Traditional Indian baby names

Indian traditions are culturally rich and diverse and they touch every aspect of our lives. These traditions and customs also play an important part in choosing a name for your baby.

We have put together a few options to help you find the perfect name for your little bundle of joy.

Traditional Indian baby boy names

Name	Meaning
Abhijeet	One who is victorious
Aditya	Solar gods, children of infinity
Akshat	One who cannot be injured, whole
Amanpreet	One who loves peace
Amitava	One with boundless splendour
Angad	The second Sikh Guru
Aniruddh	Boundless
Anubhav	Experience or perception
Arjun	Bright, shining
Armaan	Desire or wish
Ashish	Blessing
Azad	Independent, free
Bhaskar	Sun
Bhavesh	Lord of world, A name for Lord Shiva
Bhavin	Winner, to exist
Bipin	Forest
Chetas	Mind, heart
Chirag	A lamp
Chiranjeev	Lifelong
Daanish	Clever
Dalbir	Soldier
Daljeet	The conqueror of forces
Debashish	Benediction of God
Debyendu	Auspicious, bright as the moon
Dhruv	The pole star; firm; immovable; a name associated with Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva
Dipankar	One who illuminates the lamps
Ehsaan	Compassion
Emir	Prince, Commander
Fardeen	One who has strength
Farhan	Wisdom
Gagandeep	Lamp in the sky
Gaurav	Honour, pride
Gautam	Wisest; enlightened one; remover of darkness
Girish	Lord Shiva, Mahadev, Lord of the mountains
Gurdeep	Light of the teacher
Harbhajan	Hymns of God
Himmat	Courage
Imraan	Exalted one
Indranuj	Younger brother of Indra
Jayant	Victory
Jayesh	Victor
Jeet	Victory
Junaid	Fighter
Jyotiraditya	Brightness of the sun
Kabir	Famous Sufi saint
Kartik	A month
Karun	Compassionate, empathy
Khalid	Eternal
Kshitij	Horizon
Kuwarjeet	Victorious prince
Lohith	A name for Lord Shiva
Madhav	A name for Lord Shiva
Mohammed	The praised one
Mridul	Soft, calm
Navjot	The new light
Nikhil	Entire
Nimit	Derived from an Indian word meaning 'destiny'
Nishith	Night
Ojas	Bountiful energy
Om	Sacred syllable used in Hindu prayer
Onkar	Word of God, one who is pure
Paramjit	Supremely victorious
Paritosh	Contentment
Parth	The person who never misses target, pertaining to Arjun, a warrior prince
Parvez	Success
Pavan	God of wind
Pranav	From the Hindu sacred symbol Aum, meaning "primordial mantra"
Purab	East
Ramandeep	Blessed with God's love
Rehaan	Scented
Rohan	Ascending
Sahil	River bank, guide
Salman	Peaceful
Samarth	Efficient
Samir	Companion in evening talk, a light breeze
Sanchit	Collection, brought together
Sanjay	Triumphant
Sarabjit	Winning all
Shahzad	Prince
Shantanu	Peace loving
Shishir	The winter season
Shray	Credit
Siddharth	Buddha, one who is accomplished
Sparsh	Touch
Sumer	Gold mountain, divine mountain
Surjan	Godly person
Swapan	Dream
Tarun	Young, youth
Tejas	Sharpness
Tushar	Snow, dew
Udit	Grown, shining, awakened
Umang	Enthusiasm
Umar	Flourishing
Varun	Lord of the water, Neptune
Veer	Brave and fearless
Vidur	Wise
Vinay	Humble and mild mannered
Yash	Fame and glory
Zeeshan	Strength
Zubin	One who's helpful

Traditional Indian baby girl names

Name	Meaning
Aaina	Mirror
Aaliyah	Excellent
Aasha	Hope, desire
Aasiya	One who helps the weak
Aditi	Free and unbounded
Aishwarya	Wealth
Amena	Faithful
Anjali	Tribute, gift to God
Antara	The second note in Hindustani music
Aparna	Name of Goddess Durga or Parvati
Arshpreet	Beloved crown
Aruna	Dawn light, rising sun
Arunima	Red glow of the early morning sunlight
Arzoo	Desire
Ayesha	Alive; life
Bahaar	Spring season
Bhagyashree	Fortunate, Goddess Lakshmi
Bhavna	Meditation
Bhoomi	The earth
Bipasha	River
Chaaya	Shadow
Chandrika	Moon; moonlight
Chhavi	Reflection, radiance
Chitragandha	Of various fragrances
Deepika	Little light
Devika	Little Goddess
Diya	Light, lamp
Ekta	Unity
Falguni	Beautiful
Farah	Joy
Fatima	Daughter of the Prophet
Garima	Prowess, strength
Gauhar	A pearl
Gayatri	A name for Goddess Durga; a sacred verse
Geetha	Song
Gurleen	One who is absorbed in the guru
Harini	Deer like, Goddess Lakshmi
Harpreet	Love of God
Indrani	Queen of Indra
Ira	Watchful
Jasleen	Engrossed in the fame of God
Jayanti	Victorious
Jyothsna	Moonlight
Kalyani	Auspicious and prosperous
Kanika	An atom; a small particle
Kavya	Poem
Laila	Sweetheart
Lathika	Elegant
Lavanya	Charming
Leela	Play, amusement
Lopamudra	Wife of Lord Agastya Muni
Mahrukh	One who's face is radiant like the moon
Malavika	A Himalayan plant; name of the heroine of Kalidas's play, Malvika Agnimitra
Maya	Dream, illusion
Meera	Devotee of Lord Krishna
Meher	Grace, blessing
Naaz	Pride
Nagma	Song, tune
Nalini	Sacred lotus
Nargis	Narcissus, flower
Nivedita	One who is entrusted with dedicated service; compassionate
Noor	Divine Light
Parinaaz	A beautiful fairy
Parizaad	Born of the fairies
Piya	Beloved
Pooja	An act of worship
Prabhjot	Light of God
Preet	Love
Rangana	Happiness and merrymaking
Rasika	Graceful and elegant: juice of sugarcane
Revati	Royal jasmine; a particular ragini in music; prosperity
Rihana	Sweet basil
Ruchika	Shining, beautiful
Sabina	Beautiful
Saira	Traveller
Sanjana	Creator, soft and gentle
Sarah	Princess
Shaheen	Falcon
Shahnaz	Pride of the king
Shereen	Sweet and alluring
Shifa	Curing, healing
Shivani	Wife of Lord Shiva
Shreya	The auspicious one
Shridevi	Goddess Lakshmi
Shweta	White
Simran	Meditating, remembrance
Surabhi	Beautiful; fragrance; springtime
Taahira	Modest
Tanvi	A delicate girl
Tara	Star, Goddess of the sea
Tavleen	Engrossed in God
Uma	Goddess Parvati, nation
Upasana	Worship and adoration
Urvashi	A celestial maiden
Vaishnavi	Devotee of Vishnu
Yamini	Nocturnal, night
Yoshita	A beautiful lady
Zahra	Shine, blossom
Zainab	Fragrant plant
Zoya	Loving and caring

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