508 Sikh Boy Names That Glorify Valor And Spirituality

Religion plays a key role in selecting a baby name in the Sikh and Punjabi community. Sikh boy names are usually taken from the Holy Book of Sikhs, The Guru Granth Sahib. They are derivatives of Sanskrit names, which are inspired from nature and mythological characters too. They are mostly influenced by popular and successful people to create a positive vibe in the baby's life. Naming a child in the Sikh community is considered a special tradition. This is because names not only represent the individual, but also the society and its values, history, and culture. One unique point is that Sikh baby boy names are generally followed by the last name ‘Singh,’ meaning ‘Lion’ (1). Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and the last Sikh Guru, instructed this. At the time, a person’s social standing and class could be determined by their surname. Guru Gobind Singh wanted to bring equality by creating an egalitarian society, so he sought to remove the caste system by instructing all Sikh men and women to take Singh and Kaur as their surnames, respectively. Punjabi or Sikh names also tend to carry deep meanings. For instance, traditional names, like Gurpreet (love of the Guru) and Navjot (new light), hold a special place in the hearts of parents seeking to honor their heritage. Sikh names also reflect the culture’s deep reverence for nature and spirituality. Names like Kiran (ray of light) and Balbir (courageous) represent virtues the community cherishes. Meanwhile, Divjot (divine light) or Gurvaid (divine knowledge) are names derived from the Guru Granth Sahib (2). They are part of the sacred verses that represent Sikh beliefs. Here, we have a list of the names, popular from the old times to modern times, with meanings. This might help you better understand Sikh names and their significance.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Angad		Boy	Of my own body; An ornament; Son of Vali
Manraj		Boy	Ruler of the heart
Mihir		Boy	Sun; Moon; Wind; King of all; One who belongs to the Sun family
Ranveer		Boy	Hero of the battle; Brave warrior
Gurfateh		Boy	Victory of the Guru
Lorik		Boy	Brave; Warrior
Tegh		Boy	He who wields the sword
Amitoj		Boy	Unlimited Glow; Infinite Radiance; One who will shine forever
Jatinder		Boy	One who conquered the five evils
Gurtej		Boy	The radiance of guru
Melona		Boy	Sweet; Exotic; Unique
Guru		Unisex	Teacher; Guide; Expert
Hukam		Boy	Order; Command; Divine order
Mohit		Boy	Infatuated; Fascinated; Bewildered
Anveer		Boy	Radiant warrior
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
Jeffree		Boy	The absence of mental stress or anxiety
Gagandeep		Boy	Light in the sky; Glorious flame in the sky; Heavenly lamp
Sukhjit		Boy	A victory of happiness and peace
Jaspal		Boy	Lord Krishna; Protector of glory
Davinder		Boy	King of Gods
Harkaran		Boy	On behalf of God; God's deeds
Dilraj		Boy	King of Hearts; One who rules hearts
Gurveer		Boy	Warrior of the Guru; Brave and Courageous defender of the Guru
Harfateh		Boy	Always victorious; Conquering everything
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
Gurshan		Boy	Guru's blessings
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
Gurjit		Boy	Victory of Guru
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
Agamjot		Boy	God's light; Inaccessible Light
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
Ailo		Unisex	God; Game; Sport; Magic
Gurdit		Boy	One born with guru's blessing
Guransh		Boy	Son of the gods
Gurmehar		Boy	Blessings of guru
Jamareon		Boy	One who has strong will
Jaskaran		Boy	A good deed; Sun of God; God's gift
Kajetan		Boy	From the town of Gaetano
Kendryk		Boy	Son of Harry; Chief
Kartar		Boy	Master; Creator
Madan		Boy	Intoxicating; Maddening; Inebriating; Cupid; God of love
Rajbir		Boy	Brave king
Prit		Boy	Love; Joy; Pleasure
Zeo		Boy	Unique; Powerful; Mysterious
Tejveer		Boy	Glorious hero
Hardeep		Girl	Strong; Light of God; God's light
Avreet		Boy	Unique; Exotic; Strong
Rehat		Girl	Modes of living; To live; To remain;
Balbir		Boy	Power; God; Strong man; Mighty hero
Beant		Boy	Endless; Boundless; Limitless; Eternal; Forever; Immortal
Bhavneet		Boy	Moral of the World
Ekanjeet		Boy	God's Triumph; Victory of God
Gandhi		Boy	Grocer; Merchant; Perfumier
Gurcharan		Boy	Refuge at the guru; Feet of the guru; One who serves at the guru's feet
Gurkeerat		Boy	One who sings praises of the Guru; One pay tributes to his Guru through bhajans and keertans
Gursharan		Boy	Refuge at the Guru
Harbans		Boy	Of God's family; Brown; House
Harbhajan		Boy	God's prayer; Bhajan or prayer of Lord Shiva
Harjeet		Boy	Lord; God; Victory; Success; Victorious
Harjinder		Boy	Life given by God; Love; Peace
Harmanpreet		Boy	Love from God's Heart; Affection and Care from God's Heart
Harminder		Boy	One who remembers God; House of Gods
Harvinder		Boy	Receiving; Bearing; Victory
Jarnail		Boy	The Commanding Officer; General of an Army; A derivative of the name Janeil
Jasbir		Boy	Valorous warrior; Praised hero; Glorious; Brave
Jasleen		Boy	Praise; Glory; Absorbed; Engrossed in the fame of God
Jasminder		Boy	Lord of Glory; God of Splendidness; Magnificent God
Kamalpreet		Boy	One who loves the flower Lotus; Lover of Lotus
Karampreet		Boy	The lover of God's grace; One who loves God's nobility, miracle, dignity and graciousness
Keerat		Boy	Fame; Distinction; Recognition; Eminence; Sing God's praises or glory
Khushpreet		Boy	Loving and delightful; One who loves happiness, delight, cheerfulness, and gladness
Kirpal		Boy	Kind; Benevolent; Compassionate; Generous
Pahul		Boy	Baptism ceremony of Sikhs
Palwinder		Boy	Moments spent with Lord; One who spends time in meditation and thinking about God
Aagyakar		Boy	One who is fearsome; Obedient; Willing to comply with elders
Aagyapal		Boy	The one who upholds the state's obedience
Aaradh		Boy	The person having Deep love or affection
Aavai		Boy	Arrive; To come
Acharjeet		Boy	The victory of an inanimate object
Acharpreet		Boy	An inanimate love or affection
Achet		Boy	Unconscious; One who is not in his conscious sense; A carefree person
Achetbir		Boy	A carefree brave person
Achetmeet		Boy	The friend or companion of the carefree person
Ajinder		Boy	Mighty king or; Indra the king
Akalchet		Boy	One remembering and always trusting God

Infographic: Trending Sikh/Punjabi Boy Names With Meanings

The arrival of a new family member is a special gift of God and also calls for a celebration. Among Sikhs and Punjabis, the child's naming ceremony is called 'naam karan.' Most of the names come from the community's Holy Book, the Guru Granth Sahib. Check out this infographic to uncover some popular names for your boy.

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