Indian Girl Names

A hauntingly lovely Indian name.

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

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.

Has a sound as lovely as its meaning.

For devoted New Agers only: yoga practitioners know this as the center of spiritual energy in the body.

Both graceful and melodious.

A mandala is the magic circle of Buddhism and Hinduism, a powerful spiritual symbol used in art to represent the universe. It's also an important symbol in Jungian theory. As a first name, Mandala feels both natural and original, always a positive combination, but parents considering it should make themselves away of its deeper meaning.

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.