Indian Boy Names

  1. Pradeep
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "light, lantern"
    • Description:

      One of the more familiar Hindu choices, with built-in depth and a suggestion of enlightenment.
  2. Charaka
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "wanderer"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Deodar
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "divine wood"
    • Description:

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

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "greatest"
    • Description:

      Though meaningful in its own culture, would make a challenging crossover.
  5. Sanjaya
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "triumphant"
    • Description:

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

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "charmed, beguiled"
    • Description:

      Intriguing import.
  7. Rajiv
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "striped"
    • Description:

      Known here via the son of Indira Gandhi, who himself became prime minister of India.
  8. Shandar
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "proud, fabulous"
    • Description:

      A Hindi name with a wonderful meaning.
  9. Sahaj
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "natural"
    • Description:

      Soft and rhythmic.