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1054 Indian Christian Baby Names With Meanings

Being the third largest religion in India, Indian Christian names are found all around the Indian subcontinent, suggesting its great influence. Historical evidence suggests that Christianity was introduced in India way before the British rule. Thomas the Apostle, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ came to the Malabar region (now Kerela) in the first century CE (1). Thus, the history of Christianity in India is more ancient than the usual beliefs. Today, you can find several Christian names in India, among which some are of Biblical origin, while others are of varied roots and inspired by the names of Christian missionaries, evangelists, leaders, and martyrs. 

Names like Ian meaning ‘God is gracious’ in Hebrew and Gracy meaning ’grace’ in Latin are some popular Indian Christian name with spiritual meanings. Similarly, Indian names, such as Karishma means ‘miracle’ in Hindi, and Jai means ‘victory’ in Sanskrit are also popular among the Christian community as they represent the integration of the Indian language with Christian elements. Our vast collection of Christian baby names in India encompasses names rooted in Biblical stories, to those representing spirituality and divine inspiration. So, dive into this treasure trove of names to find the perfect option for your precious one.

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NameGenderMeaning
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Rubi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ruby; Red stone; Lapis lazuli
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Kaira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
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Neel
Baby Boy Sign Boy River; Blue; Cloud; Horn; Champion
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Deven
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
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Aiyanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded
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Rami
Baby Boy Sign Boy Shooter; To be ambitious; Counsel; Protection; To come; Sheep; Night; Exalted; Mercy
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Miyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine
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Mona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
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Kal
Baby Boy Sign Boy The strong one; Freeman; Tomorrow
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Naia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wave; Sea foam; Aspiration; Wish; Desire; Dolphin; To flow
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Esai
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is my salvation; Yahweh is salvation
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Ria
Baby Girl Sign Girl To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
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Ajani
Baby Boy Sign Boy One we fought to possess; Noble birth
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Rina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
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Agam
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lake; Unattainable
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Ram
Baby Boy Sign Boy Pleasing; Charming; Exalted; Peace
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Ena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grain; Peace; Little fire; Gazelle
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Malaiya
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who is calm and peaceful
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Vega
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Meadow; Plain; Swooping eagle; Speed; Velocity; Quickness; Momentum; Dweller in the meadow; One who lives on the plain
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Vivan
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Life; Plaiting; Twisting; Alive; Bright in battle
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Ahri
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Luxurious; Wise; Holy
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Devina
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Beloved; Uncle; Godlike; Divine; Eye of God; Resembling a goddess
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Jazleen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Absorbed in God; God's gift;
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Sohan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yahweh is gracious; Good-looking; Beautiful; Handsome; Charming; Forgotten; Lost; Neglected
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Kalix
Baby Boy Sign Boy To be praised; The cold river
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Veera
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A strong and brave person; Faith
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Hari
Baby Boy Sign Boy Brown; Yellow; Tawny; Hindu god Vishnu; Lion; Horse; Monkey; To shine; Ruler of the home; High
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Sayla
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Praise; Pause; Hill; Mountain
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Adrik
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is from Hadria; Dark; Small mountain
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Hani
Baby Boy Sign Boy Happy; Carefree; To move lightly; To touch
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Ahna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gracious; Favor; Daytime; First rays of the sun; Born during the day
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Cylis
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Wealthy; Beautiful
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Makar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Blessed; Happy; Crocodile; Capricornus constellation
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Neeva
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sacred; Holy; Connection; Bright
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Adya
Baby Girl Sign Girl First power; Unrivalled; Beyond perception; Epithet of Goddess Kali and Lord Shiva; Serving Yahweh; To relinquish
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Kareena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dear; Little one; Pure
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Samik
Baby Boy Sign Boy Left hand; A peaceful person
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Arka
Baby Boy Sign Boy King of kings; Of Arcadia; Sun; Fire; Copper
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Jaan
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is gracious; Life; From Hadria
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Daman
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ruler; Controller; Subjugator; One who tames
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Kalyani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful; Auspicious
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Kelaya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jehovah is light; Called together by Yah; Playful; To throw
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Aarian
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Noble; Most holy
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Agrim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Chief; Principal; Elder; Prosperity; Fortune; Person wearing a face mask
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Yamilex
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful and unique
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Kannen
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lord Krishna; Black; Dark; Church official; Large reed
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Diva
Baby Girl Sign Girl A divine person; Goddess; Beloved; Daytime
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Ariv
Baby Boy Sign Boy King of wisdom; Knowledge; Intelligence; Sun; Inspiration
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Kallan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Powerful in the battle; Swampy area; Priest
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Kateisha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Joy; From Kashmir
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Jag
Baby Boy Sign Boy To pack; Peddler; World; Universe
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Saia
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Peaceful; Merciful; Shadow; Shelter
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Kahan
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Priest; Cathan's son; Lamp; Light
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Raam
Baby Boy Sign Boy Pleasing; Window; Frame
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Vivika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Battle; Bright; Wisdom
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Abba
Baby Boy Sign Boy Father; Priest; Man
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Chavi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Saviour
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Bj
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Uncommon and uncommonly short
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Chai
Baby Boy Sign Boy A lively person who is filled with joy; Flavored tea; Man; Victory; Ornamental hairpin
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Mili
Baby Girl Sign Girl To meet; To find; Who is for me; Miracle; Gracious; Dear
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Minda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Knowledge; Wisdom; Lovable; Dark-skinned; Bee
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Kadi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; A blade of grass; A line of a song
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Toran
Baby Boy Sign Boy Holding fast; Festoon; Archway
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Anush
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sweet; Lovely; Nice; Pleasant morning; Star
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Blesson
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A blessing; Blessed son; One who brings blessings
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Donathan
Baby Boy Sign Boy God has given
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Jashun
Baby Boy Sign Boy A celebration
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Divi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved; Glorious; Sun-like glow
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Adri
Baby Girl Sign Girl From Hadria; Mountain; Stone; Cloud
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Ruan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sandalwood; Red; Ascending; Tall
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Stalin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Steel; Man of steel
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Sena
Baby Boy Sign Boy Army; Gift of fate; Ewe; Holiness; Sacredness; Celestial bodies; Praise; Glory
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Shan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yahweh is gracious; Pride or prestige; Stony; Old and wise
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Tanesha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ambition; Puzzle; Tangle; Confuse
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Anola
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Blackbird
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Toral
Baby Girl Sign Girl Folk heroine; Main; Bull
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Taara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Elevated place; Star
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Shaylah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Daughter of the Mountain; Hawk-like; Majestic; Courteous
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Ansu
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ray of light; Hope; Radiant beam of light; Glow; God
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Ayiana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful flower; Intelligent; Moving
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Dishan
Baby Boy Sign Boy One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
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Harveen
Baby Girl Sign Girl The Pleiades; Battle worthy; God is gracious
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Inika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Army; Splendor; Favor; Grace
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Kalyan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beautiful; Blessed; Auspicious
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Karm
Baby Boy Sign Boy Fate; Garden
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Jeena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Queen; Famous warrior; Well-born; Live
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Kedar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Strong; Meadow; Dark; Mountain
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Neisha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night; Lovely flower
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Jensy
Baby Girl Sign Girl Unique; Energetic; Compassionate
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Mita
Baby Girl Sign Girl The dearest friend; Companion; Earth mother; Three rice paddies
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Jeslin
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Gift of God; Blessing
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Karandeep
Baby Boy Sign Boy The lamp of the grace
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Yashica
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who achieves success; One who is famous
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Malon
Baby Boy Sign Boy A little warrior; Flowers
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Mathai
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gift of the Lord
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Pal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Small; Humble; Companion; Friend; Move; Protect
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Mathan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Cupid; God of love; Bear; Churning
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Sagar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sea spear; Ocean
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Rushank
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Son of Swati; Father of Chitraratha; A variant of Rusanka
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Saam
Baby Girl Sign Girl Seed; Fire; Precious coin; Likeness; Similarity
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Indian Christian names offer a unique blend of cultural roots with religious faith. From timeless Biblical names to Indian names carrying the spirit of Christian principles, these names represent the rich history of Christianity in India. Whether you’re looking for a name from Biblical scripture, those inspired by Christian leaders and missionaries, or names celebrating Christian values, this collection has it all. Each name is given with meanings and gender identity to help you choose the name that reflects your faith and gives your child a beautiful identity in Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why do Indian Christians have Western names?

Indian Christian religion and naming conventions were greatly influenced by colonizers such as the Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British. As they converted to Christianity, they used baptismal names derived directly from the Bible, helping them gain a distinguishable identity from non-Christians (1).

2. How do regional Indian languages influence Christian names in India?

Christian names derived from the Bible have been nativized with the influence of regional languages for better comprehension and pronunciation by the local people. For instance, names like Abraham, George, Joseph, Mary, and Theresa have been localized as Avarachan, Varghese, Joppan, Mariamma, and Therthia, respectively (1). These names have also evolved to indicate one’s ancestry, from how names have been passed on from paternal grandparents to newborns.

Infographic: Prominent Christian Names Used In India

Christianity has a great influence in India, which is evident in some Indian names. Instead of using Hindi or Sanskrit-originated names, many Indian Christian families prefer to choose Biblical or English names or Hindi variants of some Christian names. Look through the infographic below to find some prominent Christian names generally used by Indian Christians.

indian christian names

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References

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  1. Crista Nalani Anderson; (2012); The Origins of Christian Society in Ancient India.
    https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1283&context=srhonors_theses
  2. 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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