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Hindu Baby Names for Boys

Hindu Baby names for BOY CHILD Aadesh (message), Aakash (sky), Aashish (blessing), Abhay/ Abheek (fearless), Abhijay (victor), Abhilash (wish/ desire), Abhiraj (fearless king), Abhishek (ritual), Adarsh (ideal), Adhiraj (king), Adil (sincere), Adit (first born), Advay (unique), Ajay (unconquered), Ajit (victorious), Akash (sky), Akhil (complete), Akhilesh (lord & master), Akshar (letter), Akshay (immortal), Alok (brightness), Amal (pure/ hope/ aspiration), Amalendu (pure like the moon), Amalesh (pure), Aman (peace), Amar/ Amartya (immortal), Ambuj (lotus), Amir (rich), Amish (pure), Amit (limitless), Amol/ Amolik/ Amul (priceless), Amrit (nectar), Amshu (atom), Anadi (eternal), Anand (joy/ bliss), Anek (many), Animesh (bright), Anirudh (boundless), Anirvan (undying), Ankur (glow), Ankush (control), Anmol (priceless), Anram (continuous), Anshuman (sun), Anuj (younger brother), Anupam (unique/ uncomparable), Arjit (earned), Arnav (the sea), Arpan (offering), Arshad (heavenly), Arun (sun), Arvind (lotus), Ashank (faith), Asheem (boundless), Ashish (blessing), Ashok (without sorrow), Ashwin (a star), Atal (unshakeable), Atmanand (blissful), Atraiu (great warrior), Atul (uncomparable), Avijit (invincible), Avilash (faithful), Avinash (immortal/ inconquerable), Ayush (long lived)

Badal (cloud), Balbir (full of strength), Baldev/ Balraj/ Balwant (strong), Bali (monkey king), Banaj (lotus), Bandhu (helper), Barid (cloud), Barindra (ocean), Barsaat (welcome rain), Basant (spring), Batuk (boy), Bhaskar (sun), Bhaumik (earthly), Bheru (friend), Bhuman/ Bhumi (earth), Bhupad (firm), Bhupal (king), Bhupendra (emperor), Bhushan (adornment), Bijoy (full of joy), Bimal (pure), Bir (courageous), Birbal (brave heart), Birendra (king of warriors),

Chahel (good cheer), Champak (flower), Chanakya (bright), Chandran (moon), Chatura (clever), Chetan (perceptive), Chiman (curious), Chinmay/ Chinmayu (supreme consciousness),

Chintan (a thought), Chirag (lamp), Chiranjiv (immortal), Chitt (mind),

Daiwik (by the grace of God), Dakshi (the glorious), Daman (controller), Danvir (charitable), Darpan (mirror), Darshan (paying respect), Dayaram (merciful), Debashish (the Lord's blessing), Debjit (one who has conquered Gods), Deep (light), Deepak (lamp), Dev (divinity), , Devaj/ Devang (from God), Devak (divine), Devdarsh (worshipper of God), Devkumar (son of God), Devraj (king of the Gods), Devrat (spiritual), Dhairya (patience), Dhanraj (king of wealth), Dhimant (intelligent), Dhir (wise), Dhiraj (patience), Dhruv (firm), Dinesh (sun), Dipendu (moon), Diptanshu (sun), Divyesh (full of divinity), Dulal (loved one), Dushyant (destroyer of evil)

Edi (herb), Ednit (evolved), Ehimay (all pervasive), Ekagrah (focused), Ekansh (whole), Ekaraj (emperor), Ekavir (bravest of the brave), Ekbal (dignity), Etash (luminous)

Gagan (sky), Gandhi (sun), Gandhik (fragrance), Gaurang (melody), Gaurav (prestige), Giri (mount), Goral (lovable), Grishm (heat), Gunamay/ Gunin/ Gunvant (virtuous),

Hardik (full of love), Harij (the horizon), Haripreet (beloved of gods), Harjit (victor), Haroon (hope), Harsh (joy), Harshad (happy), Harshit (joyful), Hasan (laughter), Hasmukh (full of cheer), Hemant (winter), Hemdev (lord of wealth), Hemen (the king of gold), Hemish (lord of the earth), Hemraj (king of wealth), Hetal (cheerful), Hiresh (king of precious stones), Hitendra (well wisher),

Idhant (luminous), Ikshan (sight), Indrajit (victor over Indra), Iravan (king of ocean), Iravat (rain clouds), Ishat (superior), Ishayu (full of strength)

Jagdeep (light of the universe), Jaideep (victory to the light), Jaiman (victorious), Jaisukh (happy victor), Jaival (life giving), Jaivant/ Jaiveer (victorious), Janu (soul/ life force), Jaswant (victorious), Jatan (nurturing), Jawahar (gem),

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Jay (victory), Jayesh (victor), Jayin (conqueror), Jigar (heart), Jignesh (intellectual curiosity), Jitendra (one who can conquer Indra), Jivaj/ Jival (full of life),

Kairav (white lotus), Kalyan (fortunate), Kanvar (prince), Kapil (sage/ sun), Kapoor (saffron), Karmjit (winner over obstacles), Kavi (poet), Kavin (handsome/ beautiful), Ketak (flower), Ketubh (cloud), Kewal (only), Khushal (happy), Kiran (sun rays), Kirit (crown), Kirtin (celebrated), Kovidh (wise), Kripal (compassionate), Kritanu (skilled), Kshantu (patient), Kshiraj (nectar), Kumar (son), Kunsh (shining), Kunwar (prince), Kushanu (fire), Kuval (wisdom), Kuvam (sun)

Labh (gain), Lahar (wave), Lakshan (aim), Layak (capable), Lekh (document)

Mahant (great), Mahit (honoured), Malank (king), Manas (powers), Manav (man), Mani (gem), Manik (ruby), Manish (lord of the mind), Manit (highly respected), Mannan (thought), Martand (sun), Maulik (precious), Mayur (peacock), Meer (chief), Meet (friend), Mehal (cloud), Mehul (rain), Mihir (sun rays), Mikul (comrade), Milan (meeting/ joining), Miland (bee), Milit (comradship), Mitrajit (friendly), Mitul (friend), Mohak (attractive), Mohit (charming),

Nabhendu (new moon), Nadish (ocean), Naman (renowned), Narendra (king of man), Naresh (king), Naruna (leader of men), Navaj (newly born), Naveen/ Navin (new), Navrang (colourful), Nayakan (hero), Nayan (eye), Nibodh (wisdom), Nihal (content), Nikash (horizon), Nikhil (complete/ whole/ entire), Nilay (haven/ house), Nimish (momentary), Nipun (expert), Nirad (cloud), Nirav (silent), Nirbhay/ Nirbhik (fearless), Nirek (superior), Nirmal (clean), Nirmay (pure), Nishith (night), Nitin (new), Nridev (king amongst men)

Ojayit (courageous), Omprakash (sacred light)

Palash (tree), Panav (prince), Param (ultimate), Paramjit (heroic), Parikshit (proven), Parmeet (wisdom), Patag (sun), Pehlaj (first born),

Phalak (sky), Pinak (bow of Shiva), Prabal (strong), Prabhakar (sun), Prabhu (god), Prabodh (consciousness), Pradhi (intelligent), Pradyun (radiant), Prahalad (bliss), Prajit (winning), Prakash (light), Prakrit (nature/ handsome), Prakul (good-looking), Pramod (joy), Pran (life/ force), Pranav (symbol), Pranay (love) Pranjivan (life), Prasad (devotional offering), Pravin (expert/ skilled), Pravit (hero), Prem (love), Premal (loving) Pritam (lover/ darling/ loved one), Prithvi (earth), Pukhraj (topaz), Puneet (pure), Punit (holy), Puran (complete), Puru (heaven)

Raahi (traveller), Rahul (capable), Rajat (courage), Rajdeep (best of kings), Rajeev (lotus), Rajesh (king), Rajit (brilliant), Rajnish/ Rakesh (moon), Rana (joy/ jewel/ to gaze/ look), Ranajay (victorious), Ranak (king), Randhir (brave), Ranjit (victor), Ranjiv (victorious), Rashmi (sun rays), Rasik (elegance), Rasul (angel), Ravi (sun), Ravish (sun ray/ beam of light), Rishab (superior), Rishit (the best), Rohak (rising), Rohinish (moon), Rohit/ Rohtak (sun), Romir (interesting), Ronak (celebration), Roshan (illumination), Ruhan (spiritual), Rushabh (decoration), Rushil (charming)

Saanjh (evening), Sabal (with strength), Sachet (consciousness), Sachiv (friend), Sadar (respectful), Sadashiv (pure), Sadavir (ever courageous), Sadhil (perfect), Safal (succeed), Saharsh (with joy), Sahasya (mighty), Sahat (strong), Sajiv (lively), Sakash (illumination), Salil (water), Sanchay (collection), Sanjay (victorious), Sanjit (who is always victorious), Sanjiv (vital), Sanshray (aim), Santosh (satisfaction), Saptajit (conqueror of 7 elements), Saptanshu (fire), Sarish (equal), Sarvak (whole), Satrajit (ever victorious), Satyajit (victory of truth), Satyak (honest), Satyam (honesty), Saubal (mighty), Savir (leader), Savit (sun), Shahalad (joy), Shamak (makes peace), Shantanu (whole), Shanyu (benevolent), Sharat (a season), Shardul (the best), Shauchin (pure), Shaunak (wise), Shaurav (bear), Shaurya (bravery), Shekhar (ultimate/ peak), Shineyu (shining), Shishir (winter), Shoor (valiant), Shrey (marevellous), Siddharth

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(accomplished), Sinha (hero), Sohan (handsome), Soumil (friend), Sridatta (given by God), Sthir (focused), Subhash (who speaks good words), Subodh (good lesson), Suday (gift), Sudhir (wise), Sudhit (kind), Sulek (sun), Sumant (friendly), Sumay/ Sumed (wise), Sumeet (friendly), Sunar (happy), Sunay (wise), Suraj (sun), Surush (shining), Suryanshu (sunbeam), Sushant (quiet), Sushim (moonstone), Swami (lord), Swarit (towards heaven), Syon (gentle), Syum/ Syun (a ray),

Taksheel (someone with a strong character), Tanak (prize), Tanav (flute), Tanay (of the family), Tanish (ambition), Tanvir (strong), Taraksh (mountain), Tarang (wave), Tarendra (prince of stars), Taru (small plant), Tarun (boy), Turag (a thought), Tushar (winter)

Udant (correct message), Udarsh (brimming), Udbal (mighty), Uddunath (lord of stars), Udu (water), Udyam (action), Udyan (garden), Umed (wish), Unmesh (eternal happiness/ joy), Unnabh (highest), Utkarsh (high quality),

Vaibhav (glorious/ powerful/ born of the moon), Vanad (cloud), Vasant (season/ spring), Vasur (precious), Vatsa (son), Vatsal (love/ affection), Vayun (lively), Vibodh (wise), Vidyut (brilliant/ lightening), Vihaan (morning/ dawn), Vijay (victory), Vijval (intelligent), Vikrant (brave), Vilas (coolness), Vimal (clean), Vinay (humility), Vineet (knowledgeable), Vinesh (godly), Vir (brave), Viraj (sun), Viral (precious), Virat (massive), Vishal (huge), Vishesh (special), Vivash (bright), Vrishab (excellent)

Yamir (moon), Yash (success), Yashas (fame), Yatin/ Yogi (devotee)

Hindu Baby Names for Girls

Aadarshini (idealistic), Aamani (spring season), Aanchal/Anchal (shelter), Aashiyana (beautiful home), Abhilasha (wish/ desire), Aishwarya (prosperous), Akanksha (wish), Akhila (complete), Akshara (letter), Alaknanda (a river), Alisha (protected), Aloki (brightness), Alpana (beautiful), Amishi (pure), Amithi (unique), Amiya (delightful), Amolika (priceless), Amrita (full of nectar), Anamitra (the sun), Anandani (joyful), Ananti (gift), Ananya (nanosecond), Angarika (flower), Angha (beauty), Anisha (unobstructed), Anita (full of grace), Anjali (tribute), Anjika (blessed), Anjuli (blessings/ inconquerable), Anmol (priceless), Anokhi (different), Anshula (sunny), Anupama (beautiful), Aparajita (undefeated), Aradhana (prayer), Archana (worship), Arpana (offering), Arpita (a dedication), Arshia (divine), Arundhati (star), Asha (expectation), Ashna (a friend), Ashwina (child of the star), Asmita (pride), Avinashi (indestructable), Ayanna (innocent), Ayati (royal), Ayushi (long life)

Bakul (flower name), Bala (damsel), Banhi (fire), Banni (maiden), Barkha/ Barsha (rain), Basanti (spring), Bhadra (good), Bhagwanti/ Bhagyashri/ Bhagyawati (lucky), Bhanu (sun/ fame), Bhanumati (famous), Bhanuni (charming woman), Bhanupriya (the sun's beloved), Bhavi/ Bhavini (emotional), Bhavna (good feelings/ emotions), Bhumika (earth), Bhuvi (heaven), Bijal/ Bijli (lightening), Bimala (pure), Bindu (point), Binita (modest), Bishakha (star),

Chaaya/Chhaya (shadow), Chahna (love), Chaitali (a season/ born in the Chaitra month), Chakori (alert), Chameli (a flower), Chanchal (active), Chandani (moonlight), Chandi (great goddess), Chandra (moon), Charita (good), Charu (beautiful), Charusheela (beautiful jewel), Chhavi (reflection), Chintanika (meditation), Chitra (drawing), Chunni (a star)

Dalaja (honey), Damini (lightning), Damyanti (beautiful), Darpana (mirror), Darshana (observation), Daya (compassion), Dayamayi/ Dayanita (merciful), Deepa (light), Deepti (full

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of light), Devangi/ Devina/ Devyani (like a goddess), Devanshi (divine), Dhanya (thankful/ lucky), Dhara (earth/ flow), Dharini/ Dharti (earth), Dhriti (patience), Dhwani (melody/ music), Dhyana (meditation), Dishita (focus), Divya (divine power), Drishti/ Drishya (sight), Dyumna (glorious)

Edha (sacred), Eesha (goddess Parvati/ purity), Eila (the earth), Ekaja (only child), Ekani (one), Ekanta (devoted girl), Ekantika (singly focussed),

Falguni (beautiful), Fulki (spark), Fulmala (garland)

Gandhali (sweet scent), Gangika (river), Ganika (flower), Geet/ Geeti (melody), Gina (silvery), Gita (holy book), Gitali (melodious), Gitanjali (melodious tribute), Grishma (warmth), Gul (flower), Gulab (rose), Gulika (pearl)

Hamsini (one who rides a swan/ Saraswathi), Harini (a deer), Harita (green), Harshal (glad), Harshini (joyful), Hasita (full of laughter), Hemadri (golden hills), Hemakshi (golden eyes), Hemlata (golden flower), Hiral (wealthy), Hitaishi (well wisher), Hradini (lightening)

Iditri (complimentary), Iha (wish), Ihita (desire), Iksha (sight), Indali (powerful), Indira (bestower of wealth), Indulekha (moon), Inika (small earth), Inu (attractive), Ipsita (desire), Ishita (superior), Ishya (spring)

Janya (life), Jasmin (a flower), Jasum (hibiscus), Jaya (salutation/ victory/ goddess Parvati), Jayashree (victorious woman), Jhalak (glimpse/ spark/ sudden motion), Jigisha (superior), Joshika (young maiden), Jui (flower), Jyoti (light)

Kakoli, Kala (art), Kalini (flower), Kalpana (imagination), Kalyani (fortunate), Kamal/ Kamalini (lotus), Kamini (beautiful woman), Kamya (capable), Kanjri (bird), Kanti (light), Karishma (miracle), Kashvi (shining), Kashyapi (earth), Kavya (poem), Keertana (song), Keya (flower), Keyuri (armlet), Khushboo

(fragarance), Khyati (fame), Kimaya (divine), Kinaari (shore), Kinjal (river bank), Kinnari (musical instrument), Kishori (young damsel), Komali (tender), Kshama (forgiveness/ mercy), Kshamya (earth), Kshirin (flower), Kundanika (flower), Kusumita (flowers in bloom),

Laboni (graceful), Labuki (musical instrument), Lajita (modest), Laksha (aim), Lakshanya (one who achieves), Lakshita (distinguished), Lali (blushing), Lalima (beauty), Lalita (beautiful woman), Laranya (graceful), Lata (creeper), Lavanya (beautiful girl), Leela (divine drama), Leena (a devoted one/ tender), Lekha (writing), Lolita (ruby),

Madhavi/ Madhu (honey), Madhuvanthi (one who is sweet like honey), Mahika (earth), Mahima (glorious), Mahiya (joy), Maina (a bird), Malika (flower), Malini (fragrant), Malka (queen), Manali (bird), Mandira (melody), Manini (self respected), Manisha (desire/ wish), Manjari (bud of a mango tree), Manju (pleasant), Manjula (lovely/ soft/ charming), Manjusha (lady with a sweet voice), Marsha (respectable), Mausami (seasonal), Maya (illusion), Mayuri (peahen), Medha (goddess Saraswati/ wisdom/ intellect), Medini (earth), Meenal (precious gem), Menaha (celestial damsel), Mili (a meeting/ to find), Mishti (sweet person), Mitali (friendly), Monisha (intellectual), Moubani (a flower), Mridula (an ideal woman), Mrinmayee (deer's eye), Mythri (friendship)

Nagina (jewel), Naija (daughter of wisdom), Naisha (special), Naishadha (poetry), Nalini (lotus/ sweet nectar), Namita (humble), Nandita (cheerful), Navya (young), Neepa (a flower), Neeraja (lotus), Neha (loving), Neharika (dew drops), Nidhi (wealth), Nilakshi (blue-eyed), Nilambari (clothed in blue), Nilima (blue), Nina (beautiful eyes), Ninarika (misty), Nirali (different), Nirmala (clean), Nirupama (matchless), Nisha (night), Nishita (alert), Nishka (honest), Nitya (eternal), Nivriti (bliss), Niyati (destiny), Nupoor (anklet),

Oditi (dawn), Oma (life giver)

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Padma/ Padnuni (lotus), Pallavi (bud), Panchali (princess), Pari (fairy), Pariyat (flower), Parmita (wisdom), Parvati, Poonam (full moon), Prabha (light), Pracheeta/ Prasheetha (origin/ starting point), Prachi (east), Pradnya (wisdom), Prakriti (nature/ beautiful), Pramiti (wisdom), Pranali (organisation), Pranjal (honest), Prasheila (ancient time), Pratima (idol), Pratiti (faith), Praveena (skilled), Prianka (favourite), Prisha (beloved/ loving/ God's gift), Prithika (flower), Priti (love),

Rabhya (worshipped), Rachna (creation), Ragini (melody), Rajeshri (queen), Rajika (lamp), Rajni (night), Raksha (protection), Ramya (delightful), Ranhita (quick), Rani (queen), Ranya (pleasant), Rashmi (sun rays), Raveena (sunny), Raya (flow/ sated with drink), Rebha (sings praises), Reena (gem), Reshma (silky), Revati (prosperity), Rewa (swift), Rhea/ Ria (singer), Riddhi (fortunate), Rishima (moonbeam), Rita (way of life), Rohini (moon), Romila (heartfelt), Roopa (blessed with beauty), Roshni/ Ruchi (light), Ruchika (shining/ beautiful/ desirable), Ruchita (splenderous), Ruhi (soul), Ruhin (spiritual), Rupa (silver), Rupashi (beautiful)

Sahira (mountain), Sajani (beloved/ loving/ well loved), Saloni (beautiful), Samali (bouquet), Samiya (incomparable), Sanchali (movement), Sanika (flute), Sanjita (triumphant), Sanjula (beautiful), Sansita (praise), Sara (precious), Sarayu (wind), Sarojini (in the lotus), Sasmita (always laughing), Satvari (night), Satvi (existence), Satya (truth), Saura (celestial), Savita (sun), Savitri (mother), Shaila (living in mountain), Shaili (tradition), Shaivi (prosperity), Shalalu (perfume), Shalika (flute), Shalini (modest), Shanti (peace), Shari (arrow), Sharini (earth), Sharmila (shy), Sharvari (twilight), Shasha (moon), Sheela (character), Sheetal (cool), Shefali (fragrant), Shila (rock), Shirina (night), Shiuli (flower), Shresth/ Shresthi (best of all), Shreya (beautiful), Shrika (fortune), Shrila (beautiful), Shrimayi (fortunate), Shriya (prosperity), Shushma (fragrant), Siddhangana (divine/ pure), Siddhani (blessed), Simbala (pond), Sinjini (sound of anklet), Somila (tranquil), Sonal/ Sonali

(golden), Suchhaya (shining), Suchita (auspicious), Sudarshini (beautiful lady), Suhaila (moonshine), Sumavali (garland), Sumedha (intelligent), Sumita/ Sumitra (friendly), Sunaina/ Sunayna (beautiful eyes), Sunanda (sweet charactered), Sunita (well-behaved), Supriya (well-loved), Surabhi (beauty), Suravi (sun), Sushila (good charactered woman), Sutara (holy star), Suvali (full of grace), Svara (goddess of sound), Svitra (white), Swati (star)

Taj (crown/ jewel), Talika (a bird), Tamanna (wish), Tanirika (a flower), Tanisha (ambition), Tanmaya (reincarnated), Tanushri/ Tanvi (beautiful), Tanya (of the family), Tara/ Tarai (star), Tarani (boat), Taruna/ Taruni (young girl), Tavishi (courage), Tisya (auspicious), Tiya (a bird), Trayi (intellect), Trisha (wish/ desire), Trishala (trident), Tuhina (dew drop), Turanya (swift), Tvisha (bright)

Udipti (on fire), Udyati (elevated), Ujvala (bright/ lighted), Unma (joy), Unnati (progress), Upadhriti (a ray), Upasna (worship), Upma (the best), Urishita (firm), Urmika (small wave), Urmila (enchantress), Urvi (earth), Usha (dawn), Ushma (warmth), Usra (first light), Utalika (wave), Utpala (filled with lotuses/ a river),

Vainavi (gold), Valini (stars), Vanalika (sunflower), Vanhi (fire), Vanini (soft spoken), Vanita (graceful lady), Vanshi/ Vanshika (flute), Varali (moon), Varsha (rain), Varya (form), Vasuda/Vasundhara/ Vasundhra (earth), Vedanti (knower of the vedas), Vedha (pious), Venya (lovable), Vibali (young), Vidushi (learned), Vina (musical instument), Vinamra (modest), Vinanti (request), Vinati (prayer), Vinaya (humble), Vipanchi (lute), Virika (bravery), Vishaka (stars), Vishva (world), Vrishti (rain), Vyomini (divine)

Yachana (pleading), Yahvi (heaven/ earth), Yamini (nocturnal), Yamuna (holy river), Yamya (night), Yashica (success), Yashodhara (glory), Yasti (slim), Yochana (thought), Yuvati (young lady)

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Abhay - fearless Abhijat - noble, wise Abhijay - total victory Abhijit /Abhijeet - one who is victorious, a star Abhinav - quite new Abhinandan - congratulation Abhilash - wish / desire Abhisar - companion Abhishek - shower of milk / water over an idol Achal - stable/ soul Achalraj - Himalayan mountain Achintya - beyond comprehension Achyuta - indestructible, one who is firm Adarsh - ideal Aditya - sun Agastya - a saint in Hindu mythology Agendra - Himalayan mountain Agraj - leader, senior Aghosh - quiet, soundless Aagney - born from fire Ajatashatru - without enemies Ajay - unconquerable, invincible Ajar - one who is not old Ajit / Ajeet - unconquerable Ajitabh - one who has conquered the sky Akash - sky Akhilesh - lord of the universe Akshay - indestructible, immortal Akshat - uninjurable, one who cannot be harmed Alok - cry of victory, invisible Aalok - a ray of light Amal - bright, clean, pure Amar - forever, immortal Ambar - sky, cloth cover Ambuj - born from water, lotus Ambud - cloud Ameya - boundless, magnanimous Amish - honest Amit - endless, boundless Amitabh - one with endless splendor Amitava - same as Amitabh Amitesh - infinite god Amogh - unerring Amod - happiness Amol - priceless, valuable

Amrit - nectar Amulya - priceless Anand - bliss Anandmoorti - happiness personified Anant - infinite Anantram - eternal god Anagh - sinless Angada - bracelet, brother of Wali & Sugreev Angak - son Anil -God of wind Anilkumar - son of wind ( Hanuman ) Animesh - one with big beautiful eyes Anirudhha - independent, unstoppable Anish - supreme Anjan - eye liner Ankit - conquered Ankur - sprout Ankush - control Anoop / Anup - incomparable, the best Anuj - later born, younger Anupam - incomparable Anurag - attachment, devotion, love Anshu - ray of light Anshul - radiant, bright or intelligent person Anshuman - Sun Apoorva / Apurva - extraordinary Arihant - one who has killed his enemies Arjun - peacock Arnav - ocean, sea Arun - sun Arvind - lotus Arya - true, well mannered, one who hails from a noble family ( a King). Ashish - blessing Ashok - one without sorrow Ashutosh - one who becomes happy easily, Shiva Ashwatthama - fiery tempered Ashwini - one of the constallations Ashvin - a cavalier Atmajyoti - light of soul ( atma) Atal - stable, unavoidable Ateet - past Atul - matchless Atulya - unweighable, incomparable Avichal - unmovable Avinash - indestructible

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Avanindra - king of the earth Avanish - God of the earth Badrinath .... Lord of Mount Badri, Vishnu Badri prasad .... Gift of Badri Balraj .... mighty, powerful Balram .... Lord Krishna's brother Balveer .... powerful ( Balbeer ) Baldev .... Godlike in power, Balram Balaaditya .... rising sun Balachandra .... young moon Balendu .... young moon Balakrishna .... young Lord Krishna Balamani .... young jewel Balamohan .... one who is good looking, attractive Balaji .... name of Lord Vishnu Balashankar .... young Lord Shiva Bankimchandra .... half moon Bansi .... flute Bansilal .... Lord Krishna Barindra .... ocean Basant .... season of spring Basdev .... fire Bhadrakapil .... Lord Shiva Bhadrashree .... Sandalwood Tree Bhadresh .... Lord Shiva Bhagat .... devotee Bhagwant .... God / Bhagwan Bhagesh .... Lord of richness Bhagirath .... one who brought Ganga on Earth Bhairav .... one with frightening voice, Lord Shiva Bhanu .... sun Bhanudas .... devotee of the sun Bhanuprakash .... sun light Bhanumitra .... friend of sun / Planet Mercury Bhanuprasad .... gift of sun Bharat .... India, universal monarch Bharadwaj .... a lucky bird, Planet Mars Bhargav .... Lord Shiva Bhaskar .... sun Bhadrak .... handsome Bhadraksh .... one with beautiful eyes Bhavesh .... Lord of the world, Lord Shiva Bhawanidas .... devotee of Godess Durga Bhim .... fearful Bholanath .... Lord Shiva Bhoumik .... land owner

Bhumindra .... king , lord of the land Bhupal .... king Bhupati .... King Bhupen .... king Bhupendra .... king Bhupesh .... king Bhudev .... Lord of earth Bhushan .... ornament Bhuvan .... Palace, one of the three worlds Bhuvanesh .... Lord of the Earth ( Bhuvaneshwar ) Bindusar .... an excellent pearl Bipin .... forest Bhamhaghosh .... chanting or recitation of Vedas Bhamhanand .... happiness for knowledge Brijmohan .... Lord Krishna Brijkishor .... Lord Krishna Brijnandan .... Lord Krishna Brijesh .... God of the land of Brij Buddhadev .... Wise person, Gautam Buddha Buddhapriya .... one liked by Buddha Budhil .... wise person Chaitanya .... knowledge , life Chakradhar .... one who carries Chakra (Krishna, Vishnu) Chakrapani .... Lord Vishnu Chaman .... a garden Champak .... Champa ( flower ) , Pagoda ( flower ) Chandra .... moon Chandrabhushan .... Lord Shiva Chandradatt .... gift from the moon Chandradhar .... one who wears moon i.e. Lord Shiva Chandrahas .... bow of Lord Shiva Chandraj .... Mercury planet Chandrak .... peacock feather, moon Chandrakant .... a gem related to moon, moon Chandranath .... moon Chandarmouli .... Lord Shiva Chandrashekhar .... one who holds moon in his hair knot (Lord Shiva) Chandranshu .... moon ray, Lord Vishnu Chandresh .... Lord of the moon Chandan .... sandalwood Charan .... feet Charandas .... servant at the feet of

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somebody Charanjit .... one who has won over the Lord ( Charanjeet ) Charudutta .... born of beauty Chaturanan .... one with four heads i.e. Lord Bramha Chaturvedi .... one who knows all the 4 Vedas Chetan .... life, living creature Chhailbehari .... Lord Krishna Chidambar .... one whose heart is as grand as the sky Chidanand .... Lord Bramha Chinmay .... full of knowledge, happiness Chintamani .... philosopher's stone, a wishing stone ( gem ) Chintan ... thought Chirag .... lamp Chiranjeev .... long lived, immortal Chiranjeet, Chirayu .... immortal Chitraksh .... beautiful eyed Chitragupta .... Lord Yama's helper who is records all deeds Chittaranjan .... one who pleases the mind Chittaswarup .... the supreme spirit Chittaprasad .... happiness Chittesh ... ruler of mind Chudamani .... the best, crest Jewel Daruka .... deodar tree Dattatreya .... son of Atri, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu Dattey .... Lord Indra Dakshesh .... Lord Shiva Damodar .... Lord Krishna Dasharath .... one with 10 chariots, Lord Ram's father Daya .... mercy Dayanand .... one who likes being merciful or kind Dayanidhi .... kind person Dayasagar .... extremely kind, sea of mercy Dayaswarup .... merciful Deendayal .... one who has mercy on the downtrodden or poor Deenbabdhu .... brother ( or helper) of poor people Deepak .... lamp, kindle Deepankar .... one who lights lamps Deependra .... Lord of light Deependu .... moon

Deepesh .... Lord of light , sun Deeptanshu .... shining light, sun Deeptendu .... shining moon Devarsi .... sage of Devas Devdas .... servant of Lord , a servant of temple Devidas .... servant (devotee) of Godess Devadutt .... gift from God Devanand .... joy of god Devguru .... teacher of Gods ( Brihaspati ) Devraj .... king of Gods ( Lord Indra) Devashish .... blessing of the Gods( Debashish ) Devesh .... God of Gods Devang .... part of God Devendra .... king of Gods Devilal .... son of Godess Deviprasad .... gift of a Godess Devkinandan .... son of Devki - (Lord Krishna) Dhananjay .... one who wins wealth, Lord Arjun, Lord Vishnu. Dhananad .... pleasure of having wealth Dhanaraj .... king of wealth ( Kuber ) Dhanesh .... Lord of wealth ( Kuber, Vishnu ) Dhanvantari .... doctor of Gods Dharesh .... king, Lord of land Dharma .... law ( religious) Dharmadev .... Lord of law Dharmesh .... master of religion Dharmendra .... king of religion Dheeraj .... bravery Dhiren .... one who is strong, powerful Dhirendra .... Lord of the brave Dhruv .... pole star, unperturbed Dhaval .... fair complexioned Digamber .... nacked, Lord Shiva Dilip .... King, ancestor of Lord Rama Dinanath .... saviour of the downtrodden or poor Dinesh .... sun, God of the day Dinkar .... sun Dinpal .... sun Divakar .... sun Divyanshu .... divine light, sun Divyesh .... sun Divyendu .... bright moon Duranjaya .... a heroic son Durgadutt .... gift from Godess Durga

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Durgadas .... servant ( a devotee ) of Godess Durga Durgesh .... Lord of fort Durjaya .... difficult to conquer, Lord Vishnu Durvish .... one who cannot be affected by poison (Lord Shiva) Dwarkanath .... Lord of Dwarka (Lord Krishna) Dwarkadhish .... ruler of Dwarka (Lord Krishna) Dwijendra .... moon Dwijesh .... moon

Ekalinga .... Lord Shiva Ekanga .... a bodyguard Eknath .... a famous poet-saint of India Esh .... God Eshwar .... God Eshwardutt .... gift of God Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with F ( Ph)

Phalgun .... A month from our Hindu Calender Phanibhushan .... one who wears a snake (Lord Shiva) Phaninath .... lord of serpents (Sheshnag, Vasuki) Phanindra .... king of Gods ( Sheshnag, Vasuki ) Phanindranath .... Lord Vishnu Phoolendu .... the full moon

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with H

Hansaraj .... king of Swans Hanuman .... a devotee of Lord Ram, son of Anjani Haresh .... Lord Shiva Harish .... Lord Shiva, king of Monkeys ( Sugreev ) Hari .... Lord Vishnu, Monkey Harilal .... son of Hari Harihar .... Lord Vishu and Lord Shiva together Harishankar .... Lord Vishnu and Lord Shankar (Shiva) Haridutt .... gift of Hari Harmendra .... moon

Harsha .... delight, Joy Harshad .... one who gives pleasure Harshul .... deer Harshal .... a lover Harshvardhan .... one who increases joy, happiness Hemang .... one with shining body Hemadri .... mountain of gold Hemant .... one of the 6 seasons ( part of winter ) Hemachandra .... golden moon Hemaprakash .... golden light Hemavatinandan .... son of Goddess Parvati ( Ganesh ) Hemendra .... Lord of gold Hemaraj .... king of gold Heramba .... boastful, name of Ganapati Hemendu .... golden moon. Himanshu .... one radiating cool light ( moon ) Hiranya .... wealth Hridaynath .... beloved Hridyanshu .... light from heart, moon Hridayesh .... king of Heart Hrishikesh .... one who controls senses, Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu Hiresh .... king of Gems

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with I Ilesh .... Lord of earth Indeever .... a blue lotus Indra .... king of Gods, most strong Indradutt .... gift of Lord Indra Indrajit .... conquerer of lord Indra ( Meghnad) Indraneel .... emerald Indubhushan .... moon, Shiva Induj .... mercury ( planet ) Indukant .... moon Indushekhar .... Lord Shiva Inesh .... king of kings Iresh .... Lord of earth, Vishnu Ishan .... sun, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu Ishwar .... powerful, the supreme God

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with J Jagadeesh .... Lord of the world, Lord Vishnu , God Jagadeep .... light of the world

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Jagajeet .... conquerer Of the world Jagajeevan .... life of the world, worldly life Jaganarayan .... God of the world ( Jagatnarayan ) Jagannath .... Lord of the world Jagamohan .... one who attracts the world ( Jagatmohan ) Jagatkishor .... World child Jagatprakash .... light of the world Jagatprabhu .... God of the world Jagatpal .... caretaker of the world ( God ) Jagatveer .... bravest in the world ( Jagveer Jagatbehari .... world traveler ( Jagvihari ) Jayadeep .... light of victory Jaidev .... God of victory Jaldev .... God of water (Lord Varun) Jaldhar .... one who holds water ( meaning cloud) Jalendu .... reflection of the moon in water Jalbhushan .... ornament of water ( means wind) Janak .... father of Sita according to Ramayana, creator Janakinath .... Lord Rama Janakibhushan .... ornament of Janki ( Lord Rama) Janakiraman .... Lord Rama Janardan .... one who helps people, Lord Vishnu Janesh .... king Japendu .... Lord Shiva Japesh .... Lord Shiva Jasraj .... king of fame Jasveer .... hero of fame, victorious Jaswant .... victorious ( Yashwant ) Jawahar .... jewel Jay .... victory Jayachand .... victory moon Jayaditya .... victorious sun Jayant .... victorious, Lord Vishnu Jayapal .... king, Lord Vishnu, Lord Bramha Jayaprakash .... light of victory Jaysukh .... pleasure of victory Jayashekhar .... crest of victory Jayawant .... victorious Jeevan .... life Jeevanprakash .... light of life Jeevesh .... God Jitendra, Jeetandra .... conqueror of Lord Indra

Jinendra .... Lord of life Jishnu .... triumphant, Arjun Jnyandeep .... light of knowledge Jnyaneshwar .... the God of wisdom Jograj .... Yograj, king of Yoga, Lord Krishna Jogindra .... Lord Shiva Jyotiprakash .... light of flame Jyotiranjan .... happy flame Jyotirdhar .... one who holds the flame, sun Jwalaprasad .... Gift of flame

Kailash .... name of a Himalayan peak, abode of Lord Shiva Kailasnath, Kailashnath .... Lord of mount Kailash ( i.e Lord Shiva ) Kaladhar .... one who shows different phases ( i.e. the moon) Kalanath .... moon Kalanidhi .... moon, Lord Shiva Kalicharan .... feet of Goddess Kali ( Goddess Durga) Kalidas .... devotee of Godess Kali, name of a famous poet of India Kalyan .... good, well-being , auspicious, Kanha .... Lord Krishna Kamadev .... God of love (lust), Cupid Kamal .... lotus flower Kamalbandhu .... Friend or brother of lotus ( sun) Kamalesh, Kamaleshwar .... God of lotus ( Lord Vishnu) (Kamaleshwar) Kamalkant .... Lord Vishnu Kamalakar .... a lake where lotus grows Kamalnayan .... one with beautiful lotus-type eyes Kamalnath .... Lord Vishnu Kamalaksh .... one with beautiful lotus -type eyes Kamlapati .... Lord Vishnu Kamboj .... conch shell, elephant Kanak .... gold Kanan .... forest Kanchan .... gold Kanhaiya .... Lord Krishna Kanthamani .... necklace jewel Kapaali .... Lord Shiva Kapi .... monkey, sun Kapidhwaj .... one with monkey flag ( Arjun)

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Kapirath .... one with monkey or sun on his chariot ( Lord Rama/Arjun) Kapil .... white, innoccent, Lord Shiva Kapilashwa .... one with a white horse ( Lord Indra) Kapindra .... king of monkeys ( Hanuman, Sugreev ) Karna, Karan .... eldest brother of Pandavas, ear Karnajeet .... conquerer of Karna ( i.e. Arjun) Karnapriya .... something that is sweet to our ears Karnabhushan .... ear ring, ear ornament Kartik .... name of a month from Indian calendar Kartikeya .... God of war, one born in month of Kartik or Kritika nakshatra Karunakar .... Very kind Karunanidhi .... one whose heart is full of kindness Kashinath .... Lord of Kashi ( Varanasi ) , Lord Shiva Kaushal .... clever, skilled Kaushik .... sentiment of love, Vishwamitra Kavi .... wise man, poet Kedar .... name of a peak in Himalaya, flower bed Kedarnath .... Lord of mount Kedar ( Lord Shiva) Keshav .... having curly hair, Lord Krishna Ketan .... mark, sign, dwelling Keval .... only Khagendra .... king of birds, eagle ( Garuda) Khagesh .... God of birds (Garuda ) Kharanshu .... sun Khushwant .... one full of happiness Kirit .... crown, tiara Kiritmani .... jewel in the crown Kiran .... ray Kirtan .... song of praise Kirti .... fame Kirtibhushan .... one adorned with fame Kirtivallabh .... aspirant of fame Kishore .... teenager

Kshitij .... horizon Kshitidhar .... mountain Kshiraj .... moon, lotus, conch -shell Kripanidhi .... one with heart full of mercy Kripasagar .... ocean of mercy Krishna .... black, dark, Lord Krishna Krishnamoorti .... idol of Lord Krishna Kulvir .... Hero of the family Kuldeep .... heir to the family Kuldev .... family diety Kundan .... purified gold Kunjabehari .... one who roams in kunja (i.e Lord Krishna) Kunwar .... a prince Kusumakar .... garden, spring season

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with L

Lakshman .... brother of Lord Rama, Prosperous Lakshmikant .... husband of Lakshmi ( Lord Vishnu), or a rich person Lakshminath .... Lord Vishnu Lakshminarayan .... Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu together Lakshmipati .... husband of Lakshmi ( Lord Vishnu) Lakshmiraman .... Lord Vishnu Lalchand, Lalchandra .... red moon Lalit .... beautiful Lalitaditya .... a beautiful sun Lalitchandra .... a beautiful moon Lalitesh .... Go

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with M

Madan .... God of love, cupid, bee Madangopal .... lovely cowherd ( Lord Krishna ) Madanmohan .... lovely & attractive (Lord Krishna) Madhav .... sweet like honey, Krishna Madhu .... honey, nectar Madhughosh .... sweet sounding Madhukar .... lover, honey bee Madhukant .... moon Madhusudhana .... Lord Krishna, one who killed demon Madhu, bee

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Mahabahu .... one with strong arms ( Arjun ) Mahabali .... strong, one with great strength Mahadev .... most powerful God Mahamati .... one with big brain ( Ganesh ) Mahavir .... most courageous amongst men Mahesh .... Lord Shiva Maheshkumar .... son of Lord Shiva (Ganesh, Kartikey) Maheshwar .... Lord Shiva Mahendra .... Lord Indra, Vishnu Maheepati .... the king Mahish .... ceremoniously crowned king Mahipal .... king Mahipati .... king Maitreya .... friend Makarand .... honey, nectar Malhar .... a raga used in Indian music Martand .... sun Manavendra .... king amongst men Mandeep .... lamp of mind Mandhatri .... prince Manendra .... king of mind Mangal .... auspicious, Mars Mangesh .... Lord Shiva Mani .... gem Manibhushan .... an ornament of jewels, very best jewel Manidhar .... a mythical snake with jewel in its hood Manik .... gem Maniram .... jewel of a person Manishankar .... Lord Shiva Manish .... intelligent, God of mind Manindra .... diamond, lord of mind Manjeet .... winner of mind Manjughosh .... sweet sounding recitation Manmohan .... one who attacts mind Mansukh .... pleasure of mind Manprasad .... mentally calm & cool person Manoranjan .... one who pleases the mind Manohar .... one who wins over mind,

attractive Manoj .... born of mind, Kamdev Manu .... founder / father of human beings Manuraj .... Kuber Markandeya .... a sage Mareechi .... ray of light, also name of a constallation Maruti .... Hanuman, Bhimsen Matsendra .... king of the fishes Mayank .... moon Mayur .... peacock Meghnad .... thunder Meghdutt .... gift of clouds Meghraj .... God of clouds (Lord Indra) Mehul .... rain Mihir .... sun Mihirkiran .... sun ray Milind .... honey bee, Krishna Mitesh .... one with few desires Mithil .... kingdom Mithilesh .... Lord of Mithila ( Sita's father ) Mithun .... couple Mitul .... limited, friend Mohan .... charming, fascinating, Lord Krishna Mohanish .... attractive God, Krishna Mohit .... enchanted by beauty Mohin .... attractive Monish .... Lord of mind Moti .... pearl Mrigalochan .... one with eyes like that of a deer Mrigank .... moon Mrigankmouli .... one with moon in his hair ( i.e. Lord Shiva ) Mrigankshekhar .... one with moon on his head (i.e.Lord Shiva) Mrigendra .... Lord of deers (i.e.lion) Mrigesh .... lion Mrinal .... lotus Mrinank .... moon Mrinendra .... lion Mrityunjay .... one who has conquered death Mudit .... happy Mukesh .... Lord of the dumb, a cloth made of golden and silver threads, Kamdev

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Muktanand .... happiness of freedom Mukul .... bud, body, earth , soul

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with N

Naakesh .... moon Naagdhar .... one who wears cobra ( Lord Shiva) Naagendra .... Lord of serpents ( Vaasuki ) Naagesh .... God of serpents ( Sheshnaag ) Naagpal, Nagpal .... saviour of serpents ( the cobras ) Naagpati .... King of serpents ( Vaasuki ) Naagraj .... king of serpents, Sheshnaag Nabhoj .... born in sky Nabhomani .... jewel of the sky ( sun) Nachiketa .... fire Nadeesh .... God of river (ocean) Nadeen .... ocean Nagdhar .... one who adornes mountain (Lord Krishna) Nagesh .... God of mountain ( Himalaya ) Nagendra .... Lord of mountains ( Himalaya ) Nakhraj .... moon Nakul .... mangoos, 4th Pandav Nalin .... lotus Nalinaksh .... lotus -eyed Nalinikant .... husband of lotus, ( sun) Naman .... bow, salute Namdev .... poet, saint Namit .... bowed down, modest Nand .... happy Nandan .... friend , king, son, one who brings happiness Nandak .... pleasing Nandakishor .... wiz-kid, Lord Krishna Nandakumar .... Lord Krishna Nandapal .... Lord Krishna Nandi .... one who pleases others, the divine bull Nandish .... Lord Shiva (Nandishwar) Narayana .... Lord Vishnu, refuge of man, god Naresh .... Lord of men

Narendra .... king of men, king Narendranath .... king of kings, emperor Narhari .... man-lion ( Nara simha) Narottam .... best amongst men, Lord Vishnu Narsimha .... half lion & half man Nartan .... dance Narmad .... bringing delight Nateshwar .... God of drama ( Lord Shiva) Natraj .... king among actors, L

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with O

Ojas .... brilliance, shine, glow Omkar .... sound of Om, divine sound Omkarnath .... Shiva Omanand .... joy Of Om Omprakash .... light Of Om Omswarup .... like Om Oojam .... enthusiasm Oorjit .... powerful, strong Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with P

Padmakar .... jewel, Lord Vishnu Padmakant .... husband of lotus ( sun) Padmaj .... born from lotus ( Lord Bramha) Padmadhar .... one who holds a lotus ( Lord Vishnu) Padmanabh .... one with lotus in his navel ( Lord Vishnu) Padmapani .... Lord Bramha Padmabandhu .... friend of lotus ( bee , sun ) Padmalochan .... lotus eyed Padmakar .... lake with lotuses Palash .... name of a tree ( Kinshuk )

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with R

Radhakrishna .... Radha & Lord Krishna Radheya .... son of Radha .i e Karna Raghav .... born in Raghu Clan ( Rama) Raghuveer/vir .... brave man of the

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Raghu clan (Rama) Rahul .... son of Gautam Buddha Raj .... king Rajan .... king Rajat .... silver Rajanikant .... lord of night ( the moon) Rajaneesh, Rajnish .... God of night (moon) Rajkumar .... prince Rajeev, Rajiv .... a blue lotus Rajendra .... emperor, king of kings Rajesh .... God of kings, emperor Rajiv .... lotus flower Rakesh .... lord of the night ( moon ) Raktakamal .... a red lotus Ram .... Lord Rama, charming Ramakant .... husband of Rama (i.e. Lord Vishnu) Ramakrishna .... Rama & Krishna Raman .... pleasing, beloved, Kamdev Ramdas .... devotee (a servant) of Rama, Hanuman Ramesh .... God of Rama (i.e. Lord Vishnu) Ramanuja .... born after Lord Rama i.e. Lakshman Randheer .... one who shows bravery & boldness in war Ranganath .... Lord Vishnu Ranjan .... pleasing act Ranjeet .... victor in wars Rasraj .... king of liquids ( mercury -element ), romance ( Shringar ras) Rateesh .... God of Ratee, husband of Ratee ( Kamdev) Ratnakar .... mine of jewels, Kuber, sea Ratnesh .... G od of jewels ( Kuber) Ravi .... Sun, fire Ravinandan .... son of sun ( Karna ) Ravindra .... sun Ravindranath .... Lord Vishnu Ravinshu .... Kamdev ( Cupid ) Ravikiran .... sun ray Ripudaman .... one who defeats his enemies Rishi .... sage, ray of light Rishabh .... morality

Rohan .... climbing or ascending something, developing, increasing Rohit .... red, sun, red flower Rohitashwa .... one with red horse, fire Rochan .... red lotus, bright Rudra .... angry, Lord Shiva Rupesh .... Lord of beauty Rupak .... sign, feature, acting Rupin .... embodied beauty Rujul .... simple, honest Rutajit .... conquerer of truth Ritujeet, Rutujit .... conquerer of seasons

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with S

Sachetan .... awake, rational Sachin .... Lord Indra Sagar .... ocean, sea Sagardutt .... gift of ocean Sadanand .... always joyous, Lord Vishnu Sadashiv .... one who always does good, Lord Shiva Sahastrabahu .... one with thousand arms, Lord Shiva Sahastrajit .... victor of thousands, thousand times victorious, Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu Salaj .... water which flows from melted ice from mountain Salil .... water Samar .... war Samarendra .... Lord of war, Lord Vishnu Samarjit .... victorious in war, Lord Vishnu Sambodh .... complete knowledge Samir / sameer .... breeze Sampat .... well to do Samrat .... emperor Samudra .... sea Sanat .... Lord Bramha Sandeep .... lighted lamp, to lighten up Sanjay .... victory, Lord Shiva, Dhritarashtra's minister Sanjeev .... one who can bring back the dead to life, life, love Sanjog .... coincidence Sankara, Shankar .... Lord Shiva

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Sapan .... dream ( Swapna ) Santosh .... happiness Sarasvat .... learned Sarang .... spotted deer, moon, sun, Lord Krishna Sarvesh .... master of all, God, king Satish .... god of truth Satya .... truth Satyadarshi .... one who can see the truth Satyajit .... victory of truth Satyamurty .... statue of truth Satyanarayan .... Lord Vishnu Satyaprakash .... light of truth Satyavan .... one who speaks truth Satyavrat .... one who has taken the vow of truth Satyendra .... Lord of truth ( Satyen), elixir , amrit Saurav .... divine, celestial Saurabh .... fragrance, mango, saffron Savitendra .... sun Senajit .... conquerer of an army Shailendra .... king of mountains, Himalaya Shakunt .... blue jay Shalin .... modest Shambhu .... Lord Shiva Shankar .... Lord Shiva, auspicious Shankhdhar .... one who carries a conch shell ( Lord Vishnu) Shankhapani .... same as Shankhadhar Shankhi .... ocean, Lord Vishnu Shaktidhar .... powerful one, Kartikeya Sharad .... name of a season Sharatchandra .... moon in Sharad season Sharvarish .... moon Shailesh .... God of mountain, Himalaya Shami .... fire, name of a tree Shashee .... moon Shashank .... moon Shashibhushan .... one who wears moon as ornament (Lord Shiva) Shashidhar .... one who carries moon (Lord Shiva) Shashikant .... moon stone Shashikar .... moon ray Shashipushpa .... lotus Shashishekhar .... one with moon at the

top of head - Lord Shiva Shashwat .... ever lasting, continuous Shardul .... tiger Shatrughna .... destroyer of enemies, Lord Rama's brother Shatrunjay .... one who defeats enemies Shail .... mountain Shailesh .... God of mountain ( Himalaya) Shailendra .... God of mountain ( Himalaya) Shaildhar .... one who holds mountain ( Lord Krishna) Shekhar .... mountain peak Sheshdhar .... one who holds Shesha (snake) - Lord Shiva Shikhar .... mountain peak Shirish .... name of a tree Shishir .... name of a season, cold Shiv .... Lord Shiva, auspicious, lucky Shivanand .... one who is happy in Lord Shiva's thoughts or Shiva's worship Shivkumar .... son of Lord Shiva (Ganesh, Kartikeya) ( Shivanandan ) Shivshekhar .... one at the top of Shiva (moon) Shree .... Mr, God Shreedhar .... husband of Lakshmi ( Lord Vishnu) Shreekant .... husband of Shree(Lakshmi) ( Lord Vishnu ), beautiful Shreekanth, shrikanth .... Shiva Shreekumar , shrikumar .... beautiful Shreekrishna , shrikrishna .... Krishna Shreenivas , shrinivas .... abode of Lakshmi (vaikunth, Vishnu) Shreyas .... superior Shubhranshu .... moon, camphor Shvetang .... fair complexioned Shvetank .... having a white mark Shwetbhanu .... moon Shwetambar .... one who wearswhite clothes, Lord Shiva Shwetanshu .... moon Shyam .... dark blue, black Shyamal .... black, dark blue Shyamsundar .... dark and handsome, Lord Krishna

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Siddharth .... the blessed one, Buddha, white mustard Siddhanath .... Mahadev (Lord Shiva) Sitaram .... Sita & Lord Rama Sohan .... good looking Somanshu .... moon ray Somnath .... lord of moon (Lord Shiva) Somkar .... moon light Somprakash .... moon light Snehal .... friendly Srikant .... lover of wealth Srinivas .... abode of wealth Sriram .... Lord Rama Sridhar .... wealthy person Subodh .... sound advice, easily understood Subhadr .... gentleman Subhas .... shining Subhash .... soft spoken Suchir .... eternal Sudarshan , sudarsh .... good looking Sudeep .... bright Sudeepta .... bright Sudesha .... good country Sudeva .... good Deva Sudhakar .... mine of nectar, moon Sudama .... meek or humble person, Lord Krishna's pauper friend Sudhanshu .... moon, camphor Sudhindra .... God of wisdom Sudhir .... resolute, brave Sudhish .... Lord of excellent intellect Sughosh .... one with melodious voice Sugriva .... one with graceful neck, king of monkeys Suhas .... one with beautiful smile/ laughter Sujat .... belonging to a good clan Sujan .... a good person Sujit .... victory Sukanth .... one with a sweet voice, one with graceful neck Sukarma .... one who does good deeds Sukhdev .... god of happiness Sukhwant .... full of happiness, pleasant Sukrant .... extremely beautiful Sukumar .... handsome, soft, tender

Sulabh .... easy to get Sulalit .... graceful Sumant .... king's minister, intelligent person Sumanyu .... heaven Sumit .... well measured Sumitr .... good friend Sumitranandan .... sons of Sumitra (Lakshman & Shatrughna) Sunam .... good name ( fame) Sunandan .... happy Sunay .... best neeti, best path of life Sundar .... beautiful, pleasant to the eyes/ears Sunil .... dark blue, red lotus, pomegranate tree Suparn .... one with nice feathers ( Garud) Suraj .... sun (Surya) Suresh .... godof suras (Lord Indra) Surendra .... lord of suras (Lord Indra) Surjeet .... conquerer of the suras ( sur - god, opposite of Asur(demon) ) Surnath .... Lord Indra, lord of suras Surya .... sun Suryabhan .... sun Suryakant .... loved by the sun, a shining crystal Suryaprakash .... sunlight Sushant .... quiet, peaceful person Sushil .... virtuous Sutosh .... one who becomes happy easily Suvrata .... strict in religious vows (Subrata) Suyash .... good result, victory Swagat .... welcome Swaraj .... liberty, freedom Swarup .... figure Swapnesh .... king of dreams Swapnil .... seen in a dream, dreamy

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with T

Tanay .... son Tanmay .... engrossed Tarun .... youth , young

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Tapan .... summer, the sun Tapas .... heat, penance Tapendra .... Lord of heat (sun) Taporaj .... moon Tamish .... God of darkness (moon) Tarachandra .... star & moon Tarak .... pupil of eye, protector, star Tarkesh .... God of stars ( moon) Tarkeshwar .... Lord Shiva Taran .... raft, heaven Tarani .... boat, sun Tarang .... wave Taresh .... God of the stars ( moon) Tarun .... youthful Tathagat .... Buddha Tatharaj .... Buddha Tej .... light, lustrous Tejas .... sharpness Tijil .... moon Tilak .... spot of vermillion or sandal wood paste on forehead Teerth .... holy place, sacred water Timin .... large fish Tridev .... hindu Trinity ( Bramha, Vishnu & Mahesh - the creator, sustainer, destroyer) Trilochan .... one with three eyes ( Lord Shiva) Trilok .... the 3 worlds ( heaven, earth, hell) Trilokchand .... moon of the three worlds Tulasidas .... servant of Tulsi ( basil ) Tungar .... high, lofty Tungesh .... moon Tushar .... mist, fine drops of water

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with U

Uday .... to rise Udayan .... up rising Udbhav .... creation, to arise from Uddhav .... a festival, Sacrificial ( Yagya ) fire, Udeep .... flood Udit .... grown, shining, awakened Ujesh .... one who bestows light Ujjwal .... bright, clear Ulhas .... delight, joy Umachandra .... Uma ( Goddess

Parvati) and Lord Shiva Umakant .... husband of Uma ( Lord Shiva) Umang .... enthusiasm Umesh .... God of Uma ( Lord Shiva) Unmesh .... blowing, opening, flash Upanshu .... chanting of hymns or mantras in low tone Upendra .... an element Ushapati .... husband of dawn (sun) Uttam .... best Utkarsh .... prosperity, awakening Utpal .... a water lily, fleshless

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with V Vagish .... God of speech ( Lord Brahma) Vaninath .... Husband of Goddess Saraswati Vaibhav .... richness Vajramani .... diamond Vallabh .... dear, beloved Vaman .... short Vandan .... salutation Varun .... God of the water, neptune Vasant .... Spring season Vasava .... Lord Indra Vasu .... wealth, Lord Vishnu Vasudev .... Lord Krishna's father, the God of wealth Vasupati .... rich man Vasuman .... born of fire Ved .... sacred knowledge Vedprakash .... light of Vedic knowledge Vedbhushan .... one adorned with knowledge of the Vedas Veer .... brave Veerbhadra .... the Ashwamedha horse Veerendra .... Lord of the brave Vibhakar .... one emitting light ( eg sun, fire) Vibhas .... luminous Vidur .... wise, uncle of the Pandavas Vidyacharan .... learned Vidyadhar .... demi - god Vidyaranya .... forest of knowledge Vidyasagar .... ocean of knowledge

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Vijay .... victory Vijayant .... victorious, Lord Indra Vijayketu .... flag of victory Vikas .... development, expanding Vikram .... praiseworthy act, record, the sun of valor Vikramendra .... king of prowess Vikrant .... powerful, Vilas .... acts leading to happiness Vimal .... pure Vimaladitya .... clean sun Vimalmani .... pure jewel (crystal) Vinay .... good manners, modesty Vinayak .... Ganesh, Buddha Vineet .... modest Vinod .... happy, full of joy Vipan .... sail, small trade Vipin .... forest, woods Vipinbehari .... forest wanderer Viplav .... drifting about, revolution Vipul .... plenty Viraj .... resplendent, splendour Virat .... very big Virochan .... moon, fire Virat .... very big, giant proportioned Vishal .... huge, broad, great Vishnu .... Lord Vishnu, the preserver Vishnudutt .... gift of Lord Vishnu Vishwa .... earth, universe Vishwajit .... one who conquers the universe Vishwakarma .... architect of the universe Vishwalochan .... eyes of the universe (sun, moon) Vishwambhar .... all pervading one, Lord Vishnu Vishwanath .... God of universe, Lord Vishnu Vishwankar .... creator of the universe Vishwamitra .... friend of the universe Vishwas .... faith, trust Vishwatma .... universal soul Vittanath .... owner of money ( Kuber ) Vivek .... judgement, ability to distinguish between good & bad Vivekanand .... joy of discrimination

Vyomesh .... Lord of the sky, cloud & water

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter Y

Yamika .... night Yamini .... night Yamuna .... the Jamuna river Yashawini .... successful lady Yashila .... famous Yashoda .... successful, Lord Krishna's mother Yashodhara .... wife of Gautama Buddha Yashomati .... successful lady Yukta .... a latitude Yukti .... trick, solution Yuti .... union Yogeshwari .... Goddess Durga Yogita .... one who can concentrate Yogini .... one who can control senses Yoshita .... lady

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Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter A

Abhilasha .... ambition, desire Abishta .... lady of the house Abha .... shine Abhaya .... fearless, Goddess Durga Abhiri .... a raagini of Indian music Achala .... earth, steady, mountain Adhira .... quick, lightening Aditi .... mother of Gods, earth, nature Aditri .... highest honor, Goddess Lakshmi Agnishikha .... flames of fire Agrata .... leadership Ahladita .... in a happy and nice mood Ajala .... the earth Akanksha .... expectation, wish Akhila .... complete Akriti .... diagram Akula .... Goddess Parvati Akuti .... princess Alka .... lock of curly hair, small girl Alaknanda .... faultless, flawless, also name of a river Alopa .... faultless Alpa .... little, tiny Alpana .... floor decoration ( rangoli ) Amala .... pure, unpolluted, Lakshmi Amaldeepti .... camphor Amara .... grass, immortal one Amba .... Goddess Parvati, Goddess Durga, mother Ambalika .... mother Ambika .... Goddess Parvati Ambuja .... born from lotus (Goddess Lakshmi) Ambuda .... cloud Amshula .... sunny Amoda .... happiness Amodini .... happy girl Amita .... limitless, without boundries Amlika .... tamerind Amrita .... nectar, elixir (one which makes one immortal) Amritrashmi .... moon light

Amulya .... priceless Anagha .... innoccent Anamika .... ring finger Ananya .... matchless Anandi .... happy Anandita .... happy Anandmayee .... full of happiness Anarghya .... priceless Anchala .... one end of saree which is free ( pallu ) Anchita .... honored, worshipped Angana .... one with a beautiful body Angarika .... name of red flower Anita .... grace, variety Anjali .... offering with devotion Anjani .... Hanuman's mother, illusion (maya) Anju .... one who lives in heart Anisha .... continuous Ankita .... conquered, a signet, symbol Annapurna .... Goddess of food Antara .... a notation in Indian music Anugya .... permission Anuja .... younger sister Anulata .... one with very slim figure ( eg like a climber plant) Anupama .... unique, unparalleled Anuradha .... a bright star ( 17th nakshatra) Anuragini .... beloved Anushri .... pretty Anusuya .... non-jealous Anuprabha .... brightness Anurati .... consent Anusha .... beautiful morning, a star Apala .... most beautiful Aparajita .... undefeated, nightingale ( koel ), Goddess Durga Aparna .... Goddess Parvati Apeksha .... expectation Aradhana .... pooja, devoted effort Archana .... worship Archini .... ray of light Archita .... one who is worshipped Archisha .... a ray of light Aradhana .... worship Arati , arti .... hymns sang in praise of god with lamp in hand Ardra .... 6th nakshatra

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Arjuni .... dawn, white cow Arni .... sun Arpana .... gifted, donated, given away Aruna .... dawn, red cow Arundhati .... a small star near the Great Bear Arunima .... red glow of dawn Arya .... Goddess Parvati, Goddess Durga Asavari .... name of a raaga in our Indian music Asha .... hope Ashalata .... creeper of hope Ashakiran .... ray of hope Ashika .... one without sorrow, mercury ( element ) Ashlesha .... name of a nakshatra Anshula .... glowing, luminous Ashwini .... name of a star, 1st nakshatra Asita .... Yamuna ( Jamuna ) river Astha .... faith Atmaja .... daughter Avani .... Earth Avanti .... Ujjain city in India Avantika .... the princess of Ujjain Avishi .... Earth, river

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter B

Bageshri .... name of a Indian music raaga. Bahugandha .... one with lot of scent, bud of Champa flower Bahula .... cow, Kritika nakshatra Baijanti / vaijanti .... name of flower ( Lord Vishnu's favourite) Bakula .... Nagakeshar flower Bala .... young girl, ear- ring Bani .... Goddess Saraswati Bandhura .... pretty Banmala .... a garland of 5 types of flowers Barkha, varsha

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter C

Cauvery, Cavery .... name of a river in india Chaitali, Chaitalee .... girl born in month of Chaitra Chairavali .... full moon of Chaitra month Chakrika .... Lakshmi Chameli .... creeper with sweet scented flower Champa .... fragrant flower / Pagoda tree Champakmala .... a garland made of Champa flowers Chanchala .... unsteady, Goddess Lakshmi, lightening Chanchari .... bird, vortex of water, Chanda .... moon Chandana .... sandal wood, parrot Chandani .... star, moon- light Chandika .... Goddess Durga, Goddess Gayatri Chandraki .... peacock Chandini .... moon light Chandrabhaga .... River Chenab in India Chandrakala .... phases of the moon Chandrakanta .... wife of the moon (night) Chandrakanti .... moon light Chandraki .... peacock Chandrajyoti .... moon- light Chandrika .... moon- light Chandrabha .... moon- light Chandralekha .... the phase of moon two nights after new moon, ray of moon Chandramukhi .... one with a round face ( like full moon ) Chandrapushpa .... star Chandraprabha .... star, moon light Chapala .... quick, lightening,Goddess Lakshmi Charu .... beautiful, attractive, kumkum, saffron Charulata .... beautiful creeper- like Charulekha .... beautiful, picture- like Charumati .... a beautiful lady Charushila .... a diamond Charvi .... beautiful Chatura .... smart, wise Chhavi .... image, radiance Chhaya .... shadow

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Chitra .... picture, 14th nakshatra, a raagini Chitrali .... line of pictures Chitrani .... River Ganga in India Chitralekha .... as beautiful as a picture Chitragandha .... a fragrant material Chitrangada .... name of Arjun's wife Chitrita .... beautiful, decorated Chinmayi .... happy, blissful

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter D

Damini .... lightning Darika .... maiden Dayita .... beloved Daya .... grace, kindness, pity, mercy Deepa .... lamp Deepali .... Collection of lamps Deepakala .... evening time (time to light lamps) Deepaprabha .... light of lamps Deepashikha .... the flame of a lamp Deepavati .... a raagini which is a hybrid of Deepak & Goddess Saraswati Deepika .... little light, a raagini used in Indian music Deepta .... luminous, glowing, bright Deepti .... glow, shine Devakali .... name of a Indian Music raagini Devaki .... mother of Lord Krishna Devakiri .... name of a raagini Devashri .... Goddess Lakshmi, yagya, divine beauty Dhanashri .... name of a raagini Dhanishta .... name of a nakshatra Dhanyata .... success, fulfillment Dhara .... constant flow of liquid Dharini .... earth Dhatri .... earth, Goddess Parvati Dhriti .... courage, morale Digambari .... Goddess Durga Divya .... heavenly, brilliant, extraordinary Draupadi .... wife of pandavas Dristi .... sight Durga .... Goddess Parvati

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter E

Ekta .... unity Ekaparnika .... Goddess Durga Eiravati .... lightening, Ravi river Ela .... earth

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter G

Gajra , Gajara .... garland of flowers Ganga .... Indian river Ganga ( Bhagirathi, Mandakini) Gangi .... Goddess Durga Gargi .... name of a learned woman, Goddes Durga Garati .... virtuous woman Garima .... prowess, strength, honor Gaura .... Goddes Parvati, also name of a raaga Gauri .... Goddes Parvati, fair complexioned Gautami .... river Godavari in India Gayatri .... mother of the Vedas, also a Goddess Girija .... Goddes Parvati Gita, Geeta .... song, Bhagwad Gita Gitika .... a small song Gitanjali .... a collection of poems Godavari .... river Godavari in India Gomati .... river Gomati in India Gopika .... cowherd girls Gorochana .... Goddes Parvati Gourangi .... fair complexioned Gaurika .... young lady Gunavati .... virtuous Gunjita .... the humming of bee Gurjari .... name of an Indian raaga Gyanada .... Goddes Saraswati

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter h

Hansa .... swan Hansamala .... a line or row of swans Hansini .... swan, very pretty lady Harinakshi .... one with deer like eyes

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Haripriya .... liked by Hari ( Goddess Lakshmi, Radha) Harita .... grass, turmerik, green - coloured Harsha .... happiness Harshada .... one who brings happiness Harshita .... happy Harshini .... happy Heera .... diamond Heerkani .... small diamond Hema .... golden, beautiful Hemkanta .... golden girl Hemangi .... golden body Hemangini .... girl with golden body Hemanti .... born in the Hemant season Hemashri .... one with golden body Hemalata .... golden creeper Hemaprabha .... golden light Hemavati .... Goddess Parvati, Ganga Hita .... lovable Himagouri .... Goddess Parvati Himani .... Goddess Parvati, cold Hiranmayi .... golden girl

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter I

Ipsa .... ambition, desire Ipsita .... desired Indrani .... wife of Lord Indra Indrakanta .... Indrani ( Shachi ) Indrakshi .... one having beautiful eyes Indrayani .... a holy river Indira .... Goddess Lakshmi Indu .... moon Induja .... Narmada river in India Indukala .... phases of moon Indukanta .... wife of moon ( night ) Indumukhi .... with moon-like face Induma .... moon Indumati .... full moon Induprabha .... moon rays Ila .... water , earth, daughter of Manu Ira .... Earth Iravati .... Ravi river in India

Ishani .... Goddess Parvati Ishwari .... Goddess

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter J

Jagrati, jagruti ... awakening Jagadamba .... mother of the world, Goddess Durga Jagadambika .... Goddess Durga Jaganmayee .... Goddess Lakshmi Jagamata .... mother of the world, Goddess Durga Jagamohini .... one who attracts the world, Goddess Durga Jahnavi .... Ganga river in India Jaitashri .... name of an Indian music raaga Jaladhija .... Goddess Lakshmi Jalbala .... lotus flower Janaki .... daughter of King Janak (Sita) Janaknandini .... daugter of King Janak (Sita) Jaya .... victory Jayalalita .... Goddess Durga Jayanti .... victorious, Durga Jayani .... a shakti of Ganesha Jayashri .... the Goddess of victory, an evening raagini in Indian classical music Jayasudha .... nectar of victory Jayaprabha .... light of victory Jayaprada .... one who gives victory Jayamala .... a garland of flowers given to the won who wins Jayavanti .... victorious Jayita .... victorious Jeevika .... water Jigyasa .... curiosity to know things Juhi .... scented flower Jwala .... flame Jyeshtha .... eldest daughter, a nakshatra Jyoti .... flame, light Jyotika .... light Jyotishmati .... luminous, bright, glowing Jyotsna .... moon light

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Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter k

Kadambari .... Goddess Saraswati, novel, nightingale bird ( the koel ) Kadambini .... clouds Kajal, Kaajal .... eye-liner Kajjali .... eye-liner Kala .... art, also phase of moon Kalapi .... peacock, nightingale Kalapini .... peacock, night Kalavati .... Goddess Parvati, artist Kali .... Goddess Durga, bud Kalika .... flower bud Kalindi .... Yamuna river Kalpana .... idea, imagination, fancy Kalpita .... imagined Kalyani .... blissful, fortunate, also cow Kamna .... desire Kamal .... lotus Kamala .... Goddess Lakshmi Kamalakshi .... one with lotus like eyes Kamalika .... Goddess Lakshmi, lotus Kamalini .... lotus Kamini .... a sensuous, beautiful woman Kanchana .... gold Kanchanprabha .... golden light Kanaka .... gold Kanakpriya .... one who loves gold Kanaklata .... gold climber plant Kanan .... forest Kananbala .... daughter of forest Kanti .... shine Kanupriya .... beloved of Kanha - Lord Krishna ( Radha) Kapila .... divine cow, white cow Kapotakshi .... one with dove -like eyes Karnapriya .... sweet to the ears Karuka .... heavenly piece of art Karuna .... pity Karunamayee .... full of pity for others Kasturi .... musk, fragrant material Katyayani .... Goddess Parvati Kaveri .... name of river in India Kavita .... poem Keertana, Kirtana .... hymn, a song sung in praise of God

Ketaki .... a cream colored flower Keshini .... one with beautiful hair ( kesh = hair ) Kesar .... pollen, lion Ketaki .... name of a flower Kshama .... forgive, Goddess Durga Kshanaprabha .... lightening Kshanika .... on which lasts for few moments ( lightening) Kshipa .... night Kshipra .... name of a river in India Kshiti .... Earth Kshirja .... Goddess Lakshmi Kiran .... ray of light Kiranmala .... garland of rays Kirtana .... chanting religious hymns Kirti .... fame Kishori .... a young girl Kokila .... cuckoo, nightingale Komal .... tender Kranti .... revolution Kriti .... work of art Krittika .... the 3rd nakshatra Krishna .... dark skinned, Draupadi, also name of a river in India Krupa .... grace, favour Kshama .... forgiveness Kumud .... lotus Kumudini .... white lotus, moon light Kunjal .... cuckoo, nightingale Kunjalata .... wild climber plant Kunjana .... forest girl Kunda .... name of a flower Kundanika .... golden girl Kuntala .... one with beautiful hair Kunti .... mother of pandavas Kushala .... safe, happy, expert, virtuoso Kusuma .... flower Kusumita .... blossomed

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter L

Lajwanti .... modest, humble Lata .... a creeper, vine, beauty Latika .... small creeper

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Latangi .... slim girl Lajvanti .... 'touch me not' plant Lajvati .... shy Lakshmi .... Goddess of wealth, wife of Lord Vishnu Lali .... beloved darling girl Lalita .... variety, beauty, Goddess Durga Lavali .... clove Lavanya .... grace, beauty Leela .... divine play, amusement Leelavati, Lilavati .... Goddess Durga Leena, Lina .... devoted Lekha .... writing, picture Lipika .... short letter Lochan .... eye Lohini .... red skinned Lona .... pretty, beauty

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Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter m

Madhavi .... sweet honey - like, also a flowering creeper Madhu .... honey, elixir, nectar Madhubala .... sweet girl, honey -bee Madhulika .... flower nectar Madhumati .... Ganga river Madhumita .... sweet girl Madhumalati .... flowering creeper Madhura .... sweet Madhuri .... sweet girl Madhurima .... charming Madhushri .... beauty of spring season's Mahabhadra .... Ganga river Mahakali .... Goddess Durga Mahakanta .... Earth Mahadevi .... Goddess Durga Maheshi .... Goddess Parvati Maheshwari .... Goddess Durga Mahima .... greatness Mala .... garland, necklace Malati .... Jasmine, moon- light Malavika .... Princess of Malawa

Malini .... flourist, a river Mallika .... queen, a creeper plant Malti .... fragrant flower Maitreyi .... name of a woman scholar Mamata .... love, affection Mandakini .... Ganga ( in heaven), asteroid belt Mandodari .... one with narrow abdomen, Ravan's wife Mangala .... auspicious, bliss, Goddess Parvati Manini .... a lady Manisha .... Goddess of mind, intelligence, desire Manishika .... intelligence Manjari .... a bunch Manju .... snow, dew drops, beautiful Manjubala .... beautiful girl Manjusha .... a box Manjula .... melodious Manjusri .... Goddess Saraswati Manasi .... a lady Manushri .... Goddess Lakshmi Manorama .... attractive, beautiful Marichika .... mirage, ray Marisa .... mother of Daksa Marala .... swan Matangi .... Goddess Durga Mausumi .... beauty, monsoon wind Maya .... illusion, Goddess Lakshmi Mayuri .... peahen Mayukhi .... peahen Megha .... cloud Medha .... intelligence, Goddess Saraswati Meena .... precious stone, fish Meenakshi .... one with fish- shaped eyes, daughter of Kuber Meera .... a devotee of Lord Krishna Meghana .... cloud Menaka .... celestial damsel, heavenly beauty ( an apsara ) Mohini .... very beautiful, bewitching, mesmering Mrigakshi .... one with deer- like beautiful eyes Mriganayani .... one with deer- like beautiful eyes Mridula .... tenderness

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Mrinalika .... stem of lotus Mrinalini .... lotus Mugdha .... spellbound, innocent Mukta .... pearl Mukti .... ultimate freedom

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter N

Nakula .... Goddess Parvati Nalini .... lotus Namrata .... modesty Namita .... modest Nanda .... happiness, a daughter, Goddess Durga Nandini .... daughter, one who brings joy, Ganga, Goddess Durga Nandika .... Goddess Lakshmi, water vessel made up of clay Nandita .... happy Narayani .... Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga Narmada .... one who arouses tender feelings in others, the river Narmada Navneeta .... butter -like Nayana .... one with attractive eyes Nayantara .... star of the eyes Neeharika .... dew drops, nebula Neelam .... Blue sapphire Neela .... blue colour Neelaja .... river starting from blue mountain ( Neelparvat ) Neelakshi .... blue- eyed girl Neelam .... a blue -jewel Neelambari .... a raagini Neeraja .... lotus flower, pure, Goddess Lakshmi Neha .... love, rain Nehal .... rainy, beautiful Netra .... eye Netravati .... one with beautiful eyes Nidhi .... treasure Nidra .... sleep Niharika .... nebula Nilaya .... abode, house Nilima .... blue Nikhita .... sharp, Earth Niral .... calm Niranjana .... Goddess Durga

Niramayee .... pure, clean, spotless Nirmala .... clean, virtuous Nirupa .... a decree, command Nirupama .... unique, uncomparable Nisha .... night Nishtha .... faith Nita .... moral, faithful Niti .... morality Nitya .... Goddess Parvati, ever present Nivedita .... one dedicated to service of god Niyati .... fortune, fate, supreme power Nupura .... anklet Nutan .... new

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter P

Padma .... lotus, Goddess Lakshmi ( Padmaja = born from lotus ) Padmakali .... lotus bud Padmakshi .... one with lotus-like eyes Padmamalini .... Goddess Lakshmi Padmarekha .... lotus- like lines on palm which are considered to be sign of good luck Padmavasa .... one who resided in lotus ( Goddess Lakshmi) Padmini .... lotus plant, also famous queen of Chittaud Pallavi .... new leaves Panchali .... doll, also Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas Pankaja .... lotus Panna .... name of a jewel Parajika .... a raagini Paramita .... prowess Paravi .... bird Parmeshwari .... Goddess Durga Parnal .... leafy Parnavi .... bird Parnika .... a small leaf, Parvati Parinita .... expert, married woman Pari .... beauty, fairy Parul .... name of a flower Parvati .... daughter of Himalaya,

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wife of Lor Shiva Patmanjiri .... a raagini Pavitra .... Tulasi Payal .... foot ornament Payoja .... lotus Pingala .... Goddess Lakshmi Pooja .... idol worship Poonam .... full moon Poorna .... fully contented Poornima .... full moon Poorva .... earlier one, elder, east Poorvaganga .... river Narmada Poorvaja .... elder sister Poorvi .... a classical melody Prabha .... light, glow, shine Prabhada .... lady Prabhavati .... a raagini, wife of Sun Prachi .... east Prafula .... lotus Pragati .... progress Pragya .... prowess, Goddess Saraswati Prashanti .... complete peace Pramada .... beautiful lady Pramila .... sleep Prarthana .... prayer Pratibha .... talent Pratima .... idol, statue, icon Pratichi .... west Pratigya .... pledge, vow Prema .... love Premila .... queen of a women's kingdom Prerana .... inspiration Pritha .... same as Kunti Prithuloma .... fish, Pisces -zodiac sign Priti .... love Priya .... loved one, darling Priyadarshini .... delightful to look at Priyadutta .... earth Priyanka .... beautiful or lovable act, symbol or body Priyanvada .... one who speaks nicely Puja .... same as Pooja Punthali .... doll Punita .... pure, holy Purnima .... full moon Purva .... east Pushpa .... flower Pushpagandha .... juhi flower

Pushpalata .... flower creeper Pushpanjali .... flower offering

Indian Names for Baby Boys starting with R

Radhakrishna .... Radha & Lord Krishna Radheya .... son of Radha .i e Karna Raghav .... born in Raghu Clan ( Rama) Raghuveer/vir .... brave man of the Raghu clan (Rama) Rahul .... son of Gautam Buddha Raj .... king Rajan .... king Rajat .... silver Rajanikant .... lord of night ( the moon) Rajaneesh, Rajnish .... God of night (moon) Rajkumar .... prince Rajeev, Rajiv .... a blue lotus Rajendra .... emperor, king of kings Rajesh .... God of kings, emperor Rajiv .... lotus flower Rakesh .... lord of the night ( moon ) Raktakamal .... a red lotus Ram .... Lord Rama, charming Ramakant .... husband of Rama (i.e. Lord Vishnu) Ramakrishna .... Rama & Krishna Raman .... pleasing, beloved, Kamdev Ramdas .... devotee (a servant) of Rama, Hanuman Ramesh .... God of Rama (i.e. Lord Vishnu) Ramanuja .... born after Lord Rama i.e. Lakshman Randheer .... one who shows bravery & boldness in war Ranganath .... Lord Vishnu Ranjan .... pleasing act Ranjeet .... victor in wars Rasraj .... king of liquids ( mercury -element ), romance ( Shringar ras) Rateesh .... God of Ratee, husband of Ratee ( Kamdev) Ratnakar .... mine of jewels, Kuber, sea

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Ratnesh .... G od of jewels ( Kuber) Ravi .... Sun, fire Ravinandan .... son of sun ( Karna ) Ravindra .... sun Ravindranath .... Lord Vishnu Ravinshu .... Kamdev ( Cupid ) Ravikiran .... sun ray Ripudaman .... one who defeats his enemies Rishi .... sage, ray of light Rishabh .... morality Rohan .... climbing or ascending something, developing, increasing Rohit .... red, sun, red flower Rohitashwa .... one with red horse, fire Rochan .... red lotus, bright Rudra .... angry, Lord Shiva Rupesh .... Lord of beauty Rupak .... sign, feature, acting Rupin .... embodied beauty Rujul .... simple, honest Rutajit .... conquerer of truth Ritujeet, Rutujit .... conquerer of seasons

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter s

Saachi .... Truth Sachi .... wife of Lord Indra Sachita .... consciousness Sadhana .... long practice or study, fulfilment Saguna .... virtuous Sahana .... patience Sajala .... cloud Salila .... water Samiksha .... analysis Sampada .... wealth Sanchali .... highly mobile Sandhya .... evening Sangita .... musical Santoshi .... happy Sanyukta .... union Sanjeevani .... immortality Sanjukta .... union Sapna .... dream Saphala .... successful Sarala .... simple, black Tulsi ( Basil

) Sarasa .... swan Sarasvati .... Goddess of learning Saravati .... a river Sarika .... a parrot (mayna) Sarita .... river Saryu .... river Sharayu Saroja .... lotus Sarojini .... a lake full of lotuses Sarasi .... jolly, happy Sashi .... moon Satviki ....Goddess Durga Satyavati .... mother of Vyasa, one who spaks truth Saudamini .... lightening Saumya .... mild, pearl, Durga Savarna .... daughter of the Ocean, wife of Sun Savita .... sun Savitri .... Goddess Saraswati, Jamuna river Seema .... limit, border Shachi .... wife of Indra, intelligence Shaila .... stone, mountain Shailaja .... daughter of mountain (i.e a river) Shakti .... Goddess Parvati, Durga Shakuntala .... mother of Bharat, wife of Shantanu Shakambari .... Goddess Durga Shalaka .... Parvati Shalika .... mayna Shalini .... modesty, house -wife Shambari .... illusion Shambhavi .... Goddess Durga Shambhukanta .... wife of Shambhu (i.e. Parvati) Shankari .... wife of Shankar (i.e.Parvati) Shanta .... peaceful, Durga Shanti .... peace Sharada .... goddess of learning, Saraswati Sharika .... mayna Sharmila .... modest Sharmistha .... wife of Yayati Sharvani .... Parvati Sharvari .... night, lady Shashi .... moon Shashibala .... a girl with round (moon-

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like) face Shashikala .... phases of moon Shashiprabha .... moon light Shatakshi .... one with hundreds of eyes (i.e. night), Parvati Sheela .... one with good morals Sheetal .... cool Shikha .... flame Shikhi .... peacock, flame Shila .... stone Shilpa .... stone Shipra .... a holy river flowing thru Ujjain Shivakanta .... wife of Shiva ( Goddess Parvati) Shivani .... Durga, Parvati Shivapriya .... liked by Shiva ( Goddess Durga) Shivasundari .... Durga Shobha .... attractive, beauty Shobhna .... ornamental, shining, beautiful Shoni .... one of complexion of red lotus Shonima .... redness Shradhdha .... faith, trust Shravani .... full moom of Shravan month, a girl born in Shravan month Shree .... Goddess Lakshmi Shreedevi .... Goddess Shreeprada .... Goddess Radha Shreeya .... Goddess Lakshmi Shreya .... auspicious Shruti .... expert in Vedas, hearing Shubha .... auspicious, beauty Shubhada .... one who brings goodness Shubhra .... white, Ganga river in mountain stage Shuchi .... clean, pure, holy Shweta .... white complexioned Shyama .... shadow, Radha, Yamuna river Shyamala .... dark complexioned Siddhi .... achievement, completion Sita .... wife of Rama Smriti .... recollection Smita .... smiling girl Smriti .... memory Sneh .... love

Sneha .... love Snehalata .... a love vine Snigdha .... smooth, tender Somatra .... excelling the moon Sona .... gold, moon light Sonali .... golden Sonia .... golden Subhadra .... a wife of Arjuna, sister of Krishna Subhaga .... a fortunate person Subhuja .... auspicious Apsara Subodhini .... a learned lady Sucheta .... one with good mind Suchita .... beautiful Suchitra .... beautiful picture Sudevi .... wife of Krishna Sudha .... nectar , amrit, earth, daughter Suditi .... bright, shining Sudipti .... dazzling bright Sudiksha .... Goddess Lakshmi Sugandha .... fragrany, yellow juhi Sugreeva .... one with beautiful neck Suhasini .... one with beautiful laughter or smile Sujata .... of good caste, beauty Sukeshi .... one with beautiful hair Sukhada .... one who gives happiness Sukshma .... fine Sulabha .... easy, Tulsi (basil) Sulakshana .... one with good signs Sulekha .... a good handwriting Sulochana .... one with beautiful eyes Suman .... good natured, flower Sumati .... good minded Sumita .... good friend Sumitra .... Lakshman & Shatrugna's mother, good friend Sunanda .... white cow, beloved daughter Sunayana .... one with beautiful eyes Sunetra .... one with beautiful eyes Sundari .... beauty Sunita .... one with good morals Suniti .... same as Sunita Suparna .... lotus Suprabha .... good light Supriya .... cute, adorable, lovely Supti .... sleep Surbhi ..... holy cow . Surabhi means

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fragrance of a flower Surabhee .... fragrance, wild basil, sandal wood Surekha .... a good line (on the palm) Sureshwari .... Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi Sureshi .... Goddess Durga Suravinda .... a beautiful Yaksa Surotama .... auspicious Apsara Suruchi .... one with good taste Surupa .... beautiful Surya .... sun god Sushanti .... complete peace Sushila .... a modest girl Sushma .... beautiful woman Sushmita .... good smile, smiling Sushila .... good conduct Suvarna .... gold, good complexioned Suvarnarekha .... line of gold Suyasha .... good achievent Swapna .... dream Swapnali .... dream Swarnaprabha .... golden light Swati .... 15th nakshatra Sweta .... fair complexioned

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter T Tamasi .... night Tanaya .... daughter Tanika .... rope Tannistha .... devoted Tanuja .... daughter Tanulata .... slim ( creeper - like body) Tanupa .... hunger Tanushri .... beauty Tapi .... name of river Tapni .... Godavari river In India Tapti .... same as Tapi, daughter of Sun Tara .... star Tarala .... honey bee Tarangini .... a river Tarani .... a boat Taranija .... river Yamuna Tarika .... flower shaped ear ring Tarini .... Goddess Parvati Tarkeshwari .... Parvati

Tarulata .... a creeper Taruni .... a young girl Tanvi .... a delicate girl Teja .... radiant Tejal .... radiant Tejaswini .... radiant, intelligent Tista .... a tributary of Ganga river located in North India Triguna .... Goddess Durga, Maya Trilochana .... three eyed, Durga Trinayani .... three eyed, Durga Trinetra .... three eyed, Durga Tripuri .... Parvati Trisha .... thirst Trishna .... thirst Triveni .... confluence of three rivers - the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati Triyama .... night Trupti .... satiatedness Trusha .... thirst Tula .... balance, a zodiac sign Tulasi , Tulsi .... a sacred plant ( basil ) Tusti .... peace, happiness

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter U

Udaya .... dawn Ujas .... bright, shining Ujjwala .... bright, lustrous Ulka .... mateorite Ulupi .... name of Arjun's wife Uma .... Goddess Parvati Unnati .... progress Upada .... a gift Upala .... sandy bank Upama .... comparison Upasana .... worship Urmi .... wave Urmila .... wife of Lakshman Urvasi .... most pretty of Apsaras Urvi .... Earth Urja .... energy Urjita .... energetic Usha .... dawn, sun rise Ushakiran .... rays of morning sun Ushma .... heat Utpala .... a lotus

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Utpatti .... creation Utsa .... spring season Utpalini .... a lotus pond

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter V

Vagdevi .... the Goddess of speech ( Saraswati) Vagishwari .... Saraswati Vaidehi .... Sita ( wife of Rama) Vaishali .... name of an ancient city Vaishnavi .... Goddess Durga, Ganga, Tulsi Vaijanti .... flag, banner, Vaijantimala .... Lord Vishnu's garland Vajra .... diamond, Durga Vajreshwari .... Buddhist goddess Vallabha .... lover Vallari .... creepers, Parvati Vallika .... creeper Vama .... lady, Durga Vamdevi .... Goddess Durga, Savitri Vamil .... beautiful Vamika .... Durga Vanaja .... daughter of forest, derived from forest Vandana .... salute, praise Vanhi .... fire Vanita .... lady Vanmala .... wildflower garland, string of forests Vani .... speech, Saraswati Varada .... daughter, Goddess Lakshmi Varsha .... rain Varija .... lotus Varnika .... moon, gold plating Varuni .... wife of Varun (God of water) Vasanta .... spring Vasantabrabha .... spring blossom Vasanti .... light yellow colour Vaasanti .... spring festival, Durga Vasuda .... Earth

Indian Names for Baby Girls ( girl child names) starting with letter Y

Yamika .... night Yamini .... night Yamuna .... the Jamuna river Yashawini .... successful lady Yashila .... famous Yashoda .... successful, Lord Krishna's mother Yashodhara .... wife of Gautama Buddha Yashomati .... successful lady Yukta .... a latitude Yukti .... trick, solution Yuti .... union Yogeshwari .... Goddess Durga Yogita .... one who can concentrate Yogini .... one who can control senses Yoshita .... lady