Baby Names from Hindu Mythology
Hindu mythology is a good source of Hindu baby names. Here is list of Hindu mythological names drawn directly from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas (stories older than epics) and Vedas (hymns of RigVeda).
| Name | Gender | Meaning | Mythological reference | Script |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aadya | girl | original power | name of goddess durga | आदया/आद्य |
| Aditya | boy | sun | name of lord vishnu and lord shiva | आदित्य |
| Anagh | boy | innocent | sanskrit names from mahabharta,name of lord vishnu, ganesh and shiva | अनघ |
| Anika | girl | graceful | name of goddess durga | अनिका |
| Anisha | girl | brightness | name of goddess laxmi | अनीशा |
| Arya | boy/girl | respectable | name of goddess parvati, names from vedha | अर्य / आर्या |
| Atharva | boy | hymns of the atharva-veda | name of lord shiva | अथर्व |
| Avani | girl | the earth | names from vedha | अवनी |
| Ayan | boy | solstitial points | name of lord ganesh | अयन / अयान |
| Ayush | boy | duration of life | sanskrit names from mahabharta, names from vedha, names from purana | आयुष |
| Bhargavi | girl | charming | name of goddess parvat | भार्गवी |
| Chinmay | boy | consisting of pure thought | name of lord ganesh | चिन्मय |
| Ishan | boy | wealthy | name of lord vishnu and shiva, names from vedha, sanskrit names from mahabharta | ईशान, इशान |
| Kalyani | girl | beautiful, lovely, auspicious | name of goddess durga and parvati, sanskrit names from mahabharta | कल्याणी |
| Kavya | boy/girl | intelligence | sanskrit names from mahabharta, sanskrit names from ramayana, names from vedha | काव्य / काव्या |
| Rudra | boy | bestowing strength | name of lord shiva, names from vedha | रुद्र |
| Shriya | girl | prosperity, happiness | name of goddess laxmi | श्रीया |
| Shweta | girl | white | sanskrit names from mahabharta, sanskrit names from ramayana | श्वेता |
| Vyom | boy | atmosphere, welfare | name of lord ganesh | व्योम |
| Yadu | boy | the moon | hindu mythological names | यदु |
Names from Purana
The Puranas is a vast genre of Indian literature, which has the richest elements of Hindu culture. Choose a baby name inspired from Puranas to show your appreciation to these old literatures.
Names of Lord Shiva
Shiva the Destroyer or transformer of the Trimurti. Shiva also has Dasha-Sahasranamas (10,000 names). Here we give you a short list of baby names inspired by Shiva Names.
Names of Durga
Goddess Durga manifests fearlessness and patience, one who can redeem in situations of utmost distress. Here we give you a short list of baby names inspired by Goddess Durga.
Names of Vishnu
Vishnu, one of the main forms of God in Hinduism, mainly worshiped by Vaishnavas (followers of Vishnu). Few baby names inspired from Lord Vishnu.
Names of Parvati
Goddess Parvati is a Goddess of love, devotion as well as divine strength and power. Each of her aspects is expressed with a different name. Here are few names of goddess Parvati.
Names of Krishna
Krishna is avatara of Vishnu. Krishna is known by various names, which reflect his many associations and attributes. Here is a small set of Krishna names to make your choice easier.
Vedic Names
Browse our the ultimate collection of Vedic Names derived from 4 Vedas (the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda.). Here we give you a short list of baby names inspired by Vedas.
Names of Indra
Indra is King of gods and Lord of Heaven. He is also a great warrior, a symbol of courage and strength. Here we give you a short list of names of Lord Indra.
Names from Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is a major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Here is a short list of baby names inspired by the Mahabharata to help you get started.
Names of Ganesha
The Ganesha Sahasranama is a main source of the names of Hindu deity Ganesha origenated from the Ganesa Purana. Each name conveys different meaning and symbolises different aspect of Ganesh. Here a small set of baby names inspired from Lord Ganesha, to begin your exploration.
Names of Lakshmi
Lakshmi is Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, light, fortune,generosity and courage. Few names of Laxmi inspire from her incarnations or manifestations.
Names from Ramayana
Browse collection of Hindu Names from Sanskrit epic Ramayana. It is a good source of meaningful Hindu baby names. Rama, Luv, Kush, Sita, Maithili, Urmila
List Categories:
- Names from Mahabharata
- Names of Ganesha
- Names of Durga
- Names of Parvati
- Names of Shiva
- Vedic Names
- Names from Puranas
- Names of Krishna
- Names of Lakshmi
- Names from Ramayana
- Names of Vishnu
- Names of Indra
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