Are there any restrictions on Sikh baby names?

Sikh baby names are chosen through a naming ceremony or Naamkaran. Most Sikh names are taken from the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. After the name is chosen, Kaur, meaning princess, is added to the names of baby girls, and Singh, meaning lion, is added to the names of baby boys (1). If the family has an ancestral surname, then Kaur and Singh are the middle names. However, Sikh naming practices may vary according to personal preferences, family culture, and traditions

Can Sikh baby names be gender-neutral?

Yes, most Sikh baby names are gender-neutral, although some are more often used with one gender than another.

What is the significance of Sikh baby names?

Sikh baby names hold a lot of significance as these names are derived from the Sikh holy book Guru Granth Sahib, which emphasizes spirituality and commitment towards God. The virtues of truth, compassion, contentment, calmness, humility, and love serve as sources of inspiration for many Sikh names.

Can Sikh baby names be in any language?

Yes, there is no official language of Sikhs, due to which there are no language restrictions. Hence, baby names can be in any language (2).

How do I ensure that the Sikh baby name I choose is not offensive or disrespectful?

To ensure the Sikh baby name you chose is not disrespectful, you may do thorough research on the name, including its meaning, background, and history, how the name sounds, and whether or not the name has any social implications.

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67 Sikh Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Angad	Boy	Of my own body; An ornament; Son of Vali
Aiven	Unisex	Gift of God; Radiance
Artist	Unisex	Creative; Expressive; Talented
Avleen	Unisex	Graceful, blessed, divine
Avnoor	Girl	Luminous or radiant
Arvik	Unisex	Independent; Universal
Anden	Boy	Leader; Strong; Determined
Akir	Unisex	Noble, powerful, intelligent
Amitoj	Boy	Unlimited Glow; Infinite Radiance; One who will shine forever
Amanpreet	Boy	One who loves peace

Arthas	Boy	Noble leader, strong ruler
Anveer	Boy	Radiant warrior
Aksil	Boy	Noble, strong, warrior
Aeros	Unisex	Powerful, innovative, dynamic
Amardeep	Boy	Eternal light; Immortal light; A source of light forever
Alera	Unisex	Noble; Majestic
Abhijot	Unisex	Radiant, enlightened
Aydian	Unisex	Strong; Confident; Leader
Akali	Girl	sharp, intelligent, warrior
Ajeet	Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable

Aikam	Boy	One of a kind
Arshdeep	Boy	Lamp of the sky; Light of the universe
Asten	Unisex	Ash tree; Eastern town
Amritpal	Boy	One who is protected by the Lord's nectar
Avalena	Girl	Beautiful island
Ailo	Unisex	Joyful; Bringer of happiness
Axen	Unisex	Fruiting body of a grain plant
Ajuni	Unisex	Eternal; Beyond birth or death
Ayria	Girl	The enlightened one
Anahat	Unisex	Unbeatable

Avreet	Boy	Unique; Exotic; Strong
Avreen	Unisex	Variant of Avril, meaning Apri
Amarjeet	Boy	Immortal; Conquering; Victory
Aad	Unisex	The man; In the beginning
Aadh	Girl	Half
Aagya	Girl	consent or formal permission to do a job
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
Aas	Boy	the act of waiting or having hope

Aasa	Girl	the act of staying or remaining in expectation
Aavai	Boy	Arrive; To come
Ab	Girl	now
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

Akalchetan	Boy	Aware of Eternal Love
Akaldharam	Boy	Eternal truth; A capability of judging, analyzing and discriminating others
Akaldhian	Boy	Absorbed in eternal one; One living and working with God
Akaljeet	Girl	Timeless; Eternal victory; Triumph of God
Akalmeet	Boy	Timeless; Eternal friend; A friend of God
Akalprem	Boy	Love of God
Akaltat	Boy	The Eternal Reality
Akashbir	Boy	Brave as the sky; Potential of being a philanthropist
Akashpreet	Boy	Love for Sky
Akhandpreet	Boy	Undivided love

Akharee	Boy	From God's word
Akhee	Boy	Off an eye; In a blink of an eye
Akhiljeet	Girl	All victorious
Akhilpal	Boy	All-nurturing God
Arshpreet	Girl	Love for the sky
Arveen	Unisex	Exalted; noble; radiant
Arzel	Unisex	Fair or honest

Infographic: Attractive Sikh Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A

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.

Sikh Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A(infographic)

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