Indian Baby Names: 17000+ Indian Boy And Girl Names With Meanings

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India, with its culinary delights, magnificent landscapes, amazing locales, gorgeous cultural heritage sites, and diverse terrain, has been a subject of fascination since time immemorial. So it should be no surprise that Indian baby names are excessively popular all over the world. The naming convention in India varies from region to region. While North Indians are given two to three names comprising of a given name, father’s name (optional), and surname, South Indians add even the ancestral town or village name to the given name and father’s name. Since the first two components of a South Indian name are quite long, they are initialized. ‘Namkaran’, or naming ceremony is performed in every region of India. It’s believed that ‘Namkaran’ ceremony creates and strengthens the bond between the baby and the rest of the family. The ceremony is usually performed on the 12th day after the birth of the child, but may vary from custom to custom and region to region. Indians usually refer to the Puranas and religious texts for choosing an ideal name. Naming children after elders or ancestor is also an evergreen trend among Indian families. Browse through MomJunction's extensive database of Indian baby boy & girl names to find a perfect moniker for your bundle of joy.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Aabavaanan	Boy	implies a person who is responsible and reliable
Aabha	Girl	Glow; Splendour; Light; Brilliance; Bright and Radiant; Glorious
Aabharan	Boy	means jewel, a variant form of name Abharan which means jewel in Sanskrit
Aabhas	Boy	Sense or Feelings, has a Sanskrit meaning as realization
Aabhass	Boy	Awareness; A variant name of Abhas which means realization
Aabheer	Boy	means a Cow-herd in Sanskrit, it also means one who is fearless
Aabher	Boy	means a Cow-herd and is variant form of name Aabheer
Aachalendra	Boy	The word aachalendra means Himalayas, it signifies the person to be strong, Unchallengeable
Aacharappan	Boy	Restless or Proactive
Aacharya	Boy	means Learned Teacher; a variant of Sanskrit name Acharya; Another Name of Drona
Aachman	Boy	Intake of a Sip of Water Before a Yagya or Puja
Aachuthan	Boy	another name of Hindu Lord Krishna
Aad	Unisex	aad in Islams means 'The man' and on the other hand in Sikhs it's a girl name meaning In the beginning
Aadab	Girl	Name aadab has a meaning of Hope and need. The person who brings hope to the family
Aadalarasan	Boy	means Attraction; one who attracts with his dance; It also represents one of many Lord Shiva's name in Tamil
Aadalarasu	Boy	means King of Dance in Tamil; represents Lord Shiva's name as Nataraja who is considered the Lord of Dance
Aadarsh	Boy	means one who has principles in Sanskrit, ideal man; a variant form of name Adarsh
Aadarsha	Girl	one who is ideal, optimal, and perfect
Aaddhar	Boy	Foundation, Ground work of anything, Base of Life
Aadeep	Boy	Light, Spiritual Illumination, A source of radiance
Aadesh	Boy	Command; Message; means instruction in Sanskrit
Aadesh	Boy	an order; a command; an instruction
Aadeshwar	Boy	aadeshwar is a south indian name that means God, or the won who is in a high position of authority
Aadh	Girl	aadh as a word means Half
Aadhan	Boy	Be First
Aadhar	Boy	Base; A variant of Sanskrit name Aaddhar
Aadhav	Boy	Ruler - a person who rules or governs
Aadhavan	Boy	Sun; Brilliant Like the Sun; Lord Vishnu, A variant of name Aadavan
Aadhikara	Boy	Lord Shiva, A variant of Sanskrit name Adhikara which means Principal
Aadhikesavan	Boy	One who is Ideal for Others
Aadhimulam	Boy	One who is beginning of Everything, Source cause of everything
Aadhinarayanan	Boy	The First God; A name form of Lord Vishnu
Aadhira	Girl	Moon, To sentimentalize and remember nostalgically
Aadhirai	Girl	A Special Star
Aadhiseshan	Boy	Any One; it is also considered as one of many names of Lord Vishnu
Aadhish	Boy	King, Emperor, Ruler, Person with supreme power
Aadhishankar	Boy	Sri Shankaracharya; Founder of Adwaitha Philosophy ; A name formed after Lord Shiva as Shankar
Aadhunik	Boy	Modern; New; Latest; a name variant of Adhunik
Aadhya	Girl	The first power; the beginning; another name of Goddess Durga
Aadi	Boy	First; Most Important,Beginning; Starting; Source form of life
Aadijay	Boy	The First Victory ; Success;
Aadimoola	Boy	Supreme Being ; A variant of name Aadimoolan
Aadinath	Boy	God; Supreme Ruler of the Universe; The First God
Aadipta	Boy	Bright, Intelligent, Radiant, Luminous, Glorious
Aadir	Boy	Origin; Beginning; Point of space or time where anything begins; Source
Aadish	Boy	Full of Wisdom; Intelligent, Knowledgeable, Noble
Aadishankar	Boy	Shrishankaracharya; The Founder of Adwaitha Philosophy
Aadishwar	Boy	Aadishwar; Bhagvan; Supreme God; First Jain Tirthankara
Aadit	Boy	Peak; Shade; Sheltered; Bright; Radiant; Illuminate
Aaditey	Boy	Son of Aditi ; refers to being son of the Earth or son of Mother of God
Aaditeya	Boy	Son of Aditi ; refers to being son of the Earth or son of Mother of God
Aadithya	Boy	The Sun ; a variant name is Aaditva
Aaditva	Boy	The Sun ; A derivative name from name Aadithya
Aadiv	Boy	Delicate; sensitive; mindful to feelings of others
Aadiyapadham	Boy	One who is Very Active or Quick
Aadrita	Girl	Lots of Love Gathering; adorable; Charming; very likable for attractiveness
Aadvay	Boy	Unique; unparalleled; exclusive; having no like or equal
Aafiya	Boy	the person who has a very sound body and health
Aaftab	Boy	the name means sunlight or the Sun
Aagam	Girl	Coming; Arrival ; Holy Jain Scripture; To inherit; To acquire
Aaghnya	Girl	the name has a meaning of someone born from fire, it is also the name of Goddess laxmi
Aagman	Boy	Arrival ; Welcome; Warmly received
Aagney	Boy	Child of Flames; Son of the Fire God ; A variant name is Aagneya
Aagneya	Boy	Child of Flames; Son of Agni; Son of the Fire ; Derivative of name Aagney
Aagyey	Boy	Unknown; meaning something unexplored or not discovered
Aahan	Boy	Iron; Sword ; symbol of military power; inflexible and unrelenting power
Aahir	Boy	Dazzling; Brilliant; To impress deeply; Sparkling; Glittering
Aahish	Boy	Blessing of God
Aahlaad	Boy	Delight; To have great pleasure; someone who gives joy and enjoyment
Aahlaadith	Boy	Joyous Person ; A variant of name Aahlaad which means Delight
Aahna	Girl	Exist; to live; Survive; life
Aahnik	Boy	Prayer; an object of worship; Devote to God; act of praying to God
Aahva	Boy	Beloved; one who is greatly loved; Dear to heart
Aahwaanith	Boy	One who has Been Invited; Wanted; Something desired; wish
Aaish	Boy	God Blessings; bestowment by God
Aakaar	Boy	Shape;to evolve; to develop; A variant of name Akar
Aakaash	Boy	Sky
Aakanksh	Boy	Desire; Wish; Crave; Longing
Aakar	Boy	Shape, To Form, To Materialize; to evolve; to develop; A variant of name Akar
Aakarsh	Boy	Attraction; Beauty; Charm; allurement; Fascinating; Enticing
Aakarshan	Boy	Attraction; Beauty; Charm; allurement; Fascinating; Enticing
Aakash	Boy	The Sky
Aakashdeep	Boy	The Sky; Vast Like the Sky
Aakav	Boy	Shape, To Form, To Materialize; to evolve; to develop; A variant of name Akar
Aakesh	Boy	Sky ; A variant of Aakash
Aakhyaan	Boy	Legend; Story of Famous Person inscription
Aakil	Boy	Intelligent; Smart; Clever; Wise
Aakriti	Boy	Shape, To Form, To Materialize; to evolve; to develop ; A derivative from name Akar
Aalambi	Boy	Continuer
Aalap	Boy	Musical Prelude, Conversation, Prelude to a raga; Skilled in music
Aalekh	Boy	Learned; One of many names of Lord Shiva; to become informed; gain knowledge
Aalhad	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Good Fortune; Pleasure; Be glad; Rejoice
Aalok	Boy	Light, Bright; be illuminated; Radiating
Aaludaiperumal	Boy	Explorer of the Sea; Name in devotion of Lord Vishnu
Aamani	Girl	Spring season; Vasanth Ritu; Season of Flowers; Pleasant Early morning surroundings
Aamir	Boy	Populous, Full Prosperous, Amply Settled; Civilise
Aamish	Boy	The meaning of this name is the one full of enjoyment this also means food or meat
Aamod	Boy	Pleasure, Pleasant, Accept; Be glad; Rejoice
Aanan	Boy	Appearance; Face; Countenance; Approval; Permit ; Moral Support
Aanandaprakash	Boy	Wild Wind

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Infographic: Elegant Indian Baby Names

Indian culture embodies the word 'diversity' perfectly. Since several languages are spoken in the country, you will find many unique and charming names to choose from for your baby. You are likely never to run out of choices! Thus, to make your search simpler, we have compiled the best ones in the following infographic.