Indian Names

Beguiling alternative to Johanna.

Lolita without the naughty implications.

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

Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.

Genuine Indian name some parents turn to as an Amanda alternative; also connected to a network of spiritual communities.

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

This popular Muslim name would more easily translate to English-speaking cultures in its Bahar form.

Lots of charm.

This name derives from the name Varuna, who in the Hindi faith was the god of water. Varun is, therefore, somewhat analogous to Neptune or Poseidon.

The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.

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.

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.

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.

The name of the visionary second-century BC Indian physician, a definer of diseases and believer in a sound mind and body: a worthy inspiration.

Susmita, also spelled Sushmita which more accurately reflects its pronunciation, is an Indian or Bengali name widely unknown in the Western World but with definite potential.

A pleasant seasonal name.

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

An attractive and worldly name for a cherished baby son.