Traditional Indian baby names
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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.
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Traditional Indian baby boy names
Name | Meaning |
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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 |
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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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