Sanskrit Names

Wise, with vivacity.

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

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

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

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.

Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.

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

Lolita without the naughty implications.

Beguiling alternative to Johanna.

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

Lots of charm.

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.

This name is widely used in India.

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

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.

A name commonly used in India; Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of learning.

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