Hindi Names for Girls

Pretty Asian option.

Charismatic choice among January baby names.

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

When you see it written out and know the meaning, it seems more distinctive than Neil. Pity everyone will understand it as simply, Neil or Neal.

Rhythmic and enchanting.

A hauntingly lovely Indian name.

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.

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.

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.

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.