Hindi Names

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

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.

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

The name of the visionary second-century BC Indian physician, a definer of diseases and believer in a sound mind and body: a worthy inspiration.

Susmita, also spelled Sushmita which more accurately reflects its pronunciation, is an Indian or Bengali name widely unknown in the Western World but with definite potential.

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

Though meaningful in its own culture, would make a challenging crossover.

An attractive and worldly name for a cherished baby son.

Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.

A pleasant seasonal name.

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

A name associated with the Indian prime minister.

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

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.

A hauntingly lovely Indian name.

Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.

An imposing meaning, an appealing sound.

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

Gauri the Brilliant is one of the many names for the Hindu goddess Parvati.