Indian Boy Names

Extremely meaningful in the Buddhist culture, where a lotus symbolizes the victory of the spirit over the senses.

A Hindi name with a wonderful meaning.

Soft and rhythmic.

Spiritual author Deepak Chopra made this familiar, if not particularly accessible, outside the Indian community.

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

Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.

Classic Indian name with a winning meaning — literally.

Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.

A name commonly used in India; Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of learning.