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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222 Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter R

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Last Updated on Aug 23, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Raina	Girl	Queen; Night; Pure; Advice
Rita	Girl	Pearl; Daisy; True; Enlightened; Luminous; Righteous; Free
Rya	Girl	Vision; Dream; To flow; Singer
Reem	Girl	One who is like a beautiful gazelle; White antelope
Ruhi	Girl	Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful
Ria	Girl	To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
Reva	Girl	One who moves
Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Rudransh	Girl	A part of Lord Shiva; Formidable; The roarer; One who eradicates problems from the root
Raniyah	Girl	To look at; Victory; Someone with a loving gaze; Queen

Ramiyah	Boy	Lovely; Beautiful
Reigna	Girl	Queen; Happy; Strong counsel; Spiritual purity; Night
Risha	Girl	Feather; Plume; Quill; Sage; Saintly; Divine worshipper
Rima	Girl	White antelope; Advantage; Flax; To calm down; To quieten; Beloved; Goddess Durga
Radha	Girl	Success; Prosperity; Lover of Lord Krishna
Riddhi	Girl	Fortunate; Prosperous; Rich; Wealthy; Lucky; Wife of Lord Ganesh; Epithet forGoddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi
Ramya	Girl	Delightful; Happy; Pleasing; Charming
Ruhani	Girl	Spiritual; Sacred
Relena	Girl	Protector of peace
Rupa	Girl	Shape; Form; Appearance; Beauty

Radhika	Girl	Successful; Prosperity
Ramani	Girl	Beauty; Grace
Ridhima	Girl	Success; Wealth; Fortune
Ryka	Unisex	Born out of prayer; Join; Tie; Snare
Rayya	Girl	Quenched; Fresh or good scent; Treasures; Wealth; Possessions; Goods
Rishika	Girl	Trustworthy; Saintly; Divine worshipper; Pious; Learned; Sage; Poet
Ravina	Unisex	Sunflower; Sun; Raven
Raaga	Girl	Color; Hue; A melodic framework in Indian classical music
Raahi	Girl	Traveler; Passenger
Reeya	Girl	Singer; Melody; Goddess Lakshmi

Rupal	Girl	Shape; Wrought silver
Ritu	Girl	One of the four seasons of the year; Period
Riyanshi	Girl	Cheerful
Rukmini	Girl	Adorned with gold; Radiant; Clear; Bright
Ruchika	Girl	Brilliant; Beautiful; Shining
Rishvi	Unisex	A learned person; Person with immense knowledge; Sage
Ruhika	Unisex	Desire; Ascending
Ravleen	Girl	Enlightened; Immersed in knowledge
Roohi	Girl	Soul; Spirit
Rhaella	Girl	Noble; Beautiful; Serene

Ruhee	Girl	Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful
Rachana	Girl	Creation; Preparation
Rushika	Girl	A class of gods; An ornament; King of sages; A female author composing ancient texts
Rupali	Girl	Shape; Form; Beauty
Richa	Girl	Praise; Verse; Sacred text; Peaceful Ruler; Rich; Army commander; Kingdom's army; Mighty army
Rithvika	Unisex	Priest; Rays; Beautiful; Moon
Rishitha	Unisex	Virtuous; Learned
Rachna	Girl	Creation; Preparation
Roshini	Girl	Light; Brightness
Raveena	Girl	Spreading sunshine; Sunflower; Beauty of the sun

Radhya	Girl	Adored; Worshipped; Dark-colored; Black; Charming; Beautiful
Roshni	Girl	Light; Brightness; Illumination
Remya	Girl	Lovely; Pleasant; Delightful; Beautiful; Charming; Agreeable
Rishita	Girl	Saintly; Wise; Learned; Divine worshippers
Rashana	Girl	Creation; Composition; Construct
Ruthvika	Girl	Speech
Ramina	Unisex	Pleasing; Beautiful; Beautiful lightweight fabric
Rakhi	Girl	Thread of protection; Wristband
Rekha	Girl	Line; Stripe; Streak
Ragini	Girl	Melody; Music; Love; A musical mode

Rashi	Girl	Collection; A cluster of stars; Collection of wealth
Ritisha	Girl	Enduring; Conquering over enemies; Goddess of Truth
Rajvi	Girl	Queen; From the Royal Family
Ryma	Girl	White gazelle or antelope; Pleasing
Rashmika	Girl	Sun rays; Ray of light; Radiance and brightness; Brilliance of sunshine
Rithika	Girl	Truth; Righteousness; Brass; Of stream; Movement
Ritika	Girl	Brass; Movement; Stream
Ritvi	Girl	Divine law; Divine truth; Worshiped; Respected; Flowing; To have power; The one who has completed the Vedas
Riddhima	Girl	Prosperity; Weath; Success; Fortune; Supernatural Power
Rahini	Unisex	Travel companion

Reshma	Girl	Silken; Silky and shiny
Rianshi	Unisex	Happiness; Cheerful
Ranjani	Girl	Entertaining; Delightful
Rashika	Girl	Fanciful; Tasteful; Aesthetic; Elegant; Graceful
Ritvika	Unisex	Priestess
Rucha	Girl	Light; Luster; Brightness; Splendor; Beauty; Color; Frenchwoman
Ranisha	Girl	Queen; Ruler
Resham	Girl	Silk
Raaka	Girl	Full moon; Bright; Brilliant; Radiant; Luminant moon
Raakhi	Girl	Symbol Of Protection; Destroyer of Evil; Protector; Destroyer of Demons

Rabhya	Girl	Fourth; Springtime; Very Strong
Rachita	Girl	Created; Constructed; Made of; Osier, a small Eurasian willow
Radhiyaa	Girl	Successful; Content; A variant name of Radha
Raekh	Girl	Shape; Line; Limit; A variant form of Rekha
Raga	Girl	Musical rhythm; Coloring; Elegant orchid; Body; Passion; Attachment
Ragni	Girl	Melody; Tune; Musical Rhythm
Rajalakshmi	Girl	Royal majesty; Sovereignty; Fortune or prosperity of a king
Rajam	Girl	One of the many names of Goddess Lakshmi
Rajani	Girl	Night; Dark one; Goddess Kali or Durga
Rajini	Girl	Night; Shining; Beautiful lady

Rajanigandha	Girl	Night blossoming flower; Fragrance of Flowers blooming in the Night
Rajashri	Girl	Queen; Royalty; From the Royal Family
Rajasuya	Girl	A sacrifice performed by a King to be entitled to the throne; Royal
Rajdulari	Girl	Dear princess; From the Royal Family
Rajeshri	Girl	Queen; Royalty; From the Royal Family
Rajeshvari	Girl	One of the many names of Goddess Parvati
Rajeshwari	Girl	Queen of Queens; Goddess of Three Cities (Tripura Sundari); Goddess Durga
Rajhansa	Girl	Royal Swan
Rajju	Girl	A Star; Simple; Plain
Rajkumari	Girl	Princess; Royal descendant

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Infographic: Top Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter R

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Hindu Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter R(infographic)

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