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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20 Telugu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nikhil	Boy	Perfect; Complete; Whole; All-inclusive; Intact
Nirmal	Boy	Clean; Pure
Nitin	Boy	Guidance; Moral conduct
Nikith	Boy	Global thought leader
Nishanth	Boy	One who ends the dark night; Dawn
Nish	Boy	Night
Naga	Boy	Snake or serpent
Nagaraj	Boy	King of snakes
Nagarajan	Boy	Lord of snakes
Nagaraju	Boy	Master or king of snakes or serpents

Nagarathna	Boy	The precious stone of the serpents
Nagarjuna	Boy	White snake; Best among the snakes
Nagendra	Boy	Lord of the snakes
Naik	Boy	Hero; Leader
Narasimha	Boy	Man lion; Lord Vishnu
Narayana	Boy	Path of man; Lord Vishnu
Narendra	Boy	King of man; Lord of man
Navaneeth	Boy	Eternally new; Like butter
Nayanesh	Boy	Borderline of the entrance
Nikhin	Boy	The ruler of snakes

Infographic: Top Telugu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Telugu Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With N(infographic)

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