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India names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: India names

  • India names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

India Girl Names

2661 girl names of India origin — showing top 120

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beautiful, auspicious
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Noble, honorable; A name symbolizing beauty
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Noble, honorable; A goddess
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Worship, devotion
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Hindi
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A beloved name with deep roots
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light
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Nourishing; full of grace
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Infinite, eternal.
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caring
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Meaning 'glowing' or 'luminous'
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One who is full of light
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unique, unmatched
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One who is full of life; an embodiment of energy and power.
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First
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Grace
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earth, the world
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A name derived from 'Ayana', meaning 'path' or 'way'
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One who is a messenger, or angel.
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Arha (आर्हा) means 'one who is worthy' or 'noble.'
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One who is full of love and kindness.
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meaning 'command' or 'order'; आज्ञा, meaning 'permission'
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One who is self-illuminated
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Amber, a fossilized tree resin, often used in jewelry and associated with warmth and protection.; Amber, also signifies the color amber or the resin itself.
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the rough one
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Instructed, Enlightened
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peaceful
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of the art; gift of art
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one who is blissful
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To be blessed
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Divine messenger; angel.; Derived variation of Angela.
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Ceaseless, without any limits
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love of God
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Earth
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noble, honorable
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imperishable
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One without a name
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Daughter, the one born in the family
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one who is worth worshipping, worthy of respect
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Noble
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Elegant, decorated, adorned
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Unique, incomparable.
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Immortal, without death
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one who is unique
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grace, favor
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A place of residence
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One who is full of life
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to be deserving
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One who brings happiness or joy
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light, horseman
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Earth, the world
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One who is precious and valuable.
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brilliant,
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earth
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prosperity; success
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A beloved name with deep roots
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The first rays of light
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a variant of the name Alika, meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'.
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A shelter or protection.
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Punjabi
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The name Aadhirai (ஆதிரை) is of Tamil origin meaning 'the one associated with the moon', often symbolizing serenity and
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without a tail; frog
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the one who is supreme or auspicious.
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Possibly a variation of the Hebrew word עֲכָר ('akhar) meaning "trouble". In the Old Testament, Achan is stoned to death because he steals forbidden items during the assault on Jericho.
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the fruit of the Amla tree, also known as the Indian gooseberry
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Noble or honorable.
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One who is the embodiment of love
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to worship, to offer
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eternal, immortal; joyful, a blessing
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gifted; one who is bright and radiant
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incomparable, unique
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light
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One who is unique; incomparable.
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One who cannot be measured, limitless.
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Earth, the one who is like Earth
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non-duality
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Goddess Parvati, the one who brings happiness
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Hindi
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grace
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Unique or exceptional
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One who is priceless
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A name meaning 'prosperity' or 'wealth'.
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One who is loved, beloved, or dear.
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Feminine form of ANKIT.
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Faith, belief, trust.
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to provide shade or comfort
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Beloved, loved one
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One who is charming and pleasant; A combination name representing 'A' and 'Misha'
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one who is a star, a name of the wife of sage Vasishtha in Hindu mythology
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a name of Goddess Durga
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hope, desire
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Exalted; elevated; sublime.
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completely without, free.
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First rays of the sun; dawn.
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Adrikā) - The Earth, A goddess, One who is like the Earth
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A name of God's blessing
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One who is beautiful and graceful
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Hindi
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अशिमा
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one who is a light
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One who is a protective covering or shelter.
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cared for, protected; caring, compassionate
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one who is respected or honored
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One who is unique or special.
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Beautiful, Sweet, Charming
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Hindi
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divine, a person who possesses great qualities.
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Liberated; one who has achieved liberation
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One who is always happy or cheerful
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one who is gracious and full of kindness
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In Sanskrit, Anjuli means 'offering' or 'salutation.' It symbolizes respect and devotion.
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One who is unique or unlike others
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To be Divine
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gift; year
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From the name of an ancient kingdom of central India which had its capital at Ujjain.
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Immortal
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A beloved name with deep roots
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younger sister
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prosperous, wealthy
120
Noble, honorable

India Boy Names

2029 boy names of India origin — showing top 120

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Means "happiness, bliss" in Sanskrit.
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A name of the communities of Indian shepherds
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Meaning 'without a master' or 'not dependent'
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shelter
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one who is knowledge supreme
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Sun
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Means "incomparable, matchless" in Sanskrit.
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the one who is full of life
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peaceful
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From Sanskrit अश्विन् (ashvin) meaning "possessed of horses". The Ashvins are twin Hindu gods of the sunrise and sunset.
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Punjabi
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worthy of worship
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Meaning 'noble' or 'generous'.
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Unique
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first light or dawn
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The meaning of Aamar is 'one who builds' or 'long-lived'.
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One who is blessed with energy and vitality.
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the one who is full of grace; gift of God
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Noble, honorable; Of high birth
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Wish or Desire
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brave
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One who is unconquerable or invincible
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Life
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One who is the initial or beginning
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one who is without limits
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God's light
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Divya, Divyachētana) - divine, enlightened
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sun; lord of light
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one who is constant
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One who has a bright, pure mind; Builder
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part; segment
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Venerable, Auspicious
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One who is intelligent and sharp-minded
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One who is first or primordial
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Avyukthram means 'one who has clarity' or 'one who is clear in intellect'.
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Akashdeep) - translates to 'light of the sky' or 'heavenly light'.
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Amritpal means 'the one who has the wealth of immortality' or 'the protector of nectar'.
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One who is a part of the body, also means 'brave'.
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rabbits, water
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without flaws; brilliant
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the beginning or the end
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A path or a way; 艾炎 - 'Ai' could mean love, 'Yan' could mean flame
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The wind.
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One who is without desires or wants
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fire, the fire god
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light, sun; radiant, bright
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Without sorrow
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Nurturing, friend
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one who cannot be defeated
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one who is not difficult to reach
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Noble one; a person who is worthy; an acronym for respect.
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noble, honorable
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Sun' or 'Belonging to Aditi'
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one who makes the world his home; lord of the world.
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Eye; vision; luminous
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uncut, invincible
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Aalok means 'light' or 'brightness', symbolizing enlightenment.
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Light of Arash
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One who is swift in thinking
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Light; brightness; one who is full of light
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Hindi
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fearless
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Means "indestructable" in Sanskrit.
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Tamil
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gift of God; the highest point or exalted
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अन्वित
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messenger
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Dawn, morning
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First, beginning
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One who is intelligent, clear, and articulate.
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gift of God
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Radiant; first ray of the sun
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bringer of light, radiant
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the merciful one
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one who is great or powerful
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wielder of a bow
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affectionate; born of water
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lamp of heaven
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unique, unmatched
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noble, honorable
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part of a brave warrior
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to be noble
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First, The beginning; Brave, Strong
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From Sanskrit अभिजित (abhijita) meaning "victorious". This is the Sanskrit name for the star Vega.
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Meaning 'one who is not easily perturbed' or 'intelligent.'
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first ray of light
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bringer of light
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Horse
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Means "army" or "splendour" in Sanskrit.
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Means "unconquered", from Sanskrit अ (a) meaning "not" and जय (jaya) meaning "victory, conquest".
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unique
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Punjabi
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The name Abhi means 'fearless', 'noble', or 'brave'.
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Pleasant, delightful
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one who is of great intellect
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Unconquerable; one who can control
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one who is boundless
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indestructible
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Lord Vishnu
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One who shines bright
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first ray of the sun; bright, shining
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Means "lotus" in Sanskrit.
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Blessed with the divine.
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lotus or one who is as beautiful as a lotus
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Prince or leader.; A name often given to boys symbolizing someone with authority.
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one who has a high intellect
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one who is worthy of respect or great
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King of the kings (अभिराज)
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one who is noble and virtuous
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One who is like the moon; brilliance.
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Peace
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Noble or honorable; part of Aryan
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Lord of the earth
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ascent, to rise, advancement
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unbounded, limitless
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God is my brother
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The one who is Lord of the Light
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The sacred sound and spiritual symbol in Indian religions
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Gift of God; one who is powerful
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new; innovative

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India Unisex Names

117 gender-neutral names of India origin — showing top 117

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one who is eminent or supreme
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priceless
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Healer
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one who is admired
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sacred, a person who brings happiness
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a person who brings peace
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meaning 'purpose' or 'meaningful'.
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Unique, unparalleled; new and fresh.
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immortal
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one who is priceless, valuable
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caring, compassionate
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gift of God
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one who removes obstacles
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noble
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Hindi
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Boundless, Limitless
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Punjabi
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first, beginning
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One who is limitless; unbound.
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magnificent
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moon or moonlight
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One who is attractive and pleasant.
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One who is kind and loving
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belonging to this place
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Earth, or the one who is grounding
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local
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One who brings light
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One, unity
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joyful; glad; to rejoice
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Punjabi
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One who has achieved glory through the Guru
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Light of the world or a bright light.
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One who is brave, the courage bearer.
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Punjabi
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One who comes from the sacred place of God
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One who is wise and gentle
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Punjabi
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Punjabi
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One who serves God or brings fame to God
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Punjabi
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Punjabi
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to befriend the heart
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Blessed with God's grace.
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beloved
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one who is a bright and radiant pearl
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Hindi
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gift of God
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One who is a protector from pain; One who lights up a world.
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One who is light and bright
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Shining like a lamp
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Variant transcription of JAY (2) and a Tamil masculine form of JAYA.
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a beautiful girl
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one who is diligent or hard-working
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Hawaiian
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the black one
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ray of light; sunbeam
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Desiring, longing
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Feminine form of KUMARA. In the Hindu epic the 'Mahabharata' Kumari is the wife of the warrior Bhima. This is also another name of the Hindu goddess Durga.
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a fragrant flower
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ray of light
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Pure cell
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Agriculture, farming
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A young girl or a female deer
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Dark, black; Lord Krishna is considered a god of compassion and love.
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aim, target, goal
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beloved
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Mountain; considered holy
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one who has been blessed or is blessed
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Means "cloud" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit मेघ (megha).
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light of the mind
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Punjabi
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Meeting of minds.
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फूल, सुंदरता
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Arabic; Sanskrit
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Variant transcription of NAVIN.
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new light
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Radiant, bright
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the refuge of all beings
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light of the new dawn
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One who is innocent or naïve, and is often seen as a pure-hearted person.
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One who is memorable; a cherished person.
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نور الرب
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'Purity' or 'complete'.
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Light of the Lord
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Light or lamp of the king
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queen, ruler
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Wayfarer
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Pleasant, charming
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My head, my master; Sign, group of stars
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king, ruler
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Hindi
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Means "sun" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the Hindu god of the sun.
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The story of God
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Punjabi
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Well-behaved or knowledgeable.
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beautiful flower
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Punjabi
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A beloved name with deep roots
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Punjabi
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Victorious
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moon; body
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One who remembers God
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Punjabi
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a graceful and lovely person
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Auspicious; kind; the auspicious one.
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Beautiful girl, moonlight
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Means "virtuous, good karma, fortunate" in Tibetan.
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One who is sincere
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truth, reality
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Righteousness; truth.
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peaceful or tranquil
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to believe, to trust
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thunder
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brilliant
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Universal, all-encompassing
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meaning 'full of life', derived from the word 'Viva'.
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sacred