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Naming a child is challenging, regardless of religion and culture. How about celebrating your baby's birth by picking from our collection of traditional Hindu baby names? Unlike other religions and cultures, names and even the naming ceremony are important in Sanatana Dharma. The priest considers several things, including the name of the ancestors, the stars of the child, and the deities, before zeroing in on the child's name. The search begins right after the birth of the child. The Hindu naming custom, firmly rooted in cultural, spiritual, and astrological importance, is crucial to a person's success. This custom is a symbolic rite to confer favors and influences the infant's future, not just about picking a lovely name. The 'Naamkaran' ceremony, customarily held on the twelfth day following the baby's birth, might vary depending on the community. The baby is officially introduced into society on this critical occasion, attended by family and close friends by whispering the baby's chosen name into their ears (1). Hindu names are designed to invoke blessings and uplifting energy each time they are said. As a result, many Hindu titles are inspired by supernatural beings, holy texts, the natural world, virtues, or other admirable qualities. For instance, names honoring the Hindu pantheon include Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Krishna (2). Given the language's hallowed position in the Hindu tradition, Sanskrit names are frequently used. These names, which carry deep connotations, are meant to uplift and direct the child throughout their existence. Hindu names frequently consist of a first name, a middle name (typically the father's or the family deity's name), and a surname that denotes the person's caste, occupation, or family history. Even though many Hindu parents nowadays look into shorter, easy-to-pronounce names, their spiritual and cultural meaning still plays a significant role in their decisions. The Hindu naming convention represents a lovely fusion of history and contemporary in this emerging trend. If you need clarification about what you could name your baby boy, we are here to help you. Below we present an extensive database of Hindu baby names. From traditional and old school to fashionable, our list has everything you can ask for. Also, check our latest and updated list of Indian baby names.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  Boy | Son; Grandson; Offspring; Descendants; Children |
| | |  Girl | Sharp; Alert |
| | | Boy | One of the names of Lord Krishna; Collection of love |
| | | Boy | Handsome; Charming; Appealing; Attractive; Good-looking; Beautiful |
| | | Boy | One of many names of Valmiki; One who was born out of an ant hill |
| | | Boy | One who is resembling a coral |
| | | Boy | God; Supreme Being; Almighty; Lord |
| | | Boy | One whose soul unites with God; Spirit of the Lord |
| | | Girl | Like the morning beauty; Lady; Wife of the sun |
| | | Boy | Lord's Support; Guidance of God; Solace in God; One who seeks comfort in God |
| | | Boy | The sun; Brilliant, radiant, and shining sun; God of fire |
| | | Boy | Dust storm; Tempest; One of many names of Lord Hanuman signifying him as Son of Wind |
| | | Boy | Splendor; Lustrous; Brilliance; Radiance |
| | | Boy | Splendor; Lustrous; Brilliance; Radiance; The Vasu who seized Vasishtha's divine cow |
| | | Boy | Dawn; Early Morning; Rising time of the Sun |
| | | Boy | Morning Ray; Radiance of the rising sun; Brightness and Brilliance of the Morning Sun |
| | | Boy | Power; Might; Strength; Courage |
| | | Boy | Having Light; Luminous; Brightness; Brilliance; Radiance |
| | | Boy | The Creator; Originator of the Luminance; Provider of Brightness and Brilliance |
| | | Girl | Wife of the sun; Like the beauty of the morning |
| | | Boy | Divine Knowledge; Holy and Religious Brilliance; Sacred Wisdom |
| | | Boy | Remembering the Lord by heart; One who meditates on Lord; Immersed in God's thoughts |
| | | Boy | One who is aware of God; One who meditates on Lord; Immersed in God's thoughts |
| | | Boy | Remembering the Lord by heart; One who meditates on Lord; Immersed in God's thoughts |
| | | Boy | Slave of God; Servant of God; One who serves God |
| | | Boy | One for whom God is Merciful; One who receives God's grace; Kindness of God |
| | | Boy | One for whom God's love is wealth; Richness of God's Love; Prosperity of God's Blessings |
| | | Boy | God is the Religion; Lord is Divinity; Sacred teachings and principles of God |
| | | Boy | Steadfast in God's Love; One who is immersed in God's Love |
| | | Boy | One who is patient for God's love; One who awaits God's Love |
| | | Boy | One who contemplates on God; One who meditates on Lord; Immersed in God's thoughts |
| | | Boy | Songs of God; Hymns of Lord; One who praises God through his songs |
| | | Boy | Divine Knowledge; Holy and Religious Brilliance; Sacred Wisdom |
| | | Girl | One having godly merits; One with very good qualities |
| | | Boy | Lord's praises; Tributes to Lord; God's commendations |
| | | Girl | One who wins the love of God; God's triumph; A variant spelling is Prabhjit |
| | | Boy | One for whom remembrance of God is Life; Lord is Life; One who loves God dearly as life |
| | | Girl | One who wins the love of God; God's triumph; A variant spelling is Prabhjit |
| | | Boy | God's Warrior; God's Defender; Guardian of God |
| | | Girl | The light Of God; Brilliance, radiance, and brightness of the light of God |
| | | Boy | Light of God; Brightness of Lord; Brilliance, radiance, and glory of God |
| | | Boy | Flower of God; God's lotus |
| | | Boy | Lord's praises; Tributes to Lord; God's commendations |
| | | Girl | Dedication To God Through Honest And Hard Work; One who is devoted to God |
| | | Boy | God's Grace; Mercy of God; Kindness and Benevolence of God |
| | | Girl | Absorbed In God'S Love; Engrossed in God's Love |
| | | Boy | Godlike Person; God in man; God for the men |
| | | Girl | Friend Of God; One who is a good companion of God |
| | | Boy | One blessed with God's Grace; One who is showered with God's Kindness; Blessed with God's mercy |
| | | Boy | Union with God; One who is one with God; Together with the Lord |
| | | Boy | Absorbed in God's Name; Immersed in the name of God; Engrossed in meditating on God's Name |
| | | Boy | One who is pure like God; Innocent like God |
| | | Girl | The ultimate light of God; Brilliance, radiance and brightness of the light of God |
| | | Boy | Lord's Support; Guidance of God; Solace in God; One who seeks comfort in God |
| | | Boy | One who is accepted by God; One who is acknowledged by God; Recognized by God |
| | | Girl | One who loves God; One who is devoted to God and is dearmost to him |
| | | Boy | One absorbed in God's Love; One who is immersed in God's Love; Engrossed in God's Love |
| | | Boy | Nectar of God's Love; Divine Nectar; Sweet Honey of God's Love |
| | | Girl | The Manifestation Of The Lord; One who is like God; With an appearance of God; A variant spelling is Prabhrup |
| | | Girl | The Manifestation Of The Lord; One who is like God; With an appearance of God; A variant spelling is Prabhroop |
| | | Boy | Attaining tranquillity through God; One who attains enlightment through God; Attaining peace through God |
| | | Boy | One who loves being with God; Loving the companionship of God; Likes to be in God's presence |
| | | Boy | Attaining peace through God; Attaining tranquillity through God; One who attains enlightment through God |
| | | Boy | God's Servant; One who serves God; Slave of the Lord |
| | | Boy | One who takes the shelter of God; Refugee in abode of Lord; One who serves at the feet of God |
| | | Boy | One who Remembers God; One who meditates on God; One who thinks about God always |
| | | Girl | Admiration Of God; Love of God |
| | | Boy | Attaining peace by remembering God; One who attains tranquility by meditation on God |
| | | Boy | One for whom God is the holy place; Divinity and Sacredness of Lord |
| | | Boy | Light of God; Brightness of Lord; Brilliance, radiance, and glory of God |
| | | Boy | Divine Knowledge; Holy and Religious Brilliance; Sacred Wisdom |
| | | Boy | One who has divine knowledge; One who has holy and religious brilliance; Having sacred Wisdom |
| | | Boy | One who has divine knowledge; One who has holy and religious brilliance; Having sacred Wisdom |
| | | Boy | One who has divine knowledge; One who has holy and religious brilliance; Having sacred Wisdom |
| | | Boy | Lord of Fire; God of Fire; A variant of Agnidev |
| | | Boy | The Sweetest; Expectation; Hope; Belief |
| | | Girl | She who is extremely distinguished |
| | | Boy | First; Foremost; Important |
| | | Boy | Lord of wisdom; Lord of knowledge; God of Intelligence |
| | | Boy | Lord who relieves us from Sins; A time connected with worship of God Shiva |
| | | Boy | Splendor; Lustrous; Brilliance; Radiance; To illuminate |
| | | Boy | Splendor; Lustrous; Brilliance; Radiance; To illuminate |
| | | Boy | Splendor; Lustrous; Brilliance; Radiance; To illuminate |
| | | Boy | Blooming; Brilliant; Glowing; Splendid; Magnificent |
| | | Girl | In Bloom; Flowering; Like the season of spring |
| | | Boy | Blooming Lamp; Brilliant light; Splendid brightness; Brilliant Radiance |
| | | Boy | Blooming victory; Brilliant triumph; Splendorous success; Magnificent victory |
| | | Girl | One of many names of Goddess Durga |
| | | Boy | Radiant; Glowing; Bright; Luminant; Brilliant; Splendid; Magnificent |
| | |  Unisex | Progress or development, growth, advancement |
| | | Girl | Progress; Improve |
| | | Boy | Song; Lyric; Brilliant song |
| | | Unisex | Wisdom, knowledge, intelligence |
| | | Boy | Famous; Scholar; One with Fame; One of many names of Lord Ganesh signifying his knowledge and wisdom |
| | | Girl | Wisdom; Knowledge; Learning; Brilliance; Intelligence |
| | | Girl | Wise; Intelligent; Knowledgeable; Brilliant; Intellectual |
| | | Girl | Wise; Intelligent; Knowledgeable; Brilliant; Intellectual |
| | | Unisex | Threshold; Doorstep |
| | | Boy | Bliss; Happiness; Ecstasy; Joy; Pleasure; Harmony |
| | | Boy | Prayer; Spiritual bliss; Divine wisdom |
Hindu baby naming involves more than just selecting a name that sounds nice; it is an activity intricately tied to cultural, spiritual, and astrological significance. The naming ceremony, known as the Naamkaran ritual, is steeped in tradition and intended to bring blessings and good vibes. Hindu naming customs display a lovely fusion of history and modernity. The profound meanings these names hold continue to guide and encourage children throughout their lives.
Infographic: Exuberant Hindu Baby Names With Meanings
Hindu baby names are more than just labels; they are rooted in rich traditions and have spiritual meaning. The profound importance of the titles, which are frequently derived from celestial beings, sacred writings, and nature, lead and encourage the child throughout their life. We have compiled some of the most notable Hindu baby names in the following infographic, making it easier for you to choose one. Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the rarest Hindu name?
Among the uncommon Hindu names for boys, Aaban signifies 'name of the angel,' Devesh means 'Shiva,' Fakir implies 'a saintly person,' and Gangesh signifies 'Lord of the Ganges river.' For girls, rare names include Arshia meaning 'heavenly divine,' Dharmini meaning 'religious,' Gurinder meaning 'lord,' and Ishwin meaning 'one who praises the Lord.' These names stand out for their distinctive meanings and are rarely used by the Hindu community.
2. What are some of the Hindu girl names for prosperity?
Hindu girl names linked to prosperity and abundance include Lakshmi, named after the goddess of wealth, Aishwarya, meaning ‘wealth’ or ‘prosperity,’ Radha denoting ‘wealth’ or ‘success’ being the love of Lord Krishna and Samruddhi, signifying ‘prosperity’ or ‘abundance’ in Sanskrit.
3. What are some Hindu names that mean ‘lucky’?
In Hindu culture, the concept of luck or auspiciousness is often associated with various deities and qualities. While there is no definitive answer to what the luckiest name for a Hindu boy would be, here are a few names that are believed to bring good fortune. Named after the younger brother of Lord Rama, Lakshman is considered an embodiment of devotion and loyalty. Bhagesh, meaning ‘Lord of Richness,’ and Bhagyam, signifying ‘fortunate’ are Hindu boy names associated with blessings and prosperity.
4. What are some of the traditional naming conventions for Hindu babies?
Hindus often consult astrologers to determine an auspicious time and date for naming their baby. Many Hindu families follow a tradition of passing down family or ancestral names from one generation to the next. This helps maintain a sense of lineage and continuity within the family (3). Hindu names often have deep religious or spiritual meanings. They may be inspired by gods, goddesses, divine attributes, or religious scriptures like the Vedas, Mahabharata, or Ramayana.
5. How have Hindu baby names evolved over time?
In India, the naming tradition has been followed for a significant period. Factors like religion, culture, and family background play a vital role in naming a child. In the past, Indian names were often long yet powerful, while today's names tend to be short and distinct but lack strong religious significance. Modern names are easier to pronounce but may be perceived as having less value compared to their historical counterparts, which, although meaningful, were often challenging to pronounce and felt outdated.
References
- Namakaran (Naming ceremony).
https://www.sanatan.org/en/a/106382.html - What do Hindu names mean?
https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/what-do-hindu-names-mean - Understanding Indian Names in Naming Conventions Discovery and Standardisation.
https://www.las.org.sg/wp/blog/bulletin/understanding-indian-names-in-naming-conventions-discovery-and-standardisation/
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