241 Traditional Telugu Boy Names With Meanings

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Telugu, one of the most spoken languages in the world, is predominantly used in the Southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu boy names from these Dravidian communities are often drawn from topographic features, occupations of people, religious deities, and historical figures.

Each child is given a family name, an adjective that precedes the personal name (1). Telugu family names may be derived from the house name, occupation, place of residence, nature, food items of preference, and architecture. These names may also be associated with visionary leaders, tribal ancestors, or historical figures from the community.

A child’s given name is often derived from the names of Hindu gods and goddesses and may also embody positive qualities and virtues parents would want their boys to imbibe. Several families also add a suffix to their children’s names to denote their social caste or to honor their ancestry. Some common caste suffixes include Naidu, Rao, Reddy, Yadav, Goud, and Setty.

The following list includes a few wonderful personal name options for your little prince that may make him stand out.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Jai	Boy	Victory; Supplanter; Healer
Viraj	Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Hardin	Boy	Brave; Strong; Hardy; Valley of the hare; Affectionate
Josh	Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Nikhil	Boy	Perfect; Complete; Whole; All-inclusive; Intact
Arjan	Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Ashwin	Boy	Possessed of horses; A cavalier; Light
Viraaj	Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Raghav	Boy	Descendant of Raghu or Lord Ram
Akhil	Boy	World; Whole; Perfect; Entire; Complete

Kiyaan	Boy	Royal; Kingship
Varun	Boy	To surround; God of water and the oceans
Vikram	Boy	Stride; Pace; Valor
Madhav	Boy	Vernal; Of the springtime; Krishna; Descendant of Madhu; Honey
Advay	Boy	Unique; Without second
Sachin	Boy	True; Real
Advith	Boy	One who is unique; Without a second
Anand	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Amogh	Boy	Lord Ganesh; Unerring; Invincible; That which has no alternative
Shivin	Boy	Auspicious; Dear; Favorable

Adithya	Boy	Sun God; Son of Aditi
Sanjay	Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Sandip	Boy	Blazing; Lamp
Priyansh	Boy	The dearest part; Part of one's beloved
Kavan	Boy	Poem and water; Handsome
Ronav	Boy	A person who is an embodiment of charm and grace; Handsome
Gautham	Boy	Enlightened; Wise; The best of cattle
Mohan	Boy	Charming; Infatuating; Bewitching
Sriram	Boy	Lord rama
Vivek	Boy	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction

Shyam	Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Vijay	Unisex	Victorious or triumphant
Vidur	Unisex	Wise; Expert
Satish	Boy	Ruler; Lord of Sati; Truthfulness
Dhanvin	Boy	Archer; Bowman; One who carries a bow; A name for Lord Shiva
Aniketh	Boy	One who has no residence; Homeless; One who is present in everything; Spirit of God; Lord Shiva
Sarath	Boy	Autumn
Devam	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Krithik	Boy	Name of Shiva's son Murugan
Sanjeev	Boy	Giving life; Reviving

Varish	Unisex	Ocean; Year; Rain
Dharmik	Unisex	Religious; Spiritual; Law; Duty; Virtue; A name of Lord Ganesha; Sacred; Brave
Taje	Unisex	Crowned; People
Het	Boy	Love; Adore; Care for
Mahith	Boy	Greatness; Honored; Festivity; Esteemed
Pradeep	Boy	Light; Lantern
Revanth	Boy	Horse rider; Brilliant; Wealthy; Opulent; Splendid; Handsome; Son of Lord Surya
Praveen	Boy	A person who is an expert in something
Saikrishna	Unisex	Saint; Master; Lord; Lord Krishna; An incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Santhosh	Boy	Happy; Satisfaction; Contentment

Krunal	Boy	One who is a Constant Companion; Compassionate; Kind to others
Yashas	Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent
Jaali	Boy	Pity; Net
Ravindra	Boy	Lord of the Sun
Ishay	Unisex	Refresh; Strengthen; Animate
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Mahesh	Boy	A great ruler; One who is supreme
Prakash	Boy	Light; Brightness; Shining
Prem	Boy	One who gives love and affection to others
Prathik	Boy	One who is a symbol

Shankar	Boy	Lord Shiva; Maker; Auspicious
Siva	Boy	Benign; Kind; Auspicious; Gracious
Akshath	Boy	Uninjured; Unimpaired; Celibate; Unhusked rice; Lord Shiva
Sanjiv	Boy	Living; Reviving
Ananth	Boy	Endless; Infinite; Eternal; Forever; Immortal
Ashok	Boy	Without sorrow
Amrith	Boy	Immortal; Nectar that promises immortality; Food of the Gods
Dishan	Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Nirmal	Boy	Clean; Pure
Kalyan	Boy	Beautiful; Blessed; Auspicious

Hemanth	Boy	Winter
Dharma	Unisex	Established by law; Duty; Virtue
Lohith	Boy	Red; Mars; Blood; Copper; Battle; Saffron
Lakshman	Boy	One with lucky marks; Fortunate; Focused
Kishore	Boy	Colt
Nitin	Boy	Guidance; Moral conduct
Lokesh	Boy	Lord of the world; Lord Brahma
Ramesh	Boy	God of Lord Rama
Nishanth	Boy	One who ends the dark night; Dawn
Nikith	Boy	Global thought leader

Sairam	Boy	Saint; Beautiful
Nish	Boy	Night
Manoj	Boy	One who is born of the mind
Srihari	Boy	One who brings wealth and prosperity; Belonging to Lord Vishnu
Sreeram	Unisex	Lord Ram
Srinivas	Boy	Abode of wealth
Sushanth	Unisex	Quiet; Calm; Peaceful; Placid
Sumanth	Boy	Good-natured; Friendly
Vasanth	Boy	Spring season; Brilliant
Arjun	Boy	White; Clear; Made of silver; Lustrous; Dazzling

Chandra	Boy	Moon; Shining; Bright
Vishal	Boy	Wide; Broad; Spacious
Aadvay	Boy	Unique; Nondual; Without second
Amul	Boy	Priceless; Valuable; Precious; Hope; Radical; Rootless
Archana	Boy	Honoring; Praising
Balakrishna	Boy	Strength; Might
Chandrakanth	Boy	Beloved by the moon; Moonstone
Chandrasekhar	Boy	Crown of the moon; An epithet of Lord Shiva
Chethan	Boy	Intelligence; Spirit of life; Life; Full of consciousness; Perception
Chiranjeevi	Boy	Long life; Immortal; Eternal being; Everlasting; One who has no end

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Rooted in one of the world's most spoken native languages, Telugu boy names hold significant cultural appeal. These names often combine a genitive family name, a personal name, and a caste-based suffix. Telugu names are drawn from topographic features, occupations, religious deities, and historical figures, and some are inspired by the virtues parents wish to instill in their children. Picking such a name with cultural richness and personal significance may allow you to pay homage to your ancestral roots and instill positive qualities in your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do Telugu names reflect the family background or heritage?

Telugu names reflect which house one belongs to by drawing from major events that happen in the family. Additionally, names like Vungrala, meaning ‘rings,’ and Pasupaleti, denoting ‘from Pasupaleru,’ may indicate the family occupation or their place of residence. Telugu names are also often followed by a caste suffix, such as Rao, Reddy, Yadav, or Goud.

2. Are Telugu boy names inspired by nature?

Some Telugu names draw inspiration from nature. A few such names include Aadrik, meaning ‘rising sun between the mountains,’ Anil, meaning ‘wind,’ Gangaadatt, meaning ‘an Asian river,’ and Pushpa, meaning ‘flower.’

3. Are Telugu boy names compound names?

Telugu boy names use family names before given names and have compound forms to denote who they are and from which house they come. These are followed by the caste suffix.

Infographic: Trendy Telugu Boy Names

Telugu names derive from special features, geographical locations, and visionaries within the community. Whether you are looking for traditional names to go with your family name or trendy ones to showcase your little boy’s persona, you may find them in our infographic.

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