Hindi Names

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

Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.

Both graceful and melodious.

Rhythmic and enchanting.

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

Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.

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

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

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.

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.