381 Hindu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Gautham	Boy	Enlightened; Wise; The best of cattle
Gargi	Girl	A learned woman
Gyan	Boy	Knowledge; Wisdom; Perception; Intelligence
Gurman	Boy	Hairy; Gourmet; Heart of the Guru
Gautam	Boy	Lord Buddha; A name of Lord Buddha; One who dispels darkness
Glynda	Girl	Fair; Beautiful; Good
Guru	Unisex	Teacher; Guide; Expert
Gokul	Boy	The town where Lord Krishna was raised as a child
Gagandeep	Boy	Light in the sky; Glorious flame in the sky; Heavenly lamp
Ganesh	Boy	Lord of hordes; Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati

Gaurik	Boy	Lord Ganesha; Son of Goddess Gauri or Parvati
Girish	Boy	God of mountains; Lord of the mountains; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Govind	Boy	Cow finder; Cowherd; Chief herdsman; A name of Lord Krishna
Gurveer	Boy	Warrior of the Guru; Brave and Courageous defender of the Guru
Gayathri	Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Gita	Girl	Song; Divine melody; A sacred Hindu text
Gaurav	Boy	Honor; Pride; Respect; Dignity
Gopal	Boy	One of the names of Lord Shri Krishna; Cow protector
Gill	Boy	Joy; Gladness; Moisture; Downy-bearded
Gurdit	Boy	One born with guru's blessing

Govinda	Boy	Cow finder; Cowherd; Chief herdsman; A name of Lord Krishna
Garv	Boy	Proud; Symbol of pride; Superior
Garima	Girl	Dignity; Grace; Greatness
Gauri	Girl	Fair; White; One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi
Gayatri	Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Gowri	Girl	White; Shining; Brilliant
Grishma	Girl	Summer
Geethika	Unisex	Melodious song; Hymn
Gaya	Girl	Happy; End; Goal; Earth; Quick
Gaurika	Girl	A young girl; Maiden

Ghena	Girl	A girl that wears jewellry
Geeta	Girl	Song; Sacred song or poem
Gouri	Girl	White; Shining; Brilliant
Geetika	Girl	A short song
Gitanjali	Girl	Melodious tribute
Geetanjali	Girl	Devoted
Gyana	Girl	Full of knowledge
Ganesa	Girl	Goddess of wisdom
Gajanan	Boy	Elephant-faced
Gajendran	Boy	King of the Elephants

Gandhali	Girl	Scented; Perfumed
Gandharva	Boy	Musician
Gandhi	Boy	Grocer; Merchant; Perfumier
Ganesan	Boy	Lord of Hordes
Ganesha	Boy	Lord of Hordes
Gangadhar	Boy	Holder of the Ganges
Ganika	Girl	Jasmine flower; Fragrant
Garvik	Boy	Proud; Smartness; Attitude; Elegance
Garvish	Boy	Pride; Superior; Haughtiness; Vanity
Garvit	Boy	Proud; Filled with pride; Feeling superior; Haughtiness; Vanity

Gaurang	Boy	Having a white, yellowish, or fair complexion
Gauransh	Boy	Part of Goddess Gauri; One who is white and shining
Gauresh	Boy	A fair one; Husband of Gauri; Parvati; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Gaurish	Boy	A fair one; Husband of Gauri; Parvati; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Gautama	Boy	The best ox
Geet	Unisex	Song
Geetesh	Boy	Lord of songs
Ghanshyam	Boy	Dark like a cloud
Giridhar	Boy	One who holds mountains
Giridharan	Boy	One who holds mountains

Girik	Boy	Lord of the Mountains
Giriraj	Boy	God of the mountain; Lord of the mountains
Girisha	Unisex	Lord of the mountain; A man or animal living on a mountain
Gitesh	Boy	Lord of Songs
Godavari	Girl	Name of a river in India; Granting water or cows
Gokulakrishnan	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Sri Krishna
Gokulan	Boy	Abode of cows; Herd of cows
Golu	Boy	Round-faced; Naughty person
Gopalakrishnan	Boy	Protector of cows; An epithet of Krishna
Gopesh	Boy	Ruler of the protectors of cows

Gopi	Unisex	Protector of Cows
Gopinath	Boy	Leader of the Gopis
Gorakh	Boy	Protector of Cows; Cow-herd
Gouranga	Boy	A Fair one; Golden-hued
Gourav	Boy	Importance; Dignity; Admiration
Gourish	Boy	Lord Shiva; God Shankar
Goutham	Boy	The best ox
Govardhan	Boy	An epithet of Lord Krishna; One who nourishes or protects cows
Govindaraj	Boy	The king of cowherds
Grahil	Boy	Interested; Inclined to

Greeshma	Girl	Summer
Guddu	Unisex	Sweet; Flower
Gunasekaran	Boy	Someone who is adorned with qualities or virtues
Gunjan	Girl	Humming; Buzzing of a Bee
Gurunath	Boy	Spiritual Teacher; Teacher; Teacher of knowledge and wisdom
Gururaj	Boy	Lord of the Spiritual Teachers; King of teachers
Gyanendra	Boy	Knowledge; Awareness; Lord of knowledge
Gyani	Boy	Genius; Wise; Knowledgeable
Gadabhrt	Boy	One who manipulates a club
Gadiva	Boy	Most powerful bow of Arjuna

Gaegi	Girl	Woman scholar; Ruler
Gagana	Girl	The sky
Gaganadipika	Girl	The lamp of the sky
Gaganasindhu	Girl	Ocean of the sky
Gaganasri	Girl	Blue color sky
Gaihargambhir	Boy	Bottomless; Thoughtful
Gaja-Lakshmi	Girl	Spiritual; One of the names of Goddess Lakshmi
Gajadanta	Girl	Lord Vishnu's wife; Spirit of fortune
Gajagamini	Girl	Majestic, like an elephant's walk
Gajamati	Girl	Pearl; Ornament

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Infographic: Special Hindu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Hindu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G(infographic)

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