40 Enchanting Indian Baby Names

The unique sound of Indian baby namesâsoft vowels and complementary consonantsâgive these beautiful baby name choices for littles something extra special. Whether your child is of Indian descent or you are simply paying homage to this wonderful culture, the perfect Indian baby name for your little one might be on our list!
Indian Boy NamesÂ
Aarush: This is such a popular Indian boy name, meaning âthe first ray of sun.â
Akarsh: The Hindu name that means âattractiveâ is not wildly popular yet, which makes it a unique Indian name with a nice, positive meaning. Â
Armaan: We like how this Indian baby name blends easily with a variety of middle names and yet remains special. Armaan, meaning âlongingâ or âwishing,â is of Persian origins but widely selected in Punjabi by Sikh and Hindu families.Â
Badal: It means âcloud,â for a sweet nature name to impart on your baby boy.Â
Devansh: This one has a dignified sound and the meaning âpart of God;â or for a similar translation, âdemigod.â It is definitely a cool name choice for a little boy.Â
Divit: A popular Indian boy name which means âimmortal.â
Emir: It has Arabic/Turkish roots and an aristocratic meaning akin to âkingâ or ânoble;â Emir is used throughout India, West Africa, Afghanistan, and many Arab countries for a name with global resonance. (See more Arabic baby names!)
Farhan: The Muslim name translating as âhappyâ or âgayâ is a somewhat popular pick around the world. It doesnât yet hold a top spot in India, making it a more unique Indian baby name.Â
Ishank: It's a common Indian baby name, meaning âthe peak of the Himalayas.â This would be a grand choice for your little man.Â
Kabir: The popular Indian boy name means âfamous saintâ and is picking up speed stateside, too.Â
Kiaan: This is a fun name because its sound is more global but with this spelling, the meaning is undoubtedly Indian. The name of Sanskrit and Hebrew origins meaning âgrace of Godâ is a variant name of Lord Vishnu in Hindu.Â
Lakshay: A very cool Indian baby name for boys meaning âtarget;â the association is someone who seeks fairness and honesty. What a lovely message to impart on Baby Boy.
Miraan: The Hindu boy name meaning âprincelyâ is a pretty adorable pick for your little prince.Â
Nirvaan: A unique Indian boy name meaning âultimate bliss.â
Rohan: In Sanskrit, this Indian baby name means âascending.â Rohan lends to cute nicknames Ro or Roey, and has a modern feel despite being an ancient name.Â
Sadhil: One of the most popular Indian boy names, it means âperfect.â
Vihan: Another popular Indian boy name, Vihan means âdawnâ or âmorning,â for a hopeful name thatâs filled with renewal and promise.Â
Indian Girl NamesÂ
Aahna: We love the similarity to Western name Anna; the sanskrit name meaning âto existâ makes this a beautiful choice for a baby girl.Â
Adhira: One of the most popular Indian girl names, Adhira has a glowing quality with natural roots and it means âmoonâ or âlightening.â
Anushka: Also a top name for Indian girls, this pretty pick means âgrace.â
Bhavani: An offshoot of the Hindu goddess Pavarti, Bhavani is a lifesource name brimming with creative energy, that translates literally to âgiver of life.â
Daksha: The Hindu name meaning âgloriousâ is a truly special pick for your baby girl.Â
Deepa: This a pretty popular Indian baby name for girls meaning âlampâ or âlight.â
Gauri: Itâs a sparkling Indian girl name that translates to âshining, brilliantââmaking it a lovely choice for your little princess.Â
Hiya: A short, cute Indian girl name meaning âshyness.â
Izna: We love this Indian baby name for girls which translates to âlight.â
Jiya: A pretty and popular Indian girl name that sounds very much like the Italian name Gia; Jiya is widely used in both India and Nepal and means âlivingâ in sanskrit.Â
Juhi: The Indian word for the jasmine flower makes a gorgeous nature name for your baby girl.Â
Kaveri: Itâs another Indian nature name for girls, borrowed from the river that flows throughout the country.Â
Lakshmi: A nod to Padma, or just because itâs pretty! This lucky Indian girl name meaning âsign of prosperityâ sets her up for a charmed life.Â
Milana: The gorgeous sanskrit name with a multipart meaning that revolves around the idea of connection, its literal translation is âjoiningâ or âencounter.â Also, the cute nickname options with this one abound: Millie, Mila, Lana, Lala⌠parents can really get creative!
Nira: A Hindu name with a sweet sound and multiple meanings including âconsisting of water, ploughed field, of the loom,â and âpart of God.â Pick your favorite to attribute it to if this is your choice for Baby Girl.Â
Pari: A very sweet Indian girl name meaning âfairy,â for a whimsical choice to impart on your bundle of joy.Â
Zahira: The oft-used Muslim baby girl name means âshiningâ or âluminous.â
Gender-Neutral Indian Baby NamesÂ
Chandan: Traditionally given to boys, the name of Hindu/sanskrit origins meaning âmoon or lightâ is now widely used for girls, too.Â
Hansa: It means âswan,â for an elegant gender-neutral Indian name to adore.Â
Jiva: An energetic Indian baby name for boys or girls, translating to âalive, healthy, living.â
Kajal: The Hindi name directly translating to âeyelinerâ or âkohlâ has a more gender-neutral âconfidenceâ vibe that makes it usable for boys as well as girls.Â
Pavi: An ancient Sanskrit name meaning âthunderbolt, fire, lighteningâ is the perfect Indian baby name for a little boy or girl.Â
Shakti: One of the more popular Indian baby names, it means âability, strengthâ and is traditionally given to girls, but lately itâs been used more freely...opening up gender-neutral possibilities for modern parents.Â
Beyond Indian Baby NamesâŚ
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