214 Indian Hindu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rishi	Boy	Sage; Poet; To see; Saint; Priest; Wise; Pious; Ascetic
Rishaan	Boy	Sage; Saint; Strong; Epithet of Lord Shiva
Ram	Boy	Pleasing; Charming; Exalted; Peace
Raj	Boy	King; Ruler; Empire; Royalty
Raghav	Boy	Descendant of Raghu or Lord Ram
Riyansh	Boy	Part of the divine
Rayansh	Boy	A part of the sun; Ray of light
Rajveer	Boy	Brave king; The hero of the land; Kingdom's hero
Rishabh	Boy	Superior; Excellent; A musical note; Bull; Lord Vishnu
Romir	Boy	Constantly moving; Interesting; Pleasant

Ranveer	Boy	Hero of the battle; Brave warrior
Rithvik	Boy	Priest; Saint; Desire; One destined to become a priest; Seasonal sacrificer
Rishiv	Boy	Knowledgeable; Saintly
Raja	Boy	King; Ruler; Hope
Rivan	Boy	Silver; Musical; Star; Basil
Rishav	Boy	Sweet and caring
Ranjit	Boy	Colored; Pleased; Delighted; Joyous; One who is victorious in battle
Reyaansh	Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Ronav	Boy	A person who is an embodiment of charm and grace; Handsome
Rajah	Boy	Prince

Ranjeet	Boy	Colored; Pleased; Delighted; Victorious in battle
Rupesh	Boy	Lord of beauty
Rahul	Boy	Conqueror of all miseries; Able; Efficient
Rajan	Boy	King; Ruler; Monarch
Rishik	Boy	Trustworthy; Ascetic; Sage; Rays of the sun
Ritesh	Boy	God of rituals; Lord of seasons
Rajvir	Boy	Brave king; Mighty king
Rutvik	Boy	Holy life; Goodness of life; Sage; Priest; Scholar; One who seeks enlightenment; One who meditates on the Lord's name
Ritaj	Unisex	Truthful; Righteous
Reeyansh	Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu

Raam	Boy	Pleasing; Window; Frame
Ritvik	Boy	The truth; Sage; Seasonal sacrificer; Scholar
Rajeev	Boy	Blue lotus; Striped
Rohit	Boy	Red; The sun; Sun's first ray
Rehansh	Unisex	Part of Lord Vishnu
Revanth	Boy	Horse rider; Brilliant; Wealthy; Opulent; Splendid; Handsome; Son of Lord Surya
Rushabh	Boy	Moral; Superior; Bull;
Ranvir	Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; Hero of the battle
Rishab	Boy	Morality; Superior; Excellent; A musical note; Bull
Rishvik	Boy	Courageous and ambitious

Rudr	Boy	Fearsome; God of storms; Lord Shiva
Rajat	Boy	Silver; Whitish
Ravindra	Boy	Lord of the Sun
Rithik	Boy	Stream; From the heart
Revansh	Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Riyaansh	Boy	Part of the divine
Ruan	Boy	Sandalwood; Red; Ascending; Tall
Rudraksh	Boy	Eye of Lord Shiva
Rajesh	Boy	Ruler of kings
Rakesh	Boy	Lord of the night; Lord of the full moon

Rish	Boy	Sage; Saint; Seeker of enlightenment; Brave ruler
Rihansh	Boy	Small part; Fragment
Ruaan	Boy	Ascending; Raising; Soft; Rainbow
Rajendra	Boy	Lord of Kings; Ruler of Kings
Rajdeep	Boy	Kingdom of light; Supreme lamp; King of light
Ronil	Boy	The joy of God; Blue sky
Ritik	Boy	From the heart; Successful; Tiumphant; Victorious
Rudhra	Unisex	Great; Large; Formidable; Praiseworthy; A name of Lord Shiva; Fire
Randeep	Boy	Hero of the battle; Lamp of the battle; Brightness and shine of a battle
Raji	Boy	Name of a king; Row; Line; Range; Willingness

Ramesh	Boy	God of Lord Rama
Raunak	Boy	Light; Happiness; Pride; Glory
Rakshan	Boy	A protector; Another name of Lord Vishnu
Rajiv	Boy	Blue lotus; Striped
Rishith	Boy	Truthful; Learned
Rishit	Boy	The best; All in one; Learned; Sage; Poet
Rushank	Unisex	Son of Swati; Father of Chitraratha; A variant of Rusanka
Rishikesh	Boy	Lord of the senses; Epithet of Lord Vishnu
Rithwik	Boy	The truth; Sage; Saint; Seeker of enlightment; Scholar
Rushi	Boy	Sage; Saint; Seeker of enlightenment; Scholar

Rigved	Boy	The first of the four Vedas
Rijul	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Honest
Rohil	Boy	Grow; Rising; Raising; Ascending towards
Rounak	Boy	Brilliant; Smooth; Bright; Light; Luster; Brightness; Splendor; Beauty; Grace; Glamour
Rajbir	Boy	Brave king
Ramaya	Unisex	Lord Rama; Beautiful; Pleasing; Delightful; Beloved
Raadh	Boy	Concept; A variant form of Raadha which means success in Sanskrit
Raahul	Boy	A variant form of Rahul; One who is able and efficient; Name of the son of Buddha
Raajeev	Boy	Blue lotus; One who rules all; Achiever; A variant form of Rajeev or Rajiv; Striped
Raajyashree	Boy	Propriety of a king; Modesty; Respectability; Politeness; Decorum of a king

Raakaa	Boy	The full moon night; Serene; Luminant; Beautiful night of full moon; A variant of Raka; Full Moon day
Raakesh	Boy	Lord of the night; Lord of the full moon night; A variant of Rakesh Lord of Full Moon Day
Raamaanuj	Boy	Younger brother of Rama; One of many names referring to Lakshmana
Raamdatt	Boy	Gift of Rama; Blessing of Rama; Lord Rama or God; Supreme spirit; Charming
Raavee	Boy	Awesome; A variant of name Ravi; Sun; Bright, Brilliant, Radiant; Luminant Sun
Rabhav	Boy	Skilled; Glowing Rays of the Sun; Expert; Prudent
Rabhu	Boy	Skillful; Prudent; Messenger; Incarnation of God; One of the names of Lord Rama or Lord Krishna
Raddha	Boy	A cow girl who was soul of Lord Krishna; Prosperity
Raddhi	Boy	A cow girl who was soul of Lord Krishna; Prosperity
Radhakrishna	Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna signifying his love for Radha

Radhan	Boy	Satisfaction; Prosperity
Radhu	Boy	Lord Krishna signifying his love for Radha
Radite	Boy	Sun; Unpredictable; Radicalism
Radjoe	Boy	Rhythm; One who is melodic and loves to sing
Ragav	Boy	Lord of God; One of many names of Lord Rama
Raghab	Boy	Pleasing; Charming; One of many names of Lord Rama; A name to the ultimately formless (advita); An Incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Raghu-Kumara	Boy	Pleasing; Charming; One of many names of Lord Rama; A name to the ultimately formless; An incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Raghubir	Boy	Brave man of Raghu clan; One of the many names of Lord Rama; A name of the ultimately formless; An incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Ragish	Boy	The man who sings sweet ragas
Ragy	Boy	Up to date; To be marked with a date

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Infographic: Attractive Indian Hindu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

Indian Hindu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Indian Hindu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R(infographic)

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