Which Hindu girl’s name means pure?

Hindu girl names that mean pure include Ada, meaning ‘pure and noble,’ Nir, meaning ‘pure and clean water,’ and Niha, meaning ‘soft and pure.’ Names like Bimla, Nirvah, and Seara also mean pure.

How do Hindus choose baby names?

Hindus choose names through a naming ceremony or ‘Naamkaran.’ This ceremony takes place on the 11th or 12th day after birth. The name is kept according to the position of the moon on the birth chart. Sometimes, babies are also named after a family deity in the Hindu tradition (1).

What Hindu baby girl name means power?

Some Hindu baby girl names that mean power include Asvitha, meaning ‘strong,’ Vyansi, which stands for ‘part of a divine power,’ Akira, meaning ‘graceful strength,’ Indali, meaning ‘powerful,’ and Levinika, which means ‘strength.’

What is the name of a fearless Hindu baby girl?

Some Hindu baby girl names that mean fearless include Abitha, Shaurya, and Anika. On the other hand, Eladevi, Katyani, and Goohari stand for ‘brave.’ All these names are inspired from the Hindu goddesses.

Which Hindu girl names mean peace?

Hindu girl names that mean peace include Akshiti, which stands for ‘victorious peace,’ and Amandeep, meaning ‘lamp of peace.’ Also, Shanti, Aarvi, and Devisha mean ‘peace.’

Which girls' names mean ‘protected by God?’

Some of the Hindu girls names that mean protected by God include Alisha, Harpal, Samara, Selma, and Ashrita. All these names have a connection to the Hindu gods and goddesses, and their mythological stories.

Which Hindu girl's name means Lotus?

Names like Padma, Jalajaa, and Pemma mean ‘a lotus’ and Kamala also means ‘ lotus or pale red.’ Lotus is considered pure and is linked to knowledge and wisdom. Hence, Hindu Goddess Saraswati is found sitting on a lotus.

Which Hindu girl name means sunshine?

Some of the Hindu girl names that have meanings related to the sun or sunshine are Kira, meaning ‘the sun,’ Hetika, which means ‘sun rays,’ Dyuthi, which means ‘sunshine,’ Bharavi, meaning ‘radiant sun,’ and Aarushi, meaning ‘the first ray of sun.’ Sun is an integral part of Hindu culture and so many parents choose name that mean or are inspired by sun.

What are some Hindu baby girl names that have a spiritual or religious significance?

Some of the Hindu baby girl names with religious and spiritual significance include Lakshmi, meaning ‘good omen,’ Karthika, which means ‘bestower of courage,’ Ishanvi, which stands for ‘Goddess of knowledge,’ Gayatri, which means ‘another name for Goddess Saraswati,’ and Anjana, meaning ‘Mother of God Hanuman.’

What are some Hindu baby girl names that mean intelligence or wisdom?

Some of these names that have meanings related to intelligence or wisdom are Anura, which means ‘knowledgeable,’ Medha, meaning ‘intellect,’ Bharadi, which means ‘love for history,’ Gnaneswari, meaning ‘Goddess of knowledge,’ and Jhanvi, which means ‘educated.’ All these names are connected to Goddess Saraswati, who is known as the goddess of wisdom.

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279 Melodious Hindu Girl Names Starting With M

Wonderful names from the Hindu heritage that present a modern flair.

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Hindu baby girl names starting with M are loved for their beautiful sounds and deep cultural meanings. The letter M, the thirteenth letter of the Latin alphabet, is used in many languages, including English.

M is associated with many Hindu deities and mythological figures. For example, Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Meera, the saint, poet, and follower of Lord Krishna. Names like Manisha, meaning ‘intelligent,’ and Malini, meaning ‘fragrant,’ have soft and pleasing sounds. Famous individuals with these names include Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala and Indian folk singer, Malini Awasthi.

Modern parents still love these traditional names while looking for ones that fit today’s world. Names like Mahi, meaning ‘earth,’ and Myra, meaning ‘beloved,’ are contemporary choices that keep their cultural essence. This post will guide you in finding the perfect name for your baby girl, celebrating the beauty, diversity, and richness of Hindu names starting with M.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Maya	Girl	Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame
Maia	Girl	Mother; Greater; Dame; Foster mother
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Meera	Girl	Sea; Ocean; Boundary; Limit; Prosperous; Famous; Astonishing; Goodness
Miyah	Girl	Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine
Mona	Girl	Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
Mayah	Girl	Close to God; Illusion
Maiya	Girl	Good mother; Circle; Increasingly; Illusion
Maycee	Girl	From the Massy town
Mihira	Girl	Sun

Miraya	Girl	Devotee of Lord Krishna
Maybelle	Girl	Lovable
Meena	Girl	Fish
Mehar	Girl	One who is kind and graceful
Mannat	Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Marisa	Girl	Of the sea; Worthy and respectable
Mishika	Girl	Love of God; A medicinal plant; Blossom; Beautiful; Fragrance; Flower
Mahi	Girl	Earth
Mela	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Who is like God; Religious service
Mihika	Girl	Haze; Mist; Fog

Meenakshi	Girl	A girl with beautiful, fish-like eyes
Mahika	Girl	Earth; Mist; Dew; Fog
Maanya	Unisex	Worthy or deserving of honor or respect
Maleena	Girl	High tower; Strong and powerful woman
Maybelline	Girl	Lovable
Miraal	Girl	Deer; Angel of heaven
Myasia	Girl	Unique; Feminine; Modern
Mysha	Girl	Happy for entire life
Maniyah	Unisex	A glass bead
Medha	Girl	One of great wisdom and intellect

Mirah	Girl	An aristocratic lady; A princess; Sea; Ocean
Maahi	Girl	A river; Surface of the Earth; Number one
Megha	Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Mandra	Girl	Pleasant
Mahathi	Unisex	Honor; Exalt; Rejoice; Great
Minsa	Girl	Beloved; Cherished
Mahima	Girl	The ability to become huge; Greatness; Glory
Mayukha	Girl	A bright ray of light
Meghna	Girl	Clouds
Meha	Girl	Rain; Fog; Clous

Manasvi	Girl	An intelligent person; Self-controlled
Mili	Girl	To meet; To find; Who is for me; Miracle; Gracious; Dear
Mohini	Girl	Most beautiful; Charming; Infatuating
Minda	Girl	Knowledge; Wisdom; Lovable; Dark-skinned; Bee
Myan	Unisex	A sword sheath; A palanquin
Manvitha	Unisex	Intelligent
Mahia	Girl	Moon; Lover
Mahera	Girl	One who is industrious; Talented; Skilled; The maternal mansion of a married girl
Mirajane	Unisex	Sea; Ocean; God is gracious
Moukthika	Girl	Pearl

Maheen	Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Maitreyi	Girl	Friendly; Benevolent
Maanvi	Boy	Maiden; Kind-hearted; Girl with humanity
Madhuri	Girl	Sweetness; Mead; Charm; Amiableness
Mamta	Girl	Love; Affection; Regard; Fondness
Mahita	Girl	Celebrated; Greatness; Honored; Festivity
Mukta	Unisex	Liberated; Freedom
Madhumitha	Girl	Sweet person; One who is sweet like honey; A very lovable and kind person
Mahak	Girl	Little moon; Fragrance
Mehana	Unisex	Abundantly; In streams; Sun; Warmth

Mayuri	Girl	Peahen; Someone who is like a peacock
Miloni	Girl	An achiever; A winner
Mirra	Girl	Wonderful; Ocean; Sea; Peace; Myrrh
Mita	Girl	The dearest friend; Companion; Earth mother; Three rice paddies
Mahitha	Girl	Great; Honorable
Mansi	Girl	Plucked flower; Power of the mind; An indigenous Uralic group of Russia
Maitri	Girl	Friendship; Loving; Kind
Myna	Unisex	Golden Myna; Songbird; Will helmet
Maithili	Girl	Of Mithila; Another name for Goddess Sita
Matisha	Girl	Name of a Goddess

Mega	Girl	Cloud; Mist; Fog
Manasvini	Girl	Mother of the moon; An intelligent woman; A virtuous wife; Goddess Durga
Meghana	Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Minal	Girl	A precious stone
Maanasa	Girl	Mind; Spiritual; A lake; A mountain; Mental worship; Desire; Wish; Intention
Mishita	Girl	A sweet person; Good-natured; A name of Goddess Laxmi; Fruit below; Three aspirations
Mishti	Girl	Cute, lovable, and sweet person
Manogna	Girl	She who is beautiful; Desired
Marai	Girl	Rebelliousness; Beloved; Truth; Blossom; Vedas; March
Mahati	Girl	Great; Narada's seven-stringed lute; A river; To honor; Important

Manaswini	Unisex	Self-respecting; Self-controlled; Wise
Maniya	Unisex	A glass bead
Monisha	Girl	Intellectual; Knowledgeable; Wise; Brilliant; Beautiful; Woman
Mallika	Girl	Queen; Jasmine
Monali	Girl	Bird; Free spirit; A name of Goddess Durga
Mitali	Girl	A friendly person; A good friend; Companion
Madhura	Girl	Sweetness; Honey; Maiden; Lovely; Charming; City of Mathura; A Javanese city
Marisha	Girl	Bitter; Of the sea; Respectable lady; Venerable woman
Mahalakshmi	Girl	The great Lakshmi; Great royal fortune; Great sign; Great beauty; Universal mother; Great wealth
Mahek	Girl	Wide-spreading fragrance

Mahiya	Girl	Moon; Lover
Malini	Girl	Fragrant; Aromatic; Sweet Fragrance; Nice smelling
Manasa	Girl	Hindu goddess of snakes; Wise; Desire; Mind
Miria	Girl	Sea; Ocean; White jasmine; Love; Affection; Admirable; Peace; Female ruler; Mirror
Marra	Girl	Grace; Undying; Immortal; Bitter
Manika	Girl	Water jar; Precious jewels; A bracelet made of glass
Meka	Girl	Eyes; Goat
Madhavi	Girl	Woman of the race of Madhu or Yadu; Subhadra; Spring; Honey-sugar; Sacred basil; Earth
Manisha	Girl	Intellectual; Knowledgeable; Wise; Brilliant; Beautiful; Woman
Makeba	Girl	Purposeful; Strong; Radiant

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Hindu girl names starting with M offer a beautiful blend of classic charm and modern appeal. These names honor traditional cultural values while also fitting well with today’s diverse tastes. Each name, whether traditional or contemporary, has its own special meaning that can reflect your hopes for your daughter. You can explore these names and pick the one that both honors your family’s heritage and suits the modern world.

Infographic: Trendy M-Letter Hindu Baby Girl Names

Hindu girl names starting with M contain several charming options you may select based on your preferences. Some of these names date back centuries, making them slices of cultural history. The following infographic contains a compilation of some of the finest such names that you can refer to easily.

hindu girl names starting with m (infographic)

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