Top 250+ Unique Hindu Baby Boy & Girl Names

List of Hindu Baby Boy Names with Meanings

Below is a comprehensive collection that presents names that will suit your tastes while preserving important meanings that reflect what you want for your child:

S. No. Name Meaning Significance
1 Aabhas  Feeling, virtual Symbolises feelings 
2 Aahan Dawn, sunrise Represents dawn and sunrise
3 Aakarsh Centre of attraction Symbolises attraction
4 Aanan Appearance Symbolises appearance
5 Aanany  Without a superior  Represents Lord Vishnu
6 Aarav Wisdom Represents wisdom
7 Aarush Bright, shining sun Symbolises brightness
8 Aasvik Idealism Represents idealism
9 Adesh  Command, counsel Represent command 
10 Adikrit Intense nature, strong feelings Represents intensity
11 Advay Unique Represents uniqueness
12 Advik Unique Symbolises uniqueness
13 Adyant Infinite, from beginning to end Symbolises infinity
14 Agastya Name of a Hindu saint Represents wisdom
15 Agniv As bright as light Symbolises brightness
16 Akul Another name of Lord Shiva Symbolises divinity
17 Aman  Affection, peace, friendly Symbolises peace 
18 Amay Another name of Lord Ganesha Represents divinity
19 Amit  Unique, infinite Represent infinite
20 Amodh  Pleasure, serenity  Represents pleasure
21 Amogh  Unerring, Lord Ganesha Symbolises Lord Ganesha 
22 Amol  Priceless, precious Symbolises valuable
23 Amrit  Nectar, sweet Represents sweet 
24 Anantya  Endless, eternal Represents eternity 
25 Anik Soldier Symbolises bravery
26 Anvay Joined, integrated Represents unity
27 Ashaya  Hawk-like  Represent sharpness 
28 Baala  Child, strength Represents strength 
29 Badri Lord Vishnu Represents Lord Vishnu
30 Balram  Brother of Lord Krishna Symbolises strength
31 Bhargava An epithet of Shiva Symbolises divinity
32 Bhavin Winner Represents victory
33 Bhushan  enhancement Symbolises enhancement 
34 Bunty  Joy  Represents happiness
35 Buvan  Earth Symbolises Earth 
36 Buvesh  King of Earth Represents king of Earth
37 Chanakya  Great scholar Who is bright 
38 Chandra  Moon  Represents Moon 
39 Chetan Life Represents life
40 Chirag Light Symbolises brightness
41 Daivya  Heavenly, divine  Symbolises divine 
42 Dalvik God's grace Represents divine blessing
43 Devansh Part of God Symbolises divine presence
44 Devish  Another name for Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva Represents chief of Gods 
45 Devraj  Name of Lord Indra King of Gods
46 Dham  Power, strength Represents strength 
47 Dinesh Sun's glory Represents the sun's glory
48 Divit Immortal Symbolises immortality
49 Ekagra Concentration Represents concentration
50 Ekant  Solitary  Symbolises solitude
51 Eknath  Poet, saint Symbolises poet
52 Eshan  Lord Shiva, impulse, aim Represents Lord Shiva
53 Ethiraj Lord Shiva Symbolises divinity
54 Evyavan Another name for Lord Vishnu Represents divinity
55 Hans  Mountain, pure, swan Represents swan 
56 Hanshit  Sweet, honey Represents sweetness
57 Hansraj  King of swan Symbolises king of swan 
58 Hardik From the heart Symbolises sincerity
59 Hareesh  Lord Shiva Symbolises Lord Shiva
60 Hari  Light, Sun Represents the Sun
61 Harshit Happy, cheerful Represents happiness
62 Hridaan Great heart Symbolises compassion
63 Hriday Heart Represents emotions
64 Ibhan Another name of Lord Ganesha Symbolises divinity
65 Idhayan Joy of heart Represents joy
66 Indar   Lord  Represents lord
67 Indaresh  Lord of Indra Represents Lord Vishnu
68 Indrajit  Conqueror of Lord Indra One who conquer Lord Indra
69 Indranil Another name of Lord Shiva Symbolises divinity
70 Indus  Star, India Symbolises star
71 Ishin Commanding Symbolises authority
72 Jagadeep  Light  Light of the world 
73 Jay Victorious Represents victory
74 Kaartik  Inspiring  One who inspires 
75 Kavin Handsome Represents beauty
76 Kiaan Ancient king Symbolises royalty
77 Lakhan  Successful  Brother of Lord Rama
78 Lakit  Beauty  Symbolises beauty
79 Lakshit Targeted, focused Represents focus
80 Lakshya  Aim, goal Represents goal
81 Maahir  Expert, brave Symbolises an expert
82 Maan  Respect, honour Represents respect
83 Mahit Esteemed, honoured Symbolises honour
84 Manan Deep thinking Represents deep thinking
85 Mathur  Related to Mathura One related from Mathura
86 Mitul Friend Symbolises friendship
87 Naarayan  Lord Vishnu Represents Lord Vishnu
88 Naksh Features Symbolises features
89 Naman Good fundamental nature, greetings Represents humility
90 Neil Blue sky Symbolises the sky
91 Nishith Night Represents the night
92 Ojasvat Strong, energetic Symbolises strength
93 Om  Sacred sound Symbolises a sacred sound
94 Omkar  Sound of Om One who forms the Om
95 Omprakash  Light  Light of God
96 Paaras  Healthy, iron The mystical stone 
97 Paavak  Fire, pure Symbolises purity
98 Padam  Lotus  Represents lotus
99 Parthiv Royal, prince Represents royalty
100 Raajan  King, royal Represents the king
101 Rahul  Efficient  Son of Buddha
102 Reyaansh Ray of light Represents divine light
103 Ridhaan Searcher Symbolises exploration
104 Rijul Innocent, honest Represents honesty
105 Rohil Grown, rising Symbolises growth
106 Saahas  Adventure, strength Symbolises strength 
107 Sagar  Sea, ocean Represents sea
108 Sahil Guide Symbolises guidance
109 Sankalp Determination Represents determination
110 Sarin Helpful Symbolises helpfulness
111 Shivansh Part of Lord Shiva Symbolises divinity
112 Shlok Vedic chant Represents Vedic wisdom
113 Shoumik Powerful Represents power
114 Shresht Best, Superior Symbolises excellence
115 Shreyas Superior Represents superiority
116 Shriyukt Fortunate, famous Symbolises fortune
117 Sudyut Shining beautifully Represents radiance
118 Svojas Strong, powerful (Lord Ganesha) Symbolises strength
119 Taarak  Star, protector Represents star
120 Tahaan Merciful Represents mercy
121 Tajsri   Lightening  Symbolises lightening
122 Tanmay Calm, composed Symbolises composure
123 Tejas Bright, glorious energy Represents brightness
124 Udai  Rise, blue lotus One who rises
125 Udar  generous Symbolises generosity 
126 Udarsh  Brimming  Symbolises light 
127 Ujesh Conquering Represents conquest
128 Urijit Energised, powerful Symbolises power
129 Uthkarsh Excellence Represents excellence
130 Vaasu  Wealth  Symbolises wealth 
131 Vaayu  Wind, breeze Represents breeze 
132 Vachan  Vow, speech Represents speech 
133 Varenya Best, excellent Symbolises greatness
134 Vaydhish Lord of the Vedas Represents knowledge
135 Vedhas Worshipper of Gods Symbolises worship
136 Vehant Intelligent Represents intelligence
137 Viaan Full of life, energy Represents vitality
138 Vidyut Flash of light Symbolises energy
139 Vihaan Morning dawn, sunrise Symbolises a new beginning
140 Viraj Brilliant, shining Represents brilliance
141 Vivaan Full of life, energy Represents energy
142 Vyom Sky Symbolises the sky
143 Yakshin Living Represents existence
144 Yakshit Permanent Symbolises permanence
145 Yuvaan Youthful, peaceful, Lord Shiva Represents youthfulness
146 Yuven The prince Symbolises royalty
147 Yuvraj Prince Represents royalty

List of Hindu Baby Girl Names with Meanings

Finding the perfect name for your newborn girl becomes challenging due to the abundance of options and the numerous ideas from family members and well-wishers. The table below helps you to discover names that represent your preferences and hold meaningful importance for your baby girl:

S. No. Name Meaning Significance
148 Aabha  Glow, lusture Represents glow
149 Aadanya  Power, strength Symbolises strength 
150 Aadhya Divine strength, supreme power First power, Goddess Durga
151 Aadhyavi  Warrior  Represents warrior princess
152 Aadriti  ray Represents Goddess Durga
153 Aanya Boundless, infinite Inexhaustible, limitless
154 Aaravi Serene, calm Peace, tranquillity
155 Aashi Joyful expression, divine gift Smile, blessing
156 Aishani Supreme Goddess, sacred power Goddess Durga, divine
157 Anvika Strong, whole Powerful and complete
158 Avni Mother Earth, sacred land Earth, Goddess Lakshmi
159 Baanu  Beautiful lady Symbolises beauty 
160 Babita  Little girl Represents little girl 
161 Badrika  Fruit, sweet Symbolises jujube fruit 
162 Bhumika Foundation, Mother Nature Earth, base, goddess
163 Chaaya  Shadow, shade Represents shadow
164 Chahna  Desire, affection Symbolises longing 
165 Chainika  Specially selected The chosen one 
166 Charvi Radiant, charming Beautiful, lovely
167 Chhavi Bright aura, shining glow Reflection, radiance
168 Chitra Artistic, divine image Picture, drawing, celestial
169 Daamini  Lightening, self-controlled Represents lightening
170 Dakshana  Sweet, honey Symbolises sweetness
171 Darpana  Mirror  Represents small mirror 
172 Devika Holy deity, divine presence Little goddess, Mother Goddess
173 Dhriti Steadfast, determined Courage, morale, patience
174 Dia Illuminating, sacred flame Light, lamp, divine glow
175 Edha  Sacred, wealth Represents wealth 
176 Eesha Sacred feminine, pure wish Goddess Parvati, purity, desire
177 Eeshta  beloved Symbolises love 
178 Eeshwari  Goddess  Represents goddess 
179 Eshita Ambitious, aspiring One who desires greatness
180 Falguni  Full moon Represents full moon 
181 Gauri Sacred beauty, divine grace Goddess Durga, fair complexion
182 Gitali Musical, rhythmic soul Melodious, lover of music
183 Hansika Pure, wise Swan, Goddess Saraswati
184 Harini Gentle, sacred femininity Deer, Goddess Lakshmi
185 Hridya Kind-hearted, untainted Heart, pure
186 Ichaa  Desire  Symbolises desire
187 Idai  Love, awaken Represents awakening 
188 Iha  Earth, desire Represents earth 
189 Isha Holy feminine, sacred being Goddess Durga, divine woman
190 Ishani Supreme power, divine queen Goddess Durga, ruling goddess
191 Ishita Skilled, prosperous Mastery, wealth, superiority
192 Jagadamba  Mother  Mother of universe
193 Janhvi Holy waters, divine flow Ganga river, sacred
194 Jivika Nourishing, vital energy Source of life, water
195 Kaajal  Surma  Decoration for eye 
196 Kaali  Night, destroyer Goddess Durga 
197 Kaamini  Beautiful, affectionate Desirable 
198 Kaashvi Luminous, resplendent Shining, bright
199 Kashish Magnetic, captivating Attraction, charm
200 Kavya Artful, insightful Poetry, wisdom, intelligence
201 Kiara Mysterious, deep beauty The dark-haired, little black one
202 Kriti Creative, accomplished Work of art, achievement
203 Laalima  Beautiful, charming Reddish glow 
204 Laashya  Dance  Dance performed by Goddess Parvati
205 Lavanya Poised, refined Grace, beauty, elegance
206 Maahi  Earth, Heaven River, heaven 
207 Maalini  Wearing a garland Fragrance, jasmine
208 Maansa  Mind  Conceived in mind 
209 Mahika Fresh, morning essence Dew drops, mist
210 Meera Spiritual, devoted soul A devotee of Lord Krishna
211 Mishka Precious, affectionate Gift of love, sweetness
212 Myra Cherished, praiseworthy Beloved, admirable
213 Nandini Nurturing, sacred motherly Daughter, Goddess Durga, sacred cow
214 Navya  Young, praise Worth praising 
215 Ojasvi Bold, shining light Bright, fearless, courageous
216 Paarul  Beautiful, kind Name of flower 
217 Paavni  Purifier, holy Whose touch make pure
218 Pari Ethereal, celestial being Angel, fairy
219 Parvati  Daughter of mountains Goddess Durga 
220 Prisha Precious, divine blessing Beloved, God's gift
221 Raagini  Music, love A melody 
222 Radha  Wealth, success Lord Krishna’s love 
223 Rhea Graceful, sacred stream Flowing, a river, goddess
224 Riddhi Wealth, abundant success Prosperity, good fortune
225 Roshni Glowing, illuminating Light, brightness
226 Saadhvi  Polite, simple  Religious women 
227 Saagrika  wave Born in the ocean 
228 Saanvi Wise, divine wisdom Goddess Lakshmi, knowledge
229 Sanchi  Truth, beauty Beloved, grace 
230 Sanika Musical, celestial melody Flute, goddess
231 Sharvani Supreme goddess, holy force Goddess Durga, sacred
232 Tanvi Feminine grace, divine beauty Delicate, beautiful goddess Durga
233 Tara Luminous, celestial glow Star, shining
234 Trisha Longing, aspiration Thirst, desire
235 Urvi Mother Earth, sacred land Earth, Goddess Durga
236 Vaishnavi Devoted, supreme deity Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga
237 Vanya Sacred blessing, natural essence Gracious gift of God, forest
238 Vedika Holy wisdom, divine mind Altar, consciousness, sacred knowledge
239 Viha Serene, divine bliss Heaven, peace
240 Yashvi Celebrated, victorious Fame, success
241 Yuvika Youthful, royal Young, maid, princess

Unisex Hindu Baby Names with Meanings

Hindu presents an abundant collection of enduring names suitable for male and female newborns. Here’s a breakdown of some popular unisex names:

S. No. Name Meaning Significance
242 Aarya Righteous, divine protector Noble, Goddess Durga, Lord Vishnu
243 Amrit Eternal essence, sacred elixir Immortal, nectar of life
244 Anaya Matchless, unparalleled Without a superior, unique
245 Apurva Unique, rare One of its kind
246 Arya Honorable, valiant Noble, warrior, ancient
247 Ashwini Shining star, skilled leader A star, light, horse tamer
248 Avani Mother Earth, sacred land Earth, Goddess Lakshmi
249 Bhavya Magnificent, noble Grand, splendid, virtuous
250 Darshee Holy, blessing Divine, Lord Krishna
251 Harsh Cheerful, blissful Joy, happiness
252 Ishu Angel, sweet Lovely, beautiful
253 Janya  Life, lovable Sacred, born
254 Jenil Conqueror, victorious Victory, triumph
255 Kaarthika Star, Leader of Deva army Son of Lord Shiva, an angel
256 Kiran Bright glow, divine spark Ray of light, sunbeam
257 Manu Delightful, wise Attractive, an Apsara, intelligent
258 Nanda Wealth  Son of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati
259 Punya Good work Tulsi, fair, worthy
260 Roshan Elegant, bright Illuminated, celebrated
261 Ripal Love, mercy Merciful, compassionate
262 Sani Gift, reward A portion in the sky
263 Saru Lord Vishnu Eternal, passion
264 Shaasti Divine, holy protector Lord Murugan, another name for Goddess Parvati
265 Tannu Delicate, minute Slender, body, thin
266 Teja Luminous, powerful aura Bright, radiance, energy
267 Turya Spiritual power, aspiring spirit Musical instrument, one forth
268 Vatsi  Name of Vishnu Affection, Lord Vishnu
269 Vedashree Profound knowledge, supreme wisdom Ultimate wisdom, sacred knowledge
270 Vedi  Learned, teacher Science, knowledge
271 Yaamya Night  Another name for Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu

Why to Choose Hindu Names for a Baby?

Selecting a baby Hindu name is culturally meaningful to many families. The following are some of the reasons why one should choose Hindu names for the children:

Cultural and Heritage Connections

Hindu names convey strong meanings associated with virtues, nature, and desirable qualities. They show that one has strong roots in Indian culture, history, and heritage and make children feel proud of their heritage.

Spiritual Importance

In Indian cultures, selecting a name with religious or spiritual meaning is significant. Names derived from Hindu deities, goddesses, or words in Sanskrit are prevalent and can be considered to provide protection or blessings.

Phonetic Appeal and Uniqueness

The names often have a melodic and rhythmic sound in Hindi, which can attract numerous parents. They are unique, cut across in an increasingly globalised world and endow a child with a sense of self-identity and individuality.

Family Connection

The names can be selected to pay tribute to ancestors of family members or continue the lineage traditions, rendering the name a testament to a loved one.

FAQs about Hindu Baby Names

What are some rare Hindu baby names with deep meanings?

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Names like Vaydhish (Lord of the Vedas) for boys and Varenya (Excellent, Best) for girls are rare, unique and meaningful.

Which Hindu baby names have a spiritual significance?

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Hindu baby names that have a spiritual significance include Vedhas (Worshipper of Gods) and Ishan (Lord Shiva) for boys; Aadhya (Goddess Durga) and Bhavini (Goddess Lakshmi) for girls.

Are there any modern Hindu names with ancient roots?

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Yes, many modern Hindu names have deep ancient roots, drawing inspiration from Sanskrit, Vedic texts, and Hindu mythology.

Which Hindu names symbolise strength and power?

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Many Hindu names symbolise strength, power, and resilience, such as Vikrant (Courageous warrior) for boys and Ishita (Mastery, Wealth) for girls.

Do Hindu names reflect nature and elements?

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Yes, names such as Neel (Blue, sky) and Aniket (Lord of the world), Avani (Earth) and Sharvani (Goddess Durga, sacred river) are a few names that reflect nature.

Which Hindu names mean 'blessing' or 'gift of God'?

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Several Hindu names symbolise blessings or the gift of God, such as Deekshant (Gift of God) for boys and Prisha (Beloved, God's gift) for girls.

Are there any unisex Hindu names with powerful meanings?

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Yes, many unisex Hindu names with powerful meanings, such as Aadi (First, supreme) and Kiran (Ray of light), suit both genders.

Which Hindu names signify intelligence and wisdom?

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Deities and sages often inspire Hindu names that signify intelligence and wisdom, including Aarav (Wisdom, peaceful) for boys and Medha (Intellect, wisdom) for girls.

What are some meaningful Hindu twin baby names?

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Some meaningful twin name pairs for boys and girls are Ishaan and Isha (both mean Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga) and Vihaan and Vanya (Dawn and Gracious Gift).

Are there modern Hindu baby names inspired by mythology?

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Yes, some modern Hindu names inspired by mythology are Aarush (the First ray of the sun) and Reyansh (the Ray of light, part of Lord Vishnu), which have mythological links.

Why should I choose a Hindu name for my baby?

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Hindu names often carry deep spiritual meanings, reflecting wisdom, strength, love, and peace.

What are the best sources for Hindu baby names?

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Common sources include Hindu scriptures like the Vedas, Puranas, and Mahabharata, as well as inspiration from the names of Hindu gods and goddesses, mythological figures, nature, and virtues.

Should I choose a name that reflects the Hindu religion for my baby?

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If you want a name that reflects your spiritual or religious values, the names of gods, goddesses, or saints can be considered.

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