Looking to honor your Indian heritage with a beautiful baby name? Here we come with a list of the top 510 Indian baby names and their meanings that will work wonders for your little bundle of joy!
For one thing, Indian names are a testament to India's distinct and long history, and they are as rich in fabulous meanings as they are blindingly beautiful.
Faithfully reflecting Hindu tradition, Indian baby boy names, like Vishnu and Ravi boast boatloads of cultural significance; These mythical names, echoing tales of valor and sunshine, make unique choices for your future little hero.
For your cute baby diva, Indian girl names, such as Arviti and Parvati, exude revered majesty, while riding on a wave of popularity. Reminiscent of venerable goddesses, they could be perfect choices for your baby girl.
If you're humming tunes of devotion, the Muslim baby names “Muhammad” and “Ayesha” radiate grace and reverence, making them meaningful choices for your cutie!
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Keep on reading to discover a plethora of beautiful names, ranging from the trendy to the timeless with a modern spin and classic ones:
Indian girl names:
Aadhya: First power, Goddess Durga, First, Unequalled, Perfect or The Earth
Aanya: Inexhaustible, eternal, or graceful
Aarna: This name refers to the Goddess Lakshmi, meaning River or Wave
Abha: Shine, luster, beauty
Aditi: Boundless, limitless
Advika: Unique, world
Ahaana: Dawn, first ray of light
Aishwarya: Wealth, prosperity
Akanksha: Desire, wish
Akriti: Shape, form
Alaknanda: A sacred river in the Himalayas or Flawless
Amara: Immortal, eternal
Amaya: Wise or Sincere or without deceit
Amba: Goddess Durga
Amrita: Immortality, nectar
Anaya: Caring, compassionate or Graceful, Gracious
Anika: Goddess Durga, graceful, brilliant or Sweet-faced
Anisha: Continuous, supreme
Anjali: Offering, tribute
Ankita: Distinguished, marked
Anushka: Grace, favor
Anvi: One of Devi's names, Goddess of the forest, the one who is nature-loving
Aradhana: Worship, adoration
Aria: Noble or Honorable
Arushi: Dawn, red sky in the early morning
Arya: Noble or Honorable
Ashima: Limitless
Asmita: Pride, self-respect
Avani: Earth
Avantika: Ancient name of Ujjain city
Bhavana: Feelings, sentiment
Bhavini: Goddess Parvati, beautiful woman
Bhumi: Earth
Binal: Princess
Chaitra: First month of the lunar calendar
Chakori: A bird enamored by the moon
Chandani: Moonlight
Charu: Beautiful, attractive
Charvi: Beautiful, attractive
Cheshta: Desire, wish
Chhaya: Shadow, reflection
Chitra: Picture, beautiful
Daksha: Talented, competent
Damini: Lightning
Deepa: Light, lamp
Deepti: Brightness, light
Devika: Goddess
Dhanya: Fortunate, blessed
Diksha: Initiation, dedication
Disha: Direction
Divina: Divine, heavenly
Divya: Divine, heavenly
Drisha: Sight, Vision, or Mountain Lord
Drishti: Vision, insight
Eesha: Purity, clarity, or Goddess Parvati
Ekisha: One goddess
Ekta: Unity, harmony
Esha: Goddess Parvati, purity
Eshana: Desire or search
Falak: Sky, heaven
Falguni: Born in the Hindu month of Falgun
Farah: Joy, happiness
Ganga: Sacred river in India
Gargi: An ancient scholar
Garima: Warmth, dignity
Gauri: Fair, white (Another name for Goddess Parvati)
Gayatri: A sacred hymn
Geeta: The holy book of Hindus
Gehna: Ornament
Gitanjali: Melodious tribute
Hansa: Swan
Hansini: Swan, beautiful
Harini: Deer, beautiful
Harsha: Joy, delight
Hema: Golden, beautiful
Himani: Snow, ice
Hridya: Heart
Ila: Earth, moonlight
Inaya: Concern, solicitude
Indira: Bestower of wealth (Another name for Goddess Lakshmi)
Indu: Moon
Ishani: Goddess Parvati
Ishita: Mastery, wealth or superior
Jagruti: Awareness, alertness
Janhvi: River Ganga
Jaya: Victory
Jivika: Source of life
Jyoti: Light, flame
Kadambari: Goddess Saraswati, novel
Kajal: Kohl, eyeliner
Kalyani: Fortunate, blessed
Kanak: Gold
Kanika: Molecule, atom
Kareena: Pure, innocent or flower
Karishma: Miracle, Magic
Kashvi: Shining, bright
Kavita: Poem, poetry
Kesha: Immense Joy or God is Gracious
Kiran: Ray of light
Kirti: Fame, glory
Komala: Delicate, tender
Krishna: Another name of the beloved God Krishna
Lakshmi: Goddess of wealth and prosperity
Lalima: Redness, beauty
Lalita: Beautiful, lovely
Lavanya: Grace, beauty
Lekha: Writing, document
Madhavi: Sweet, honey-like
Madhuri: Sweetness
Mahika: Earth
Mala: Necklace, garland
Malika: Queen
Mamta: Love, affection
Manisha: Wisdom, desire
Meena: Precious blue stone
Megha: Cloud
Mehak: Fragrance, aroma
Mira: Ocean, boundary
Mohana: Attracting, charming
Mohini: Enchantress
Moksha: Liberation, salvation
Mridula: Tenderness, gentleness
Naina: Eyes
Nakshatra: Star
Namita: Humble, modest
Nandini: Daughter, a holy cow
Navya: New, fresh
Neelam: Sapphire
Neha: Love, rain
Nidhi: Treasure
Nidra: Sleep, slumber
Nikita: Earth, river
Nina: Lovely-eyed, Darling/Dear Little Girl or Gracious One and Full of Grace
Nisha: Night
Niti: Ethics, moral
Nivedita: Dedicated, devoted
Ojasvi: Bright, brilliant
Ojaswini: Lustrous, bright
Padma: Lotus
Pakhi: Bird
Pallavi: Bud, new leaves
Pari: Fairy
Parul: Flow of water
Pavitra: Pure, sacred
Payal: Anklet
Pihoo: Sweet sound, chirp of a bird
Pooja: Worship, reverence
Prachi: East
Pragya: Wisdom, intelligence
Pranavi: Goddess Parvati
Preeti: Love, joy
Priya: Beloved, dear
Radha: Prosperity and Success
Ragini: Melody, music
Rajani: Night
Rakhi: Protective thread
Rani: Queen
Rashi: Collection, star sign
Ratna: Gem, jewel
Raveena: Sunny, bright
Rekha: Line, feature
Renu: Atom, grain of sand
Ridhima: Full of love
Riya: Singer
Roshni: Light, brightness
Ruhani: Spiritual, divine
Ruhika: Growing, ascending
Rupa: Form, beauty
Saanvi: Goddess Lakshmi
Sachi: Child of joy
Sadhana: Practice, worship
Saesha: With great desire and wish
Sakshi: Witness
Sangeeta: Musical, melodious
Sanya: Fortunate, blessed
Sapna: Dream
Sara: Precious, pure
Sarita: River
Seema: Boundary, limit
Shalini: Modest, shy
Sharmila: Joyful, shy
Shashi: Moon
Sheela: Cool, good character
Shikha: Flame, top of a mountain
Shilpa: Art, statue
Shobha: Attractiveness, beauty
Shraddha: Faith, trust
Shreya: Lucky, auspicious
Shubha: Auspicious, fortunate
Sita: Goddess, wife of Lord Rama
Smita: Smile, cheerful
Sneha: Affection, love
Sonia: Wisdom, gold
Suman: Flower, cheerful
Sumitra: Friendly, good friend
Sunita: Wise, well-behaved
Supriya: Beloved
Surabhi: Fragrance, beauty
Swara: Tones, self shining
Swati: Star
Tamanna: Wish, desire
Tanaya: Daughter
Tanvi: Delicate, beautiful
Tara: Star
Tejaswini: Radiant, bright
Trisha: Desire, thirst
Uma: Goddess Parvati, tranquility
Upasana: Worship, devotion
Urmi: Wave, warmth
Urmila: Enchanter, wave of passion
Usha: Dawn, sunrise
Utkarsha: Advancement, elevation
Vaidehi: Referring to the Goddess of Sita, meaning "of Videha"
Vaishali: An ancient city in Bihar, India
Vandana: Adoration, salute
Vanya: Gracious gift of God
Varsha: Rain
Vedanti: Knower of the Vedas
Vedika: Consciousness, altar
Vidya: Knowledge, learning
Vijaya: Victory, success
Vinaya: Humble, modest
Vrinda: Tulsi (holy basil), virtue
Vrisha: Cow, virtue
Yamini: Night, nocturnal
Yashaswini: Successful, glorious
Yukti: Strategy, idea
Zara: Blooming flower, Bright as Dawn or Brilliance
Zoya: Shining, Life, or Affectionate
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Indian Boy names:
Aadil: Justice
Aadit: Peak
Aarav: Peaceful; Melodious
Aayush: Long life
Abhay: Fearless
Abhijit: Victorious
Abhinav: New; Young
Abhiram: Delightful
Adarsh: Ideal
Adil: Sincere; Just
Aditya: The Sun
Adrish: Mirror
Advait: Unique; Non-duality
Advik: Unique
Agastya: A saint's name
Ahan: Dawn; First Ray of Light
Akash: Sky
Akhil: Whole; Complete
Alok: Brightness; Light
Amit: Infinite
Amol: Priceless
Anand: Bliss; Joy
Anay: Caring
Aniket: Lord of the World
Anirudh: Unstoppable
Ankit: Conquered
Anshul: Radiant
Arjun: Bright; Shining; The Hero of Mahabharata
Arnav: Ocean; Sea
Arun: Sun
Arya: Noble; Great
Aryaman: Noble-minded
Aryan: Noble
Ashish: Blessing
Ashwin: Light; Horse Tamer
Atharv: The First Veda; Knowledge
Atul: Matchless
Avinash: Indestructible
Ayaan: First Ray of the Sun
Ayush: Long Life
Badri: Lord Vishnu
Bhagwan: God; Lord
Bharat: India; Universal monarch
Bhaskar: Sun; Radiant
Bhavesh: Lord of Existence
Bhuvan: World
Bhuvnesh: Lord of the world
Bijoy: Victory
Bimal: Pure
Brijesh: Lord of Brij Land
Chaitanya: Consciousness; Life
Chandan: Sandalwood
Chandrakant: Moonstone; Beloved by the Moon
Charan: Feet
Chetan: Conscious
Chinmay: Full of Knowledge
Chinmayanand: Blissful; Supreme consciousness
Chirag: Lamp; Light
Chiranjeev: Immortal
Daksh: Capable; Son of Brahma
Daman: Controller
Darpan: Mirror
Darshan: Sight; View; Visit; Perceive
Deepak: Lamp; Light
Devansh: Part of God
Devendra: King of Gods; Lord Indra
Dhananjay: One who wins wealth
Dharmendra: God of righteousness
Dhaval: Fair; Pure
Dhiren: Strong
Dhruv: Pole Star; Constant
Dhyan: Meditation
Dilip: Protector
Dinesh: Sun
Dipen: Lord of the Lamp
Divyansh: Part of Divine
Dushyant: Destroyer of Evil
Eeshan: Lord Shiva
Eeshwar: God
Ekansh: Whole
Ekant: Solitary
Eklavya: Renowned for his dedication to his teacher
Eshan: In God's grace
Evanshi: Similar to the heavens
Falgun: Arjuna
Farhan: Happy
Ganesh: Lord of all beings
Gautam: Bright; A Buddha
Giri: Mountain
Girik: Lord Shiva
Girindra: Lord of mountains
Girish: Lord of Mountains
Gopal: Protector of Cows; Krishna
Govind: Protector of cows; Lord Krishna
Gyan: Knowledge
Hari: God Vishnu; God Krishna
Harish: Lord Vishnu
Harman: Everybody’s Beloved
Haroon: Hope
Harsh: Joy; Delight
Harsha: Joy
Hem: Gold
Hemadri: Mountain of Gold
Hemant: Season of winter
Hrithik: From the Heart
Indeep: Light of God
Inder: God of Rain; Lord Indra
Inderjit: Conqueror
Indrajit: Victor over Indra
Ishan: Sun
Jagat: Universe
Jagdish: Lord of the World
Jai: Victory
Jaswant: Famous
Jatin: Ascetic; Saintly
Jayant: Victorious
Jayesh: Victor
Jeet: Victory
Jivin: To Give Life
Kabir: Great; Famous Saint
Kailas: Mountain Where Lord Shiva Lives
Kailash: Name of a Himalayan Peak; Lord Shiva's Abode
Kalyan: Welfare; Fortunate
Kanan: Forest
Kapil: Tawny; Monkey
Karan: Helper; Companion
Kartik: Son of Lord Shiva; God of War
Keshan: A form of Krishna
Keshav: God Krishna
Ketan: Home; Pure
Krishna: Black; All Attractive; Lord Krishna
Kuldeep: Lamp of the Family
Kumar: Prince
Lakshay: Target
Lalit: Beautiful
Laxman: Brother of Lord Rama
Lokendra: Lord of the world
Lokesh: Lord of the World
Luv: Son of Lord Rama
Madhav: Sweet Like Honey; Krishna
Madhur: Sweet
Mahesh: Lord Shiva
Mahir: Expert; Skilled
Manav: Human
Manish: God of Mind; Intellectual
Manish: Intellect; Wisdom
Manoj: Born of the Mind
Mayank: Moon
Mihir: Sun
Milind: Honey Bee
Mohit: Charming; Infatuated
Mukesh: Lord of the dumb
Naksh: Moon
Nakul: Mongoose; Fourth Pandava
Nalin: Lotus
Naman: Salutation; Reverence
Narayan: Vishnu; Refuge of Man
Narendra: King of men
Narendra: Lord of Men; King
Navin: New
Neeraj: Born from Water; Lotus
Nikhil: Complete; Universal
Nimit: Destiny
Nirav: Quiet; Calm
Nirvan: Liberation
Nishan: Mark; Sign
Nishant: Dawn
Nishit: Sharp; Midnight
Nitin: Ethical; Moral
Om:Sacred sound; Universal sound
Palash: Tree with Red Flowers
Pankaj: Lotus Flower
Parag: Pollen; Sweet Scent
Paras: Touchstone
Parikshit: Tested One; Son of Abhimanyu
Parth: Another name for Arjuna
Piyush: Nectar
Prabhat: Morning
Prakash: Light
Pramod: Joy; Delight
Pranav: Om Sound; Beginning
Pranay: Love; Romance
Prasad: Blessing; Devotional offering
Prateek: Symbol
Pulkit: Happy; Thrilled
Puneet: Pure; Holy
Raghav: Lord Rama
Raghu: An ancestor of Lord Rama
Rahul: Conqueror of All Miseries; Son of Buddha
Raj: Kingdom; King
Rajat: Silver
Rajesh: King of kings
Rajiv: Lotus Flower
Rakesh: Lord of the Full Moon Day
Raman: Beloved; Pleasing
Ramesh: Lord Vishnu
Ranbir: Brave Warrior
Ranveer: Hero of the Battle
Ravi: Sun
Rishabh: Morality
Ritesh: Lord of Seasons; Truth
Rohan: Ascending; Climbing
Rohil: Ascending
Rohit: Red; Horse Rider
Rudra: Fearsome; Name of Shiva
Sachet: Consciousness
Sachin: Pure Existence; Lord Indra
Sadashiv: Eternal God
Sagar: Ocean
Sahil: Guide; Shore
Sameer: Wind; Early Morning Fragrance
Samir: Breeze
Samrat: Emperor
Sanjay: Triumphant; Dhritarashtra's Charioteer
Sanket: Signal
Santosh: Contentment; Satisfaction
Sarang: Spotted deer
Saransh: Summary; In Brief
Satish: Ruler of Hundreds; Lord of Sati
Satya: Truth
Shankar: Beneficial; Lord Shiva
Shantanu: Wholesome
Sharad: Autumn
Shekhar: Crest; Peak
Shivam: Auspicious; Lord Shiva
Shivendra: Lord of Lords
Shreyas: Superior
Shubham: Auspicious; Lucky
Shyam: Dark; Lord Krishna
Siddhant: Principle; Doctrine
Siddharth: One Who Attained Enlightenment; Buddha
Som: Moon
Subodh: Sound Advice
Sudhir: Resolute; Brave
Sujay: Victory
Sumeet: Good Friend
Suresh: The Ruler of Gods; Lord Indra
Surya: Sun
Swapnil: Dreamlike; Seen in a Dream
Tanay: Son
Tanmay: Engrossed
Tapan: Sun; Summer
Tarun: Youthful
Tejas: Brightness; Brilliance
Trilok: Three worlds - Heaven, Earth, Hell
Tript: Satisfied
Udai: To Rise
Uday: Rise; Dawn
Ujjwal: Bright; Clear
Umang: Enthusiasm
Upendra: An element; Lord Vishnu
Utkarsh: High Quality; Advancement
Utsav: Festival
Vaibhav: Prosperity; Grandeur
Varad: God of Fire
Varun: Lord of Waters
Vedant: Ultimate knowledge; Philosophy
Veer: Brave
Vibhor: Ecstatic
Vijay: Victory
Vijendra: Victor
Vikas: Development; Expanding
Vikrant: Courageous
Vimal: Pure; Clean
Vinay: Polite; Leader
Vineet: Knowledgeable; Unassuming
Vinod: Happy; Full of Joy
Vipul: Vast; Numerous
Viren: Lord of the Braves
Vishal: Huge; Broad
Vishnu: Preserver of the Universe
Vishwanath: Lord of the universe
Vivek: Wisdom; Judgement
Yash: Fame; Glory
Yatin: Ascetic
Yog: To concentrate
Yogendra: God of Yoga
Yogesh: Lord of Yoga
Yogeshwar: Lord of Yoga
Yusuf: God will add
Yuvraj: Prince
Make sure not to miss our complete list of Indian boy names.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Indian baby name?
If you are looking for an Indian name that boasts a symbolic meaning and peak popularity, look no further than our top 10 beautiful names:
Indian baby girl names:
Aaradhya: This is a popular choice in India and means "one who is worshipped" or "adorable" in Sanskrit.
Saanvi: This is a name for the goddess Lakshmi, and it means "one who will be followed."
Diya: It means "lamp" or "light" in Hindi.
Isha: A name that means "the ruling goddess" in Sanskrit.
Anaya: It's an Indian name meaning "caring" or "compassionate."
Indian boy names:
Aarav: This popular boy's name means "peaceful" in Sanskrit.
Vihaan: This name means "morning" or "dawn" in Sanskrit.
Advait: A name of Sanskrit origin, it means "unique" or "unparalleled."
Dhruv: It means "constant" or "faithful," and it's also the name of the North Star in Hindu mythology.
Arjun: A significant character in the Indian epic Mahabharata, Arjun means "bright" or "shining."
What is the rarest Hindu girl's name?
Steeped in rich cultural heritage and brimming with an exotic aura, here are some names that possess a formidable uniqueness, enhancing their appeal:
Unique Indian baby girl names:
Aadishri: This name is of Sanskrit origin and means "first or more important".
Charvi: A beautiful Sanskrit name that means "beautiful lady".
Ishya: This name means "spring" in Sanskrit.
Yajna: Derived from Sanskrit, Yajna refers to a ritual or worship.
Ojasvi: This name means "bright" or "brilliant".
Vedanshi: A Sanskrit name, Vedanshi means "the part of the sacred knowledge".
Aahana: The name means "first rays of the sun" in Sanskrit.
Aarnavi: Derived from Sanskrit, Aarnavi means "ocean".
Utkarsha: A Sanskrit name, Utkarsha means "excellence" or "superiority".
Prerana: The name means "inspiration" in Sanskrit.
What are the best Indian girl names?
It’s no secret that the Indian subcontinent has a rich history spanning millennia, encompassing a diverse array of cultural facets from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, to Sikhism. To wit, there is a vast catalog of Indian names for girls that are equal parts beautiful and appealing.
Here are some meaningful choices for your beautiful lady:
Beautiful Indian girl names:
Aadhya: Derived from Sanskrit, Aadhya means "first power". It also refers to Goddess Durga.
Avani: In Sanskrit, Avani means "Earth".
Diya: A popular name, Diya means "light" or "lamp".
Ishani: It's another name for Goddess Durga and means "the ruling Goddess".
Jaya: A Sanskrit name, Jaya means "victory".
Kavya: A classic name, Kavya means "poem" or "work of poetry".
Mira: Short and sweet, Mira refers to a sea or ocean, but it's also associated with the celebrated poetess and devotee of Lord Krishna, Mirabai.
Navya: A modern name, Navya means "new", "young", or "fresh".
Priya: A commonly used name, Priya means "beloved" in Sanskrit.
Saanvi: This is another name for the Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing knowledge and wisdom.
What are the top Indian names?
According to recent data here are the most popular names in India:
Popular baby names in India:
Boy names:
Aarav: A popular name of Hindi origin, meaning 'peaceful.'
Vihaan: A Sanskrit name meaning 'dawn.'
Arjun: A significant character in the epic Mahabharata, this name means 'bright, shining, white.'
Aditya: This name is a reference to the Sun God in Hindu mythology.
Aryan: Meaning 'noble' or 'warrior,' it's a widely chosen name.
Dhruv: Refers to the 'Pole Star' and symbolizes a steadfast personality.
Siddharth: Another name of Lord Buddha, meaning 'one who has attained enlightenment.'
Atharv: It's the name of a Veda and has a spiritual connotation.
Ayush: A Sanskrit name meaning 'long-lived.'
Vedant: Derived from Vedanta which means 'the end of the Vedas' and refers to the ancient philosophical teachings of the Upanishads.
Girls' names:
Aadhya: Meaning 'first power,' it represents the Goddess Durga.
Saanvi: Another name for Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
Aanya: A popular name, it means 'grace.'
Aarna: Another name for Goddess Lakshmi.
Anaya: Anaya means 'compassion' or 'caring.'
Pari: It's a sweet name meaning 'fairy.'
Kavya: Meaning 'poem' or 'poetic.'
Diya: A small lamp lit during Diwali, the name signifies 'light' or 'glow.'
Myra: A popular name meaning 'sweet,' and 'admirable.'
Ishani: This name refers to the Goddess Parvati.
Final Thoughts
By and large, Indian names paint a crisp image of the country’s riveting history! Quite aside from that, they are overtly exotic, enormously unique, and unabashedly beautiful - a gracious gift for your little one!
Haven’t yet found that name that’s about to make a splash? Take a look at our list of the best Indian baby boy names and their meanings and the top Indian baby girl names and their meanings.
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