Indian Baby Names

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

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Sanskrit
Indta
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Indu
Moon, drop of Soma, bright
Sanskrit
Injmam
Completion and bringing together; from Arabic 'injimām' (إنجمام), meaning...
Sanskrit
Injum
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Inkoo
Endearing variant; possibly from Sanskrit 'inka' or a familiar form. An...
Sanskrit
Insaf
Justice and equity; from Arabic 'inṣāf' (إنصاف), meaning fairness,...
Sanskrit
Iqarar
Solemn declaration; from Arabic 'iqrār' (إقرار), meaning confession of faith...
Sanskrit
Iqbal
Prosperity; from Arabic 'iqbāl' meaning good fortune and prosperity
Sanskrit
Iqra
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Iqram
Honouring and respecting; from Arabic 'ikrām' (إكرام), meaning to honour...
Sanskrit
Iqrar
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Iqubal
Variant of Iqbal; from Arabic 'iqbāl' (إقبال), meaning prosperity and facing...
Sanskrit
Iram
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Irfa
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Irfan
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Irphan
Variant of Irfan; from Arabic 'irfān' (عرفان), meaning spiritual knowledge...
Sanskrit
Irsad
Guidance and direction; from Arabic 'irshād' (إرشاد), meaning to guide,...
Sanskrit
Irshad
Divine guidance; from Arabic 'irshād' (إرشاد), meaning guidance,...
Sanskrit
Irtu
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ish
Divine lord; from Sanskrit 'īśa' (ईश), meaning ruler and lord. A short...
Sanskrit
Isha
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ishaan
The sun, lord of wealth
Sanskrit
Ishan
Ruling, the northeast; Sanskrit 'īśāna' meaning Shiva or the sun
Sanskrit
Ishant
Cool and calm; from Sanskrit 'īṣat' (slightly) or Hindi 'īshant'. One who...
Sanskrit
Isharar
Sign, signal; from Arabic 'ishāra' meaning a signal, a sign or a gesture of direction
Sanskrit
Ishatkar
Devotee of the divine lord; Sanskrit 'īśa' (God) + 'ṭhākura' (lord). One who...
Sanskrit
Ishawar
Variant of Ishwar; Sanskrit 'īśvara' (ईश्वर), meaning the supreme lord, God....
Sanskrit
Ishika
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ishita
Mastery, one who desires
Sanskrit
Ishita
Mastery, one who desires
Sanskrit
Ishmita
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ishrana
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ishrat
Happiness; from Arabic 'ishrat' meaning joy, delight and pleasant company
Sanskrit
Ishtkar
Variant of Ishtikhar; from Arabic 'istikhāra' (استخارة), the prayer of...
Sanskrit
Ishu
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ishwar
God, supreme being, Lord Shiva
Sanskrit
Ishwari
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Ishwer
Variant of Ishwar; Sanskrit 'īśvara' (ईश्वर), the supreme personal God. The...
Sanskrit
Isika
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Islam
Submission to God; from Arabic 'islām' (إسلام), meaning the act of...
Sanskrit
Islamuddin
Submission of the faith; Arabic 'islām' (submission to God) + 'al-dīn' (of...
Sanskrit
Islamudin
Variant of Islamuddin; submission of the religion. A name expressing total...
Sanskrit
Ismaliye
Possibly from Ismail/Ishmael; from Hebrew/Arabic 'Ismāʿīl' (إسماعيل),...
Sanskrit
Isnesh
A traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin
Sanskrit
Israil
Variant of Israel/Israfil; from Hebrew 'Yiśrāʾēl' (God contends/rules). In...
Sanskrit
Israr
Secret and mystery; from Arabic 'isrār' (إسرار), meaning secrets or...
Sanskrit
Isthar
Possibly Esther/Ishtar; from Hebrew 'Ester' (star) or Akkadian goddess of...
Sanskrit
Istikar
Variant of Ishtikhar; from Arabic 'istikhāra', seeking divine guidance. One...

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