415 Spiritual Indian Sikh Names For Your Child

Sacred names honoring the profound wisdom of the Sikh Gurus.

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Last Updated on Nov 13, 2024

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The Sikh principle of 'Seva,' or selfless service, has had a significant global impact, leading to a growing interest in Indian Sikh names worldwide. Within the Sikh community, religion significantly influences the selection of names for newborns. The Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scripture, is the primary source for these spiritually rich names.

Many Sikh families practice the tradition of choosing names through a process known as Naam Karan. The ritual, known as ‘Hukamnama,’ involves choosing a name that begins with the first letter of a hymn from the Guru Granth Sahib, making the process highly spiritual and meaningful. Sikhs usually have a given name along with a surname, which may be a family or caste name or a Khalsa name. Sikh names are unisex and consist of a prefix and a suffix. When a Sikh becomes a Khalsa, men take the name ‘Singh,’ meaning ‘lion,’ and women adopt the name ‘Kaur,’ meaning ‘Crown Princess.’

Names such as Ekam meaning ‘one’ or ‘united,’ Fateh meaning ‘the victorious one,’ Deep meaning ‘the lamp of light,’ and Navpreet meaning ‘new love’ are quite popular and loved by parents. Explore our list of carefully selected Sikh names to find more beautiful names for your child.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Angad	Boy	Of my own body; An ornament; Son of Vali
Manraj	Boy	Ruler of the heart
Jazleen	Girl	Absorbed in God; God's gift;
Ranveer	Boy	Hero of the battle; Brave warrior
Gurfateh	Boy	Victory of the Guru
Hargun	Girl	One having Godly merits
Avneet	Girl	Kind-hearted; Empathetic
Gurman	Boy	Hairy; Gourmet; Heart of the Guru
Sargun	Unisex	Blessed with many virtues; All good things
Tegh	Boy	He who wields the sword

Amitoj	Boy	Unlimited Glow; Infinite Radiance; One who will shine forever
Amanpreet	Boy	One who loves peace
Jatinder	Boy	One who conquered the five evils
Gurtej	Boy	The radiance of guru
Maninder	Boy	One who is the lord of his own mind
Jagdeep	Boy	Light of the universe
Hukam	Boy	Order; Command; Divine order
Harsimran	Boy	Remembering God; In memory of God; God's Thoughts
Ranbir	Boy	Brave warrior; Delightful man
Harinder	Boy	Brown; Yellow; Drops of rain; Monkey; Tawny; Horse; Lion

Ramandeep	Boy	Pleasing; Peace; Light
Mohit	Boy	Infatuated; Fascinated; Bewildered
Manreet	Unisex	Custom of heart
Gurtaj	Boy	Guru's crown
Harjas	Boy	One who sings God's praises
Harkirat	Boy	One who sings of God's praise
Gagandeep	Boy	Light in the sky; Glorious flame in the sky; Heavenly lamp
Jasmeet	Unisex	Fame; Praise; Friend
Kias	Unisex	Unique; Modern
Rupinder	Girl	Greatest beauty

Jasnoor	Girl	The light of God
Jaspal	Boy	Lord Krishna; Protector of glory
Amardeep	Boy	Eternal light; Immortal light; A source of light forever
Mandeep	Girl	The lamp of the mind
Harkaran	Boy	On behalf of God; God's deeds
Dilraj	Boy	King of Hearts; One who rules hearts
Akali	Girl	Immortal; Divine power
Gurveer	Boy	Warrior of the Guru; Brave and Courageous defender of the Guru
Harfateh	Boy	Always victorious; Conquering everything
Jakhia	Unisex	Unique and charismatic

Gurjas	Boy	Fame of lord; Fame of the Guru
Gurkirat	Boy	One who sings praises of the Guru
Gurnoor	Boy	'Pleasant face of God; Teacher; Light
Harjap	Boy	One who meditates and takes the God's name
Hartej	Boy	Radiance Of God; Glow of the God; Brightness and splendidness of God
Gurjot	Boy	Guru's light
Jasdeep	Boy	The lamp that radiates God's glory
Jaskirat	Boy	One who sings prayers
Gurjit	Boy	Victory of Guru
Kyryn	Unisex	Strong; Mythical

Manmeet	Boy	Friend of mind; Companion of mind; Well wisher for mind; Supporter and guide of mind
Onkar	Boy	God is One; There is only one God
Gurinder	Boy	Lord; God; Teacher
Parminder	Boy	Highest; Best; Acquiring; Possessing
Japji	Unisex	Meditative prayer; Holy chanting of the word
Ravinder	Boy	Lord of the Sun; Brilliant; Radiant and bright sun
Ajeet	Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable
Jagjit	Boy	Conqueror
Aikam	Boy	One of a kind
Arshdeep	Boy	Lamp of the sky; Light of the universe

Randeep	Boy	Hero of the battle; Lamp of the battle; Brightness and shine of a battle
Amritpal	Boy	One who is protected by the Lord's nectar
Harveen	Girl	The Pleiades; Battle worthy; God is gracious
Gurdit	Boy	One born with guru's blessing
Guransh	Boy	Son of the gods
Gurmehar	Boy	Blessings of guru
Gurneet	Girl	Guru's moral values
Jaskaran	Boy	A good deed; Sun of God; God's gift
Dilpreet	Boy	Heart; Mind; Soul; Love; Pleasure; Joy
Madan	Boy	Intoxicating; Maddening; Inebriating; Cupid; God of love

Manvir	Boy	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Rajbir	Boy	Brave king
Gurpreet	Girl	Love of the Guru; Love of the Teacher
Hardeep	Girl	Strong; Light of God; God's light
Manveer	Girl	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Jasreet	Unisex	Praise; Tradition
Sukhmani	Girl	Jewel of peace and prosperity
Prabhleen	Girl	Absorbed In God's Love; Engrossed in God's Love
Preet	Girl	Love; Affection; Pleasure
Savreen	Unisex	Radiant; Compassionate; Strong

Simrin	Unisex	Remembrance; Meditative in God
Prabhjot	Girl	The light of God; Brilliance
Parneet	Girl	Married
Sohani	Unisex	Beautiful
Surveen	Girl	God gifted
Harpreet	Girl	Love of God
Sehajpreet	Unisex	Natural Joy; Natural Happiness
Asees	Boy	Blessings
Beant	Boy	Endless; Boundless; Limitless; Eternal; Forever; Immortal
Bhavneet	Boy	Moral of the World

Brahmleen	Boy	Absorbed In God's Love; Immersed in love of God
Charanjeet	Unisex	Winning the service of Guru's lotus feet; Foot; Victory
Ekanjeet	Boy	God's Triumph; Victory of God
Gagan	Girl	The sky
Gandhi	Boy	Grocer; Merchant; Perfumier
Guneet	Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Full of splendor; Talented
Gurcharan	Boy	Refuge at the guru; Feet of the guru; One who serves at the guru's feet
Gurdeep	Unisex	Light from the guru; Lamp of the guru
Gurkeerat	Boy	One who sings praises of the Guru; One pay tributes to his Guru through bhajans and keertans
Gurkiran	Girl	The ray of Guru's light; Radiance and brightness of Guru

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With the growth of the Sikh community worldwide, there is increasing interest in names that celebrate and preserve cultural heritage. These names uphold Sikh traditions and values, offering a solid connection to the faith. Indian Sikh names are distinctive and carry profound, meaningful interpretations. Their positive attributes connect with people from various backgrounds, making them appealing to a broader audience. Please browse our selection of Indian Sikh names to find meaningful choices for your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some Indian Sikh names inspired by the Guru Granth Sahib?

A few Indian Sikh names inspired by the Guru Granth Sahib include Harpreet, meaning ‘one who loves God,’ Gurpreet, meaning ‘one who loves the Guru,’ Jaspreet, meaning ‘one who sings the praises of God,’ and Simran, meaning ‘meditating on the name of God.’ These names represent the spiritual teachings and values found in the Guru Granth Sahib.

2. What are some Indian Sikh names that mean peace?

Indian Sikh names that mean ‘peace’ include Akalsukh, meaning ‘forever in peace and delight;’ Guraman, meaning ‘peace through the Guru;’ Gurshant, which means ‘attaining peace through the word of the Guru;’ Khem, denoting ‘one with Peace and Joy;’ Mansukh, meaning ‘one with peace of mind;’ Sukhcharan, which translates to ‘peace attained through Guru's Lotus Feet;’ and Sukhdeep, meaning ‘light of peace.’

3. What are some Indian Sikh names that mean 'light'?

Indian Sikh names that mean ‘light’ include Gurdeep, meaning ‘lamp of the Guru,’ Sukhdeep, which translates to ‘light of peace,’ and Yashdeep, meaning ‘light of the glory.’

4. What are some Indian Sikh names with historical significance?

A few Indian Sikh names with deep historical significance include Bhagat, which is related to Bhagat Singh, a key figure in the Indian independence movement, and Ranjit, which is associated with Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire.

5. What are some Indian Sikh names that are easy to pronounce globally?

Some Indian Sikh names that are easy to pronounce by people of different cultures and languages include Amrit, meaning ‘immortal,’ Simran, meaning ‘meditating on the name of God,’ Jaspreet, meaning ‘one who sings the praises of Go,’ and Gurpreet, meaning ‘one who loves the Guru.’

Infographic: Indian Sikh Names For Your Child

Indian Sikh names are usually based on the Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhism’s holy book. They play a key role in preserving Sikh traditions and values. Many of these names blend a modern feel with traditional roots, making them a good choice for those seeking a balance. Check out the infographic below to discover distinctive and meaningful names.

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