3579 Classic Indian Girl Names For Your Princess

Indian girl names are a library of meanings and have deep cultural significance. Given the thousands of beautiful names available, zeroing in on one could be a tough decision. India boasts a diverse population, and people follow different religions and speak different languages. The naming conventions, too, vary from region to region. For instance, North Indians typically have a given name, optionally followed by the father's name and surname, while South Indians usually have the name of the ancestral village or town, followed by the patronymic name and given name.

People generally confer religious names to their daughters. Names such as Sita, the consort of Lord Rama, Laxmi, honoring Goddess Lakshmi, and Fatima, associated with the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, are cherished by parents for their spiritual significance. Names such as Anisha, meaning ‘nightless’ or ‘sleepless,’ Asha, meaning '’hope,’ and Grishma, meaning ‘summer,’ also show how the names are influenced by nature, human attributes, and parents’ aspirations. Check out this long list of names and choose the perfect one for your princess.

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Kali
Baby Girl Sign Girl Goddess that destroys evil; The black one
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Malani
Baby Girl Sign Girl She who is from the sky; Garland
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Kamari
Baby Girl Sign Girl Moon; The adversary of desire; Gambling; Shiva
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Veda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Knowledge; Wisdom
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Aiyana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Eternal bloom; Ever-blooming flower; Flower; Silent
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Avani
Baby Girl Sign Girl The good earth; Daughter of the earth
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Saanvi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Follower of Goddess Lakshmi; Peak; Ridge
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Susan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lily of the valley; Lotus; Rose
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Reya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Graceful; Queen; To flow
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Riya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Singer; Beloved
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Aadhya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Original power; First creator; Unequaled; Perfect; Epithet for Goddess Durga
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Rubi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ruby; Red stone; Lapis lazuli
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Prisha
Baby Girl Sign Girl To sprinkle; Weary
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Kaira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
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Anita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided
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Suri
Baby Girl Sign Girl Princess; Red rose; Noblewoman; Sage; Sun
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Diya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Radiance; Light; Lamp; Splendor
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Aadya
Baby Girl Sign Girl First; Earth; Another name of Goddess Durga
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Priya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved; Loved one
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Sahana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Endurance; Patience; To bloom
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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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Samaya
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Peace; Tranquility; Appointed; Proper time; High Above
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Samaira
Baby Girl Sign Girl A companion in the conversations led at night
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Akshara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Letter; Syllable; Sound; Unalterable; Imperishable; One of many names of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva
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Niya
Baby Girl Sign Girl To passover; Bright; Purpose; Of Sidon
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Miyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine
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Aiza
Baby Girl Sign Girl Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
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Mona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
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Aashvi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Blessed; Prosperous; Victorious
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Naia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wave; Sea foam; Aspiration; Wish; Desire; Dolphin; To flow
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Reem
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who is like a beautiful gazelle; White antelope
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Kiyah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Mine; King; The cooing of a bird
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Jiya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Living or lived; Sweetheart
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Kamya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wish; Desire; Good Mother; Dame; Foster mother
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Krisha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Black or dark
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Shreya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Superior; Best
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Anjali
Baby Girl Sign Girl Offering with devotion to God; Salutation
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Anvi
Baby Girl Sign Girl To be guided by; Name of Goddess Parvati
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Ruhi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful
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Aavya
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Belonging to a sheep; Woollen; Obstruction
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Anvika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Powerful; Strong
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Ria
Baby Girl Sign Girl To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
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Dhriti
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who has courage and patience
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Sanvi
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex One that is pursued; Pursuit of knowledge; Goddess Parvati; Goddess Lakshmi; Divinity; Wisdom; Prosperity; Love; Auspiciousness
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Aarohi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rising; Ascending; Musical note
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Kavya
Baby Girl Sign Girl A poem
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Aditi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Boundless; Freedom; Security; Heaven and Earth
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Reva
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who moves
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Nalah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Stem; Hollow reed; Water in the desert; Queen; Lion; Successful; Beloved
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Sahasra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Thousand; Infinite
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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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Anaira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Unique; Graceful; Different; Precious; Joyful
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Aahana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun
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Rudransh
Baby Girl Sign Girl A part of Lord Shiva; Formidable; The roarer; One who eradicates problems from the root
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Tanvi
Baby Girl Sign Girl A slender and delicate woman
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Siana
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Sanaya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ancient; One that will last forever
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Ellora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name for cave temples in India; God is my light
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Mali
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine; Industrious; Beloved; Bitter; Of Magdala; High tower; Vigorous; Brave; Ruler; Beautiful horse; The firstborn son; Strong; Queen
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Advika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Unrivalled; Unique
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Ena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grain; Peace; Little fire; Gazelle
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Saisha
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Granter of wishes
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Miraya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Devotee of Lord Krishna
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Shriya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Prosperity; Happiness
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Aaradhya
Baby Girl Sign Girl To be worshipped; To be accomplished; To be made favorable
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Naisha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night; Nocturnal; Belonging to the night; Nightly; Special; Lovely flower
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Vaeda
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Wisdom; Knowledge
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Malaiya
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who is calm and peaceful
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Karisma
Baby Girl Sign Girl Charisma; Personal magnetism; Grace; Kindness; Miracle
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Mehar
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who is kind and graceful
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Alayia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Storehouse consciousness; Abode; Dwelling
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Savani
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A musical piece sung in the evening; Name of a raga; A nun
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Mannat
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
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Srinika
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Wind; Thunderbolt; Goddess Lakshmi
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Mishika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Love of God; A medicinal plant; Blossom; Beautiful; Fragrance; Flower
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Reema
Baby Girl Sign Girl A narrow, elongated opening or fissure; An epithet of Goddess Durga; White antelope
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Aarvi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Calm; Peaceful melody
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Aadhira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Moon; Lightning; Restless
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Mahi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Earth
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Shanvi
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Glowing; Attractive; Goddess Lakshmi
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Jayana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Victorious; Subduing; Conquering
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Ajooni
Baby Girl Sign Girl Immortal; Without birth or death
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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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Divya
Baby Girl Sign Girl A divine luster; Heavenly
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Sonali
Baby Girl Sign Girl Golden
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Shylah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Daughter of the mountain
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Sona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gold; Good color; Duck
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Jaiya
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Victorious; Triumphant
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Ahaana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dawn; A saying; A proverb;
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Devina
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Beloved; Uncle; Godlike; Divine; Eye of God; Resembling a goddess
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Rani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Queen; She is singing; Joyous song
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Avari
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of the heavens; From the sky; Nature goddesses
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Vamika
Baby Girl Sign Girl Goddess Parvati; The one who presides on the left
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Vihana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Morning; Dawn
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Devi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Goddess; Divine; Divine power; Heavenly; Anything of excellence
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Naina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Eyes; Resurrection
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Saiya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Purple; Entrance; Shadow
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Sayla
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Praise; Pause; Hill; Mountain
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Meenakshi
Baby Girl Sign Girl A girl with beautiful, fish-like eyes
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Risha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Feather; Plume; Quill; Sage; Saintly; Divine worshipper
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Choosing an Indian girl name for your daughter is a way to pay tribute to the remarkable cultures of India. The rising popularity of these names among parents often stems from a desire to connect their daughter to their heritage or to represent values they hold dear. Whether you're drawn to these names because they honor your family's heritage and customs or because you like the sound of Indian names, their meanings and melodic sounds make them an excellent choice for your child. Explore this collection of Indian girl names to find a suitable name for your daughter.

Infographic: Popular Indian Girl Names

Indian girl names hold a special place in the hearts of many parents because they carry cultural significance and meanings associated with blessings, virtues, or deities. From classic names to modern and trendy options, there is a plethora of choices available. Explore this infographic to find a meaningful name for your beloved girl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do Indian girl names differ by region?

Indian girl names vary widely across regions, reflecting different cultural and linguistic influences. In North India, names influenced by Hindi and Punjabi cultures include Neha, meaning 'love,' and Chandra, meaning 'moon.' In South India, names influenced by Tamil and Telugu languages often highlight cultural values and virtues, such as Lavanya, meaning 'beauty, grace,' and Padma, meaning 'lotus.' Eastern Indian names, shaped by Bengali and Odia languages, include Aparajita, meaning 'unconquered,' and Sujata, meaning 'well-born.' In Western India, names influenced by Marathi and Gujarati cultures include Shreya, meaning 'superior, best,' and Dipa, meaning 'lamp.'

2. How to choose an Indian girl name based on astrology?

To choose an Indian girl's name based on astrology, you will have to consult an astrologer to create a detailed birth chart. The astrologer will identify the baby’s nakshatra (lunar mansion), which dictates specific syllables begin the name. This alignment with the nakshatra is believed to positively influence the child’s destiny, ensuring a prosperous and harmonious life.

3. Can Indian girl names be short?

Yes, Indian girl names can be short. Short names are increasingly popular and carry significant meaning. For instance, names like Myra meaning ‘beloved’, Riya signifying ‘a female singer of great grace,’ Ayra meaning ‘noble or respected,’ Eni translating to ‘a black female deer,’ Hema denoting ‘dew drop, and Jaya meaning winner are concise yet rich in cultural and personal significance. These short names are easy to use, combining modern preferences with meaningful traditions.

4. Can Indian girl names be used internationally?

Yes, Indian girl names can be used internationally. Many Indian names are easy to pronounce and carry beautiful meanings, making them appealing across different cultures. Names such as Aisha, Laila, Maya, Samira, Veda, and Anika have ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the US for many years (1). Additionally, the trend towards unique and meaningful names makes Indian names a great choice for parents everywhere.

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