Hindi Names

Feminine form of Cian, a name from Irish legend.

A name associated with the Indian prime minister.

This popular Muslim name would more easily translate to English-speaking cultures in its Bahar form.

Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.

Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.

The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.

Kerani is a lovely Indo-Pakistani name that could be seen as the Karen of the multicultural future.

Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.

Indian name similar in feel to some of the increasingly popular Russian names.

Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable.

This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.

Genuine Indian name some parents turn to as an Amanda alternative; also connected to a network of spiritual communities.

Pretty Asian option.

Charismatic choice among January baby names.

Ilesha is an unusual choice that will undoubtedly be confused with similar and far more common names such as Alicia and Elissa.

Soft and rhythmic.

When you see it written out and know the meaning, it seems more distinctive than Neil. Pity everyone will understand it as simply, Neil or Neal.

Rhythmic and enchanting.