17 Indian Shinto Baby Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mishika	Girl	Love of God; A medicinal plant; Blossom; Beautiful; Fragrance; Flower
Sayana	Unisex	Lying-down; Reclining pose; Sleeping; Bed; Sofa; Couch; Clear; Bright; Clean; Vegetable; Greens; Sayan mountains; Million
Yuni	Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Mita	Girl	The dearest friend; Companion; Earth mother; Three rice paddies
Mishita	Girl	A sweet person; Good-natured; A name of Goddess Laxmi; Fruit below; Three aspirations
Saaya	Girl	Shadow; Shade; Shelter; Protection; Sand; Second
Jennet	Girl	Heaven-sent individual
Akaya	Unisex	An epithet for Rahu; Epithet of the supreme spirit; Incorporeal; Red; Bright; Eight
Miria	Girl	Sea; Ocean; White jasmine; Love; Affection; Admirable; Peace; Female ruler; Mirror
Hagrama	Boy	Dense forest; Thick woodland area; Opaque Jungle

Japesa	Boy	Lord of those who recite
Japsher	Boy	A lion
Joshita	Girl	Pleased
Kalpanath	Boy	Imagination, idea
Kalvik	Boy	Sparrow
Koshi	Girl	Bud; Sandal; Perfume; Child who serves his parents well
Kuma	Unisex	Bear; Youth; Prince; To be silent; To be still

Infographic: Popular Indian Shinto Baby Names with Meanings

Indian Shinto Baby Names with Meanings are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Indian Shinto Baby Names with Meanings(infographic)

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