Indian names
Most popular names
- Jayce Strong #228 in US
- Ila Earth #360 in US
- Vena Yearning #798 in US
- Nala Stem #1458 in US
- Samir Wind #1534 in US
- Neha Loving #1727 in US
- Amit Infinite #1789 in US
- Rahul Efficient #1878 in US
- Shanaya gift of God gracious #2011 in US
- Nisha Sign, Night #2092 in US
- Vilas quiet or peaceful dwelling place #2197 in US
- Sanjana Uniter #2214 in US
- Monisha intellectual and wise person #2332 in US
- Aadya First power beginning #2545 in US
- Advik Unique and valuable #2705 in US
- Sanvi Goddess Lakshmi gracious #3128 in US
- Anusha A beautiful morning star #3993 in US
- Nidhi treasure precious wealth #4289 in US
- Sharma Protection #4438 in US
- Sonal golden and radiant #4487 in US
- Chirag lamp or light source #4660 in US
- Aarnav Ocean peaceful waters #4982 in US
- Nitya Eternal #5019 in US
- Tavish Lord of the birds #5542 in US
- Navin New #6187 in US
- Nitin Ethical #6988 in US
- Geeta Song, sacred Hindu scripture #7434 in US
- Niraj Illuminate #8412 in US
- Hasina Beautiful #8518 in US
- Kalpana Fantasy #8744 in US
- Nilam Sapphire #9203 in US
- Ranjit Pleased #9496 in US
- Rachana Creation #9737 in US
- Vipul Large #9760 in US
- Sandip Blazing #10131 in US
- Omkar One who embodies the sacred Om #10711 in US
- Bhavesh One who has feelings and emotions #11022 in US
- Darshana Understanding #11957 in US
- Charu Attractive #12259 in US
- Amala Pure #12555 in US
- Rajni Queen #13557 in US
- Uday Sunrise, beginning #14177 in US
- Wasim Handsome, beautiful #14823 in US
- Yama Curb, Reign #15257 in US
- Govind Lord Krishna, cowherd #15509 in US
- Dipali Row of lamps #18120 in US
- Rajani The dark one #18489 in US
- Pravin Skilled #19202 in US
- Kirana Dust, Thread #20431 in US
- Eshika Arrow in Sanskrit #20791 in US
Indian names span Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and dozens of other languages across the subcontinent—each script and sound system leaving its mark. Many come from Hindu mythology, the Vedas, or spiritual traditions, while others reflect regional customs or Mughal influence. A name like Jayce carries strength, Ila suggests the earth, and Samir points to a night breeze. You'll find names tied to gods and goddesses, to nature, to virtues parents hope their children will embody.
What matters is that most Indian names have a direct, knowable meaning. Vena speaks to modesty, Nala to nobility, and that intentionality runs through the culture of naming itself. Spellings shift between regions and scripts—the same name might be written three ways depending on where you are—but the root and its significance stay constant. Each entry here shows you the meaning and origin so you understand not just how to say the name, but what it stands for.