Sanskrit Names

Wise, with vivacity.

Raga is musical, yes, but that 'rag' syllable worries us.

Taj is a cool new name with ancient Eastern roots. While Taj can work for either sex, Taja might be a feminine alternative.

Soft and alluring, much like the similarly named cloth, but might have political implications.

Spiritual author Deepak Chopra made this familiar, if not particularly accessible, outside the Indian community.

This name of a revered Hindu deity is heard in several cultures.

Beguiling alternative to Johanna.

The name of the elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom is rarely heard outside India.

Lolita without the naughty implications.

Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.

Name of the "god tree," a tall cedar native to India that also grows in California and England. Not a prime baby name candidate.

Lots of charm.

This name is widely used in India.

If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.

Krishna is the name of the supreme Hindu god that is still considered secular enough for mortal children and is often found in Hindu families, for both boys and girls.

A simple, international name extremely popular in India. The word, meaning "song", also appears in the name of the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sacred text. Geeta is a spelling variant.

This variation of the popular Indian name Sanjay was borne by a popular-against-all-odds American Idol contestant.

Feminine form of Amit that's simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship.