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.

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.’

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.

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11 Telugu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dhanvin	Boy	Archer; Bowman; One who carries a bow; A name for Lord Shiva
Devam	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Dharmik	Unisex	Religious; Spiritual; Law; Duty; Virtue; A name of Lord Ganesha; Sacred; Brave
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Dishan	Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Dharma	Unisex	Established by law; Duty; Virtue
Dhanish	Boy	Money; Prosperity; Wealth
Dharshan	Boy	Vision; Knowledge; Observation; Philosophy; Paying respect; To look at; Glimpse; View; Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Dileep	Boy	Protector of Delhi; Threshold
Dilip	Boy	Protector of Delhi; Threshold

Dipak	Boy	Inflaming; Exciting

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