Indian baby Names
Modern Indian NamesThe blend of traditional, religious and modern names is becoming a favorite choice of Indian parents. However the religious connections and connotations remain as strong as ever. So we have done a collection of such modern Indian boy and girl names which are suitable for Indian culture. Birth Star or NakshatraIn India, babies are generally named on Nakshatra and Charan. There are total 27 Nakshatra (constellations) and each Nakshatra contains 4 padas or charanas. You can find starting alphabet for name based on nakshatra and charans. Baby Names By RashiIn certain section of India, especially north India, the name is selected based on the Rashi (Moon Sign). There are 12 Rashis. Unique Baby NamesMost Indian parents today wish to give their child a unique name, a name which is very different. A child with an uncommon name feels good that he/she has a unique name. Browse our unique and unusual Hindu name collection. | Short & Sweet NamesShort & sweet names like Om, Abhi, Neha, Manu are becoming popular choice. These cute Indian baby names are simple and easy to remember. Avoid complicated or longer names. Easy to Pronounce NamesName should be easy to pronounce and sound pleasant. Pronunciation for some Indian name can be extremely difficult. Consider people who will most likely have to pronounce. Making it easy to pronounce will reduce apprehension of not saying right way. |
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Kedar केदार ke/darOrigin: SanskritMeans "invincible or powerful" in Sanskrit. Kedar can also be an entity that has such a powerful presence that it brings about calm and peacefulness...
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Tapan तपन ta/panOrigin: SanskritIn Sanskrit Tapan (तपन) means sun, heat energy. In Mahabharata, Tapan was a name of one of the Panchal warrior...
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Dhaval धवल dha/valOrigin: SanskritMeans "dazzling white, handsome" in Sanskrit...
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Jyotiba ज्योतिबा jy_o/ti/baOrigin: SanskritDerived from Sanskrit word 'Jyoti' means brightness and Jyotiba means ' One who has light or luster with brightness.' Jyotiba (also Dattatreya) is mythological Hindu God, which was formed by the amalgamation of the jyotis (souls) of three gods - Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Legend has it that the three gods took the form of Jyotiba to destroy the evil Ratnasur. ..
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Raj राज rajOrigin: SanskritMeans "king" or "prince" or "ruler" in Sanskrit...
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Raj राज rajOrigin: SanskritMeans "king" or "prince" or "ruler" in Sanskrit...
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Viraaj विराजOrigin: SanskritIn Sanskrit word Viraaj means excellent, ruler. Masculine given name Viraaj means warrior...
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Akanksha आकांक्षा a/kan-kshaOrigin: SanskritWish, Desire, Ambition, Hope..
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Omkar ओमकार, ओंकार om-karOrigin: SanskritDerived form Sanskrit word "Om". Om is a mystical or sacred syllable in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions. It represents the range of sounds that can be made by the human voice. The name Omkara is taken as a name of God. Other variations of Omkar includes Aumkara, Omkarnath, Omkareshwar ..
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Omkar ओमकार, ओंकार om-karOrigin: SanskritDerived form Sanskrit word "Om". Om is a mystical or sacred syllable in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions. It represents the range of sounds that can be made by the human voice. The name Omkara is taken as a name of God. Other variations of Omkar includes Aumkara, Omkarnath, Omkareshwar ..
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Omkar ओमकार, ओंकार om-karOrigin: SanskritDerived form Sanskrit word "Om". Om is a mystical or sacred syllable in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions. It represents the range of sounds that can be made by the human voice. The name Omkara is taken as a name of God. Other variations of Omkar includes Aumkara, Omkarnath, Omkareshwar ..
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Tara तारा ta/raOrigin: SanskritMeans "star" in Sanskrit. Tara is the name of a Hindu astral goddess, the wife of Brhaspati. In Hinduism, Tara is the second of the Dasa (ten) Mahavidyas or "Great Wisdom(Goddesse)s", Tantric manifestations of Mahadevi, Kali or Parvati. This is also the name of a Buddhist deity (a female deity representing enlightened activity and fearlessness). ..
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Vihaan विहान vi/ha_anOrigin: SanskritVihaan means beginning of new era or light is started to grow...
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Vihaan विहान vi/ha_anOrigin: SanskritVihaan means beginning of new era or light is started to grow...
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Arjun अर्जुन ar-junOrigin: SanskritMeans "white, clear" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a hero in Hindu legend, the son of the god Indra and the princess Kunti. The third of the Pandava's prince. ..
