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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580 Timeless Hindu Girl Names Starting With S

Names that carry an air of sophistication and spirituality.

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Hindu girl names starting with S convey strength, sophistication, and spiritual affiliation. S is the nineteenth Latin letter, which in Hinduism is associated with Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, who represent asceticism, the cycle of death and rebirth, goodness, charisma, and power. Spiritually, people with S-letter names tend to carry a sense of independence, creativity, and leadership authority.

Hindu S-letter names for girls derive from mythology, epics, legends, history, and gods and goddesses (1). For instance, Saraswati, meaning ‘possessing water,’ is inspired by a river and the goddess of knowledge and performing arts. Sati, meaning ‘truthful,’ is derived from Goddess Parvati’s avatar as Lord Shiva’s first wife. Similarly, Shakuntala, meaning ‘bird,’ is a legendary character from the play Abhijnanashakuntalam by Kalidasa, while Sita, meaning ‘furrow,’ draws the Ramayana epic as lord Rama’s wife.

Many Hindu girl names also come from the domains of astrology, numerology, music, seasons, and nature. A few such names may include Sahana, meaning ‘patience’ or ‘raga,’ and Saavini, meaning ‘month of saavan’ or ‘monsoon’. The following list brings you several such unique and powerful Hindu girl names from S that carry special meanings and an association with the divine.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Samira	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Saanvi	Girl	Follower of Goddess Lakshmi; Peak; Ridge
Siya	Girl	White moonlight; Beautiful woman; Goddess Sita
Sahana	Girl	Endurance; Patience; To bloom
Samaya	Unisex	Peace; Tranquility; Appointed; Proper time; High Above
Shanaya	Girl	First ray of Sun; Distinguished; Eminent
Shreya	Girl	Superior; Best
Samadhi	Girl	Placing together; Meditation
Sanvi	Unisex	One that is pursued; Pursuit of knowledge; Goddess Parvati; Goddess Lakshmi; Divinity; Wisdom; Prosperity; Love; Auspiciousness
Samirah	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air

Sahasra	Girl	Thousand; Infinite
Sanaya	Girl	Ancient; One that will last forever
Saisha	Unisex	Granter of wishes
Shriya	Girl	Prosperity; Happiness
Savani	Unisex	A musical piece sung in the evening; Name of a raga; A nun
Samora	Girl	Battle; War; Accompanied by God; Under God's rule
Srinika	Unisex	Wind; Thunderbolt; Goddess Lakshmi
Swara	Girl	Tones; Musical note
Suhana	Girl	Pleasant; Beautiful; Charming; Likeable
Savana	Girl	Hearing; Flowing; Solar; Sacrificial libation; The moon; Name of varuna

Shanvi	Unisex	Glowing; Attractive; Goddess Lakshmi
Samyra	Girl	Companion in evening conversations; Wind or air
Sitara	Girl	A star; The morning star
Sonali	Girl	Golden
Shylah	Girl	Daughter of the mountain
Sona	Girl	Gold; Good color; Duck
Sadia	Girl	Fortunate; Lucky; Intelligent
Solara	Unisex	Of the sun; Sunlight
Sayla	Unisex	Praise; Pause; Hill; Mountain
Seerat	Girl	One with inner beauty; Fame; Path; Way; Conduct; Wisdom

Saanvika	Girl	One who is followed or pursued
Shrinika	Girl	Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu; Goddess Lakshmi; Night
Shivani	Girl	Hindu goddess Parvati; Kind; Auspicious
Saina	Unisex	Princess; Fortunate
Sarita	Girl	Princess; Flowing
Savi	Girl	A large grassy plain; Flowed; Milk; Delight; To accept
Sansa	Girl	Praising; Commending
Saachi	Girl	Together; Accompanying
Sameera	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Sanjana	Girl	Gentle; Peaceful; Uniting; Joining

Shloka	Unisex	Verse; Hindu mantra; Hymn
Sayra	Unisex	Traveler; Walking around for amusement; Stroll; Outing; Excursion; Without restraint
Sahira	Girl	Wakeful; Moonlight; Mountain
Suhani	Girl	One who is of pleasant nature
Shreeya	Girl	Best; Superior
Shanti	Girl	Peace; Tranquility
Samera	Unisex	Companion in night conversation; Under God's rule; To talk in the evening; Battle; War; Enchanting; Early morning fragrance; Entertaining companion; Wind
Sithara	Girl	Star
Samanvi	Girl	One who has all the best qualities; To accompany; To go together after; To follow; Infer as a consequence
Syanna	Girl	Flowing; Oozed; Trickled

Sanvika	Unisex	Goddess Lakshmi
Siyona	Unisex	Graceful
Samyuktha	Girl	Joint; Combined; Being accompanied by
Sanayah	Unisex	Old; Ancient; Long-lasting; Linger
Sritha	Unisex	Dressed; Prepared; Enduring
Sharman	Girl	Joy; Delight; Prosperous; A blessing
Sejal	Girl	Pure; Sacred water; Teardrop
Shivanya	Girl	Limitless like Lord Shiva
Sita	Girl	Furrow; Wife of Lord Rama
Surabhi	Girl	Having a lovely fragrance; Beauty; Pleasant; Virtuous; A bovine Hindu Goddess

Supriya	Girl	The good woman who is beloved
Samhitha	Unisex	Put together; Joined; Union; Collection; A methodically rule-based combination of texts and verses
Soniya	Unisex	Darling; Golden; Lovely
Saesha	Girl	Meaningful life; Great desire
Sloka	Girl	Verse of a hymn
Silpa	Girl	Art; Craft; Skill; Frailty; Delicateness
Sharvi	Boy	Divine
Saavi	Unisex	Unique flower; The sun; Cherished; Precious; A name for Goddess Lakshmi
Samhita	Girl	Put together; Joined; Union; The most ancient layer of text in the Vedas
Sayani	Girl	Eleventh day of the waxing moon; Lord Vishnu's sleep

Shamala	Girl	Black; Dark; Blue
Shifa	Girl	Sweet; Healing; Root of water-lily; Fibrous root; Mother
Sayora	Girl	Goodbye
Shaanvi	Girl	Fame; Fortune; Beauty
Shalika	Girl	Flute; A weaver
Samyukta	Unisex	United; Conjoined; Annexed; Attached
Saurya	Girl	Bravery; Valor; Heroism
Shivanshi	Unisex	Descendant of Shiva; Child of Shiva
Sriharsha	Unisex	One who brings joy and prosperity
Swati	Girl	A raindrop; Great goer; Very beneficent; Arcturus, the fourth brightest star in the night sky

Subhana	Girl	Shining bright
Shraddha	Girl	One who is faithful; Trusting
Shuri	Girl	Valiant; Female warrior; Autumn village; Lily
Sriya	Girl	Superior; Best
Sanskriti	Girl	Culture
Smrithi	Girl	Wish; Desire; Mindfulness
Sayana	Unisex	Lying-down; Reclining pose; Sleeping; Bed; Sofa; Couch; Clear; Bright; Clean; Vegetable; Greens; Sayan mountains; Million
Sreenika	Unisex	Little Goddess Lakshmi
Simaya	Unisex	Illusion; Magic
Sidda	Unisex	Enlightened; Accomplished; Fulfilled

Samriddhi	Girl	A person living in prosperity; Who has everything
Savera	Girl	Dawn; New Beginning
Shayana	Girl	Worthy; Deserving; Sleeping; Lying down
Shrika	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi; Fortune; Bright light
Sahaana	Girl	Patient; Enduring
Swasti	Girl	Being well; Being prosperous; Being healthy; Being happy
Sayesha	Girl	Shadow of God; Meaningful life; Truth of life
Swapna	Girl	Dream
Shravani	Girl	Full moon of Shravan month; A girl born in Shravan month
Samridhi	Unisex	Welfare; Flourishing; Fortune

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Hindu girl names beginning with S carry rich cultural associations, drawing from mythological epics, historical figures, classical music, and natural elements. These names depict strength and creativity. Their profound connections to divinity and deities like Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti provide them with powerful symbolism. Such names can serve as an inspiration. They connect children to their graceful past and aid healthy character development. This curated list offers a selection of unique and meaningful names, each with its own special story and association, perfect for embodying the timeless traditions associated with Hinduism.

Infographic: Prominent Hindu Names Starting With S For Girls

Hindu girl names depict the way of life, deriving from the domains of history, mythology, literature, and astrology. S-letter names depict one’s creativity and leadership skills. The following infographic lists several such awe-inspiring and meaningful Hindu girl names starting with S.

hindu girl names starting with s (infographic)

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