Sanskrit baby names

1,485 names with Sanskrit roots, each one with what it actually means. 218 of them are still given to 40 or more babies a year.

In common use

Given to at least 40 babies a year in the US or England and Wales.

  • Mayaillusion; mother; water1,259 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aryanoble; honorable; aryan2,201 a year · the US, 2017
  • Lilaplayful, divine play; also purple flower277 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Bodhiawakening or enlightenment470 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kaliblack; fierce; Hindu goddess of time1,120 a year · the US, 2017
  • Arjunbright; shining; white136 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rayaqueen or princess547 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aaravpeaceful, calm, wise179 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Anikasweet-faced or graceful499 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ariyanoble; of noble birth124 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Vihaanmorning, dawn93 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Reyanshpart of the sun; ray of light382 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rohanascending or rising165 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rainaqueen; variant of Rani351 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aryannoble; variant of Arjun151 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Opalgemstone; the precious stone opal63 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Vedaknowledge, wisdom, sacred knowledge314 a year · the US, 2017
  • Indiathe South Asian subcontinent and country; a geographical proper noun used as a personal name79 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aadhyafirst; beginning81 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Tarastar or carrying90 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Riyathe singer48 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Saanvibeautiful and virtuous woman66 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ishaansun or offering of the sun79 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ilaearth or the world230 a year · the US, 2017
  • Diyalamp or light43 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Indigoindigo dye; deep blue color82 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Vivaanliving, alive, lively219 a year · the US, 2017
  • Leeladivine play, cosmic play51 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Karmaaction, deed, fate, cosmic principle214 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ashahope, desire, wish212 a year · the US, 2017
  • Prishagift or beloved86 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aryananoble or honorable; a form of Ariana206 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ritaflowing or proper; a form of Sarita51 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aaryanoble, honorable; respelling of Arya56 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Siyawhite or pale71 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kiaanancient or eternal; a form of Kian106 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Krishdark, black; short form of Krishna42 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Meeraocean, sea, or prosperous34 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jaivictory39 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Dhruvpole star, steadfast, immovable49 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aarushfirst ray of the sun166 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aanyagracious, merciful39 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aarnaoceanic, of the sea, watery28 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adityasun; solar deity in hindu tradition25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Advikunique, one of a kind, singular52 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Veerbrave or courageous72 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Leladivine play; a form of Leela142 a year · the US, 2017
  • Priyabeloved or dear30 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ananyaunique or incomparable140 a year · the US, 2017
  • Pranavsacred syllable om; primordial sound26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Sahanapatient; forbearing; easy to bear136 a year · the US, 2017
  • Shreyaauspicious; excellent; superior136 a year · the US, 2017
  • Avaniearth39 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Devdivine, god33 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Surisun or rose28 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aksharaletter or imperishable or unfading132 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ishadesire; wish; one who seeks53 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Maligarland; necklace132 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Inarashining; radiant95 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aditiboundless, infinite127 a year · the US, 2017
  • Atharvfire; one of the four vedas34 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Niladark blue; indigo64 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Navyayoung; new; fresh26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Anshportion, part, fragment25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Lotusthe lotus flower; symbol of purity124 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aaryannoble, honorable, of noble birth36 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kiranray of light, beam of sunlight123 a year · the US, 2017
  • Rishisage; seer; poet28 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Arjanbright, shining; a form of Arjun120 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Maiyaillusion; a form of Maya25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Devanshdivine part or portion39 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Neelblue, sapphire115 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aadyafirst, primordial; feminine form of aadi22 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Devandivine or godly; from Devan21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Siddharthone who has found the goal or meaning113 a year · the US, 2017
  • Vedknowledge; sacred knowledge42 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shauryacourage or bravery25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yuvanyoung man or youth25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yuvaanyoung man or youth; variant of Yuvan26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jiyalife; soul53 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ajayunconquerable; invincible34 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Virajshining, radiant, supreme30 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ajaone who drives; goat103 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jayavictory19 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ayanshpart of something, a piece31 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rudrathe roarer; hindu storm god66 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Nirvanaextinction of desire; state of perfect peace100 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sanvibeautiful and virtuous woman18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Reevariver; a form of Reva97 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Tanvidelicate or slender97 a year · the US, 2017
  • Omsacred syllable representing ultimate reality96 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kavyapoetry, poem95 a year · the US, 2017
  • Anjaligift or offering16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rishaanone who flows or moves; variant of Rishi18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Arnavocean or one who crosses the ocean21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Nikhilwhole, complete, entire90 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ishanthe sun or lord shiva89 a year · the US, 2017
  • Yanaresponsive or attentive43 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Krishnadark, black; Hindu deity87 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sahasrathousand87 a year · the US, 2017
  • Jainarelating to Jainism; victorious86 a year · the US, 2017
  • Swarasound, note, or tone in music86 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ahanadawn, first light of morning15 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Majaillusion; the mother of Hermes in Greek mythology85 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aaradhyaworthy of worship; divine32 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shivanshpart of shiva; lord's portion84 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Samairaevening breeze17 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Samarthcapable, competent, powerful23 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Advikaunique, incomparable, one of a kind16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Avniearth; the terrestrial world33 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shivauspicious; associated with the Hindu deity Shiva35 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aahanafirst light of dawn76 a year · the US, 2017
  • Mairaself-sustaining, generous76 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shaanpride, majesty37 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kiyaanancient or eternal; a form of Kiaan74 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Umalight, splendor, mother goddess29 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Avirajking of birds72 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yuvrajyoung prince or heir apparent72 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rihaanswift moving or divine gift71 a year · the US, 2017
  • Abhiramfearless; courageous70 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aniatom or particle; diminutive form15 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aarohiascending musical note14 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ahaanmorning or dawn24 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Kashmirland of the kashmir deer69 a year · the US, 2017
  • Shriyabeauty, grace, prosperity, wealth68 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ambaramber; the fossilized resin15 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Anishacomplete, whole, without flaw11 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Eshandesire, wish; a form of Ishan17 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Sahilshore or coast25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Sailord; a form of sayi27 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Naveennew, fresh66 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aadvikone and only, unique65 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ameyaboundless or infinite18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ariyannoble; of noble birth; a respelling of Aryan35 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Yashsuccess and glory; fame and prosperity20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Baanivoice or speech63 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Dayanaragiver of gifts or compassionate63 a year · the US, 2017
  • Revariver; based on Sanskrit reva61 a year · the US, 2017
  • Ayushlife, lifespan, longevity10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jindmind or soul59 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Viraajradiant or shining; lord of radiance13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Anishsupreme lord; without master58 a year · the US, 2017
  • Nirvaanenlightenment; liberation from cycle of rebirth25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Akaaltimeless or deathless56 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ashwinone of the Ashwins; divine horsemen in Hindu mythology10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Agastyamountain or venerable48 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ishanigoddess of desire; the beloved one21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aanvigraceful, lovely54 a year · the US, 2017
  • Advaithnon-duality; unity of self and universe54 a year · the US, 2017
  • Darshsight or vision; a form of darshan23 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Harilion; variant of Harih, a name for Vishnu54 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ranaking; also used in Arabic for frog16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ishikaa type of brick used in rituals53 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kamanidesired, wished for53 a year · the US, 2017
  • Miranocean or sea53 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shlokverse or stanza14 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Vamikasmall or beloved53 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Bohdiawakening or enlightenment; form of Bodhi26 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Mahifish; great, large40 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shivaayanother name for shiva; the supreme being12 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Vikrambrave; victorious; valiant11 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Nairaleading, directing; from nayati29 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Simranmeditation, remembrance; from smrti24 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Dayacompassion; kindness30 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Eshaanwish; desire13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shailamountain or rock50 a year · the US, 2017
  • Taranthunder or deity of thunder50 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aarivpeaceful, calm21 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Akashsky, space, ether49 a year · the US, 2017
  • Riyanshpart of the sun; ray of light10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Keshavbeautiful-haired; epithet of Krishna18 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Mithrafriend; deity in Vedic and Persian traditions48 a year · the US, 2017
  • Neelablue48 a year · the US, 2017
  • Atharvaone of the four vedas; knowledge16 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jujharwarrior; one who fights bravely47 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Varunhindu deity of water and oceans47 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aadibeginning, first9 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aaditadornment, decoration46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kahliathe dark goddess; a modern spelling variant of Kali46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Shreyasprosperity; excellence; auspiciousness46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Sohami am that; spiritual self-realization mantra46 a year · the US, 2017
  • Aarvipeaceful; serene; intimate28 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adhvikone who is unique and original; variant spelling of Aadhvik10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Advaitnon-dual; single; without a second10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Eshadesire or wish27 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Vaanivoice; speech; goddess of knowledge25 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Abhinavnew; novel; fresh44 a year · the US, 2017
  • Adhritnot supported; unsupported; independent12 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Anirudhwithout obstacle; free from hindrance44 a year · the US, 2017
  • Devinadivine; a form of Devi44 a year · the US, 2017
  • Kashvishining; radiant22 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shanvigraceful woman; a form of Shanvi11 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aayushlifespan; long life43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Akhilwhole; complete; entire43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Avyuktmanifest; evident; clear43 a year · the US, 2017
  • Meenaprecious stone; fish9 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Rampleasing; a Hindu deity20 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ravisun38 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Shreyanauspicious, noble, or superior13 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Veerabrave, courageous, heroic12 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Aashvihopeful, wishing, or aspirational17 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Arhaanregal, kingly, or noble37 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Dhruvafixed, immovable, the pole star7 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Divyadivine, resplendent, luminous42 a year · the US, 2017
  • Hiradiamond42 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Mannatgift; blessing; wish42 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Roshanshining or luminous12 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Viratbrave or mighty9 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Indirabeauty; splendour14 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Ishanviconsort of shiva; divine energy7 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Jorawarcourageous warrior41 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Karthiklord murugan; deity of war8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Suryasun; the solar deity in hindu mythology41 a year · the US, 2017
  • Vaishnavidevoted to vishnu; feminine form relating to the deity vishnu10 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Vedantend of the vedas; the upanishads or vedic philosophy24 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Adhirarestless; agile; nimble8 a year · England and Wales, 2025
  • Advithnon-duality; unity of self and universe; a modern respelling of Advaith40 a year · the US, 2017
  • Akshayindestructible; eternal; imperishable7 a year · England and Wales, 2025

Rarer names

Fewer than 40 babies a year in either country — which often means a name in wide use somewhere the records do not reach.

  • Abhayfearless or without fear
  • Dakshskilled or capable
  • Nidhitreasure or wealth
  • Ridhiprosperity, abundance, or wealth
  • Rithvikone who performs rituals or ceremonies
  • Sarayuthe quickly flowing river; name of a sacred river
  • Shivamauspicious or peaceful; a form of Shiva
  • Shouryabravery, courage, or valour
  • Tanishaambition or desire; a form of Tanvi
  • Aayanshpart of the sun; ray of light
  • Neharain; moisture
  • Nityaeternal; perpetual; constant
  • Sanjayvictor; one who triumphs
  • Akshajborn of the sky; an epithet of brahma
  • Anushkagrace, sweet; diminutive of Anna
  • Raghaveasy going or lord; another name for Rama
  • Rudranshpart of Rudra; Shiva the destroyer in Hindu mythology
  • Shivanifeminine form of shiva; the auspicious one
  • Aradhyaworshipped or worthy of worship
  • Diyandivine or heavenly
  • Paramsupreme, ultimate, highest
  • Tejasradiance, brightness, or brilliance
  • Tulabalance or equilibrium
  • Vedanshpart of the vedas or vedic knowledge
  • Yashvifull of glory or splendor
  • Aravpeaceful; calm
  • Rajking or rule
  • Vishnuthe pervader; Hindu deity of preservation
  • Rishabhbest, most excellent; the first Tirthankara in Jainism
  • Santipeace; a form of Shanti
  • Aryamnoble, honorable
  • Ekamone or united
  • Mithranrelating to Mitra; friendly
  • Nitaradeep-rooted; firmly grounded
  • Ojasvigor; vitality; strength
  • Sanjanaborn together; composed; harmonious
  • Aashismile or laughter
  • Adhyafirst or primordial
  • Mehersun, kindness, compassion
  • Nithyaeternal, perpetual, constant
  • Rajaking, ruler, prince
  • Aadhavsun
  • Angadwithout bodily form; without limitations
  • Kavipoet
  • Maahigreat earth; the world
  • Nainikaeyes
  • Ranveerwarrior of the battle or chariot warrior; from raN (battle) and veer (warrior)
  • Samanviunity or unified; from sama (equal) and vi (together)
  • Sanyarefined or diminished; from Sanskrit san (without)
  • Sidharthone who has achieved the goal of life
  • Vyomsky, space, ether
  • Amritnectar or immortality
  • Anandbliss or joy
  • Arushdawn or first ray of sun
  • Lakshmark, sign, aim, or objective
  • Madhavsweet, a name of krishna
  • Melagathering, fair, or assembly
  • Mihirsun
  • Neenablue; a form of Nina
  • Nirvannirvana; state of enlightenment
  • Sohanpleasant, agreeable
  • Tulsiholy basil plant
  • Vedikaknowledge; relating to the vedas
  • Advayunique; without a second
  • Akashaether; the sky element in ayurveda
  • Amitfriend; unfriendly
  • Aviksun
  • Dhyanmeditation or concentration
  • Ishitadesired; wished for
  • Nainaeyes
  • Reenagem, jewel; from reena or rina
  • Rivaanflowing, stream-like
  • Rohaanascending, growing
  • Silastrength or virtue
  • Vanshdynasty or lineage
  • Yugage or era in Hindu cosmology
  • Lakshmigoddess of wealth fortune and beauty
  • Medhawisdom, intelligence, mental power
  • Mihirathe sun, radiant
  • Nayaneye, vision, sight
  • Rishikseer or sage
  • Sathvikpure or virtuous
  • Suhanibeautiful or charming
  • Aadityasun; name of a hindu solar deity
  • Indraking of the gods, wielder of thunder
  • Kareenaa form of karina; pure or dear
  • Karthikeyason of kritika; hindu god of war
  • Manrajmind ruler or mental sovereignty
  • Nariwoman or female
  • Vaibhavsplendor, magnificence, wealth
  • Vedanthend of the vedas, ultimate knowledge
  • Aadhiramoonless night, darkness
  • Adithibeginning or eternity
  • Avneetbeloved by the people
  • Charvibeautiful, lovely
  • Kairavpeaceful; a form of Kairav
  • Rajveerking warrior; royal and brave
  • Rishafeather or plume; light and delicate
  • Tejradiant, glorious, splendid
  • Aarnavpeaceful ocean or ocean of peace
  • Aishwaryaprosperity, wealth, and abundance
  • Anaghasinless without sin
  • Anahatunstruck sound divine music
  • Gauthamthe best cow; epithet of Buddha
  • Krithikone who is critical or judging
  • Kriticreation, art, or work
  • Nimrathumble, modest
  • Shantipeace or tranquility
  • Aarushifirst ray of the sun
  • Aashnafriend, companion
  • Akshayaimperishable, eternal, inexhaustible
  • Anmolpriceless, precious, invaluable
  • Anshikapart, portion, or a small particle
  • Anvithablessed, auspicious, harmonious
  • Arundawn, sunrise, the sun
  • Dhriticourage, steadfastness, firmness
  • Khushihappiness, joy, delight
  • Kushheaven, paradise; also an ancient kingdom
  • Mokshliberation or salvation from cycle of rebirth
  • Ramyapleasing elegant or beautiful
  • Samantaeven-minded or peaceful; a form of Samantha
  • Shreyexcellence or superiority
  • Sonagolden
  • Sukhmanisoul's bliss or peace of mind
  • Tanayadaughter
  • Harinirelating to or made of deer
  • Hukamcommand or order
  • Jayanivictorious or triumphant
  • Kartardoer or creator
  • Kushalskillful or clever
  • Meraocean or beloved
  • Mokshaliberation from the cycle of rebirth
  • Parnikasmall leaf
  • Sachitruth; truthful
  • Sonaligolden; made of gold
  • Tanushshort or diminished
  • Anushabeautiful; a star in the pleiades
  • Kalatime; black; dark
  • Rishikaone who sees, a sage or seer
  • Sachinpure, innocent, virtuous
  • Satyatruth; honesty; righteousness
  • Shreyanshglorious; noble; illustrious
  • Siddhantprinciple; doctrine; accomplished
  • Sriyawealth; beauty; prosperity; radiance
  • Yashikafamous, prosperous
  • Aditrithe earth; the mother
  • Adyafirst; primordial
  • Aksharindestructible; the syllable or letter
  • Aryaannoble; honorable; a form of Aryan
  • Bhavyasplendid, magnificent, grand
  • Dhanyagrateful; fortunate; blessed
  • Ishanalord, ruler, one who desires
  • Jeevanlife, living, vitality
  • Kahlithe dark goddess; a form of Kali or modern spelling variant
  • Niyamrule or discipline
  • Pranavigoddess saraswati or feminine sacred sound
  • Raniqueen or princess
  • Saatvikpure or virtuous or sattvic
  • Saritaflowing stream or river
  • Shreeprosperity, wealth, beauty, or auspiciousness
  • Siddharthaone who has achieved his goal
  • Vardaangift, blessing, boon
  • Ahaanamorning, dawn
  • Amoghunlimited, infinite, unfailing
  • Daivikdivine
  • Deekshainitiation or consecration
  • Kaavyapoetry
  • Kannanepithet of Krishna; one who plays the flute
  • Karishmamiracle, magic
  • Maanviearth; the goddess of earth
  • Maanyarespected; worthy of honor
  • Mahathigreat; supreme
  • Mihikamist; fog; dewdrop
  • Navinnew, fresh, young
  • Nethraeye, vision, sight
  • Niravsilent, quiet, peaceful, still
  • Nishkanight, darkness, evening
  • Priyankadear, beloved, pleasant
  • Saachitruthful; honest
  • Sahajnatural; innate; easy
  • Shraddhafaith; devotion; confidence
  • Siribeautiful, graceful, or wealth
  • Sreshtabest, excellent, supreme
  • Suhaaneasy, pleasant, or agreeable
  • Tanishambition or aspiration
  • Vadimknower; wise one
  • Vibharadiant, shining, or luminous
  • Yashnaprayer or worship
  • Aadvikaunique, incomparable
  • Advitunique, incomparable
  • Ajitunconquered, invincible
  • Aneeshsupreme; without equal
  • Baniwoman, lady
  • Gurtajcrown of virtue or knowledge
  • Kajawater; a form of Kaya
  • Kalyaniauspicious; beautiful
  • Kaniear; in hindu tradition associated with hearing
  • Karmanaction; deed; karma in hindu and buddhist philosophy
  • Manveerman of courage; brave man
  • Nandijoy, delight, happiness
  • Nilblue; relating to the Nile river
  • Padmelotus flower
  • Pranshgift or blessing
  • Rayanshray of sun; a part of the sun
  • Riddhiprosperity; fortune; wealth
  • Shaktipower; energy; divine feminine power
  • Sriramblessed rama; a form of Rama with honorific
  • Tanayson or offspring
  • Virhero, man of courage
  • Viyaanfull of life, lively
  • Athiralightning or star
  • Avinashindestructible or permanent
  • Devanshidivine; goddess-like
  • Devigoddess; divine feminine power
  • Dishadirection; path
  • Divishadivine; godly
  • Durvaa type of grass; sacred grass
  • Janvidaughter of the river yamuna
  • Manavhuman being; mankind
  • Maya-Roseillusion rose; combination of Maya and Rose
  • Pemalotus flower; tibetan buddhist name
  • Radhasuccess; prosperity; a name of krishna's consort
  • Raiking; ruler
  • Sahascourage; bravery
  • Satvikpure; virtuous; of the highest quality
  • Saviwise woman; a form of Savitri
  • Shlokaa verse or stanza; hymn
  • Varaboon; gift; blessing
  • Anujyounger brother
  • Arohimusical note, ascending melody
  • Erandisesame plant
  • Krishikabelonging to krishna; feminine derivative
  • Lamataking, accepting; also a buddhist monk
  • Mankiratdevoted to the mind or spirit
  • Manuman or mankind; progenitor in Hindu tradition
  • Milifriendly, beloved
  • Namyaworthy of praise
  • Nanibeautiful
  • Nivanew or fresh
  • Pihusmall bird sound, chirp
  • Priyanshbeloved part or portion
  • Rajanking, ruler
  • Saathviktruthful or one with truth
  • Samaytime or season
  • Sayanwandering; traveling
  • Shravanlistening; the ear
  • Surajsun
  • Vanivoice or speech
  • Aanikagracious, merciful
  • Amalapure or spotless
  • Ashrithprotected or sheltered
  • Chandramoon
  • Devikalittle goddess
  • Eeshanlord god
  • Gaurifair, white, brilliant
  • Gautambest cow; the buddha; a form of gautama
  • Hridayheart; center of emotion and soul
  • Jahnavione who flows; river of knowledge
  • Jugaadinnovative solution or workaround
  • Karanmaker or creator
  • Kavishwise or prudent
  • Manreetmind-beloved or mind-devoted
  • Meghacloud
  • Nandinidaughter or delightful daughter
  • Nayanaeye or sight
  • Nithilanight or darkness
  • Rishavexcellence, superior quality
  • Riyanshione who flows like a river
  • Ruhanispiritual, relating to the soul
  • Samhitacollection, arrangement; Hindu scripture compilation
  • Shreeyaprosperous or fortunate woman
  • Shrihaanwealthy and prosperous
  • Somabody or moon in vedic tradition
  • Srishticreation or universe
  • Stutipraise or hymn
  • Tarunyoung, tender
  • Viraatvast; immense; universal
  • Vivekwisdom; discrimination; discernment
  • Aadarshideal; perfect
  • Aakashsky; ether
  • Adarshideal; perfect
  • Amritaimmortal, nectar of the gods
  • Anilawind; one of Hindu mythology
  • Anvitasurrounded or enveloped
  • Devaanshdivine part or portion
  • Jaanviriver Yamuna; a sacred river in hindu tradition
  • Keerthifame and glory
  • Kiratray of light
  • Kridhaplay or sport
  • Mahikamisty or dewy
  • Manasviintelligent, wise, capable
  • Meenakshifish-eyed; large-eyed, beautiful-eyed
  • Muskansmile
  • Navrajruler of ships; from nau and raj
  • Niharikamist; dew; fine rain
  • Praneelfresh or new
  • Pranikalife force or breath
  • Raunakbeauty or splendor
  • Rithikamusical note or melody
  • Sarveshlord of all; master of everything
  • Slokaverse or stanza
  • Smayamodesty or shame
  • Sohanabeautiful or attractive
  • Veekshaview or vision
  • Vishruthwidely known or famous
  • Amlasour; emblic myrobalan fruit
  • Anhadunstruck; unmanifest sound in Hindu philosophy
  • Anjanamother of Hanuman in Hindu mythology
  • Arunareddish or dawn
  • Arushifirst ray of sun or dawn
  • Banyanbanyan tree; indian fig tree
  • Chaitrathe first month of the lunar calendar
  • Hanvikaswan-like; relating to the swan
  • Harshinijoyful, delighted female form
  • Jiyanshlife and prosperity; part of life
  • Preeshagrace or kindness
  • Rahulefficient, capable, easily accessible
  • Rajahking, ruler, prince
  • Ranbirwarrior king, victorious warrior
  • Rishabbull; the first sign of the zodiac
  • Roshnilight or radiance
  • Samadhimeditative absorption or enlightenment
  • Sarthaksuccessful or complete
  • Sejalwith water or moist
  • Shristicreation, the created universe
  • Shrutithat which is heard; revealed knowledge
  • Vaidehidaughter of Videha, from Hindu tradition
  • Vrajplace where Krishna was raised in Hindu mythology
  • Yukthasuitable or proper
  • Aadhvikone who is unique and original
  • Aariyannoble or of noble birth
  • Aashahope or wish
  • Adithyasun; name of the sun god
  • Anantinfinite or eternal
  • Darshansight or vision; spiritual insight
  • Deveshgod of the gods; deva plus ish
  • Ehaandawn or morning
  • Gauravpride, dignity, honour
  • Hasinilaughing, smiling
  • Hrihaangolden, radiant; form of Rohan
  • Kailashmountain; the abode of shiva in hindu cosmology
  • Kannasmall; diminutive form related to krishna
  • Kartikthe hindu month of kartik; god of war
  • Kasivaranasi; the holy city; shining
  • Kaveerpoet; wise one
  • Lakshyatarget or aim
  • Meghnafragrant cloud or mist
  • Mohanaenchanting or bewitching
  • Narayanone who rests on the waters; epithet of vishnu
  • Nilanisapphire; blue gemstone
  • Nishanight
  • Nishthadedication; devotion
  • Parneetsupreme bliss
  • Pragyawisdom or insight
  • Pranaylove or affection
  • Preetbeloved or dear
  • Raiaking, ruler
  • Rajvirking's warrior; from raj and vir
  • Ranvirking's warrior; variant of Rajvir
  • Ronakradiance or light
  • Roopbeauty or form
  • Samyukthaunited; joined together
  • Shivathe auspicious one; hindu deity of destruction and renewal
  • Shravyaworth hearing; capable of being heard
  • Shubhauspicious; fortunate; good
  • Srisacred; auspicious; venerable
  • Virenbrave; heroic; powerful
  • Vrindabasil plant; holy plant in hindu tradition
  • Yonivulva; womb; sacred symbol in hinduism
  • Abhifearless or brave
  • Ajannot born; timeless
  • Ajuniunborn; eternal
  • Amishawithout deception, honest, sincere
  • Analafire
  • Anamikathe unnamed one, anonymous
  • Betidaughter
  • Bhodiawakened or enlightened; a form of Bodhi
  • Bindidrop or dot; forehead mark
  • Dhaniwealthy, rich
  • Dhanvinwealthy, rich; a form of Dhani
  • Dhruvisteady, constant; feminine form of Dhruv
  • Diyanadivine, celestial
  • Eshanidesire, passion, or longing
  • Himanisnowy, snow-clad; feminine of himavan
  • Jashancelebration; joy
  • Kavirwise one; poet
  • Kishandark one; a form of Krishna
  • Mahimagreatness, glory, magnificence
  • Medhanshwisdom, intellect, skill
  • Nitashining, bright; diminutive of Anita or Sunita
  • Prathamfirst or foremost in rank or time
  • Priabeloved or dear one
  • Prithvithe earth; wide or expansive
  • Ritikasmall stream; flowing water
  • Rohitred; reddish
  • Saahascourage; boldness; bravery
  • Samhithacollected together; compilation of sacred texts
  • Shambhavishe who has eyes like shambhu; divine feminine
  • Shanisaturn; the planet saturn in hindu astrology
  • Skandathe jumper; god of war and victory in hinduism
  • Smayansmiling; one who smiles
  • Snehaaffection; love or friendship
  • Soniyagolden; a form of Sonya
  • Sparshtouch or contact
  • Spruhadesire or longing
  • Tarakstar
  • Udayto rise; dawn
  • Urviearth; wide or broad
  • Varshinirainy season; rain
  • Vedanshipart of the vedas; knowledge bearer
  • Vidyaknowledge; learning; wisdom
  • Aalayaabode, dwelling, temple
  • Aayushilong life, longevity
  • Ajeetunconquered, invincible
  • Aradhanaprayer or worship; devotion
  • Arihantone who has conquered enemies; victorious
  • Arpanoffering or gift; a dedication
  • Ashwathsacred fig tree; symbol of protection
  • Aumsacred syllable representing ultimate reality
  • Avanthikaswift; agile princess
  • Balistrong; mighty; lord of demons in hindu mythology
  • Chinmaypermeated with consciousness or bliss
  • Dharastream or flow; earth sustainer
  • Fatehveerfate bearer or destiny warrior
  • Gyanknowledge, wisdom
  • Harishlord of lions
  • Jariflowing water; a river
  • Kirpagrace or compassion; divine blessing
  • Lasyagracefulness and elegance in dance
  • Lavanyagrace and elegance and beauty
  • Manviwoman or maiden
  • Manvirbrave man or heroic man
  • Mayukharadiance or splendor of the sun
  • Namanbow, salutation, homage
  • Neerawater, liquid
  • Nishaansign, mark, or symbol
  • Nishansign, mark, or symbol; variant of Nishaan
  • Omkarom sound; sacred syllable
  • Prabhavinfluence, power, radiance
  • Raagamelody, musical raga
  • Ramapleasing; dark; a divine hero in hinduism
  • Sahaanadawn early morning time
  • Sailamountain stone rock
  • Sakethdwelling place abode residence
  • Sharanyaone who seeks refuge; protected
  • Shreshtabest; supreme; excellent
  • Shyamdark; dusky; epithet of Krishna
  • Siddhiaccomplishment; spiritual power; perfection
  • Sriyanshpart of or blessed by Lakshmi; prosperity
  • Takshvisharp-eyed or keen-sighted
  • Tashvisharp or keen
  • Vaishnavfollower of vishnu; devotee of the hindu god
  • Vanshikaof the family or lineage
  • Aadhibeginning or first
  • Aashrithaprotected or sheltered
  • Abhimanyufearless or without humiliation
  • Adrikaoceanic; daughter of the ocean
  • Advaitanon-duality; without a second
  • Ajaiunconquerable; invincible
  • Akelasolitary; alone
  • Akshatunhurt; uninjured; intact
  • Akshithaindestructible; eternal; a form of akshara
  • Amruthanectar or immortality
  • Anuraglove; affection; attachment
  • Arkatreasure; wealth; valuable
  • Banaarrow
  • Barinwarrior; noble
  • Dhrithicourage or steadfastness
  • Dhruvanfirm or steadfast; from dhruva
  • Dhruvanshpart of the firm or steadfast one
  • Dhwanisound or resonance
  • Dhyanameditation or contemplation
  • Dikshainitiation or dedication
  • Divyanshpart of the divine or celestial
  • Drishyavisible, that which is seen
  • Dyuthilight, splendor, radiance
  • Harshjoy, happiness, delight
  • Hridhaanone with a heart, beloved
  • Jananimother
  • Janiwoman; a form of Janani
  • Jasrajjasmine garland
  • Jhanvisacred river or goddess; daughter of a river
  • Kamalalotus flower
  • Keerthanasong or hymn of praise
  • Krithikaa star; the Pleiades
  • Lila-Rosepurple flower; rose; hybrid name
  • Malagarland or necklace
  • Mananmind, thought, intention
  • Manvithaone with a great mind
  • Nakshatrastar, lunar mansion in vedic astrology
  • Nandikaone who brings joy or delight
  • Neelamblue sapphire gemstone
  • Nihaannight
  • Priyanabeloved, dear, cherished
  • Radhikasuccessful, accomplished, dedicated
  • Rishikeshlord of the sages
  • Ruthvikone with the way of truth
  • Saanjhevening or twilight
  • Samridhprosperous; wealthy; flourishing
  • Samyuktaunited; joined; combined
  • Sharvigolden, luminous
  • Shivaangracious, auspicious; a form of Shiva
  • Shivanshipart of Shiva, divine feminine
  • Shreejaborn of or created by wisdom
  • Shrestabest, supreme, excellent
  • Shreyaanauspicious, blessed, virtuous
  • Siddarthone who has attained his goal; a form of Siddhartha
  • Simratremembrance of god
  • Sreyanauspicious, benevolent
  • Srijancreation
  • Suhasgood laughter, smile
  • Sukhmanblissful, happy
  • Suyogeffort, endeavour, yoga
  • Tanvikaslender, delicate
  • Tirthsacred ford; pilgrimage site or crossing
  • Vijayvictory or triumph
  • Vinaymodesty or humility
  • Yasafame; glory
  • Abinavnew, fresh, young
  • Adhvikaunique, incomparable
  • Aditbeginning, entrance
  • Agamveerfearless warrior
  • Agrimfirst, foremost
  • Aksheye or sky
  • Anikethunopposed; unconquered
  • Anshuray of light
  • Anwitainscribed; marked
  • Arshaswift warrior or noble
  • Ashanilightning or one without shame
  • Bhargavbrilliant; one who carries splendor
  • Bhaveshlord of existence or becoming
  • Dilsherbrave-hearted, courageous of heart
  • Divyamdivine, celestial, brilliant
  • Hridaanone who has a heart; compassionate
  • Jaidevvictory of the god; a form of jaydev
  • Janakidaughter of janaka; a form of janaki or the goddess sita
  • Kaashvishining or brilliant
  • Kanikasmall; tiny
  • Karunacompassion; mercy
  • Kridayauspicious day or time
  • Kritikacriticism or discernment; a star name in vedic tradition
  • Kriyanshaction and part or portion combined
  • Malinigardener or one who tends flowers
  • Mitrafriend; a contract or agreement
  • Muskaansmile
  • Parthivof or relating to the earth
  • Prakritinature; the primordial energy or matter
  • Prekshasight; observation or view
  • Priyahbeloved; dear one
  • Raavisun; radiant one
  • Rachitcomposed; created
  • Rishsage or seer
  • Rishitadesired or admirable; feminine form of rishi
  • Ritvikone who performs rituals or ceremonies
  • Sahibalady; mistress; female companion
  • Sahibjotlight of the lady; sahib plus jot
  • Sakshamcapable; competent; able one
  • Samajassembly or congregation
  • Samanvithaharmonious or well-coordinated
  • Sandhyatwilight or junction of day and night
  • Sauraveasy to please or pleasing
  • Shivaanshpart of Shiva; divine portion
  • Shivanauspicious or gracious; from Shiva
  • Sreenikalakshmi; goddess of wealth
  • Srihithaadorned with sri; auspicious
  • Sujanwise; intelligent; of good mind
  • Tajveervictorious, powerful one
  • Tanishiyoung woman, maiden
  • Tejasviradiant, luminous, brilliant
  • Terastar; a form of Tara
  • Vedhaknowledge, wisdom
  • Veenastringed musical instrument
  • Viditlearned, wise
  • Vidurwise, prudent
  • Vihaanreddymorning dawn
  • Vinishamodest, humble; a form of Vinita
  • Aadrikaone who dwells near the sea
  • Aarittraveler, wanderer
  • Aayanaa form of Ayana, swift or quick moving
  • Adhiranadherent; devoted follower
  • Adhrithsupported; sustained
  • Adhvaithnon-dualism; non-dual reality
  • Adhyanstudy; learning; meditation
  • Ahnikatimeless; a form of Anika
  • Airyananoble; aryan; a form of Ariana
  • Ajnacommand; the third eye chakra
  • Amara-Graceimmortal grace; a form of Amara with Grace
  • Amara-Maeimmortal beauty; a form of Amara with Mae
  • Amara-Roseimmortal rose; a form of Amara with Rose
  • Amulyapriceless, precious
  • Anahadunstruck, primordial sound
  • Ananthinfinite, eternal, blissful
  • Aneeshasweet or soft; a form of Anisha
  • Ankitamarked or adorned
  • Anokhiunique or special
  • Antaraa musical note or interior
  • Arjunabright; white; a heroic warrior in the mahabharata
  • Arundhatione who does not waver; a star name in hindu tradition
  • Arvindlotus; symbolizing purity and beauty
  • Ashvinpossessing horses; a vedic deity name
  • Atalimmovable; eternal; unchanging
  • Avantiforward; onward
  • Bhavinemotional; feeling; expressive
  • Bhuviearth; world
  • Chetanconsciousness or awareness
  • Deevagoddess or divine female; a form of Deva
  • Devamdivine; eternal
  • Dhairyacourage; steadfastness
  • Dhrishabold; courageous
  • Dhyanimeditative; contemplative
  • Gitasong; from Hindu tradition
  • Harshajoy, happiness, delight
  • Harshikajoyful; feminine form of harsha
  • Ishaanione who desires; enthusiastic
  • Ishaanvione who desires; form of ishaani
  • Ishithadesired; wished for
  • Iyaangift; a form of iyan
  • Jaivikrelating to life or alive
  • Kanishka form of Kanishka; ancient Kushan emperor
  • Kanishkagolden; a kushan emperor name
  • Kharahard or strong
  • Kharmaaction or deed; a form of Karma
  • Krishandark, black; form of krishna
  • Kunjbower, thicket, shaded place
  • Lalitaplayful, flirtatious, charming
  • Maanavhuman; relating to humanity or mankind
  • Manasviniintelligent woman; of noble mind
  • Manishawisdom; intelligence; mental power
  • Mayanaillusion or magic; of illusion
  • Mayankmoon; the moon
  • Meghanagreat, magnificent, or cloud
  • Mehakfragrance or aroma
  • Mettaloving kindness, goodwill
  • Mohitenchanted or attracted
  • Nandanason, child; a form of nanda
  • Niharmist or dew
  • Nishikanight; darkness
  • Nithinshining; radiant
  • Paarthone who has crossed over; a form of Parth
  • Prajnawisdom or knowledge; divine wisdom
  • Premlove or affection; beloved
  • Priyalbeloved or dear; a form of Priya
  • Priyanshibeloved one; sweet and beloved
  • Rajivlotus; striped
  • Remawealthy or blessed
  • Ruhikaradiant; shining with light
  • Rutvione who rides; charioteer
  • Saajanbeloved; lover
  • Samhithwell-organized; collected; harmonious
  • Samikpeaceful; calm
  • Samikshathorough observation or analysis
  • Samratemperor or sovereign ruler
  • Samridhiprosperity or wealth and abundance
  • Samsaracycle of birth death and rebirth
  • Sanjeevlife-giving or enlivened
  • Saraneasy or accessible
  • Sharvinsharp; piercing
  • Shivankpart of shiva; auspicious limbed one
  • Shivyarelated to shiva; auspicious
  • Shriyaanprosperous; blessed with wealth and fortune
  • Shruthithat which is heard; divine revelation
  • Siddhaccomplished; perfected; siddha
  • Sisiracold or frost
  • Sreyaprosperity or welfare
  • Srihithprosperity and success; composed with sri
  • Suryanshpart of the sun; descendant of Surya
  • Varsharain or rainy season
  • Veeranbrave or courageous
  • Vidhilaw, order, or ritual procedure
  • Vidyuthlightning or flash of light
  • Vinayakmodest, humble; an epithet of ganesha
  • Vishalvast, immense, or magnificent
  • Vishwauniverse or world
  • Yuvayouth
  • Aadeshmessage or command from god
  • Aaradhanaworship or prayer; devotion
  • Aaravipeaceful; a form of aarav
  • Achyuthindestructible; eternal
  • Agasthyamountain; venerable; a legendary sage
  • Ahanmorning; dawn
  • Ajayaunconquerable, invincible
  • Ajithunconquered, invincible
  • Amikafriend; a form of Amika
  • Aranyaof the forest; relating to wilderness
  • Aroradawn, first light of day
  • Aryasvariant of arya, noble, honorable
  • Ashnawish, desire, or hope
  • Ashokwithout sorrow, pained
  • Ashwanthhorse owner or possessor of horses
  • Bhavikone who wanders or travels
  • Branaarmor or protection
  • Chaitea; life force
  • Dakshaskilled, able, competent
  • Deeptidepth; lustre; brilliance
  • Deeyalamp; light; a form of Diya
  • Devadivine being, god or goddess
  • Devarshlord of the gods; a form of Deva
  • Devyanidivine woman; beloved of the gods
  • Dhanushbow, archery
  • Dharmacosmic order, duty, righteousness
  • Dhruvinfirm, steadfast; a form of Dhruv
  • Dhyeygoal, aim, objective
  • Divijaborn from the divine
  • Gayatrisong of praise or hymn
  • Gowthamcow herder; another name for krishna
  • Harshithajoyful; cheerful
  • Heeradiamond
  • Hericonqueror
  • Hrithvikone with a victorious heart
  • Ilishadivine ruler; a form of Alisha
  • Jagworld; a form of jagat
  • Jaideeplamp of victory
  • Jeevalife or living being
  • Kalyanauspicious or prosperous
  • Kanyavirgin, maiden
  • Keshahair; a form of Keisha
  • Kriyaaction or deed in yoga philosophy
  • Lakshaaim, goal, or target
  • Lakshanasign, mark, or characteristic
  • Lekhaline, writing, or verse
  • Maitrifriendship or friendship bond
  • Meeshafish; a form of Mesha
  • Milindabee; from milinda or honey-related roots
  • Nalinlotus
  • Nandanone who gives joy; delightful
  • Nanditadelighted; joyful; feminine form of nandan
  • Naveenanew; fresh; young
  • Neeravsilent; quiet; peaceful
  • Nilayaabode of waters; from nila and aya
  • Nishantend of night; dawn or daybreak
  • Niyatidestiny or fate
  • Paramveersupreme warrior or brave one
  • Parvsmall or tiny; form of parvat
  • Piyabeloved or dear one
  • Pragyanwisdom or knowledge
  • Pratiksymbol or image
  • Prayasheffort or endeavor
  • Priyanbeloved or dear
  • Rahitraveler or wanderer
  • Ramanpleasing or delightful
  • Ramanipleasing or delightful; feminine form of Raman
  • Raveenaof the night or dark
  • Rehato move or flow
  • Revaanflowing or moving
  • Richawealthy, prosperous
  • Ritanyaflowing stream
  • Rithvikawith beautiful waves
  • Ritishaflowing water, stream
  • Rohithascending, rising
  • Rudrthe fierce one; a form of Rudra
  • Rukminiadorned with gold; decorated with gold
  • Sakshiwitness
  • Salahouse, hall
  • Salonibeautiful woman; one who is lovely
  • Samanequal, even, or peaceful
  • Samrajking of peace; ruler of equality
  • Samriddhiprosperity, success, and abundance
  • Samyogunion, combination, or conjunction
  • Sanjhevening, dusk, twilight
  • Saranyaone who provides shelter or protection
  • Sathvikavirtuous honest truthful
  • Savamoving flowing water; a form of Sava
  • Seemaboundary limit line
  • Shaaravsound or noise
  • Shreenikaprosperous woman; feminine form related to Shri
  • Shriyanshpart of prosperity or Lakshmi
  • Sonikagolden; a form of Sonya
  • Sreyasprosperous, auspicious
  • Srikruthiauspicious creation or arrangement
  • Srinidhiauspicious wealth or treasure
  • Srushticreation or universe
  • Suhaasbeautiful or handsome smile
  • Sukhrajhappiness and kingdom or rule
  • Sunainahaving beautiful eyes
  • Suriyahsun; a form of Surya
  • Tanmayabsorbed; engrossed; concentrated
  • Tanushreeslender; graceful; thin and beautiful
  • Tarinilightning or star; goddess in Hindu tradition
  • Tavapan or plate; cooking vessel
  • Thanyawealthy or prosperous
  • Torangateway or passage
  • Tvishabrightness or radiance
  • Vedaantend of the vedas, ultimate knowledge
  • Vibhavprosperity, glory, magnificence
  • Vidhunwise, learned
  • Vidhurwise, learned; counselor
  • Vidyutlightning, radiant light
  • Vihaaradiant, luminous
  • Vihaanamorning, dawn; radiant light
  • Yashasfame, glory, renown
  • Yashasviglorious, famous, illustrious
  • Zubinarrow
  • Aadhanbeginning or first
  • Aadhavansun; a form of aditya
  • Aadhyanone who studies or is learned
  • Aaditriof or relating to the sun
  • Aahaanmorning or dawn
  • Aakritishape, form or figure
  • Aarnavisun and river; combination name
  • Adriticosmic principle; dawn in vedic tradition
  • Advitanon-duality; without a second
  • Akshitaunmarred or unblemished
  • Amitaboundless, unlimited; without limit
  • Amrithanectar of the gods; immortality
  • Aniketrestless, moving without a fixed abode
  • Ankitadorned, decorated, marked
  • Anshaportion or part
  • Anuatom or minute particle
  • Anupwithout form or incomparable
  • Archanaworship; prayer; ritual
  • Aryaanoble; a form of Arya
  • Avaneeshlord of wealth; a form of Avanish
  • Bhaktidevotion; faith; spiritual practice
  • Bhavishyafuture
  • Bhoomiearth; land
  • Bhuvikapertaining to earth; worldly
  • Bodheawakening; enlightenment; form of bodhi
  • Chaitanyaconsciousness, awareness, sentience
  • Chandensandalwood; fragrant wood
  • Chaudharylandlord, chief, or title of authority
  • Dakshithskillful or clever; from daksha
  • Deepikalamp or light; illumination
  • Deepthilight or radiance; a form of deepti
  • Dhaanilightning or wealth-bearer
  • Dhianmeditation or contemplation
  • Dhrishbold or courageous
  • Dhvanisound or resonance
  • Dhyaanmeditation or focus of attention
  • Diyaanmeditation or lamp
  • Dwijtwice-born; a member of the upper castes
  • Dwijatwice-born; feminine form of dwij
  • Dyutiradiance; splendour; brightness
  • Eeshaannortheast direction; from the northeast
  • Ekamveeralone brave, sole warrior
  • Gagansky
  • Gajaelephant
  • Ganeshlord of the multitudes; remover of obstacles
  • Grishmasummer season
  • Iniyanstone; hard or firm
  • Isharapointing out; indicating; a sign
  • Kalindasun; a form of Kalindi
  • Kartikeyason of the pleiades; hindu god of war
  • Kaushalskillful, clever, or dexterous
  • Khanakgolden; a raga in indian music
  • Kirtanrecitation or chanting of sacred names
  • Kripagrace or compassion
  • Kumariprincess or daughter
  • Kunalone who was born after twins
  • Lahariof the waves or the ocean
  • Mahadevgreat god; epithet of shiva
  • Maheerapowerful, mighty; feminine form of mahir
  • Mahekfragrance, scent
  • Maherapowerful, mighty; a form of Maheera
  • Maheshlord of the earth; epithet of shiva
  • Maitreyirelated to friendliness, compassion
  • Manaswiniintelligent; wise woman
  • Mauryarelating to the Mauryan dynasty; Indian historical reference
  • Mayurpeacock
  • Mohanenchanting; charming; attractive
  • Monishasolitary; alone
  • Mukundone who liberates; epithet of krishna
  • Navinanew; fresh; a form of Navya
  • Navishnew; fresh; derived from nava
  • Naviyahnew; fresh; a form of Navya
  • Neerajlotus flower
  • Nirbhayfearless; without fear
  • Onkarthe sound om; sacred syllable
  • Pavitarpure or sacred
  • Poojaprayer or ritual worship
  • Prabhaslight or radiance
  • Prabhnoordivine light; a form of Prabh
  • Pragathiprogress, advancement, development
  • Prajwalradiance, brilliance, splendor
  • Prarthanaprayer, request, supplication
  • Raampleasant, charming; dark
  • Reeticustom; tradition; a way or manner
  • Ridhimaflowing; a river
  • Rishitone who is directed or led
  • Riticustom; ritual; rite
  • Rivanshpart of a river
  • Rudhrafierce one; variant or feminine form of Rudra
  • Rudraanshpart of rudra; rudra plus ansh part
  • Rudrakshrudra's eye; tears of Shiva
  • Safalsuccessful, accomplished
  • Samanyuharmonious, equal, peaceful
  • Sanjithaccomplished, victorious
  • Sarikabird, small parrot
  • Saumyamild, gentle, kind, benevolent
  • Saveradawn, morning
  • Sevaservice
  • Shalinimodest, gentle, or peaceful woman
  • Shankarone who brings welfare or peace; epithet of shiva
  • Shikhaflame or crest; topknot
  • Shrishticreation or universe
  • Shubhamauspicious or prosperous
  • Sivanshpart of lord shiva; divine portion
  • Sohaanhandsome; beautiful
  • Sprihadesire or longing
  • Srikrishnablessed krishna; sri meaning blessed or auspicious
  • Srimanblessed or auspicious man; sri with man suffix
  • Suhavibeautiful; pleasant
  • Sujayvictory; well-born
  • Sukhnaazhappiness; pleasure; joy
  • Supriyabeloved; cherished; dear one
  • Surenhero; valiant
  • Suriyasun
  • Svanaswan
  • Swastiauspicious; well-being
  • Tamannadesire or wish
  • Theeranbrave or courageous one
  • Tishyaauspicious; connected to the star Pushya
  • Trilokthree worlds; relating to the three realms of existence
  • Udayveerbrave sun; combining uday and veer
  • Valinstrong; powerful
  • Varadboon or gift; a blessing
  • Vayuwind or air; the Hindu god of wind
  • Vedhanthend of the vedas; vedantic wisdom
  • Vedhikarelated to the vedas; scholarly
  • Viranshbrave or courageous person
  • Yashveersuccessful hero; victorious warrior
  • Yatharthmeaningful; correct; truthful
  • Yogione who practices yoga or union
  • Aagamarrival, coming
  • Aakarshattraction, appeal
  • Aanchalcorner, edge, border of a garment
  • Aanshpart, portion, share
  • Aarjavhonesty, straightforwardness
  • Aaryahnoble; honorable; a form of arya
  • Aashishblessing; good wishes
  • Abinayawithout dance or expression
  • Adhvaywithout obstacles; unobstructed
  • Agamjitone who conquers the undefeated
  • Agniafire; relating to agni the fire god
  • Agnivfire or fiery
  • Akaashsky or ether; open space
  • Akankshadesire, wish, or longing
  • Akarashape or form
  • Akshaeye or vision
  • Amoghaunfailing; unerring; infallible
  • Amolpriceless; invaluable
  • Anandabliss, joy, without sorrow
  • Angadveerwarrior with a celestial weapon
  • Anilindigo plant or dye
  • Anjulioffering with two hands
  • Ankushgoad or hook used to control elephants
  • Anuratail-less; referring to frogs and toads
  • Architarchitect, designer, one who builds
  • Arpanagift or offering
  • Aryanshnoble part or portion of an aryan
  • Aryaveernoble warrior or hero aryan
  • Asanaposture or pose in yoga
  • Asmitapride; self-respect
  • Avanishwithout vanity or pride
  • Avneeshlord of the earth or lord without parallels
  • Bodhinawakening or enlightenment; related to bodhi
  • Bodhisattvaone who seeks enlightenment for all beings
  • Daleepincarnation of vishnu; a form of Dalip
  • Devendralord of the gods; form of indra
  • Dhatricreator; sustainer; supporter
  • Dheerabrave; courageous; valiant
  • Dheerajpatient; having forbearance
  • Dhiaanmeditation; contemplation; focus
  • Dhirenbrave; courageous; form of dhira
  • Dhriyacourage; bravery; firmness
  • Dilrajsplendid king; dil (heart) and raj (rule)
  • Divijcreated by gods; deva (god) and ij (created)
  • Divyandivine; deva (god) and yan (abode)
  • Drishivone who sees or perceives
  • Drithifirmness or constancy
  • Eshanadesire; wish
  • Gaurikadaughter of the mountain; feminine form of gaurik
  • Gouthamthe best or most intelligent; variant of Gautama
  • Granthsacred text or book; from Sikh tradition
  • Hamsinififth or the number five
  • Hridaof the heart; cardiac
  • Jagrajking of the world; victory of the lord
  • Jaibirvictorious in battle; a form of Jaybir
  • Jainiof or relating to jainism; follower of jainism
  • Jivanshlife portion or life share
  • Kaiyaanwise; perceptive
  • Karmahaction and its consequences; a form of Karma
  • Karthikarelating to the Kartik month or star Pleiades
  • Kaushikirelating to kushika, derived from kusha grass
  • Kaverione who gives; from the Kaveri river
  • Kavitapoetry, poem
  • Ketanpure, crystalline, brilliant
  • Kushihappiness; prosperity; well-being
  • Lakshanmarked; having a sign or symbol
  • Lalred; beloved; a term of endearment
  • Lila-Maeplay; a form of Lila with Mae
  • Lohithredness; fiery
  • Madhavihoney-like; intoxicating
  • Mahilangreat deer
  • Malhara raga in hindustani classical music
  • Manasmind; intellect
  • Manijewel; precious
  • Mantrasacred utterance or spell
  • Maya-Raeillusion; a form of Maya with Rae suffix
  • Mayasillusions; plural form of Maya
  • Mehekfragrance; aroma
  • Mishitasweet, honey-like
  • Mishrisweet, candy-like
  • Mithilequal, matched; from Mithila
  • Mithilaancient Indian kingdom; paired, equal
  • Motipearl
  • Mukundione who binds; krishna epithet
  • Munesulord of the mind; form of muni
  • Murarienemy of mura; krishna epithet
  • Mythilifrom mythila; ancient kingdom in northeast india
  • Naitikmoral, ethical, principled
  • Nalinalotus flower
  • Neeticonduct; ethics; moral law
  • Nidhaanplace or abode of wealth
  • Nihanshpart or aspect of a smile
  • Nihitnight, darkness
  • Nikeshruler of the night
  • Nikhitanight, darkness
  • Nikithanight, darkness; variant spelling of nikhita
  • Nimishanight, nocturnal
  • Niraneternal, without death
  • Niranjanwithout blemish, pure, spotless
  • Nirmaanconstruction, creation, building
  • Nirvana-Rosebliss and peace; a modern compound name
  • Nischalfearless, motionless, steady
  • Nitipolicy, wisdom, strategy
  • Nitikapolicy, wisdom; a form of niti
  • Niyathidestiny, fate, law
  • Ojaswiradiant; luminous; splendid
  • Palashflame of the forest tree
  • Pallavifirst leaves of a plant
  • Paridhicircumference or boundary
  • Parikshittested or examined
  • Prabhgunlight, radiance; gun means quality or virtue
  • Prabhjotlight, radiance; jot means light or lamp
  • Pragnawisdom, intelligence
  • Pranshuvast, expansive
  • Praptiattainment, obtaining, reaching
  • Pratyushmorning, dawn; pra means early, and tyush relates to light
  • Prayagconfluence of rivers; a sacred pilgrimage site in India
  • Purvieastern; from the east
  • Raaghaveasy going; from Raghava
  • Rajanaqueen or royal woman
  • Rakshaprotection; guardian
  • Ranvitcharming or delightful warrior
  • Raoking or noble; a title
  • Reshmasilk or silken
  • Rigvedcomposed of verses; a form of Rigveda
  • Rohinweeping; crying; expressing sorrow
  • Ruchiappetite or liking; taste or desire
  • Ruchieappetite or liking; hypocorism of Ruchi
  • Rutvikpath of knowledge or truth
  • Sachitconscious, aware, sentient
  • Sagarocean, sea
  • Sajanbeloved; lover
  • Sambhavpossible; potential
  • Sameepsimilar; like
  • Sanchitaccumulated, gathered together
  • Sarangdeer, gazelle
  • Saraswatigoddess of knowledge, music and arts
  • Sathyatruth or reality
  • Satyamtruth or truthfulness
  • Shakthipower, energy, divine feminine force
  • Sharadagoddess of learning and wisdom
  • Shashwateternal, permanent, everlasting
  • Shikharpeak or summit
  • Shikharatemple spire or pinnacle
  • Shivaliconsort of shiva; feminine form of shiva
  • Shubhdeepauspicious light; fortunate radiance
  • Sidhanthprinciple; fundamental doctrine
  • Sitafurrow; goddess in the ramayana
  • Sivaauspicious; benevolent; hindu deity
  • Smaranremembrance; meditation
  • Smritimemory; recollection; hindu sacred text
  • Somsoma; sacred ritual drink
  • Sonakshigold; goddess of wealth and beauty
  • Sonigolden; a form of Sona
  • Soumyamild; gentle; auspicious
  • Souryaof the sun; a form of Surya
  • Sreejacreated; flowing; one who creates
  • Srikarone who possesses beauty and wealth; sri plus kar
  • Srinikethabode of wealth and beauty; sri plus niketh
  • Srinivaslord of wealth; abode of Lakshmi; name of Vishnu
  • Srishacreated from wealth; child of Sri; feminine form of Srinivas
  • Sujalgood flowing water; well watered
  • Sunayanabeautiful eyed; with good eyes
  • Sushantcontent, satisfied, pleased
  • Suyashgood effort, good attempt
  • Svarasound, tone, melody
  • Swathia nakshatra or lunar mansion in vedic astrology
  • Taarastar, shining one
  • Tanishqprecious stone or jewel
  • Tejveerbright hero; a form of tej and veer
  • Trayakshthree-eyed; a form of shiva epithet
  • Vaishviuniversal or all-pervading
  • Vandanoffering or salutation
  • Yojanadistance measure; span or journey
  • Yuktajoined together; yoked
  • Aarudhratearful; weeping; related to rudra
  • Akshataunbroken, whole, not destroyed
  • Amara-Raeeternal graceful; a compound form
  • Amari-Maeeternal precious; a compound form
  • Ambamother; divine mother
  • Anshveerwithout fear or brave; from ansh and veer
  • Balrajstrong king; mighty ruler
  • Chahatdesire; affection; passion
  • Chaudhrya feudal landlord or nobleman
  • Deyandivine or godly
  • Dhanvikwealthy or rich one
  • Dharamrighteousness or cosmic law
  • Dharvikone who upholds dharma or righteousness
  • Dheerbrave or courageous
  • Dhruvikone who is steadfast or firm
  • Divyanshidivine feminine radiance or splendor
  • Drishasight or vision
  • Dwitisecond or duplicate
  • Ekansha part or portion; a fragment
  • Gyaanknowledge or wisdom
  • Harishreegoddess lakshmi; beautiful lord
  • Harmanjotlight of harmony
  • Hridayaheart; beloved one
  • Hridhayheart; beloved one; variant spelling of hridaya
  • Janhviriver ganges; waters of life
  • Jankidaughter of janaka; epithet of sita
  • Jayveervictorious warrior; brave one
  • Jeeyalife; living one
  • Jivalife; soul; living being
  • Jivrajlife king; living ruler
  • Jugrajlord of the world; jugal and raj
  • Kanwarprince, warrior; from kumara
  • Karanveerbrave warrior; karan and veer
  • Karanvirbrave warrior; spelling variant of karanveer
  • Kashivaranasi; luminous, shining city
  • Kathastory, narrative, tale
  • Kishoriyoung girl; maiden
  • Maithiliof or relating to mithila region
  • Manisamind or thought
  • Mansithought or intellect
  • Maulijasmine flower
  • Maya-Graceillusion; compound with Grace; a form of Maya
  • Narayarelating to water or ocean
  • Navneetnew or fresh
  • Paramvirsupreme warrior or supreme courage
  • Parastouchstone or philosopher's stone
  • Parnavwinged or feathered
  • Pavanwind or breeze
  • Ridhammelodious, rhythmic
  • Ridhvikone who sees the divine rhythm
  • Rudhranred or fierce; form of Rudra
  • Saranshsummary or essence or condensed account
  • Shivjotlight of Shiva
  • Shivrajking of Shiva
  • Shreeshalord, master; a form of Shree
  • Thanvikagolden; bright
  • Triyanshthree parts or three rays of light
  • Vaayuwind or air god in hindu mythology
  • Vagmione who controls speech or eloquent
  • Vaidikrelating to the vedas or vedic knowledge
  • Varisinheritor or successor
  • Vasudevdivine wealth or wealth of the gods
  • Vidhitsadesire to know or curiosity
  • Yashreeglorious, splendid
  • Aadidevprimordial or first god
  • Abhirafearless, brave; cowherd
  • Abhishekanointing, ceremonial sprinkling
  • Adhiyansuperior, excellent, pre-eminent
  • Aksharanimperishable or indestructible
  • Ambikamother; one of the names of the divine mother
  • Anaahatunstruck sound; a concept in Hindu philosophy
  • Anshumanthe sun or having no shadow
  • Arhatone who has attained nirvana; a perfected being
  • Arya-Rosenoble; rose; compound of Arya and Rose
  • Avyukthanot bound; unrestrained or liberated
  • Basantspring season; blossoming
  • Bhaniutterance, speech, voice
  • Bhavikaemotional, expressive, thoughtful
  • Daiwikdivine or godly
  • Dakshitaskilled or clever; a form of Daksha
  • Dhakshacapable, competent, intelligent
  • Dhanishwealthy, prosperous; a form of Dhanush
  • Dharmrighteousness, duty, dharma
  • Dharmikrighteous, virtuous, relating to dharma
  • Dheeravbrave, courageous; a form of dhira
  • Dhirbrave, courageous, steady
  • Dhvijatwice-born, brahmin; one who has two births
  • Dishitadirected, aimed, pointed
  • Divikdivine, celestial
  • Dravyasubstance or matter in Hindu philosophy
  • Durgainaccessible; Hindu goddess
  • Gayasong or earth
  • Gayathrisong; a form of Gayatri
  • Geetsong
  • Gurteacher; master
  • Hansikalittle swan; graceful
  • Hardeephard light; firm radiance
  • Hardithard strength; firm power
  • Haritgreen; verdant
  • Harjanone who removes distress or suffering
  • Harpreetbeloved of hari or god; beloved combined
  • Harshitagladdened or joyful
  • Himanshisnow; related to Himalaya
  • Himayasnow, protection
  • Indergod of the sky and rain; diminutive of Indra
  • Jaanvikafeminine form of Jaanvi or relating to the Yamuna river
  • Jahnvirelating to the Ganges river
  • Juhijasmine flower
  • Kaarabracelet; bangle
  • Kaashirelating to Kashi, the city of light
  • Kaliyah-Rosedark time; combined with rose
  • Katyayanigoddess; daughter of Katyayan
  • Kavyanshportion of poetry or literature
  • Kesarsaffron
  • Krishnavifeminine form relating to krishna the deity
  • Lila-Mayplay; month name; a compound name
  • Maayaillusion; maya
  • Mrinalinilotus; woman adorned with lotuses
  • Nalinilotus flower
  • Nimitlimitless or boundless
  • Niyanshpart or portion of life
  • Noah-Jairest, comfort; victorious; compound given name
  • Oakley-Jaioak wood clearing; victorious; compound name
  • Parthviof the earth
  • Prabalstrong or mighty
  • Pranilgentle or peaceful
  • Prithvikrelated to the earth; from prithvi
  • Pruthviearth
  • Radhiprosperity or harmony
  • Rudhviwrathful, fierce
  • Rudhvikwrathful, fierce
  • Rudraaform of rudra, fierce or terrible
  • Rudrakshitears of rudra, eye of rudra
  • Rudrikafeminine form of rudra, fierce or terrible
  • Sanjogfortune, destiny, conjunction
  • Sansaarworld, cosmos, cycle of life
  • Saroopform, shape, beautiful appearance
  • Sashtikaauspicious, fortunate, prosperous
  • Shivangpart of shiva; auspicious limb
  • Shivayarelating to shiva; the auspicious one
  • Shravilearned; wise one who listens
  • Shreenaprosperous; wealthy and fortunate
  • Shreeyanshpart of prosperity; auspicious portion
  • Shrijaborn of prosperity; daughter of wealth
  • Shrishalord of prosperity; auspicious ruler
  • Shyadark; blue-black like krishna
  • Taarinigoddess; the one who helps cross over
  • Tejanluminous, brilliant
  • Tithilunar day in hindu calendar
  • Trishaana form of Trishan; three or trinity
  • Upkarbenefit or favor; help
  • Ushnawarm or heat
  • Vardhinigrowing; increasing
  • Vikrantpowerful; valiant; victorious
  • Vyomikaof the sky; heavenly
  • Yaaminight
  • Yashnikaglory or fame
  • Yashnoorglory light; a form of Yash with Noor
  • Yashriglory or beauty; a form of Yash
  • Yashwinglory victory; a form of Yash with Win
  • Yogunion or yoga; yoke
  • Chakawheel; energy center in Hindu philosophy
  • Chandamoon; fierce or passionate
  • Cinnamonspice from the cinnamon tree
  • Najacobra; serpent deity in hindu mythology
  • Shantapeaceful; calm
  • Shardagoddess of knowledge and learning
  • Shardaegoddess of knowledge and learning; modern spelling of Sharda
  • Shardaygoddess of knowledge and learning; modern spelling of Sharda
  • Shardegoddess of knowledge and learning; modern spelling of Sharda

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