Are there Gujarati baby boy names inspired by mythology?

Gujarati baby boy names often come from Hindu mythology, which is rich in cultural and religious stories from India. These names are inspired by ancient scriptures like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas. Some popular examples include Muralidhar, meaning a name of Lord Krishna,’ Mukund, meaning a name of Lord Vishnu,’ Pranad, meaning another name of Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma,’ Radheyshyam, meaning Lord Krishna,’ and Raghubeer, meaning a name of Lord Rama.’

How do Gujarati baby names reflect cultural values?

Gujarati baby names reflect cultural values by often using names from Hindu mythology, which embody qualities like strength, wisdom, and devotion. Names like Mukund, Munjal, Preetesh, and Privrata are examples of this tradition.

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17 Gujarati Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Pranav	Boy	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om
Priyansh	Boy	The dearest part; Part of one's beloved
Praveen	Boy	A person who is an expert in something
Pankaj	Boy	Lotus; Lotus-eyed; The Hindu God Brahma
Prakat	Boy	A manifested, demonstrated, revealed person
Prakhyat	Boy	A famous individual
Pramukh	Boy	One with the qualities of a chief or leader
Pranad	Boy	Another name of Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma
Pratul	Boy	One who owns plenty
Pravan	Boy	A modest person

Prayadarshi	Boy	A person that everybody likes
Preetesh	Boy	The God of Love
Prinit	Boy	A very pleased and gratified person
Privrata	Boy	Satarupa's son
Pujesh	Boy	A worshipped object
Pulakesh	Boy	A joyous, happy, and cheerful person
Purnanada	Boy	A god-like individual

Infographic: Meaningful Gujarati Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With P

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Gujarati Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With P(infographic)

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