsDharma — Righteous duty; cosmic law, truthEkam — One; oneness of GodGopi — Cowherd girl; devotee of KrishnaHarinder — Lord God (Hari and Indra)Harsha — Joy, happinessIkshu — SugarcaneInderjeet — Conqueror of IndraInderjit — Conqueror of IndraJagdeep — Lamp of the worldJagjeet — Conqueror of the worldJaimini — Name of the ancient sage JaiminiJatinder — Lord of ascetics; conqueror of the sensesJaya — Victory, triumphJyoti — Light, flameKaivalya — Liberation, absolute onenessKalai — ArtKalki — The tenth avatar of VishnuKanchan — GoldKanishka — Name of a Kushan emperorKashish — Attraction, pullKiran — Ray of light, sunbeamKuldip — Lamp of the familyKuntal — Lock of hair, tressesMadhu — Honey, sweetMadhur — Sweet, pleasant, melodiousMahi — Earth; great; beloved (Punjabi)Mandeep — Lamp of the mindManinder — Lord of the mindManjeet — Conqueror of the mindManmeet — Friend of the mindMohinder — Great lordMrinal — Lotus stemNakshatra — Star, constellationNarinder — King of menNavdeep — New lamp, new lightNavneet — Fresh butterNihal — Joyful, fulfilled; young saplingNikita — Unconquered, victoriousNitya — Eternal, everlastingParamjeet — Supreme victoryParminder — Supreme lordPranjal — Honest, sincere, straightforwardPrasanna — Pleased, cheerful, clearPreet — LovePrithvi — EarthRonit — Song, joySahaj — Natural ease, spiritual poiseSahasra — ThousandSamar — Evening conversation (Arabic); battle (Sanskrit)Sandeep — Lit up, a glowing lampSantosh — Contentment, satisfactionSaranyu — Swift, quick-movingSatinder — Lord of truthShashi — MoonSimran — Remembrance of God; meditationSoorya — The sunSoumya — Gentle, calm, pleasantSuman — Flower; good-heartedSumedha — Wise, intelligentSurjeet — Victorious over the godsTaran — Crossing over; salvationTeertha — Sacred ford; pilgrimage placeTejasvi — Radiant, brilliant, powerfulTejaswi — Brilliant, energetic, radiantThangamani — Golden gemUdaya — Rising, dawn