What is the meaning of the name Aarav?

Aarav, a Sanskrit name, carries the beautiful meanings of calm noise and peaceful melody, making it a popular choice for baby boys.

What are some Hindi baby names based on Hindu mythology?

Arjun, a Hindi name meaning white or clear, is inspired by Hindu mythology, where Arjuna was a courageous prince and skilled archer in the epic Mahabharata. Nandini, meaning daughter or delight, is an Indian name associated with the Goddess Parvati and represents her divine grace and beauty as one of her eight eternal companions.

What are some gender-neutral Hindi baby names?

Hindi baby names suitable for boys and girls may include Arya, meaning noble; Bhavya, meaning grand or magnificent; Gopi, meaning protector of livestock; and Harsha, meaning happiness.

What are some Hindi baby names inspired by nature?

Some Hindi baby names inspired by nature are Prithvi, meaning earth; Naina, meaning beautiful eyes; and Jalaj, meaning born or growing in water, and can also refer to a lotus.

What are some Hindi baby names that are easy to pronounce for non-Hindi speakers?

Some Hindi baby names that may be easier to pronounce for non-Hindi speakers are Aanya, meaning limitless; Arjun, meaning white or clear; Maya, meaning illusion or magic; and Rohan meaning ascending.

What are some Hindi baby names that are popular in both India and abroad?

Indo-American baby names for boys, such as Aarav (rustling sound), Dev (God), and Jai (victory), are trending. In contrast, Indo-American girl names like Aanya (limitless), Eesha (pure), and Disha (direction) are popular. Recently, other Hindi names have also gained international recognition, such as Aditi, Inaya, and Aarya being favorites for baby girls, and Shivansh and Dhruv being popular choices for Indian boys.

What are some Hindi baby names that have historical significance?

One popular historically significant name is Ashoka, meaning without sorrow and associated with Ashoka the Great, the third king of the Mauryan Empire known for the development of dhamma, a concept of pious social conduct (2). Another significant name is Indira, meaning beauty, and is associated with Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only woman Prime Minister (3).

What are some Hindi baby names that are inspired by colors?

Arjun meaning ‘white’ or ‘clear;’ Arun, meaning ‘reddish brown’ or ‘dawn;’ Harita, denoting ‘green;’ and Neelima, meaning ‘blue reflection’ or ‘dark blue’ are some Indian names inspired by colors.

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65 Hindi Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lyla	Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
Lila	Girl	Playful; Amusement; Dark beauty; Night
Lina	Girl	Tender; Palm tree; Flax; United; Absorbed; Pretty; Elegant; Sunlight; Cascade falls
Leela	Girl	Play; Amusement; Princess of darkness
Lucky	Boy	Fortunate; Successful
Laksh	Boy	Aim; Goal; Observe; Target; Sign; Mark; Quality; Goal
Livi	Girl	Olive; Writing; Manuscript; To envy; Blue
Layanna	Girl	Residence; Merger; Resthouse; Ray of the sun; Lives by the lane; Glowing; Beautiful; Shining
Lakshya	Boy	Target; Determination
Lalita	Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable

Lalitha	Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Lohith	Boy	Red; Mars; Blood; Copper; Battle; Saffron
Lukman	Boy	Wise; Fortunate
Lakshman	Boy	One with lucky marks; Fortunate; Focused
Lakshan	Boy	Sign; Mark; Quality; Goal; Aim; Symptoms
Laksha	Girl	White rose; Aim; Goal; Observe; Target
Lokesh	Boy	Lord of the world; Lord Brahma
Lakshana	Girl	Opportune and advantageous person
Laxmi	Girl	Kindred mark; Sign of an auspicious fortune; To perceive or observe; Hindu Goddess of prosperity
Latika	Girl	The small creeper; Winding tendril

Laal	Boy	Lovely; Beloved; Dear One; Red Colour; Pampered; Close to heart
Lagan	Boy	Appropriate time; Devotion; Love; Attachment
Lakshay	Boy	Destination; Objective; Aim; Goal
Lakshin	Boy	Fortunate; Successful; Skillful; Talented
Lakshit	Boy	Target; Aim; Goal; Objective; Aspire; Ambition; Being marked with good signs
Lakshita	Boy	Fortunate; Successful; Skillful; Talented
Lakshith	Boy	One with an aim, goal, or ambition in life; Distinguished
Lakshmi	Boy	Sign; Mark; Fortune; Riches
Lalu	Boy	Lovely; Beloved; Dear one; Red color; Pampered; Close to heart
Lanka	Girl	From Lanka; From the island fortress

Leeladhar	Boy	Capable; Lord Krishna; Lord Vishnu
Lehar	Boy	Wave; Leaf
Lekhan	Boy	Writing or written; One who is skilled in writing
Lijesh	Boy	Light; Bright
Likesh	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Likhita	Boy	Written; Document; Destined
Linga	Boy	Mark; Sign; A representation of Lord Shiva
Lingan	Boy	Mark; Sign; A representation of Lord Shiva
Lingesh	Boy	Mark; Symbol; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Logeshwaran	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva

Lohitha	Girl	Blood; Red; Saffron; Copper; Battle; The planet Mars
Lokendra	Boy	King of the world
Lokit	Boy	The enlightened being; Lord; God; One who has conquered the materialistic world
Lovish	Boy	Famous battle; Love; Lovable Person
Luvya	Boy	One who is renowned for his devotion to his teacher; To be cut
Lakhan	Boy	Auspicious marks; One who is prosperous and lucky; Having lucky marks
Lalit	Boy	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Laranya	Girl	Grace
Lata	Girl	Vine; Creeping plant
Lavana	Boy	Beauty; Grace; Luster; Saline; Salt

Lavani	Girl	Charm; Grace; Beauty; Brightness; Radiance; A style of folk song
Laxman	Boy	Having lucky marks
Lilavati	Girl	Amusing; Charming; Graceful
Lipi	Girl	Manuscript; Script; Document; Letter; Writing
Lipika	Girl	Writer; Scribe; Letter; Writings; Idea
Litya	Girl	To be little; To think little of something
Lochan	Unisex	The eye; Lake
Lochana	Girl	The eye
Lohini	Girl	Red; Copper; Mars; A kind of deer; Precious stone; Blood; Serpent; Saffron; Battle
Lohit	Boy	Made of copper; Red

Lohita	Girl	Red; Copper; Mars; A kind of deer; Precious stone; Blood; Serpent; Saffron; Battle
Lohitaksha	Boy	Red eyes; A precious gem; Lord Vishnu; Sun god; Indian cuckoo; A kind of snake
Lok	Boy	Humankind; Universe; Joy
Loka	Boy	Covering; Veil; Universe; Humankind
Lukesh	Boy	The ruler of an empire

Infographic: Meaningful Hindi Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Hindi Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L(infographic)

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