What are some popular Indian baby names?

In 2022, Aditi, Inaya, and Aarya emerged as the top three favorite Indian names for baby girls. Mohammad, Shivansh, and Dhruv were the favored Indian boy names of 2022, making them the most popular choices for parents.

What is the meaning of the name "Aarav"?

Aarav, a Sanskrit name, carries the beautiful meanings of ‘calm noise’ and ‘melodious music,’ making it a popular choice for baby boys.

What are some Hindi baby names based on Hindu mythology?

Arjun, a Hindi name meaning white or clear, is inspired by Hindu mythology, where Arjuna was a courageous prince and skilled archer in the Mahabharata. Nandini, meaning ‘a woman who brings joy, is an Indian name associated with Hindu mythology, used to address Goddess Parvati and represent her divine grace and beauty through one of her eight eternal companions.

What are some gender-neutral Hindi baby names?

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What are some Hindi baby names that are easy to pronounce for non-Hindi speakers?

Some Hindi baby names that are easy to pronounce for non-Hindi speakers are Aanya meaning ‘limitless,’ Arjun meaning ‘white’ or ‘clear,’ Maya meaning ‘illusion,’ and Rohan meaning ‘ascending.’

What are some Indian baby names that have musical significance?

Hindi baby names like Swara, meaning ‘musical tone,’ Raag meaning ‘musical,’ Aarohi meaning ‘a music tone,’ and Geet meaning ‘song,’ have musical meanings. They are connected to music and represent different aspects of Indian musical culture.

What are some Indian baby names that have a strong connection to Indian history?

Ashoka, Bhagat, Akbar, Indira, Shivaji, and Subhash are Hindi baby names that hold historical significance, being linked to renowned figures and events in Indian history.

What are some Indian baby names that are inspired by Indian cities or landmarks?

The name Abu, meaning father, draws inspiration from Mt Abu in Rajasthan. Similarly, the masculine name Anand is also the name of a place in Gujarat. Additionally, the feminine names Ganga, Godavari, and Kabani have been derived from the names of prominent Indian rivers.

What are some Indian baby names that have a meaning related to strength or courage?

Veer, Sahas, Himmat, and Shakti are Indian baby names related to strength, valor, or courage.

How do Indian parents incorporate astrology and numerology into naming their children?

Indian parents often seek guidance from astrology and numerology when naming their children. They consider the childs birth chart, zodiac sign, and favorable planetary alignments to select a name believed to bring good luck and positive vibes to their childs life.

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135 Indian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With O

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Om	Boy	Sacred syllable; Primordial sound
Ojas	Boy	Vitality; Power; Physical strength
Owais	Boy	A wolf
Ovi	Boy	Poetic stanza of Prakrit verse; Admiration; Sheep
Omi	Boy	Sound of the universe; Pleasantness; Populous; Flourishing; Honor; Dignity
Omkar	Boy	Sound of the sacred syllable; The primordial sound
Ohm	Boy	Primordial Sound
Onkar	Boy	God is One; There is only one God
Omera	Unisex	Life; Sheaf of wheat
Onisha	Girl	Nightless; Sleepless

Osha	Girl	Shining or burning; Little fawn or deer
Ojasvi	Girl	Bright; Vibrant; Radiant; Cheerful; Brave; Possessing Energy
Orissa	Boy	A state in eastern India; Odisha
Oaghavanth	Boy	King; Ruler; Emperor; Leader; Chief
Obalesh	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva
Obaleshwar	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva
Occhav	Boy	Sound; Voice
Ochaar	Boy	Pronunciation; Sound; Voice
Odaka	Boy	Apple flavor
Odaniya	Unisex	Anklet; A decorative jewelery worn in anklets by women

Odaniyan	Boy	Sacred Light; Divine Light; Holy Brightness
Odendhi	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva
Odhavji	Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna
Odika	Unisex	Anklet; A decorative jewelery worn in anklets by women
Ogaan	Boy	Waves; United; Combined; Joined; Together
Ogan	Boy	Waves; United; Combined; Joined; Together
Ogha	Boy	Sea; Flood; Stream; Rapid flow of water
Oha	Boy	Meditation; True Knowledge; Wisdom; Enlightment
Ohas	Boy	Praise; Honor; Admire; Commend
Ohileshwar	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva

Ojadh	Boy	One who gives Strength; Lord of Strength; Lord of Power and Might
Ojan	Boy	Waves; United; Combined; Joined; Together; A variant is Ogana
Ojapati	Boy	Master of Power; A Deity of Bodhi Tree; Strength of Unity; Strength of Togetherness
Ojasin	Boy	Strong; Powerful; Strength of unity; Mighty
Ojaspati	Boy	Master of power; Strength of unity; Powerful and strong person; Mighty
Ojaswin	Boy	Powerful; Radiant; Strong; Mighty; Strength of unity; Vitality; Mental vigor
Ojaswinee	Boy	Powerful; Radiant; Strong; Mighty; Strength of unity; Vitality; Mental vigor
Ojaswit	Boy	Powerful; Radiant; Strong; Mighty; Strength of unity; Vitality; Mental vigor
Ojasya	Boy	Powerful; Radiant; Strong; Mighty; Strength of unity; Vitality; Mental vigor
Ojayati	Boy	Powerful; Radiant; Strong; Mighty; Strength of unity; Vitality; Mental vigor

Ojayit	Boy	Courageous; Powerful; Strong; Radiant; Mighty; Vital Force; Mental Vigor
Ojesh	Boy	Light; Radiant; Bright; Brilliant; Mighty
Ojishth	Boy	Strongest; Most powerful; Mighty; Strength of unity
Ojjaswin	Boy	Powerful; Radiant; Strong; Mighty; Strength of unity; Vitality; Mental vigor
Okas	Boy	House; Shelter; Adobe; Residence; Refuge
Okpati	Boy	Lord of the house; Lord of the Shelter; One who owns a residence
Okya	Boy	Brave; Vision; Air; Sight; Power; Might
Olirmeni	Boy	Radiant and Bright body; One with a Shining and glowing complexion
Omaansh	Boy	The Sacred Symbol of Om; Primordial sound; Origin of all sounds
Omanand	Boy	Joy of Om; Happiness and radiance from Om

Omananda	Boy	Joy of Om; Happiness and radiance from Om
Omandand	Boy	Joy of Om; Happiness and radiance from Om
Omarjeet	Boy	Lord of Om; God; Supreme Almighty
Omaswat	Boy	Friendly; Favourable; Companion of sacred lord
Omav	Boy	Om Avtar; Disciple of the God; Symbol of Divinity
Omdearoop	Boy	One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Omdutt	Boy	Given by God; Blessing of God; Gift from the sacred being
Omendra	Boy	God Name; Name of God; God; Supreme Almighty
Omesa	Boy	Lord of Om; God; Supreme Almighty
Omesh	Boy	Supreme Almighty

Omeshwar	Boy	Lord of the Om; God; Supreme Almighty
Omganesh	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Ganapathi
Omja	Boy	Born of Cosmic Unity; Born from Om; Sacred Being
Omjaa	Boy	Born of Cosmic Unity; Born from Om; Sacred Being
Omkaar	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva
Omkara	Boy	The act of exclaiming the sacred syllable Om
Omkareshwar	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva; Lord of Omkar
Omkareswar	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva; Lord of Omkar
Omkarnath	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva; Lord of Omkar
Omkrish	Boy	A combination of Om and Krishna

Omna	Boy	Pious; Pure; Sacred; Holy; Divine
Omnada	Boy	One who is pious, pure, sacred, holy and divine
Omparkash	Boy	Brightness; Radiance of Divinity; Divine Luminance; Sacred Light
Ompati	Boy	Master of Om; Lord of Om; King of Om
Ompatu	Boy	Master of Om; Lord of Om; King of Om
Omprakash	Boy	Illumination; Knowledge; Light
Omrao	Boy	King; Master of Om; Lord of Om
Omswaroop	Boy	Manifestation of Divinity; Divine Appearance; One who looks sacred
Omswarup	Boy	Manifestation of Divinity; Divine Appearance; One who looks sacred
Omya	Boy	Help; Kindness; Favor

Onain	Boy	Vision; Sight; See; Imagined
Ongivalarthan	Boy	Light of God; Brightness; Radiance of Divinity; Divine Luminance; Sacred Light
Onil	Boy	Wind; Related to the Hindu God of wind
Onish	Boy	Supreme; A reference to Lord Shiva and Vishnu
Onkaran	Boy	God in his entirety; The purest one; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Onnesha	Boy	Honesty; Truthfulness
Oogan	Boy	One who is lively; Enthusiastic; Bubbly
Oogharath	Boy	Son of Ooghavand; One who is lively; Enthusiastic; Bubbly
Oogharth	Boy	Son of Oaghavand; One who is lively; Enthusiastic; Bubbly
Ooghavanth	Boy	Son of Prateeka of Surya Dynasty; One who is lively; Enthusiastic; Bubbly

Oojam	Boy	One who is lively; Enthusiastic; Bubbly
Oomjam	Boy	One who is lively; Enthusiastic; Bubbly
Oordhva	Boy	High; Upper; Powerful
Oorjit	Boy	Powerful; Radiant; Strong; Mighty; Enthusiastic; Lively
Opasa	Boy	Sacred Light; Divine Light; Holy Brightness
Opesh	Boy	Support; Pillar
Opilamani	Boy	Purest of Gems; A variation of Oppilamani; Peerless gem; Incomparable
Opparili	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva
Oppilan	Boy	Purest of Gems; A variation of Oppilamani; Peerless gem; Incomparable
Oppili	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva

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