Hindi Names

A hauntingly lovely Indian name.

One of the more familiar Hindu choices, with built-in depth and a suggestion of enlightenment.

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.

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.

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

Both graceful and melodious.

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

Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.

Intriguing, if a bit vowel-heavy.

Pleasant-sounding name that may be too close for some to Pandora.

A Hindi name with a wonderful meaning.

Certain sections of Hindu society believe Subhadra to be a goddess named Yogmaya. Subhadra is one of the three deities worshipped at the Jagannath temple at Puri, along with Krishna(as Jagannatha) and Balarama(or Balabhadra).

Might be a little too close to bandita.

Soft and rhythmic.

The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist.

We prefer the softer Shubhadra to the original Subhadra — plus it leads to the irresistible "Shooba" as a nickname.