Indian Baby Names

Indian names from Sanskrit, Tamil and other South Asian traditions, each linked to its meaning.

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Sanskrit
Gaffar
Most forgiving; from Arabic 'ghaffār' (غفّار), one of the 99 names of God,...
Sanskrit
Gaffur
Variant of Ghafoor; from Arabic 'ghafūr' (غفور), one of the 99 names of God,...
Sanskrit
Gafur
Variant of Ghafoor; from Arabic 'ghafūr' (غفور), meaning the Oft-Forgiving....
Sanskrit
Gagan
Sky and heaven; from Sanskrit 'gagana' (गगन), the open sky or firmament. A...
Punjabi
Gagandeep
Lamp of the sky; Sanskrit 'gagana' (sky) + 'dīpa' (lamp). Like a star...
Sanskrit
Gahnshyam
Variant of Ghanshyam; Sanskrit 'ghana' (cloud/deep) + 'śyāma' (dark blue)....
Sanskrit
Gaitri
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Gajala
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Gajana
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Gajender
Lord of elephants; Sanskrit 'gaja' (elephant) + 'indra' (lord/king). An...
Sanskrit
Gajendra
Lord of elephants; Sanskrit 'gaja' (elephant) + 'indra' (lord/king). The...
Sanskrit
Gajla
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Gajraj
King of elephants; Sanskrit 'gaja' (elephant) + 'rāja' (king). Ganesha and...
Sanskrit
Gajwanti
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Gali
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Galiya
Fragrant and precious; from Arabic 'ghāliya' (غالية), meaning precious,...
Sanskrit
Galu
Possibly from Sanskrit 'gala' (throat) or a diminutive of Galav, the sage in...
Sanskrit
Gambhir
Deep and serious; from Sanskrit 'gambhīra' (गम्भीर), meaning profound,...
Sanskrit
Gamer
Possibly from Arabic 'qāmir' (قامر) meaning moonlit, or a regional variant....
Sanskrit
Gandharv
Celestial musician; from Sanskrit 'gandharva' (गन्धर्व), the divine...
Sanskrit
Gandhi
Perfumer or one who deals in fragrances; from Sanskrit 'gandha' (गन्ध,...
Tamil
Ganesh
From the Tamil Dravidian tradition; a name expressing divine grace, beauty...
Tamil
Ganeshi
A traditional Indian name of Tamil origin
Sanskrit
Ganesi
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ganga
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Gangadhar
Sanskrit compound name; 'ganga' meaning sacred river combined with 'dhar'...
Sanskrit
Gangajali
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Gangaram
Sanskrit compound name; 'ganga' meaning sacred river combined with 'ram'...
Sanskrit
Gango
Of or belonging to the Ganges; diminutive/variant form evoking the sacred...
Sanskrit
Ganita
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ganpat
Lord of the multitudes; Sanskrit 'gaṇa' (multitude/attendants) + 'pati'...
Sanskrit
Ganpati
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ganpatram
Beloved of Ganesha; Sanskrit 'Gaṇapati' (Ganesha) + 'rāma' (pleasing/Rama)....
Sanskrit
Gantantra
Republic/democracy; from Sanskrit 'gaṇa' (people/group) + 'tantra'...
Sanskrit
Gappu
Endearing nickname; from Hindi/Punjabi, a term of affection meaning...
Sanskrit
Gargi
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Garib
Humble and unpretentious; from Arabic 'gharīb' (غريب), meaning stranger or...
Sanskrit
Garima
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Garsh
Possibly from Sanskrit 'garsha' or a regional name meaning friction or...
Punjabi
Garupal
Protector with eagle-strength; Punjabi compound evoking Garuda, the divine...
Sanskrit
Garv
Pride and dignity; from Sanskrit 'garva' (गर्व), meaning self-respect and...
Sanskrit
Gattu
Affectionate nickname; from Telugu/Hindi, a term of endearment for a strong...
Sanskrit
Gaura
Fair and radiant; from Sanskrit 'gaura' (गौर), meaning white,...
Sanskrit
Gaurav
Pride, honour, respect
Sanskrit
Gaurav
Honour, pride; Sanskrit 'gaurava' meaning weight, honour, pride
Sanskrit
Gauravgil
Honour of the Gill clan; Sanskrit 'gaurava' (honour/respect) + 'Gil'...
Sanskrit
Gauri
White, fair, Goddess Parvati
Sanskrit
Gautam
Lord Buddha, dispeller of darkness
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