Indian Baby Names

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

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Sanskrit
Nenshi
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nenshi' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nensi
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nensi' derives from ancient Vedic...
Punjabi
Nepal
One who is a protector; Sanskrit suffix '-pāla' (पाल) meaning...
Sanskrit
Neraj
One who is a king; Sanskrit suffix '-rāja' (राज) meaning king. The root 'ne'...
Sanskrit
Nesha
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nesha' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Netra
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Netra' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Netram
One who is a Lord Rama; Sanskrit suffix '-Rāma' (राम) meaning Lord...
Punjabi
Netrapal
One who is a protector; Sanskrit suffix '-pāla' (पाल) meaning...
Sanskrit
Newal
From the Perso-Arabic naming tradition; 'Newal' carries spiritual...
Sanskrit
Nibha
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nibha' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nibo
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nibo' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nicharon
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nicharon' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nida
A calling voice; from Arabic 'nidā' meaning a call, a voice or a summons
Sanskrit
Nidhi
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nidhi' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nidhi
Treasure, wealth
Sanskrit
Nigar
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nigar' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nihal
From the Perso-Arabic naming tradition; 'Nihal' carries spiritual...
Sanskrit
Nihalchand
One who is a moon; Sanskrit suffix '-chandra' (चन्द्र) meaning moon. The...
Sanskrit
Nijam
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nijam' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nijamuddin
Order/system of the faith; Arabic compound 'niẓām' (نظام, order/system) +...
Sanskrit
Nijamudeen
Order/system of the faith; Arabic compound 'niẓām' (نظام, order/system) +...
Sanskrit
Nikahat
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nikahat' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nikhad
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nikhad' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nikhat
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nikhat' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nikhil
Complete, whole, entire universe
Sanskrit
Nikhil
Complete, whole, entire
Sanskrit
Nikhleshwar
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nikhleshwar' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nikil
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nikil' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nikita
Earth, unconquered, house
Sanskrit
Nikita
Earth, unconquered
Sanskrit
Nikkhar
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nikkhar' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nikki
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nikki' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nikky
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nikky' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Niksiya
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Niksiya' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nila
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nila' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nilam
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nilam' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nilay
Abode, home, nest
Sanskrit
Nilesh
Lord of blue; Sanskrit 'nīla' (blue) + 'īśa' (lord)
Sanskrit
Nilofar
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nilofar' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nilu
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nilu' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nimahe
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nimahe' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nimesh
One who is a lord; Sanskrit suffix '-īśa' (ईश) meaning lord/ruler. The root...
Sanskrit
Nimla
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nimla' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nimmy
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nimmy' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nini
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nini' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nipam
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nipam' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Nipun
From the Sanskrit naming tradition; 'Nipun' derives from ancient Vedic...
Sanskrit
Niraj
Lotus, born from water; Sanskrit 'niraja' meaning born in water

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