Hindi Names

A name associated with the Indian prime minister.

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

Both graceful and melodious.

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

Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.

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

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

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.

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

Soft and rhythmic.

Charismatic choice among January baby names.

Intriguing, if a bit vowel-heavy.

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).

Pretty Asian option.

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