32 African Hindu Baby Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Diya	Girl	Radiance; Light; Lamp; Splendor
Amaria	Unisex	Everlasting flower; Sparkle; Paradise; Grace; Eternal; Promised by God
Ayra	Unisex	Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled
Niara	Girl	One with high purpose; Nebula; Mist
Zamaya	Unisex	Unique; Exotic; Unconventional
Nyelle	Unisex	Close to God; Women of knowledge
Kahari	Unisex	Youthful
Mehkai	Unisex	Joyful; Happy
Khia	Unisex	Queen
Aja	Boy	Goat; East; Cold spring; To drive

Kanika	Girl	Seed; Piece of gold; Atom; A flower; Black cloth
Kiaya	Unisex	House with beautiful colors
Alakay	Unisex	One who brings joy
Ayiana	Girl	Beautiful flower; Intelligent; Moving
Nini	Girl	To lead, carry or bring towards; Apostle; Melody; Fish
Anu	Girl	Atom; Molecule; Grace; Favor; Heaven; Sky; Mercy
Niani	Unisex	Willful
Kecia	Girl	Great; Big joy
Makeba	Girl	Purposeful; Strong; Radiant
Nyara	Unisex	Bright; Nice; To hurry

Zuriya	Unisex	Radiant; Flourishing; Blessed
Amma	Boy	Mother; God of fertility and of rain; Wet nurse; Dark one; Grandmother; Born on Saturday; Edge of a sword
Fahari	Girl	A girl who is very smart
Hagos	Girl	Joy; Happiness; Pleasure
Hazina	Girl	Treasure
Marjani	Girl	Purification; Cleansing; Female attendant of Goddess Durga; A coral
Nana	Unisex	Fresh or green vegetables; Father; Grandpa; A title of a monarch
Nimeesha	Girl	The dearest angel of the God
Joshi	Unisex	Galloping
Sy'rai	Girl	God's promise; God is my oath

Pecola	Girl	Fragile beauty
Cleotis	Unisex	Glory of Hera

Infographic: Meaningful African Hindu Baby Names with Meanings

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that would fit diverse preferences. Each name on the list is unique and deeply meaningful. Explore them to find a name that celebrates your child's individuality and reflects your dreams and aspirations for them.

African Hindu Baby Names with Meanings(infographic)

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