Indian Girl Names

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

Beguiling alternative to Johanna.

Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.

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

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

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

Indian name similar in feel to some of the increasingly popular Russian names.

Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable.

This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.

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

Pretty Asian option.

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

Charismatic choice among January baby names.

Whatever its derivation, best known now in the version used by the jazzy singer, Sade.

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

Anoma is name occasionally seen in Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. Its meaning is unknown but likely related to the word meaning "illustrious". It is a name that could easily work in English-speaking countries.

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.