Indian Girl Names

A name rich in Hindu tradition as the alternate name for the Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of beauty and charm; currently borne, appropriately, by model-actress-writer Padma Lakshmi.

Evokes picture-postcard image of colorful Indonesia. Bali Barret is a Paris fashion insider who oversees women's style for Hermes. Bali rhymes with tally or galley.

A popular name in India, several famous Indian women carry this sweet sounding name.

Panna is a name with many allusions — in addition to those above, a serene and sacred city in India and the Italian word for cream. Panna might make a fresh alternative to Anna or Hannah.

Wise, with vivacity.

Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.

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.

Accessible, aromatic Indian name.

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

This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.

Might be a little too close to bandita.

Hip-swayingly evocative.

Kerani is a lovely Indo-Pakistani name that could be seen as the Karen of the multicultural future.

Feminine form of Cian, a name from Irish legend.

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

Lolita without the naughty implications.

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

Beguiling alternative to Johanna.

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