Baby names

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Hai, my dear friends here is the List of Hindu Baby Names which includes both Baby Boy and Baby Girl with meaning, you can use this file to name your baby, wish you bright future for your baby, for more information plz visit www.maruthivishnuvardhan.blogspot.com and contact Maruthi k.B. , maruthivar...


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In this file every page 1&2 coloumns contains Boy name and 3 &4 coloumn contain Girl Names
BOY NAME MEANING GIRL NAME MEANING
NAME MEANING Aaarti worship
Aadi first; most important Aadit
Aafreen encouragement Aafreen encouragement
Aalam the whole world Aahuk
Aalap musical Aanu
Aandaleeb bulbul (type of songbird) Aapta
Aarman desire Aashay
Aaron high mountain Abani Earth
Aatish dynamic person;
explosive Abha beauty
Aayush long life Abhaya
Aayushman long life Abheesht
Abhay son of Dharma Abhilasha
Abheek fearless Abirami
Abhijat unconquerable Aboil name of a flower
Abhijay unconquered Achala constant
Abhijit a constellation dear to
Hari Achit
Abhilash desire Adarsh ideal
Abhiman pride Adela noble
Abhimanyu Arjuna's son Adhira lightning
Abhinav novel Adimula
Abhirup pleasing Adishree exalted
Abhishek anointing; bath for a god Adisimha
Abhra cloud Aditi Earth
Achal constant Adrienne dark one
Achintya a name of Lord Shiva;
unimaginable Adrika heavenly
Achyut a name of Lord Vishnu;
imperishable Adwithiya
Achyuta a name of Lord Vishnu Agneya
Adarsh ideal Agrata leadership
Adesh command Agrima leadership
Adhik greater
Ahalya
wife of Rishi
Gautam; woman
who was saved by
Lord Rama
Adil just; sincere Aiesha woman
Adinath Lord Vishnu; the first
lord Aishani Goddess Durga
Adit from the beginning Aishwarya wealth
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Aditya Lord of the Sun
Ajanta
a famous Buddist
cave
Adwaita Akhila total
Adway united Akriti
Aftaab sun Akshaya indestructible
Aftab sun Akshita seen
Agasti name of a sage Akuti princess
Agastya name of a sage Alaka girl with a lovely hair
Agha preeminent
Alaknanda
a river in the
Himalayas
Agharna moon Alana light; offering
Aghat destroyer of sin Alena light
Agniprava bright as fire Aletea truth
Agrim first; leader Alka girl with a lovely hair
Agriya best; first Almas diamond
Ahsan mercy Alpana decorative design
Aijaz favor Amala the pure one
Aiman fearless Amarthya
Ainesh sun's glory Ambika Goddess Parvati
Ajamil a mythological king
Ambuja
born from a lotus;
Goddess Lakshmi
Ajatashatru a name of Lord Vishnu Amita without limit
Ajay unconquerable Amla the pure one
Ajit invincible Amodini happy
Ajitabh conqueror of the sky
Amrapali
famous courtesan
who became a
devotee of Buddha
Ajitesh Lord Vishnu Amrita immortality
Ajmal pious
Amritkala
sweet smelling
peach
Akaash sky Amrusha sudden
Akalmash stainless Anagha without sin
Akash sky Anahita graceful
Akbar powerful Anala fiery
Akeel Anamika ring finger
Akhadanand Anandamayi filled with happiness
Akhand Anandi jovial
Akhil complete Anandini happy
Akhilanadan Ananya without a second
Akhilesh Lord of all Anasooya wife of Rishi Atri
Akmal complete Anasuya wife of Rishi Atri
Akram excellent
Anchal
the decorative end of
a sari
Akrodh
Angana
attractive women;
suspicious woman
Akroor kind Angarika flame-colored flower
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Akshan eye Anika
Akshar imperishable Anindita beautiful
Akshath indestructible Anisha uninterrupted
Akshay indestructible Anita grace
Akshit permanent Anjali offering
Akul a name of Lord Shiva Anjana mother of Hanuman
Alam the whole world
Anju
person who lives in
the heart
Alamgir Lord of the whole world Anjushree dear to one's heart
Alarn Anjushri dear to one's heart
Alden old friend Ankita
Aleem knowledgeable
Annapurna
generous with food;
Goddess Parvati
Alhad happiness Anshula sunny
Ali protected by God
Antara
the second note in
Indian classical
music
Alok man with lovely hair Anu atom
Aloke light Anumati consent
Amal bright; clean; pure Anupama without equal
Amalendu unblemished moon Anuradha bright star
Amalesh pure Anusha
Amar forever Anushree
Amartya immortal Anuva knowledge
Ambarish sky Anvita
Amber sky Anwesha quest
Ambuj lotus
Apala
name of a learned
woman of the past
Ameen divine grace Aparajita
Ameya immeasurable
Aparijita
name of a flower;
undefeated
Amil invaluable Aparna Goddess Parvati
Amin divine grace Apoorva unique
Amir rich Apsara heavenly maiden
Amish honest Apurva unique
Amit endless Aradhana worship
Amitabh Arathi
Amitabha limitless lustre; name of
Lord Buddha Arati worship
Amitav limitless lustre; name of
Lord Buddha Archa worship
Amitava Archan worship
Amitbikram limitless prowess Archana worship
Amitiyoti limitless brightness Archi
Amitrasudan destroyer of enemies Archit worshipped
Amiya delight; nectar Arka sun
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Amlan ever bright; unfading Arkesh
Amlankusum unfading flower Arpana surrendered
Ammar the maker Arpita dedicated
Amod pleasure Arshia heavenly
Amogh a name of Lord Ganesh Aruna dawn
Amol priceless Arunamshu
Amolak priceless Arundhati star
Amolik priceless Aruni dawn
Amrik nectar Arunima glow of dawn
Amrit nectar Arya
Amulya priceless Aryaka
Anadi eternal
Asavari
name of a raga (an
Indian musical
melody)
Anal fire Aseema without limit
Anamitra sun Asgari devotee
Anand bliss Asha hope
Ananda happiness Ashima without limit
Anang name of Kamadeva Ashis benediction
Ananga name of Kamadeva Ashna friend
Anant infinite Ashoka without grief
Ananta infinite Ashrita
Anarghya priceless Ashwini star
Anay Asita the river Yamuna
Angad ornament
Askini
daughter of Prajapati
Virat
Angada son of Lakshmana Aslesha star
Angel angel; messenger Asmita pride
Anil the wind God Atasi blue flower
Animesh attractive; open-eyed Atmaja daughter
Animish attractive; open-eyed Atreyi name of a river
Anirudhh Avani Earth
Anirudhha free; grandson of Lord
Krishna Avanti
ancient Malwa;
Ujjain
Anirvan undying Avantika city of Ujjain
Anish Lord Shiva; Lord Vishnu
Ayushmati
person who has a
long life
Anjum symbol
Babita
born in the first
quarter of the day
Anjuman symbol Bahula star
Ankit conquered Baidehi Sita
Ankur new life; sprout
Baijayanthi
garland of Lord
Vishnu
Ankush an instrument used for
guiding elephants;
check Baisakhi
of the month
Baishakh
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Anmol priceless Baishali an ancient city
Anniruddha son of Pradyummna Bakul the name of a flower
Anoop incomparable; the best Bala energy; force; power
Anshu sun Balika daughter
Anshul radiant Ballari creeper
Anshuman sun Banamala forests
Anshumat luminous Banani forests
Anthahkaran Bandana prayer
Anthariksh Bandhula charming
Anu atom Banhi fire
Anuj younger brother Banhishikha flame
Anuja younger brother Banita woman
Anunay consolation;
supplication Bansari flute
Anup without comparison Bansuri flute
Anupam without comparison Banu
Anuraag love Barsha rain
Anurag love
Baruna
wife of the Lord of
the ocean
Anuttam unsurpassed Baruni Goddess Durga
Anwar devotee of God Basabi wife of Lord Indra
Apoorva unique Basanti of Spring
Apparajito undefeated
Bela
jasmine (type of
flower)
Apurva unique
Beli
jasmine (type of
flower)
Arabinda lotus Belicia dedicated to God
Arav peaceful Bhadra gentle
Archan worship
Bhageshree
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Archit worshipped Bhagirathi Ganga
Ardhendu half moon
Bhagvati
a name of the
Goddess Lakshmi
Arghya offering to the Lord Bhagwanti fortunate
Arhant destroyer of enemies Bhagya destiny; fate
Arindam destroyer of enemies Bhagyashree fortunate
Arjit earned Bhagyawati fortunate
Arjun one of the Pandavas
Bhairavi
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Arka sun Bhakti devotion; love
Arnav ocean Bhama
Arnesh Lord of the ocean Bhamini woman
Aroon charioteer of the sun;
dawn Bhanu sun
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Arshad pious Bhanumati luminous; radiant
Arte noble Bhanupriya loved by the sun
Arul Bharati Indian
Arun charioteer of the sun;
dawn Bhargavi Goddess Parvati
Aruni name of a devoted pupil Bhavana meditation; thinking
Arvind lotus Bhavika expression
Arvinda lotus Bhavini Goddess Parvati
Aryaman sun Bhavna meditation; thinking
Asao essence Bhavya splendor
Asav essence Bhilangana river
Aseem without limit Bhoomi Earth
Asgar devotee Bhoomika Earth
Ashim without limit Bhumi Earth
Ashis benediction Bimala pure
Ashish blessing Bina a musical instrument
Ashit the planet
Binata
the wife of sage
Kashyap
Ashok without grief Bindiya
Ashraf without grief Bindu a drop
Ashu fast Bindya small dot
Ashutosh Lord Shiva Binita humble
Ashwin a Hindu month
Binodini
attractive; beautiful
Radha
Ashwini star Bipasha river
Asija brother of Brihaspati;
great sage Bishakha star
Asim without limit Bratati creeper
Asit the planet
Brinda
a name of Radha;
surrounded by many
Aslesh embrace Brishti rain
Asuman Lord of vital breaths Bulbul a type of songbird
Asurari Bulbuli a type of songbird
Asvathama son of Drona Calida loving; warm
Asvin (Nasatya and Dasra)
Gods of medicine Cauvery
Atal immovable Cavery
Atanu
Chaaya
beauty; shade;
shadow
Atharvan knower of the Arthara
vedas Chadna love
Atma soul
Chaitali
born in the month of
Chaitra
Atmaja son Chaitan consciousness
Atmajyoti light of Atma
Chakori
bird fascinated by
the moon
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Atmananda bliss of soul Chameli creeper with flowers
Atre Champa flower
Atul matchless Champabati the capital
Atulya matchless Champakali bud of champa
Avadhesh King Dasaratha Chanchala restless
Avanindra Lord of the Earth Chanda moon
Avanish Lord of the Earth Chandana parrot
Avatar incarnation Chandani river
Avinash indestructible Chandanika small
Avishkar
Chandika
diminutive of
Chandana
Avkash limitless space Chandni moonlit
Ayog institution Chandrabali Krishna's girl-friend
Badal cloud Chandrabhaga river Chenab
Badri Lord Vishnu Chandrajyoti moonlight
Badrinath Lord Vishnu Chandrakala moonbeams
Bahubali a Jain Tirthakar Chandrakin
peacock (type of
bird)
Bahuleya Lord Kartikeya Chandraleksharay of the moon
Bajrang
a name of Lord
Hanuman Chandrani wife of the moon
Balaaditya young sun Chandrika moon
Balachandra young moon Chandrima moon
Balagovind baby Lord Krishna Chandrin made from gold
Balaji like Lord Vishnu Changuna good woman
Balakrishna baby Lord Krishna Chapala lighting; restless
Balamani young jewel Charita good
Balaraj strong Charu beautiful; charming
Balaram
the brother of Lord
Krishna Charulata beautiful
Balavan powerful Charumati beautiful
Balbir strong Charuprabha beautiful
Baldev strong Charusheela jewel
Balgopal baby krishna Charvi beautiful woman
Balik Chatura skillful
Balkrishna Chhabi picture
Balram Chhavvi
Balvinder strong Chhaya shadow
Balvindra strong Chimayi blissful
Balwant strong Chintamani philosopher's stone
Balwin Bold Protector Chintan meditation
Banbihari Lord Krishna Chintana meditation
Bandhu friend Chintanika meditation
Bandhul pleasing Chiti love
Bankebihari Lord Krishna Chitkala knowledge
Bankim curved Chitra picture
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Bankimchandracrescent moon Chitralekha artist
Bansi flute Chitrali series of pictures
Bansilal
Lord Krishna; Lord
Vishnu; the first lord Chitramala series of pictures
Baradwaj star Chitrangada
one of Arjuna's
wives
Barid cloud Chitrangda
Baridbaran color of the cloud Chitrani river
Barindra ocean Chitrarekha picture
Barun Lord of the ocean Chitrita picturesque
Basanta spring Chudaamani
Basistha a sage Cora maiden
Basudha Earth Daivya divine
Bhadraksh
person with beautiful
eyes Daksa perfect; talented
Bhagat Daksha
Earth; Sati; wife of
Shiva
Bhagirath
person brought the river
Ganga to the Earth Dakshata skill
Bhagwan Dakshayani Goddess Durga
Bhagwant fortunate Damayanti Nala's wife
Bhagyaraj Lord of luck Damini Goddess Durga
Bhairav Lord Shiva Damyanti
Bhajan adoration Danita God is my judge
Bhanu sun Darpana mirror
Bhanudas a devotee of the sun Darshana
Bhanuprasad gift of sun Daya compassion
Bharadwaj a mythical bird; a sage Dayamayee kind
Bharat
a name of Bhisma and
Yudhisthira; India Dayanita tender
Bhargava Lord Shiva Dayita beloved
Bhargyaraj Lord of luck Deeba silk
Bhaskar sun Deena
Bhaskara sun Deepa light
Bhaumik attached to the Earth Deepabali row of lamps
Bhavesh Lord of the world Deepali row of lamps
Bhavya Deepamala row of lamps
Bhim Deepanwita lit by lamps
Bhishma
person who has taken a
terrible vow Deepaprabha fully lighted
Bhiswajit Deepashikha flame
Bhooshan decoration Deepika small light
Bhooshit decorated Deepta shining
Bhrigu Deepti flame; lustre
Bhudev Lord of the Earth Deeptikana a beam of light
Bhupen king Deeptimoyee lustrous
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Bhupendra king of kings Devahuti daughter of Manu
Bhuvan Devak divine
Bhuvanesh
Lord of the world; Lord
Vishnu Devaki
mother of Lord
Krishna
Bibek conscience Devangana heavenly maiden
Bibhas
raga (a type of Indian
musical melody) Devasree divine beauty
Bibhavasu fire; sun Devi Goddess
Bijal Devika minor Goddess
Bijay
conquering; victor;
victory Devyani
daughter of
Shukraacharya
Bikram prowess Dhanashree beauty
Bilva sacred leaf Dhanashri
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Bimal pure Dhanishta star
Bipin forest Dhanya great
Biswanath Dhara Earth
Bitasok
person who does not
mourn Dharani
mystical verse
recited to ease pain
Bodhan kindling Dharitri Earth
Boudhayan the name of a sage Dhatri Goddess Parvati
Brahma
creator of the universe;
evolution; growth Dhriti patience
Brahmabrata ascetic Dhuti
Brahmadutt
dedicated to Lord
Brahma Dhvani sound
Bramha Diksha initiation
Bratindra devoted to right deeds Dilber lover
Brijesh Dilshad happy
Brijmohan Lord Krishna Dipali row of lights
Buddhadeva Gautama Buddha Dipika small lamp
Budhil learned Dipti brightness
the Zodiac sign of Aries Disha direction
Chaitanya a name of Lord Krishna Diti
wife of the sage
Kashyap
Chakor
bird fascinated by the
moon Divya brilliant; heavenly
Chakrapani Lord Vishnu Diya light
Chakshu eye Dory golden-haired
Chaman garden Doyel songbrid
Chamanlal garden Draupadi
wife of the
Pandavas
Champak flower Drishti sight
Chanchal restless Dristi
a form of the Devi;
sight
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Chand moon Dulari dear
Chandak moon Durba sacred grass
Chandan sandalwood Durga the Goddess
Chander moon Durva sacred grass
Chandra moon Dwipavati river
Chandrabhan moon Eha desirous
Chandrachur Lord Shiva Ekakitaa loneliness
Chandrahas bow of Lord Shiva Ekansha undivided
Chandrak peacock feather Ekaparana wife of Himalaya
Chandrakanta moon Ekata unity
Chandrakishoremoon Ekavali single-string
Chandrakumar moon Ekavira the bravest
Chandramohan beautiful like the moon Ekta
Chandran moon Ektaa unity
Chandranath moon Ela cardamom tree
Chandraraj moonbeam Elena bright one
Chandrasekharaa name of Lord Shiva Eleni light; torch
Chapal quick Ena
the zodiac sign of
Capricorn
Charan feet Enakshi doe-eyed
Chaturbhuj Erekhsha shining
Chaturmukha
Lord Brahma; person
with four faces Esha pleasure
Chetan conscience; soul Eshana search
Chetana intelligence Eshita person who desires
Chhandak
charioteer of Lord
Buddha Falguni
Arjun; born in Falgun
(a Hindu month)
Chidambar
person with a heart as
big as the sky Fanibhusan Lord Shiva
Chidananda Lord Shiva Fanindra
the cosmic serpent
Shesh
Chinmay blissful Fanish
the cosmic serpent
Shesh
Chinmayanandablissful Fanishwar
Lord of serpents;
Vasuki
Chintamani philosopher's stone Gajagamini
like an elephant's
walk; majestic
Chintan perception; thought Gajra garland of flowers
Chirag a lamp Gandhali fragrance; perfumed
Chiranjeev lifelong Ganga sacred river of India
Chirantan immortal Gangika river Ganga
Chirayu immortal Gangotri sacred river of India
Chitrabhanu fire Gargi an ancient scholar
Chitraksh beautiful eyed Gatita river
Chitral of variegated color Gauhar pearl
Chitramukha having a beautiful face Gaura fair woman
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Chitrarath sun Gauri
Chitrasen a king of Gandharvas Gaurika young girl
Chitta knowledge Gautami
river Godavari; wife a
sage Gautam
Chittaranjan happiness of inner mind Gayatri mother of the Vedas
Chittaswarup the supreme spirit Geena silvery
Chittesh Lord of the soul Geeta
music; sacred Hindu
book
Cholan a South Indian dynasty Geetha
Chudamani
jewel adorned by the
Gods Geeti song
Dabeet warrior Geetika poem
Dagan corn; grain Gillian sweetheart; youth
Dahana Girija
born from a
mountain; Goddess
Parvati
Daman person who controls Gita
Damian tamer Gitanjali offering of songs
Damodar Lord Ganapati Gitika
Damon blue sky Godavari sacred river of India
Darpan mirror Gomati name of a river
Darshan religious text Gool flower
Daruka Gopa Gautama's wife
Dasharath the father of Lord Rama Gopi
a cowherd; cowherd
woman
Dasharathi Lord Rama Gopika a name of Radha
Dattatreya a God; son of Atri Gorochana Goddess Parvati
David beloved Govindi
devotee of Lord
Krishna
Debashis benediction of God Greeshma Summer
Deenabandhu friend of the poor Gulab rose
Deep that which illuminates Gunjana buzzing of a bee
Deepak small lamp Gunwanti virtuous
Deepan lighting up Gurjari
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Deepankar Lord of light Gyanada Goddess Sarasvati
Deependu bright moon Haimavati
Goddess Parvati;
Lord Shiva's wife
Deepesh Lord of light Hanima wave
Deepit lighted Hansa swan
Deeptanshu sun Hansika small swan
Deeptendu bright moon Hansini swan
Deeptiman lustrous Harhsa
Deeptimoy lustrous Harimanti
born in the season of
Hemanta
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Dev God; king Harinakshi doe-eyed
Dev Kumar son of Gods Harini
Deva deity Haripriya
consort of Lord
Vishnu; Goddess
Lakshmi
Devabrata a name of Bhisma Harita green
Devadas follower of God Harsha
delight; happiness;
one of the three sons
of Dharma
Devajyoti brightness of the Lord Harshada giver of happiness
Devak divine Harshini happy
Devandra Harshita
person who gives
happiness
Devarsi sage of the Devas Hasina beautiful
Devashish blessings of God Hasita happy
Devdutta king Hasumati happy
Devendra God of Gods Heather
flower; flowering
health
Devesh Lord Shiva Hedy sweet or pleasant
Deveshwar Lord Shiva Heena
Devkumar son of Gods Heera diamond
Devnarayan king Helli light
Devnath king of Gods Hema gold
Dhakshesh Lord Shiva Hemali golden
Dhananjay Arjuna Hemangi golden-bodied
Dhanesh Lord of wealth Hemangini
Dhanraj Lord Kuber Hemanti early Winter
Dhansukh happy; wealthy Hemavati golden Parvati
Dhanvant wealthy Hemlata golden creeper
Dharanidhar
Shesh the cosmic
serpent Hena flower
Dharma Hetal friendly
Dharmadas
person who serves his
religion Hima snow; Winter
Dharmanand
person who takes
pleasure in his religion Himani
a name of the
Goddess Parvati;
snow
Dharmavira Hina fragrance
Dharmendra God of religion Hindola
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Dharmendu light of religion Hira
a name of the
Goddess Lakshmi;
diamond
Dharmpal protector of his religion Hiral lustrous
Dharmveer religious Hiranmayi golden
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Dharuna ascetic; wise man Hirkani small diamond
Dhatri
son of Lord Vishnu and
the Goddess Lakshmi Hiya heart
Dhavala
attractive; dazzling
white Hoor
Dhawal white Husna beautiful
Dheeman intelligent Iccha wish
Dheemant intelligent; wise Iha Earth
Dheer gentle Ihina enthusiasm
Dheerendra God of courage Ikshu sugar cane
Dhiraj emperor Ila
Earth; mother;
priestess
Dhiraja born from tolerance Ina mother
Dhritiman patient Inayat kindness
Dhritman Indira Goddess Lakshmi
Dhruba Indra God of the sky
Dhruv eternal; fixed; star Indrani wife of Lord Indra
Dhruva
the Pole Star;
unshakeable Indrasena
daughter of King
Nala
Dhwani sound Indrayani
the name of a sacred
river
Dhyanesh meditative Indu bright drop
Diego the supplanter Induja narmada river
Digambar
a name of Lord Shiva;
sky clad Induleksh moon
Dilawar courageous Indumati full moon
Dilip
ancestor of Lord Rama;
king Insiyah woman
Dinanath protector Ipsa desire
Dinar gold coin Ipsita desired; wanted
Dindayal kind to the poor Ira Earth; muse
Dinesh Lord of the day Iravati the river Ravi
Dinkar the sun Isha person who protects
Dipak small lamp Ishana rich
Divakar sun Ishani
a name of the
Goddess Durga;
gifted by God
Divyanga divine body Ishika paint brush
Divyendu moon Ishita desired
Divyesh Ishrat affection
Drupad
a king; father of
Draupadi Ishvari
the best among the
divine
Duff dark faced Ishwari Goddess
Dulal beloved one Jabeen forehead
Duncan brown warrior Jagadamba
mother of the
universe
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Duranjaya heroic son Jagrati
Durjaya difficult to conquer Jagriti vigilance
Durmada Jahanara queen of the world
Dushyanta
a king from the epic
Mahabharata Jaheel lake
Dustin courageous warrior Jahnavi
Dvimidha Jaishree honor of victory
Dwaipayan the sage Vyasa Jaisudha nectar of victory
Dwijaraj king of Brahmins; moon Jaiwanti victory
Dwijendra king of Brahmins; moon Jalabala river
Dwijesh river Jalaja lotus
Dylan son of the waves Jamini night
Eashan Lord Shiva Jamuna holy river
Ebhanan Ganpati Janaki a name of Sita
Ekabhakta
person who worships a
single god Janhavi river Ganga
Ekachakra son of Kashyapa Jannat heaven
Ekachit with one mind Jasmine flower; sweet
Ekalavya
renowned for his
devotion to his guru Jasoda
mother of Lord
Krishna
Ekambar sky Jasodhara
mother of Lord
Buddha
Ekanath king Jaya victory
Ekatan attractive Jayalakshmi
the Goddess of
victory
Ekatma one soul Jayalalita
victorious Goddess
Durga
Eknath poet; saint Jayamala garland of victory
Ekram honor Jayani a sakti of Ganesha
Erach
belonging to Iran; helper
of the Aryans Jayanthashree
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Erman friend; God Jayanti victorious at the end
Ervar befitting a hero Jayantika
Goddess Durga;
Goddess Parvati
Esa
a name of Lord Vishnu;
desirable Jayashree Goddess of victory
Eshwar Lord Shiva Jayasri Goddess of victory
Eswar God Jayati victorious
Falguni
Arjun; born in Falgun (a
Hindu month) Jayita victories
Fanibhusan Lord Shiva Jeet victory
Fanindra
the cosmic serpent
Shesh Jeeval filled with life
Fanish
the cosmic serpent
Shesh Jeevankala art of life
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Fanishwar Lord of serpents; Vasuki Jeevanlata creeper of life
Gafur invincible Jetashri
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Gagan sky Jhanavi Ganga
Gajanand Lord Ganesh Jharna stream
Gajendra elephant king Jhilmil sparkling
Ganapati Lord Ganesh Jhinuk oyster
Gandharva heavenly musician Jigya curiosity
Gandhik fragant Joella Lord is willing
Ganesh elephant God Joline He will increase
Gangadhar a name of Lord Shiva Joshita pleased
Gangesh Lord Shiva Jowaki a firefly
Gangeya of the Ganga Juana
Gangol Juanita God is gracious
Garonman house of heavenly song Juhi flower
Garuda king of birds Jui flower
Gaurang Juily flower
Gaurav dignity; glory Jyoti
brilliant; light of the
sun
Gaurinath Lord Shiva Jyotibala splendor
Gautam the wisest Jyotika flame; light
Geet Song Jyotirmoyee lustrous
Ghaibi heavenly; hidden Jyotishmati lustrous
Ghalib excellent Jyotsna moonlight
Ghanashyam Lord Krishna Kadambari Goddess
Giri mountain Kadambari:
coming from the
kadamba tree
Giridari Lord Krishna Kadambini clouds
Giridhar Lord Krishna Kaishori Goddess Parvati
Girik Lord Shiva Kajal eyeliner
Girilal Lord Shiva Kajjali kohl
Girindra Lord Shiva Kakali chirping of birds
Giriraj Lord of the mountains Kala art
Girish Lord of the mountains Kalanidhi treasure of art
Gokarna Kalavati filled with qualities
Gokul
a place where Lord
Krishna was brought up Kali
flower bud; Goddess
Parvati
Gopal Lord Krishna Kalika flower bud
Gopesh Lord Krishna Kalindi the river Yamuna
Gopichand name of a king Kallol
gurgling of water;
large waves
Gorakh cowherd Kalpana imagination
Gourishankar Mount Everest Kalpita the imagined
Govind Kalyani benefit
Govinda master of the mountain Kamakshi a Devi
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Gudakesha the archer Arjuna Kamala
beautiful; born of
from a lotus
Gul Kamalakshi
person whose eyes
are as beautiful as
lotuses
Gulfam Kamalika lotus
Gulzar gardener Kamalini lotus
Gulzarilal name of Lord Krishna Kamalkali the bud of a lotus
Gumwant virtuous Kamana desire
Gunjan buzzing of a bee Kamesh
a name of Lord
Shiva; Lord of
desire
Gunnar army; battle Kamini attractive woman
Gupil a secret Kamna desire
Gurdeep light of the teacher Kana an atom
Gurpreet love of the teacher Kanak gold
Guru teacher Kanaka gold
Gyan knowledge Kanakabati fairy-tale
Gyandev Lord of knowledge Kanaklata golden creeper
Hanuman
God of wind; son of
Vayu Kanakpriya lover of gold
Hanumant
the monkey God of
Ramayana Kanan forest; garden
Hardik heartfelt Kananbala forest nymph
Harekrishna Lord Krishha Kanav a great Rishi
Harendra Lord Shiva Kanchan heavenly Apsara
Haresh Lord Krishna Kanchana
a heavenly Apsara;
gold
Hari
a ray of light; fire; the
Zodiac sign of Leo Kanchi waistband
Haridas servant of Lord Krishna Kanika atom
Harigopal Lord Krishna Kankana bracelet
Harihar Lord Vishnu Kanta beautiful
Hariharan
Lord Vishnu and Lord
Shiva conjoined Kanti lustre
Harikrishna Kanya
Harinarayan Lord Vishnu Kapila
name of the
heavenly cow
Hariom Lord Vishnu Kapotakshi eyes like a pigeon's
Hariprasad blessed by Lord Krishna Karabi flower
Hariram Lord Rama Kari feminine; strong
Harish Karishma miracle
Harishankar Lord Shiva Karuna compassion; mercy
Harishchandra
charitable; king of Surya
dynasty Karunamayi merciful
Haritbaran green Kashi the holy city;
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Varanasi
Harjeet victorious Kashmira from Kashmir
Harkrishna Lord Krishna Kasturi scented with musk
Harmendra moon Katina pure
Haroon hope Katyayani Goddess Parvati
Harsh happiness Kaumudi moonlight
Harshad happiness Kausalya
mother of Lord
Rama
Harshavardhancreator of happiness Kaushalya cleverness; skills
Harshil happiness Kaustubha heavenly jewel
Harshit happiness Kaveri
a holy Indian river;
filled with water
Harshita
person who gives
happiness Kavita poem
Hashmat glory; happy Kavya poem
Hasit happy Keely graceful
Heer diamond Kelsy fountain; spring
Hem gold Kesari lion; saffron
Hemadri the Himalayas Keshi
Hemal Keshika
Hemamdar golden creeper Keshini
Hemanga golden-bodied Ketaki golden
Hemant gold Ketana home
Hemanta early Winter Ketika
Hemendu golden moon Keya flower
Heramba Lord Ganesh Khyati fame
Himachal the Himalayas Kimaya divine
Himadri the Himalayas Kiran dust; ray of light
Himaghna sun Kiranmala garland of light
Himanshu a name of Chandra Kirtana praise
Himmat courage Kirti
a form of the Devi;
fame
Himnish Lord Shiva Kishori young
Hiranmay golden Kitu
Hiranya gold Kokila cuckoo
Hirendra Lord of diamonds Komal soft; tender
Hiten Komala delicate
Hitendra well-wisher Koyel cuckoo
Hitesh Krandasi
the sky and the
Earth
Hriday heart Kranti revolution
Hridaynath
beloved; Lord of the
heart Kripa mercy
Hridya sweetheart Krishnaa Draupadi
Hrishikesh Lord Vishnu Krishnakali flower
Hulas happiness Kriti work of art
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Iham expected Kritika
a constellation of
stars
Ihit honor; prize Krittika the Plaids
Indivar blue lotus Kshama
a form of the Devi;
forgiveness;
patience
Indrajeet conqueror Kshanika momentary
Indrajit Kshitija horizon
Indrakanta Lord Indra Kuhu
day before the full
moon
Indraneel sapphire Kuhuk
Indranil sapphire Kumari unmarried
Indravadan Kumkum vermilion
Indresan Kumud lotus
Indubhushan moon Kumudini lotus
Induhasan like the moon Kundan pure
Indukanta like the moon Kundanika flower; golden girl
Indulal moon's lustre Kunjalata forest creeper
Indusekhar Kunjana forest girl
Indushekhar like the moon Kuntal hair
Intekhab chosen Kuntala
woman with
luxurious hair
Ira descendants Kunti
mother of the
Pandavas
Iravan son of Arjuna Kurangi deer
Irshaad signal Kusum flower
Isar eminent; Lord Shiva Kusumanjali flower offering
Ishaan king Kusumavati flowering
Ishan Lord Vishnu Kusumlata flowering creeper
Ishrat affection Labangalata flowering creeper
Ishwar
a name of Lord Shiva;
God; the supreme being Laboni grace
Jag the universe Lajja modesty
Jagadbandu Lord Krishna Lajjawati
a plant; modest
woman
Jagadip lamp of the universe Lajwanti a plant
Jagadish Lord of the universe Lajwati modest
Jagan the world Laksha white rose
Jaganmay
spread over the
universe Lakshana
Duryodhana's
daughter; person
with auspicious signs
on her
Jagannath Lord Vishnu Lakshmi
consort of Lord
Vishnu; Goddess
Jagat the world Lakshmishree fortunate
Jagdeep lamp of the world Lalan nurturing
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Jagdeesh Lord of the universe Lalana beautiful woman
Jagdish Lalima redness
Jagjeevan worldly life Lalita
consort of Lord
Shiva; form of the
Goddess Parvati;
Goddess
Jagjit conqueror of the world Lalitha
consort of Lord
Shiva; form of the
Goddess Parvati;
Goddess
Jahan the world Lalitya charm; loveliness
Jai conqueror Lamiyah lustrous
Jaichand victory by the moon Lana float
Jaidayal victory by kindness Lata creeper
Jaideep Latangi creeper
Jaidev victory of God Latika small creeper
Jaigopal victory of Lord Krishna Lavanya beautiful
Jaikrishna victory of Lord krishna Laxmi
consort of Lord
Vishnu; Goddess
Jaimini an ancient philosopher Lea weary
Jainarayan victory Leela charming
Jaipal Lord Brahma Leelamayee playful
Jairaj Lord of victory Leelavati
Goddess Durga;
playful
Jaisal famous folk Leelu form of sugar
Jaishankar victory of Lord Shiva Leena devoted
Jaison son of victory Lehar wave
Jaisukh joy of winning Lekha
crescent moon;
lightning; line
Jaiwant victory Lipi script
Jalendu moon in the water Lipika short letter
Jamil attractive Lochan eye
Janak Buddha; father Lolaksi a sakti of Ganesha
Janamejay Lord Vishnu Lopa wife of sage
Janardan Lord Vishnu Lopamudra
wife of sage
Agastya
Japa chanting Lubna storax tree
Japendra Lord Shiva Luluah pearl
Japesh Lord Shiva Madhavi
date flower;
intoxicating drink;
sweet
Jasbeer victorious hero Madhu honey
Jashan celebration Madhuchhanda
Jasjit Madhuksara
person who showers
honey
Jaspal Lord Krishna Madhulata sweet creeper
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Jaswant famous Madhulekha beautiful
Jatan nurturing Madhulika honey
Jatin pertaining to saint Madhumalati flowering creeper
Jawahar jewel Madhumati filled with honey
Jay Madhumita filled with honey
Jayant a Rudra; victorious Madhunisha pleasant night
Jayanta victorious in the end Madhur sweet
Jayanti Madhura
charming;
melodious
Jayasimha Madhuri sweetness
Jeemutbahan filled with life Madhurima sweetness
Jeevan life Madhushri Spring
Jhoomer ornament Madirakshi
woman with
intoxicating eyes
Jignesh curiosity to research Mahabala strength
Jihan the world Mahadevi Goddess Parvati
Jimuta
one of the names of the
sun God Mahagauri Goddess Durga
Jishnu Arjuna Mahajabeen beautiful
Jitendra conqueror Mahak fragrance
Jivana
one of the names of the
sun God Mahalakshmi Goddess Lakshmi
Jivitesh God Mahamaya Goddess Durga
Joginder Lord Shiva Mahasweta Goddess Sarasvati
Jogindra Lord Shiva Mahati great
Jograj Lord Krishna Mahi Earth
Jugnu a firefly Mahijuba hostess
Jusal pari Mahika Earth
Jyotichandra splendor Mahima greatness
Jyotiprakash splendor of the flame Mahua flower
Jyotiranjan happy flame Mahubala sweet girl
Jyotirdhar holder of the flame Maina bird
Jyotirmoy lustrous Maithili a name of Sita
jewel Jayanta; Lord Vishnu Maitreya
disciple of sage
Parasara
Kailas abode of Lord Shiva Maitreyi
learned woman of
the past
Kailash
abode of Lord Shiva; a
mountain in the
Himalayan range Maitri friendship
KailashchandraLord Shiva Maitryi
Kailashnath Lord Shiva Makshi honeybee
Kalash sacred pot Mala necklace
Kalicharan
devotee of the Goddess
Kali Malashree
early evening
melody
Kalidas musician; poet Malati small fragrant flower
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Kalimohan
devotee of the Goddess
Kali Malavika of Malva
Kalipada
devotee of the Goddess
Kali Malaya creeper
Kaliranjan
devotee of the Goddess
Kali Malika jasmine
Kalpanath Malina dark
Kalyan welfare Malini
a name of the
Goddess Parvati
Kamadev God of love Mallika jasmine
Kamal lotus flower Malti small fragrant flower
Kamalakar Lord Vishnu Mamata affection
Kamalapati Lord Vishnu Mamta
mother's love for
child; wife of sage
Asija
Kamalnayan lotus-eyed Manali bird
Kamil perfect Manasi spiritual adoration
Kamod
raga (a type of Indian
musical melody) Manavi
Kamraj Manda river
Kanad ancient Mandakini
branch of the Ganga
river; the Milky Way
Kanak Gold Mandakranta a Sanskrit meter
Kanan garden Mandarmalika
garland of heavenly
flowers
Kanchan heavenly Apsara Mandira
melodious;
venerated
Kanhaiya Lord Krishna Mangala auspicious
Kanhaiyalal Lord Krishna Manideepa
lamp made of
precious stones
Kanishka name of a king Manikuntala
person whose hair is
like gems
Kannan Manimala string of pearls
Kantilal lustrous Manimekhala girdle of gems
Kantimoy lustrous Manisha intellect
Kanu Lord Krishna Manjari blossom; spring
Kanvar young prince Manjira ankle-bells
Kanwal lotus Manjistha extremely
Kanwaljeet lotus Manju sweet
KanwalkishoreLord Krishna; lotus Manjubala sweet girl
Kapil name of a wise man Manjula sweet
Kapish Lord Hanuman Manjulika sweet girl
Karan son of Arjun Manjusha treasure chest
Kareem kind Manjushri sweet lustre
Karna the firstborn of Kunti Manjyot light of the mind
Kartar master Manmayi jealous; Sri Radha
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Kartik
giver of courage and
happiness Manorama beautiful
Kartikeya
Skanda; son of Lord
Shiva and the Goddess
Parvati; Subramanyam Mansi
Karunakar merciful Manushi
Karunamay filled with light Marcia martial one
Karunashankarmerciful Margarite pearl
Kashinath Lord Shiva Marichi name of a star
Kashiprasad blessed by Lord Shiva Marisa mother of Daksa
Kashyap name of a sage Markandeya
devotee to Lord
Shiva
Kausar lake of paradise Maruti Lord Hanuman
Kaushal perfect Matangi a Devi
Kaushik
hermit who lived in the
palace of Yudhisthira;
person who knows of
hidden treasure Maushmi monsoon wind
Kaustav
gem worn by Lord
Vishnu Maya illusion; magic
Kaustubh jewel of Lord Vishnu Mayura
peacock (type of
bird)
Kavi poet Mayuri
peahen (type of
bird)
Kaviraj doctor Medha
a form of the Devi;
intelligence
Kedar
raga (a type of Indian
musical melody) Medini Earth
Kedarnath Lord Shiva Meena gem
Kenen Meenakshi
fish-eyed; woman
with beautiful eyes
Keshav a name of Lord Krishna Meera saint
Ketan banner; home Megha
cloud; raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Kevalkishore absolute Meghamala clouds
Kevalkumar absolute Meghana thunder
Keyur Mehal cloud
Khadim servant of God Meher benevolence
Khajit Lord Buddha Mehrunissa benevolent
Khemchand welfare Mehul rain
Khemprakash welfare Mekhala girdle
Khursheed sunshine Melanie dark
Khushal perfect Melba slender; soft
Kinshuk flower Melosa gentle; sweet
Kiran dust; ray of light Mena mother of Menaka
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Kiranmay filled with light Menaka heavenly damsel
Kirit crown; tiara Mina gem
Kirtikumar famous Minakshi
an incarnation of the
Goddess Parvati
Kishore youth Minal gem
Kishorekumar young Minati prayer
Knud kind Mira
boundary; limit;
ocean
Kripa has a twin sister Kripi Mirium wished for child
Kripal merciful Mita friend
Krishanu fire Mitali friendship
Krishna Lord Krishna Mohana beauty
KrishnachandraLord Krishna Mohini most beautiful
Krishnadeva Lord Krishna Mohisha intellect
Krishnakanta Lord Krishna Monisha Lord Krishna
Krishnakumar Lord Kirshna Mridula soft
Krishnala Lord Krishna Mriganayani doe-eyed
KrishnamurariLord Krishna Mrinal lotus
KrishnamurthyLord Krishna Mrinali lotus
Krishnaroop dark Mrinalini lotus
Krishnendu Lord Krishna Mrinmayi of Earth
Kshaunish king Mudra expression
Kuber God of wealth Mudrika ring
Kuberchand God of wealth Mugdha
beautiful; innocent;
young
Kularanjan star of family Mukta pearl
Kulbhushan ornament of family Mukti
freedom from life
and death
Kuldeep light of family Mukul soul
Kulvir Muniya name of a bird
Kumar prince Muskaan smile
Kunal lotus Mythili a name of Sita
Kundan pure Nachni
dancer; suggestive
look
Kundanlal golden Nadia hope
Kunja grove of trees Nadira pinnacle
Kunjabihari Lord Krishna Nagina jewel
Kusagra a king Naina eyes
Kush son of Lord Rama Naini relating to eyes
Kushal skill Nainika
pupil (the part of the
eye)
Kushan Nairita
coming from the
Southwest
Kusumakar spring Najma star
Lagan appropriate time Nalini mother of the Vedas
Lakshman brother of Lord RamaNamita devotee
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Lakshmibanta fortunate Namrata humility; modesty
Lakshmidhar Lord Vishnu Nanda a sakti of Ganesha
Lakshmigopal Lord Vishnu Nandana daughter
Lakshmikanta Lord Vishnu Nandini delightful
Lakshya aim Nandita happy
Lalit beautiful Naomi
Lalitkishore beautiful Narayani Goddess Lakshmi
Lalitkumar beautiful Nargis flower
Lalitmohan beautiful Narmada mother of the Vedas
Lamar near to the ocean Narois flower
Lambodar Lord Ganesh Nartan dance
Lankesh Ravana Naseen cool breeze
Latafat elegance Natun new
Latif
delicate; mysterious;
subtle Nauka boat
Latifah elegance Navaneeta butter
Lav son of Lord Rama Naveena new
Liyaqat elegance; worthiness Nayana eye
Lochan the eye Nayantara iris
Lohitaksha Lord Vishnu Neeharika
Lokapradip
light of the world; Lord
Brahma Neela blue
Lokesh
Lord Brahma; Lord of
the world Neelabja blue lotus
Loknath Lord Vishnu Neelakshi blue-eyed
Lokranjan Lord Vishnu Neelam sapphire
Luv son of Rama Neelanjana blue
Madan love; passion Neelkamal blue lotus
Madangopal Lord Krishna Neena
Madhav Lord Krishna Neepa name of a flower
Madhavdas servant of Lord Krishna Neeraja
Goddess Lakshmi;
lotus
Madhu honey; nectar Neerja lotus flower
Madhuk honeybee Neeta upright
Madhukanta moon Neeti good behavior
Madhukar honeybee Neha yearning
Madhup honeybee Nehal attractive; rainy
Madhur sweet Netra eye
Madhusudan Lord Krishna Netravati beautiful-eyed
Madhusudhana Lord Krishna Nidhi mother of the Vedas
Magan engrossed Nidi shine upon
Magesh Nidra a form of the Devi
Mahabahu Arjuna Niharika nebula
Mahabala strength Nikhita Earth
Mahadev Lord Shiva Nila blue
Mahaniya worthy of honor Nilasha blueness
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Mahavir
a Jain prophet;
courageous one Nilaya home
Mahavira son of Priyavrata Nileen surrendered
Mahendra Lord Vishnu Nilima blue
Maher adept Nilini
perpetuator of the
Kuru race
Mahesh
one of the names of
Lord Shiva Niloufer
Maheshwar Lord Shiva Nima the mother of Kabir
Mahin Earth Nimeesha split second
Mahindra a king Nimmi
Mahipal king Nina ornamented
Mahish king Nira
Mahtab moon Niradhara
Mainak
peak on the Himalayas
(from a Hindu epic
poem) Niral
Maitreya
disciple of sage
Parasara Niranjana
Goddess Durga;
name of a river; the
night of the full
moon
Malay mountain Nirguna
Malkauns
raga (a type of Indian
musical melody) Nirmala mother of the Vedas
Manas mind Nirmayi without blemish
Manasi spiritual adoration Nirupa mother of the Vedas
Manav man Nirupama mother of the Vedas
Manavendra king Nisha night
Mandar heavenly tree Nishadee night
Mandeep light of the mind Nishithini night
Mandhatri prince Nishtha devotion
Mangal auspicious Nita
Mangesh a form of Lord Shiva Niti
Mani gem Nitu
Manibhushan supreme gem Nitya Goddess Parvati
Manik ruby Nityapriya ever pleasing
Manindra Lord of the mind Niva sun
Manish a profound thinker; wise Nivedita dedicated to God
Manishankar Lord Shiva Nivritti
Manjeet conqueror of the mind Niyati fate
Manmatha Noopur anklet
Manmohan pleasing Nusrat help
Manohar
that which steals the
heart Nutan new
Manoj
a name of Kama; born
from the mind Ojal vision
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Manoranjan pleasing Ojaswini lustrous
Mansukh pleasing Olena light
Manu intelligent; wise Padma lotus
Mardav softness Padmaja born from a lotus
Markandeya wise man Padmakali lotus bud
Martanda sun Padmal lotus
Marut the wind Padmalaya lake of lotuses
Maruti Lord Hanuman Padmalochana lotus-eyed
Matanga
advisor to Devi Lalita;
sage Padmaloshni
person with lotus-
shaped eyes
Mayank moon Padmavati Goddess Lakshmi
Mayanka moon Padmini lotus
Mayur peacock (type of bird) Pakhi bird
Megh cloud Pakshi bird
Megha
cloud; raga (a type of
Indian musical melody) Pallavi bloom
Meghashyam Lord Krishna Pallavini with new leaves
Mehdi flower Paloma dove
Mehul a derivative of Mukul Palomi
Michael like the Lord Panchali Draupadi's name
Mihir sun Pankaja lotus
Milan meeting; union Panna emerald
Milap union Paola
Milind bee Parama the best
Milun union Parameshwari Goddess Durga
Mirza a prince Paramita wisdom
Misal example Pari fairy
Mithilesh
father of Sita; Janak; the
king of Mithila Paridhi realm
Mithun Gemini Parmila
Mitra friend; sun Parnal leafy
Mitul measured; moderate Parnashri leafy beauty
Mohajit attractive Parni leafy
Mohak attractive Parnik creeper
Mohal attractive Parnika auspicious Apsara
Mohan
a name of Lord Shiva;
charming Parnita auspicious Apsara
Mohit attracted Parthivi Sita
Mohita attracted Parul name of a flower
Mohnish Lord Krishna Parvani
festival; full moon;
special day
Mohul attractive Parvati river
Morse son of the dark one Parveen star
Moti pearl Patmanjari
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
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Motilal pearl Patralekha
a name from ancient
epics
Moulik valuable Pauravi
Eastern and Western
horizons
Mriganka moon Pavani mother of the Vedas
MrigankamouliLord Shiva Pavi lightning
MrigankasekharLord Shiva Payal anklet
Mrigendra lion Payoja lotus
Mrigesh lion Phalguni
full moon day in the
month of Falgun
Mrityunjai victorious in death Phiroza turquoise
Mrityunjay Lord Shiva Phoolan flower
Mubarak congratulations Phoolwati
as delicate as a
flower
Mudita happy Phutika
Mujeeb name of God Pia beloved
Mukesh
a demon in the form of a
boar; a name of Lord
Shiva; given because he
killed " Muka" Piki cuckoo
Muktananda liberated Pingala Goddess Lakshmi
Mukul soul Pival tree
Mukund a name of Lord Krishna Pivari wife of Sukha
Mukunda Lord Krishna Piyali tree
Mukut crown Pooja prayer
Mulkraj king Poonam full moon
Muni sage Poorbi eastern
Murad prowess Poorvi
Murali flute Poushali of the month Poush
Muralidhar Lord Krishna Prabha light; radiance
MuralimanoharLord Krishna Prabhati of the morning
Murari Lord Krishna Prachi East
Murarilal Lord Krishna Pradeepta glowing
Murgesh Pradnya knowledge
Murthy Pragati progress
Musheer advice Pragna knowledge
Naayantara star of our eyes Pragya wisdom
Nabarun morning sun Pragyaparamitawise
Nabendu new moon Pragyawati a wise woman
Nabhi focus; the best Prakruti nature
Nachik short form of Nachiketa Prama knowledge of truth
Nachiket
fire; name of an ancient
sage Pramada woman
Nachiketa
an ancient wise man;
fire Pramila
one of Arjuna's
wives
Nadir pinnacle Pramiti knowledge of truth
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Nagendra Pranati prayer
Nagesh Prapti gain
Nahusha a mythological king Prarthana prayer
Naimish
a mythological forest;
momentary; transient Prashansa
Nairit Southwest Prashanti peace
Naishadh
a hero from the
Mahabharata who was
king of Nishadha; King
Nala Prateeksha long wait
Nakshatra star Prathysha early morning
Nakul
name of one of the
Pandavas Pratibha keen intellect
Nalin lotus Pratima idol
Nalinaksha lotus-eyed Pratishtha preeminence
Naman salutation Pratyusha dawn
Namdev poet; saint Preeti love
Nand happy Prem love
Nanda Prema love
Nandan pleasing Premala loving
Nandi
Lord Shiva; the bull of
Lord Shiva Premila
Nandin
delightful; follower of
Lord Shiva Prerana inspiration
Naotau new Prerita to inspire
Narahari Lord Vishnu Preyasi beloved
Narasimha
an incarnation of Lord
Vishnu Prisha
Narayan
an incarnation of Lord
Vishnu Prita beloved one
Narayana Lord Vishnu Pritha
the mother of the
Pandavas
Narendra God of men Priti
renowned wife of
Pulastya and Sukha;
satisfaction
Naresh king Pritika beloved one
Narotham Pritikana atom of love
Narsi poet; saint Pritilata creeper of love
Nartana makes others dance Privrata son of Satarupa
Natesh king Priya beloved one; darling
Nathan solid pillar Priyadarshinilovely
Natraj Priyal beloved
Natwar Lord Krishna Priyam beloved
Naval wonder Priyamvada sweet spoken
Navaneet butter Priyanka beloved one
Naved justice; reward Priyasha beloved one
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Naveen new Puja prayer
Navin new; young Pujita worshipped
Navrang beautiful Puloma
wife of the sage
Bhrigu
Nayan leader Punam full moon
Neel blue Punarnava star
Neeladri the Nilgiris Pundari
Neelambar blue sky Punita holy; sacred
Neelanjan blue Purandhri mother of the Vedas
Neelesh Lord Krishna; moon Purna abundant; complete
Neelkanta Lord Shiva Purnima mother of the Vedas
Neelmadhav Lord Jagannath Purva elder
Neelmani sapphire Purvaja older sister
Neelotpal blue lotus Pushpa blossom; flower
Neeraf river Pushpanjali offering of flowers
Neeraj lotus; pearl Pushpita
decorated with
flowers
Nibodh knowledge Pusti
a form of the Devi;
nourishment; wife of
Ganapati
Nigam treasure Putul doll
Nihal gratified Raakhi
full moon in the
Sravan month;
symbol of protection
Nihar dew; mist Rabia famous; godly
Niket home Rachana creation
Nikhat fragrance Rachita created
Nikhil complete; entire; whole Rachna
Nikhilesh Lord of all Radha
full moon in the
month of Vaisakha;
lightning
Nikunja grove of trees Radhika
a form of the Devi;
fifth Sakti; wife of
Krishna
Nilay home Ragamaya
color; filled with
passion; music
Nilesh a name of Lord Krishna Ragini melody
Nimai Chaitanya Rajalakshmi Goddess Lakshmi
Nimish spilt second Rajani dark one; night
Ninad gentle murmur; sound Rajanigandha flower
Nipun expert Rajata sovereignty
Nirad cloud Rajdulari dear princess
Niraj lotus flower Rajeshvari princess
Nirajit illuminated Rajeshwari Goddess Parvati
Niramay without blemish Rajhans swan
Niramitra son of pandava Raji shining
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Sahadeva
Niranjan
Goddess Durga; name
of a river; night of the full
moon Rajkumari princess
Nirav silent Rajnandhini princess
Nirbhay fearless Rajshri sage-like king
Nirijhar waterful Rajvi queen
Nirmal pure Raka full moon
Nirmalya pure Rakhi
Nirmeet created Raksha protector
Nirmit created Rama
enchanting; son of
Dasaratha
Nirmohi unattached Ramani woman
Nirupam without comparison Ramanika attractive
Nirvaan ultimate bliss Rambha heavenly dancer
Nirvan liberation Ramita pleasing
Nisarg nature Ramona mighty protector
Nischal calm Ramya
enchanting;
enjoyable
Nishad
seventh note in the
octave Rangana flower
Nishanath moon Rangita charming; colored
Nishant end of the night Rani queen
Nishesh entire Ranita tinkling
Nishikanta moon Ranjana satisfaction
Nishita night Ranjini pleasing
Nishith night Ranjita adorned
Nishok happy Rashi collection
Nissim without bounds Rashmi
rays of the morning
sun
Nitesh Rashmika ray of light
Nitin
knowledgeable about
the law Rasika
interested in all good
things
Nitish master of the right path Rasna the tongue
Nitya-Sundaragood-looking Rati a Devi
Nityagopal constant Ratna jewel; wealth
Nityananda
always happy; Lord
Krishna Ratnabala jewelled
Nripa king Ratnabali string of pearls
Nripesh king of kings Ratnajyouti lustrous jewel
Ogan wave Ratnalekha splendor of jewels
Ojas energy; virility Ratnali jewelled
Om
creation; the essence of
life Ratnamala string of pearls
Omar an era Ratnangi jewel-bodied
Omarjeet Ratnaprabha lustrous jewel
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Omja born from cosmic unity Ratnapriya lover of jewels
Omkar beginning of life Raviprabha light of the sun
Omprakash light of God Rea poppy
Omrao king Reena
Omswaroop manifestation of divinity Rekha straight line
Oren ash tree Rena peace
Umrao king Renu dust; sand
Paavan purifier Renuka
the mother of
Parasurma; the sixth
incarnation of Lord
Vishnu
Padman lotus Resham silk
Padmanabha Lord Vishnu Reshma made of silk
Padmanabhan
a name of Lord Vishnu;
lotus navelled Reshmi made of silk
Padmapati Lord Vishnu Reva star
Padmashri
Goddess of wealth;
seated in a lotus Revati wife of Balarama
Palak eyelash Riddhi Siddhi will follow
Palash Riju innocent
Palashkusum the flower of Palash Rijuta innocence
Palashranjan beautiful like a Palash Rima
Pallab new leaves Rina dissolved; melted
Panchanan Lord Shiva Rishika saintly
Pandhari Lord Vithobha Rita
Panduranga Lord Vithobha Riti memory
Pandya a South Indian dynasty Ritika stream
Panini the great scholar Ritu season
Pankaj lotus flower Riya singer
Pannalal emerald Rohini sandalwood tree
Parag pollen Roma Goddess Lakshmi
Parakram strength Roshni light
Param the best Rubaina bright
Paramananda happiest Rucha
bright; brilliant;
radiant
Paramartha great entity Ruchi beauty; lustre
Paramesh Lord Shiva Ruchira desirable
Paramhansa supreme soul Rudrani wife of Lord Shiva
Paranjay
Lord of the ocean;
Varun Rudrapriya Goddess Durga
Parantap hero Ruhi soul
Parantapa Arjuna; conqueror Rukma golden
Paras Rukmini
consort of Lord
Krishna
Parashar an ancient Ruksana brilliant
Parashuram sixth incarnation of Lord Ruma wife of Sugriva
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Vishnu
Parasmani Rupa beautiful
Paravasu name of a sage Rupali beautiful
Paresh supreme lord Rupashi beautiful
Parijat heavenly flower Rupashri beautiful
Parikshit name of an ancient king Sabita
Parimal fragrance Sachi wife of Indra
Paritosh delight Sadaf pearl
Parkash light Sadgati liberation
Parmameshwar almightly lord Sadguna good virtues
Parmesh Sadhan fulfulment
Parnab Sadhana worship
Parnad a Brahmin in the epics Sadhika achiever
Partha son of the Earth Sadhvi virtuous woman
Parthapratim like Arjuna Sadiqua kindly
ParvatinandanLord Ganesh Saeeda priestly
Parvesh Lord of celebration Safia chaste
Pasupati Lord Shiva Sagarika
born in the ocean;
wave
Patakin holder of a banner Saguna with good qualities
Patanjali
famous Yoga
philosopher Sahana
raga (a type of
Indian musical
melody)
Pathik traveller Saheli friend
Pathin traveller Sahiba the lady
Patralika new leaves Sahila guide
Pavak fire Sai flower
Pavan breeze Sajala clouds
Pavani holy; pure Sajili decorated
Pavitra pure Sajni beloved
Payas water Sakhi friend
Payod cloud Sakina friend
Peeyush nectar Sakti
Perumal Sakuntala
Phalguni
Arjun; born in Falgun (a
Hindu month) Salena moon
Phanindra Sesh; the divine snake Salila water
Phenil foamy Salima happy
Pilar fountain base; pillar Salma peace
Pinaki Lord Krishna Samata equality
Pinakin bow-shaped Sameena happy
Pitambar Lord Vishnu Samhita
Piyush nectar Samidha
offering for the
sacred fire
Poojan worship Samiksha overview
Poojit worshipped Samit collected
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Poorna complete Samita collected
Poornachandrafull moon Sampada wealthy
Prabal coral Sampatti wealth
Prabhakar cause of lustre Sampriti attachement
Prabhas lustrous Sana praise; prayer
Prabhat morning Sananda happy
Prabhav effect Sanchali movement
Prabhu Sanchaya collection
Prabodh consolation Sanchita collection
Prabuddha awakened Sandhaya collection
Prachetas energy Sandhya sunset; twilight
Prachur abundant Sangita musical
Pradeep light Saniya moment
Pradosh dusk Sanjana gentle
Pradyot lustre Sanjivani immortality
Pradyumna Sanjna wife of the sun
Pradyun radiant Sanjukta
wife of King
Prithviraj
Praful blooming Sanjula beautiful
Prafulla blooming Sanjushree beautiful
Pragun honest; straight Sankul
Prahlad happiness Sannidhi nearness
Prajesh Lord Brahma Sanskriti culture
Prajin kind Santawana consolation
Prajit kind Santayani of the evening
Prakash light Sanvali dusky
Prakat manifested Sanwari dusky
Prakriti nature Sanyakta joined; united
Pralay Himalayas Sanyogita
Pramath Sanyukta
Pramod happiness Saparna leafy
Pramsu scholar Sapna dream
Pran life Sarada Goddess
Pranav romance Sarakshi good sight
Pranay love Sarala honest; straight
Pranit modest Sarama wife of Bibhisan
Pranjal simple Saranya surrendered
Pranjivan life Sarasi lake
Pransukh happiness of life Sarasvati Goddess of learning
Prasad blessing Saraswati Goddess of learning
Prasanna clear; happy; pure Saravati
Prasata father of Draupad Sarayu a holy river
Prasenjit a king in the epics Sarbani Goddess Durga
Prasham peace Sarika thrush
Prashant calm; quiet Sarit river
Prashanta calm Sarita
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Prasoon Sarjana creation; creative
Prassana cheerful Sarmistha
daughter of
Vrsaparvan
Prasun blossom Saroj lotus
Pratap splendor; warmth Saroja lotus
Prateep king; Shantanu's father Sarojini lotus
Prateet manifested Saru
Pratik symbol Saruprani beautiful woman
Pratiti faith; undrstanding Saryu a river in Ramayana
Pratul plenty Sashi
Praval fierce; strong Sashti
Pravar most excellent Sasmita smiling
Praveen experienced; expert Sasthi
Praver chief Sati chaste woman
Pravin brilliant; skilled Satya truth
Pravir bravest of the brave Satyaki truthful person
Prayag confluence Satyarupa personified; truth
Preetish Satyavati mother of Vyasa
Prem love Saudamini lightning
Premendra lover Saumya
Pritam beloved Savarna
daughter of the
ocean
Prithu
first Ksatriya; son of
Vena Savita sun
Prithvi Earth Savitashri lustre of the sun
Prithviraj king of the Earth Savitri
a form of the Devi;
fourth Sakti
Privrata son of Satarupa Seema
Priya beloved Shaila
Priyabrata devoted to pleasing Shailaja
Pujit worshipped Shaina
Pukhraj topaz Shalini
Pulak happiness Shanta
Pulakesh happy Shanti peace
Pulastya an ancient Sharda
Pulin beautiful Sharmila
Pulish name of a sage Sharmistha
Pulkit Sheetal cool
Pundalik lotus Shikha flame
Pundarik white Shilpa
Puneet sacred Shivani
Punit pure Shobha
Punyabrata dedicated to good Shobhna
Punyasloka sacred verse Shradhdha
Purandar Lord Indra Shreya auspicious
Puranjay Lord Shiva Shruti
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Purnanada God Shubha beautiful
Purnendu full moon Siddhi
Puru
abundant; name of a
king Sita
Purujit conqueror of many Smirti
a form of the Devi;
recollection
Pururava
the founder of Chandra
dynasty Smita
Purushottam Lord Vishnu Sneh
Pusan a sage Snigdha
Pushkar
birthplace of Lord
Brahma Sobha
Pushpak
the vehicle of Lord
Vishnu Somatra
Puskara Sonali
Pyarelal Lord Krishna Sonia
Pyaremohan Lord Krishna Sraddha
faith; wife of Lord
Shiva
Radhakanta Lord Krishna Sruti
Radhakrishna
Radha and Lord
Krishna Subhadra wife of Arjuna
Radhavallabh
beloved of Radha; Lord
Krishna Subhaga fortunate person
Radheshyam Lord Krishna Subhangi
Radheya Karna Subhuja auspicious Apsara
Rafat elevation Suchi
Raghav Lord Rama Suchitra
Raghavendra Lord Rama Sudevi wife of Lord Krishna
Raghu the family of Lord Rama Sudha
Raghunandan Lord Rama Sujata
Raghunath Lord Rama Sukanya
Raghupati Lord Rama Suksma
Raghuvir Lord Rama Sulochana
Rahas secret Sumanna
Raheem merciful Sumati
Rahman merciful Sumitra good friend
Rahul able; son of Buddha Sunita daughter of Dharma
Raivata a Manu Suniti
Raj kingdom Sunrita daughter of Dharma
Raja king Supriya much loved
Rajam Goddess Lakshmi Surabhi wish-yielding cow
Rajan king Suravinda beautiful Yaksa
Rajanikanta Surekha
Rajarshi king's sage Surotama auspicious Apsara
Rajas fame; mastery; pride Suruchi
Rajat constellation; pearl Surupa
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Rajatshubhra as white as silver Surya sun God
Rajdulari dear princess Sushma
Rajeev Susila
clever in amorous
sciences; wife of
Lord Krishna
Rajendra king Susumna
a form of Durga;
beautiful; desirable
Rajendrakumarking Suvrata daughter of Daksa
Rajendramohanking Swati
Rajesh king Sweta
Rajit decorated Tabassum flower
Rajiv lotus flower Tamali
tree with very dark
bark
Rajivlochan Tamalika
belonging to a place
filled with Tamal
Rajivnayan Tamanna desire
Rajrishi king's sage Tamasa darkness; river
Rajyeshwar king Tamasi night
Rakesh moon Tambura musical instrument
Raksha protector Tanaya son
Ram Lord Rama Tanika rope
Ramakanta Lord Vishnu Tanima slenderness
Raman Tanmaya absorbed
Ramanan Tannishtha dedicated
Ramanuja a saint Tanseem salute of paradise
Ramashray
Lord Vishnu; protected
by Rama Tanu body
Ramavatar
reincarnation of Lord
Rama Tanuja daughter
Ramchandra Lord Rama Tanuka slender
Ramesh
a name of Lord
Venkateshwara Tanushri beautiful
Rameshwar Lord Shiva Tapani the river Godavari
Ramkishore Lord Rama Tapasi female ascetic
Ramkrishna
Lord Rama and Lord
Krishna Tapati sun's daughter
Ramkumar Lord Rama Tapi
Rammohan Lord Rama Tapti river
Ramnath Lord Rama Tara
star; wife of Lord
Brihaspati
Ramon wise protector Taraka star
Ramprasad Lord Rama Tarakeshwari Goddess Parvati
Rampratap Lord Rama Tarakini starry night
Ramratan Lord Rama Tarala honeybee
Ramswaroop Lord Rama Tarana musical composition
Rana delight; happiness Tarangini river
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Ranajay victorious Tarannum melody
Ranajit victorious Tarika starlet
Randhir patient in battle Tarini Goddess Parvati
Randir Tarjani the first finger
Rangan flower Tarpana mother of the Vedas
Ranganath Lord Vishnu Taru tree
Ranjan entertaining Tarulata creeper
Ranjit victorious Taruna mother of the Vedas
Ranjith Taruni young girl
Rantidev devotee of Narayana Tarunika young girl
Rasaraj mercury Tarunima youth
Rasbihari Lord Krishna Tasha
Rasesh Lord Krishna Tatini river
Rashmil silken Teertha place of pilgrimage
Rasik connoisseur Teesta river
Rasul angel Tehzeeb elegance
Ratan gem Tejal lustrous
Ratannabha Lord Vishnu Tejaswi lustrous
Rathin heavenly Tejaswini lustrous
Ratish Teji
Ratnakar ocean Thumri
light classical
melody
Ratul sweet Tilaka necklace
Raveesh Lord of the sun Tilottama heavenly maiden
Ravi sun Timila musical
Ravichandran
sun and moon
conjoined Tina
Ravinandan Karna Titiksha forgiveness
Ravindra sun Tonya priceless
Ravishu Toral folk heroine
Rebanta son of Surya Tridhara the river Ganga
Rehman merciful Triguna
Goddess Durga;
maya or illusion
Rehmat mercy Triguni
the three
dimensions
Riddhiman
possessed of good
fortune Trikaya three dimensional
Rijul innocent Trilochana Lord Shiva
Ripudaman killer of enemies Trinayani Goddess Durga
Rishab morality Trinetra Goddess Durga
Rishabh second note of octave Triparna leaf of sacred Bael
Rishi saint Tripta satisfied
Rishikesh Lord Vishnu Tripti satisfaction
Rituparan happy TripurasundariGoddess Parvati
Rituraj spring Tripuri Goddess Parvati
Ritvik a sage who performs Trisha thirst
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yagna
Rizvan harbinger of good news Trishala
mother of Lord
Mahavir
Rizwan apostle of heaven Trishna
a form of the Devi;
thirst
Rochak tasty Triveni
confluence of three
sacred rivers
Rochan bright Triyama night
Rohan
ascending; red; red-
haired Trupti
Rohanlal Lord Krishna Trusha
Rohit red Tuhina snow
Rohitasva
son of King
Harishchandra Tulasi a Devi
Ronak embellishment Tulika brush
Ronit Tulsi
holy sweet basil
plant
Roshan
dispeller of darkness;
filled with light Tusharkana particle of snow
Royan
ascending; red; red-
haired Tusti
a form of the Devi;
happiness; peace
Ruchir beautiful Udaya
Rudra Lord Shiva Udita sunrise
Rupak beautiful Uditi rising
Rupesh God of beauty Ujas bright
Rushikesh name of Lord Shiva Ujjala bright
Rushil charming Ujjanini an ancient city
Rustom warrior Ujjwala
Sabar nectar Ujwala bright
Sacchidanandatotal bliss Ulka shooting star
Sachet consciousness Ulupi
the Pandava prince;
wife of Arjuna
Sachetan animated Uma wife of Lord Shiva
Sachin
God of thunder; Lord
Indra; pure existence Umaimah little mother
Sachit consciousness Umang
enthusiasm;
happiness
Sadashiva eternally pure Umika Goddess Parvati
Sadeepan lit up Umrao noble
Sadiq kingly Unnati progress
Saeed priestly Upala sandy shore
Sagar king Upama simile
Sagiv great; mighty Upasana
devotion; homage;
worship
Sagun possessed of qualities Ura the heart
Sahadev prince Urja energy
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Sahaj natural Urmi wave
Sahas courage Urmil wife of Lakshmana
Sahdev
one of the Pandava
princes Urmila wife of Lakshmana
Sahel leader; sea shore Urmimala garland of waves
Sahib the Lord Urna cover
Sahil leader; sea shore Urshita firm
Saikat beach Urvashi
the most beautiful
Apsara in the three
worlds
Sainath Saibaba Urvasi
most beautiful of
Apsaras
Saipraasad blessing Urvi Earth
Saipratap blessing of Saibaba Usha dawn
Sajal moist Ushakiran the first rays
Sajan beloved Ushashi morning
Sajjan Usri river
Saket heaven Utpala lotus
Salaman high Utsa spring
Salarjung beautiful Uttara mother of Pariksit
Saleem healthy Vagdevi Goddess Sarawati
Salil water Vahini flowing
Salim happy; peaceful Vaidehi a name of Sita
Samar war Vaidya healer
Samarendra Lord Vishnu Vaijayanti
garland of Lord
Vishnu
Samarendu Lord Vishnu Vaijayantimala
garland of Lord
Vishnu
Samarjit Lord Vishnu Vaisakhi
Samarth capable Vaishali
an ancient city of
India
Sambaran
name of an ancient king;
restraint Vaishavi Goddess Parvati
Sambhav born; mainfested Vaishnavi
worshipper of Lord
Vishnu
Sambhddha wise Vaishnodevi Goddess Parvati
Sambit consciousness Vallari
creeper; Goddess
Parvati
Sameen valuable Valli creeper
Samendra winner in war Vama
a form of Durga;
beautiful
Samir wind Vanadurga Goddess Parvati
Samiran breeze Vanaja born from the forest
Samit Vanamala garland of forests
Sampat prosperous Vanani forest
Sampath Vandana worship
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Samrat king Vandita worshipped
Samudra Lord of the ocean Vanhi fire
Samudragupta a famous Gupta king Vanhishikha flame
Samudrasen Lord of the ocean Vani
a name of Sarasvati;
desire; wish
Samyak enough Vanita mother of the Vedas
Sanabhi related Varada Goddess Lakshmi
Sanam beloved Varana river
Sanat Lord Brahma Vari ocean; water
Sanatan eternal Varija
a lotus; born from
water
Sanchay collection Varsha rain
Sanchit collected Varuna
name of a river; wife
of the Lord of the
ocean
Sandananda eternal bliss Varunani
Goddess of the
ocean
Sandeep power; strength Varuni a Goddess
Sandeepen a sage Vasanta spring
Sanjay
conquering; triumph;
triumphant Vasanti of Spring
Sanjeev possessed with life Vasavi daughter of the Pitrs
Sanjiv life; love Vasudha Earth
Sanjivan immortality Vasudhara beautiful
Sanjog Vasuki
Sankalpa resolve Vasumati
Apsara of
unequalled splendor
Sankara a name of Lord Shiva Vasundhara Earth
Sankarshan
a name of Balaram;
brother of Lord Krishna Vatsala affectionate
Sanket signal Vedi altar
Sanobar palm tree Vedika altar; a river in India
Santosh happiness; satisfaction Vedvalli joy of the Vedas
Sanwariya Lord Krishna Veena lightning; lute
Sanyog conincidence Veenapani Goddess Saraswati
Sapan dream Vela time
Saquib bright Venu
a name of Lord
Krishna
Saral straight Vera faithful
Sarang spotted deer Vetravati a river in India
Saras a bird; lake Vibha night
Sarasija lotus Vibhavari starry night
Sarasvan Vibhuti great personality
Sarat autumn Vidula moon
Sarbajit
person who has
conquered everything Vidya knowledge; wisdom
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Saroj lotus Vidyul lightning
Sartaj crown Vidyut lightning
Sarthak well done Vijaya triumphant
Sarup beautiful Vijeta victorious
Sarvadaman
son of Shakuntala-
Bharat Vijul silk-cotton tree
Sarvesh Lord of all Vikriti
Sarwar promotion Vilasini playful
Sashreek prosperous Vilina dedicated
Saswata Vimala
pure; sakti of the
Gayatri Devi
Satindra Lord Vishnu Vinata
humble; mother of
Garuda
Satish Lord Shankar Vinaya good behavior
Satrijit
father of Satyabhama;
wife of Lord Krishna Vindhya knowledge
Satrujit son of Vatsa Vineeta humble; modest
Satvamohan truthful Vinita humble; modest
Satyajit married to truth Vinoda pleasing
Satyakam
son of Jabala in the
Mahabharata Vinodini pleasing
Satyaki
charioteer of Lord
Krishna Vipasa river
Satyanarayan Lord Krishna Vipula plenty
Satyanarayana
truthful protector of
people Virata courage
Satyankar good; true Virini
Satyaprakash light of truth Visala a heavenly Apsara
Satyapriya devoted to truth Vishakha upright
Satyasheel truthful Vishala spacious; wide
Satyavan husband of Savitri; true Vishalakshi
person with large
eyes
Satyavrat king Vishaya subject
Satyavrata dedicated to truth Vishnumaya Goddess Parvati
Satyen Vishnupriya Goddess Lakshmi
Satyendra Lord of truth Vivatma universal soul
Saunak boy sage Viveka right
Saurabh fragrant Vrajabala girl from Mathura
Saurav
belonging to the brave;
fragrant Vrinda basil; Radha
Savar Lord Shiva Vritti
nature;
temperament
Savera morning Vyanjana
rhetorical
suggestion
Savitendra sun Vyjayanti
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Boy Name Meaning Boy Name Meaning
Sawan a Hindu month Suyash illustrious
Sayam evening Swagat
Sayan
companion;
precious friend Swami master
Sayed leader Swaminath the Lord Almighty
Seemanta parting line of hair Swapan dream
Sekhar Swapnil dreamlike
Senajit Swarup truth
Senthil Swayambhu Lord Shiva
Seshadri Swetaketu symbol of peace; white flag
Sevak servant Syamantak jewel of Lord Vishnu
Shaan pride Tahir holy
Shachin Lord Indra Taizeen encouragement
Shadab fresh Taj crown
Shaheen tender Tajdar crowned
Shahid patriot Taksa son of Bharata
Shailendra king of mountains Talat prayer
Shailesh Talib divine
Shaistakhan polite Talleen absorbed
Shakib patience Tamal a tree with very dark bark
Shaktidhar Lord Shiva Tamkinat pomp
Shakyasinha Lord Buddha Tamonash destroyer of ignorance
Shalabh Tanay son
Shambhu Lord Shiva Tanmay absorbed
Shameek an ancient sage Tanuj son
Shami fire Tanveer enlightened
Shamindra gentle; quiet Tapan sun
Shams fragrance Tapas ascetic
Shamshad beautiful Tapasendra Lord Shiva
Shamshu beautiful TapasranjanLord Vishnu
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Shandar proud Tapesh
Shankar Lord Shiva Tapomay morally virtuous
Shankha conch Tarachand star
Shanmuga
first son of Lord
Shiva; Kartikeya Tarak protector
Shanmukha
first son of Lord
Shiva; Kartikeya TarakeshwarLord Shiva
Shantanu
a king from the epic
Mahabharata Taraknath Lord Shiva
Shantashil gentle Taral honeybee
Shantimay peaceful Tarang
Shantinath Lord of peace Taranga wave
Shantiprakashlight of peace Taraprashadstar
Shantipriya peace-loving Tarik person who crosses the river of life
Sharad autumn Tarit lightning
Sharadchandraautumn moon Tarun young
Sharadindu autumn moon Taruntapan morning sun
Sharan shelter Tate great talker
Sharang deer Tathagata the Buddha
Shardul tiger Tausiq reinforcement
Shariq intelligent Teerthankara Jain saint
Shashank moon Tej
Shashanka moon Tejas brilliance; lustre
ShashibhushanLord Shiva Tejeshwar sun
Shashidhar moon Tejomay glorious
Shashikiran moon's rays Thakur God; leader
Shashimohan moon Theron hunter
ShashishekharLord Shiva Tilak auspicious
Shashwat everlasting Timir darkness
Shatrughan victorious Timirbaran dark
Shatrughna victorious Tirtha holy place
Shatrujit
victorious over
enemies Titir bird
Shatrunjay victorious Toshan satisfaction
Shattesh king of mountains Trailokva the three worlds
Shaukat grand Trambak Lord Shiva
Shaunak a great sage Tribhuvan the three worlds
Shaurya courageous Tridib heaven
Sheetal cool Trigun the three dimensions
Shekhar Lord Shiva Trilochan Lord Shiva
Shesh cosmic serpent Trilok the three worlds
Shevantilal a chrysanthemum Trilokesh Lord Shiva
Shikha flame Tripurari Lord Shiva
Shikhar peak Trisanu
Shirish flower Trishanku a king of the Surya dynasty
Shiromani superb jewel Trivikram Lord Vishnu
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Shirshirchandr
a Winter moon Tufan storm
Shishir Winter Tuhin snow
Shishirkumarmoon Tuhinsurra white as snow
Shishupal son of Subhadra Tukaram poet saint
Shiv Lord Shiva Tulsidas famous saint
Shiva God of destruction Tushar snow
Shivam auspicious TusharkantiLord Shiva
Shivendra Lord Shiva Tusharsuvraas white as snow
Shivendu pure moon Tyagraja a famous poet
Shivesh Lord Shiva Udai accomplishment
Shivlal Lord Shiva Udar generous
Shivraj Lord Shiva Uday accomplishment
Shivshankar Lord Shiva Udayachal eastern horizon
Shobhan attractive Udayan name of king of Avanti; rising
Shoorsen courageous Uddhar liberation
Shoumik fire; powerful Uddhav Lord Krishna's friend
Shravan
name of a Hindu
month Udit accomplishment
Shravankumar
a character from the
epic Ramayana Udyam effort
Shreesh good fortune Udyan garden
Shrenik organised Udyat star
Shreshta the best Ujagar bright
Shreyas good Ujala nimble; swift
Shridhar Lord Vishnu Ujjala bright
Shrigopal Lord Krishna Ujval brightness; glowing
Shrihari Lord Krishna Ujwal bright
Shrikanta beautiful Ulhas happiness
Shrikari causing prosperity Umakant Lord Shiva
Shrikrishna Lord Krishna Umanand Lord Shiva
Shrikumar beautiful Umanant Lord Shiva
Shrinath Lord Vishnu Umaprasad blessing of the Goddess Parvati
Shrinivas Lord Vishnu Umashankar Lord Shiva
Shripad Lord Vishnu Umed hope
Shripal Lord Vishnu Umesh a name of Lord Shiva
Shripati Lord Vishnu Umrao noble
Shriram Lord Rama Unmesh revelation
Shriranga Lord Vishnu Unmil become visible
Shrish Lord Vishnu Unnat energized
Shrivatsa Lord Vishnu Upagupta name of a Buddish nonk
Shriyans wealth Upamanyu name of a devoted pupil
Shubha beautiful Upendra an element
Shubhang attractive Urjavaha of the Nimi dynasty
Shubhankar auspivious Urjita energized
Shubhashis blessing Urvaksh happy
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Shubhendu fortunate moon Ushakanta sun
Shubhranshu moon Utanka a disciple of the sage Veda
Shuddhashil well-born Utkarsh eminence; progress
Shvetank Utkarsha advancement
Shyam Lord Krishna Utpal lotus
Shyamsundar Lord Krishna Utsav celebration
Siddhant principle Uttam third Manu Uttanka
Siddhanta principle Uttar son of king Virata
Siddharth Uttiya a name in Buddhist literature
Siddhartha
person who has
accomplished his
aim Vachan speech
Siddhesh Lord Ganesh Vaibhav prosperity
Siddheshwar Goddess Vaijnath Lord Shiva
Simon to be heard; to hear Vairaja son of Virat
Siraj lamp Vajra
diamond; Lord Krishna's great
grandson
Sitakanta Lord Rama Vajradhar Lord Indra
Sitanshu moon Vajrapani Lord Indra
Sitikantha Lord Shiva Vallabh beloved
Sivanta Lord Shiva Valmik author of the epic Ramayana
Smarajit
person who has
conquered lust Valmiki author of the epic Ramayana
Smaran remembrance Vaman fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Smritiman unforgettable Vamsi Name of a Raaga
Snehanshn affectionate Van forest
Snehin friend Vana intelligence
Sohail moon-glow Vanajit Lord of the forest
Soham
the presence of
divinity in each soul Vardhaman Lord Mahavir
Sohan attractive; charm Varij lotus
Sohil attractive; charm Varindra Lord of the ocean
Sohrab
famous Persian
prince Variya excellent person
Som moon Varun Lord of the waters
Somansh half moon Vasant new; Spring
Somendra moon Vasava Lord Indra
Someshwar Lord Shiva Vasistha name of a sage
Somnath Lord Shiva Vasu
Sopan steps Vasudev father of Lord Krishna
Soumil friend Vasuman born from fire
Soumyakanti attractive Vatsal affectionate
Sourabh fragrance Ved knowledge
Souren from the sun Vedanga vedas
Sourish Lord Vishnu Vedavrata vow of the Vedas
Sridhar Vedmohan Lord Krishna
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Srijan creation Vedprakash light of the Vedas
Srikant Veejay conquering; victor; victory
Srikar
a name of Lord
Vishnu; causing
prosperity Veer
Srinath Veera courageous
Srinivas
abode of Lord
Venkateshwara Veni Lord Krishna
Sriram Venimadhav Lord Krishna
Sual asked for Venkat
Subal
friend of Lord
Krishna Venkatesh
a name of Lord Vishnu; a sacred hill
in the Dravida country; Lord of
Venkata
Subash fragrance Vibhas decoration; light
Subbarao auspicious Vibhat dawn
Subhadra wife of Arjuna Vibhishan a character from the epic Ramayana
Subhan aware Vibhu eternal
Subhas Victor conqueror
Subhash well-spoken Vidor cheerful
Subinay humble Vidur learned; skilled; wise
Subodh good thoughts Vidvan scholar
Subramanya Lord Shiva's son Vidyadhar learned
Subrata
devoted to what is
right Vidyasagar ocean of learning
Sudama
Lord Krishna's
friend Vidyut lightning
Sudarsana Vighnesh Lord Ganesh
Sudarshan pleasing to the eye Vignesh Lord Ganesh
Sudeb a real God Vihanga bird
Sudeep bright Vijanyendravictorious
Sudesh country Vijay conquering; victor; victory
Sudesha son of Lord Krishna Vijendra victorious
Sudeva good Deva Vikas brightness; serenity
Sudhakar moon Vikesh moon
Sudhamay filled with nectar Vikram glorious king
Sudhanshu moon Vikramadityaa well known Indian king
Sudhansu Vikramajit a famous king
Sudhi scholar Vikrant
Sudhindra Lord of knowledge Vikranta courageous
Sudhir calm; great scholar Vilas play
Sugata
a name of the
Buddha Vilok to see
Sugreev
man with a beautiful
neck Vilokan gaze
Sugriva Vimal pure
Suhaib Vinay good behavior
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Suhail glow of the moon Vinayak name of Lord Ganesh
Suhas smiling beautifully Vineet humble
Suhrid well-disposed Vinesh godly
Suhrit well-disposed Vinod pleasing
Sujan honest Vipin forest
Sujash illustrious Viplab floating; revolution
Sujay great victory Vipra priest
Sujit great conqueror Vipul plenty
Sukant attractive Vir heroic
Sukanta attractive Viraj splendor
Sukarman
reciter of the
Samhitas Viral priceless
Sukesh with beautiful hair Virasana
Suketu a Yaksha king Virat supreme being
Sukhamay pleasurable Virendra courageous lord
Sukhdev giver of bliss Viresh courageous lord
Sukrit good deed Vishal large
Sukumar tender Vishesh special
Sulekh beautifully written Vishnu
the preserver in the Hindu triad
(Trimurti)
Sulochan
person with
beautiful eyes Vishram rest
Suman flower Vishwambharthe Lord
Sumant wise Vishwamitrasage
Sumanta wise Vishwanath the Lord
Sumantra
friend of King
Dasarath Vishwas faith
Sumantu Vishwesh the Lord almighty
Sumedh clever Vismay surprise
Sumeet good friend Visvajit person who conquers the universe
Sumit good friend Visvakarmanarchitect; son of Yogasiddha
Sumitra good friend Viswanath
Lord of the universe; the form of
Shiva worshipped in Benaras
Sunanda very pleasing Viswas trust
Sunasi Lord Indra Vithala Lord Vishnu
Sundar attractive Vitthal Lord Vishnu
Sundara Vivatma universal soul
Suneet
of good principles;
prudent Vivek judgment; knowledge
Sunil
beautiful sky; deep
dark blue Vivekanandajoy of discrimination
Sunirmal pure VrajakishoreLord Krishna
Suparna leafy Vrajamohan Lord Krishna
Suprakash manifested Vrajanadan Lord Krishna
Supratik Vrajesh Lord Krishna
Supratim beautiful image Vrishin peacock (type of bird)
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Supriya much loved Vyasa author of Mahabharata
Sur musical note Vyom atmosphere; heaven; sky
Suraj son of a hero; sun Wahab large hearted
Surajit God Wajid inventor
Suranjan pleasing Wajidali obessed
Surdeep lamp of music Wali protector
Suren Lord Indra Waman short
Surender Wasan idol
Suresh
Lord Indra; Lord of
the Gods Wiqar dignity; modesty
Surya sun Wuar fire
Suryabhan sun Yash glory; victory
Suryakanta jewel Yashodhan rich in fame
SuryashankarLord Shiva Yashodhara person who has achieved fame
Sushanta quiet
Yashovarma
n
Sushil good person Yashpal protector of fame
Sushobhan very beautiful Yashwant person who has achieved glory
Sushrut
name of an ancient
physician Yatin God of Yoga
Sushruta
son of sage
Viswamitra Yogendra God of Yoga
Sutej lustre Yogesh ascetic
Suvan sun Yudhajit victor in war
Suvimal pure Yudhisthir firm in battle
Suvrata Yuvaraj heir apparent; prince
Yuyutsu eager to fight
By
Maruthi
The Man of Action
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