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15 of 68 names
Aabha
Sanskrit / Indian · Radiance, shine, luster, splendor, glow.
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Aadhira
Sanskrit / Indian · Energetic, lively, passionate, brave, courageous.
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Aadhya
Hindi · Unique goddess, first power, original.
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Aaditri
Sanskrit / Indian · Goddess who brings light.
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Aadvika
Sanskrit / Indian · Unique. Feminine. Mystical. Timeless.
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Aakriti
Sanskrit / Indian · Form, shape, appearance, structure.
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Aanchal
Sanskrit / Indian · Shelter, protection, motherly love.
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Aaradhya
Sanskrit / Indian · Worshipful, revered, adored, cherished.
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Aaravi
Sanskrit / Indian · Peaceful, musical, one who sings
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Aarohi
Hindi · Rising musical tune
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Aarti
Hindi / Indian / Marathi · Worship; offering of light.
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Aarushi
Sanskrit / Indian · Dawn, first rays of sunlight.
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Aaryah
Sanskrit / Indian · Noble, honored, exalted, venerable.
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Aaryahi
Sanskrit / Indian · Goddess Durga; noble and powerful.
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Aaryanna
Sanskrit / Indian · Noble, strong, pure woman.
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8 of 8 names
Banyan
Indian · The God tree
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Bhakti
Sanskrit / Indian · Devotion, love, worship, dedication, spirituality.
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Bhavana
Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi · Nurturing, cultivating, meditation, cultivating compassion
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Bhavika
Sanskrit / Indian · Good-natured, cheerful, pure, innocent.
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Bhavya
Sanskrit / Indian · Majestic or full of glory.
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Bhoomi
Sanskrit / Indian · Earth; Soil; Land; Ground.
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Bijal
Sanskrit / Indian · "A proud and confident individual."
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Bindu
Sanskrit / Indian · Drop, dot, point, nucleus, source.
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3 of 3 names
Chaitra
Sanskrit / Indian · Indian month, beginning of spring.
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Chanda
Indian · Moon, shining, or light.
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Chandra
Hindi / Hindu / Sanskrit · Shining Moon
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15 of 21 names
Daksha
Sanskrit / Indian · Smart, skilled, competent, able.
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Darsha
Hindi · To see, to perceive, to have vision
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Darshana
Indian / Marathi · Vision; philosophical viewpoint; philosophical standpoint.
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Daya
Hindi · Compassionate
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Deepa
Bengali / Hindi / Indian / Malayalam / Marathi / Punjabi / Tamil · Lamp; light; radiant; illuminated.
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Deepika
Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Tamil / Telugu · Radiant, illuminating, splendor, lamp, glow
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Deepti
Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Marathi · Illumination, light, radiance, brightness.
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Devi
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Sanskrit / Tamil · Goddess of All
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Devika
Hindi / Indian / Sanskrit · Goddess of All
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Dhana
Hindi / Sanskrit · Wealthy
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Dhanvi
Sanskrit / Indian · Gift from God.
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Dhara
Hindi · The earth
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Dhruvi
Sanskrit / Indian · Firmament, steady, unwavering, resolute.
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Dhyana
Sanskrit / Indian · Meditation; concentration; contemplation; reflection.
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Dhyani
Sanskrit / Indian · Meditative; contemplative; Inner reflection.
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1 of 1 name
Eknoor
Indian / Sanskrit · "Divine light" or "Enlightenment"
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1 of 1 name
Fahmida
Indian / Urdu · Intelligent, knowledgeable, wise, understanding, discerning.
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13 of 13 names
Gagandeep
Indian / Sanskrit · Sky lamp, radiant light
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Gargi
Bengali / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian · Ancient enlightened Indian philosopher.
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Gauri
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Marathi · Fair, pale
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Gayathri
Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Tamil / Telugu · "Chant of the Vedas."
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Gayatri
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Marathi · Goddess of divine hymns.
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Geetika
Indian / Sanskrit · Hymn, song, musical notes.
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Gita
Hindi / Indian / Nepali / Latvian · Song, poem, holy verse.
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Gowri
Indian / Kannada / Tamil · Gowri - Goddess Parvati's alternative name.
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Guneet
Indian / Sanskrit · Gracious, virtuous, kind-hearted soul.
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Gurbani
Indian / Sanskrit · Word of the Guru's teachings.
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Gurleen
Indian / Sanskrit · Beloved person, with guru connection.
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Gurnaaz
Indian / Sanskrit · Name: Gurnaaz Meaning: Graceful, charming, elegant.
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Gurneet
Indian / Sanskrit · Gracious, courageous, loving, worldly, wise.
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13 of 13 names
Hamsini
Indian / Sanskrit · Goddess of sound and music.
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Hansini
Indian / Sanskrit · Goddess of swans or tearful eyes
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Hara
Hindi · To seize
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Harjot
Indian / Sanskrit · "Radiance; light of God."
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Harpreet
Indian / Sanskrit · Joyful warrior, courageous and joyful.
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Harsha
Indian / Sanskrit · Joy, happiness, bliss.
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Harshika
Indian / Sanskrit · Joyful, happy, delightful.
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Harshini
Indian / Sanskrit · Gentle, positive, joyful, beloved, beautiful.
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Harshita
Indian / Sanskrit · Joyful; Happy; Pleased.
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Harshitha
Indian / Sanskrit · Joyful, happy, delighted, content, cheerful.
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Hema
Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Marathi / Tamil · Golden; Divine; Precious; Golden Goddess.
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Hetal
Indian / Sanskrit · Graceful, gentle, affectionate, caring, kind.
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Hetvi
Indian / Sanskrit · "Desire" or "Ambition" in Sanskrit.
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10 of 10 names
Indira
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Marathi / Sanskrit / Tamil / Nepali · Glamor
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Inika
Hindi / Sanskrit · Splendor
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Isha
Indian / Sanskrit · Master, lord
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Ishaani
Indian / Sanskrit · Graceful, divine, beautiful, desirable, beloved.
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Ishana
Hindi · Desire
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Ishani
Hindi / Indian / Nepali · Goddess of power and wealth.
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Ishanvi
Indian / Sanskrit · "Blessed and divine"
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Ishika
Indian / Sanskrit · Meaning of 'Ishika': Sacred arrow.
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Ishita
Hindi / Indian / Nepali · Pleasure, desire, prosperity, superiority.
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Iyla
Hindi · Moonlight
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10 of 10 names
Jahnavi
Indian / Sanskrit · River Ganges; Holy river; Goddess
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Janaki
Indian / Sanskrit · Goddess Sita, Supreme Goddess Rama
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Janvi
Indian / Sanskrit · Goddess of the Ganges River.
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Jarita
Hindi / Sanskrit · Mother or legendary bird
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Jasdeep
Indian / Sanskrit · Radiant light or illumined lord.
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Jashanti
Indian / Sanskrit · Peaceful, joyful, serene, tranquil, calm.
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Jasmeet
Indian / Sanskrit · "Jasmeet" means "Glorious and respected friend."
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Jaspreet
Indian / Sanskrit · Victorious; ​Famed; Radiant; Praise
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Jaya
Hindi / Sanskrit / Indian · Victorious; triumphant; goddess Durga.
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Jyoti
Indian / Sanskrit · Light
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15 of 32 names
Kaashvi
Indian / Sanskrit · Unique or desirable like Kashya.
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Kaavya
Indian / Sanskrit · Incoming/creative/literary/masterpiece/graceful.
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Kajal
Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Nepali · Black eyeliner or kohl.
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Kalinda
Hindi · Sun
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Kalyani
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Marathi / Telugu · Beautiful, majestic, blessed, auspicious.
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Kama
Hindi / Sanskrit · Love, desire
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Kamala
Hawaiian / Hindi / Indian · Lotus or pale red; or, a garden
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Kanya
Hindi / Thai · Woman With Youth
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Karishma
Hindi / Indian · Miracle, blessing, gift, talent.
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Karma
Hindi · Destiny, spiritual force
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Karthika
Indian / Malayalam / Tamil · Star, shining, celestial, light, divine.
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Kasi
Indian / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu · Radiant
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Kaveri
Hindi / Indian / Sankethi · River
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Kavita
Hindi / Indian / Marathi · Poem, beautiful, elegant, creative.
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Kavitha
Indian / Kannada / Tamil / Telugu · Poem, composition, artistic, creative, expressive
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8 of 8 names
Lakshmi
Hindu / Indian / Sanskrit / Tamil · Observing
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Lalita
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Marathi / Sanskrit / Nepali · Playful, charming
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Lalitha
Indian / Malayalam / Tamil / Telugu · Goddess of beauty and elegance.
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Laurajean
Indian / Sanskrit · Laurel beauty; grace; honor.
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Lavanya
Hindi / Indian / Tamil / Telugu · Graceful, elegant, feminine, beautiful.
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Laxmi
Indian / Sanskrit / Nepali · Observing
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Leela
Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu / Nepali · Play
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Lela
Arabic / Indian / Sanskrit · Woman of The Night
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15 of 50 names
Madhavi
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Marathi / Sanskrit / Telugu · Born In Springtime
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Madhuri
Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Telugu · Charming and beautiful actress.
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Mahagony
Indian / Sanskrit · Rich, dark, reddish-brown wood.
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Mahaila
Indian / Sanskrit · Variant of the name Mahalia.
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Mahaley
Indian / Sanskrit · "Mahaley" is an uncommon name.
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Maham
Indian / Sanskrit · Gift from God, respected.
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Mahana
Indian / Sanskrit · Sun or warmth or day
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Mahasin
Indian / Sanskrit · Beautiful or good deeds.
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Mahathi
Indian / Sanskrit · Great sound or singer.
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Mahati
Indian / Sanskrit · Greatness; talented; knowledgeable; wise.
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Mahayla
Indian / Sanskrit · "Great, like an angel."
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Mahdiya
Indian / Sanskrit · Guided or well-guided one.
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Mahealani
Indian / Sanskrit · Moonlight reflected on the ocean.
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Maheen
Indian / Sanskrit · Beautiful, radiant, full moon.
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Mahek
Indian / Sanskrit · Fragrance or pleasant aroma.
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15 of 28 names
Naeemah
Indian / Sanskrit · Delight, blessing, prosperous, pleasant, Muslim.
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Naimah
Indian / Sanskrit · Pleasant, lovely, blissful, calm.
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Nakshatra
Indian / Sanskrit · Star; celestial body; zodiac sign
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Nalini
Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Tamil · Lotus, delicate, beautiful, elegant, graceful.
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Namrata
Hindi / Indian / Malayalam / Marathi / Nepali · Humility, modesty, elegance.
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Nanda
Indian / Sanskrit · Happiness
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Nandita
Hindi / Indian / Marathi · Joyful, happy, pleasing, delightful.
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Navdeep
Indian / Sanskrit · Radiant light or new lamp.
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Navjot
Indian / Sanskrit · New growth or blossoming
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Navneet
Indian / Sanskrit · Pure, sacred, enlightened, knowledgeable.
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Navpreet
Indian / Sanskrit · New light or new love.
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Nayana
Hindi / Nepali · Beautiful eyes
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Neela
Hindi / Indian / Sanskrit / Tamil · Sapphire blue
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Neelam
Hindi / Indian / Sanskrit · Blue Sapphire
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Neha
Bengali / Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Punjabi / Telugu / Tamil · Gracious, loving, or desire.
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2 of 2 names
Om
Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Sanskrit / Nepali · Creation
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Orange
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Color, citrus fruit, vibrant, energetic
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15 of 29 names
Padma
Indian / Sanskrit · Lotus Flower
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Pallavi
Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Marathi / Tamil / Telugu · "New leaves in music"
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Parneet
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Simple and formal description: Noble, virtuous soul, winner.
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Petrita
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Little rock or stone.
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Pooja
Bengali / Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Nepali / Punjabi / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu · Worship
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Prabhjot
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Light or glow of God.
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Prachi
Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Marathi · Morning light; first light.
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Prajna
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Wisdom, insight, knowledge, consciousness.
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Prakriti
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Nature; existence; original creation.
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Pranathi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Pranathi means "supreme respect and honor."
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Pranati
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Pranati means "prayer" or "devotion".
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Pranavi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Goddess of music and sounds.
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Pranika
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Life force or energy source.
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Pranisha
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Life's precious gift; blessed soul.
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Pranshi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Simple and formal meaning: "Pure soul"
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15 of 67 names
Rachana
Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Nepali · Creation, making, creative activity.
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Rachna
Hindi / Indian / Marathi · Creation, formation, structure, organization, design
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Radha
Indian / Sanskrit · Success, prosperity
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Radhika
Gujarati / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Tamil / Telugu · Fulfillment, prosperity, success, achievement.
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Rajanae
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Strong, regal, glorious, divine goddess.
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Rajanee
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Night, dark, mysterious, beautiful, deity
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Rajean
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · "Rajean" has no commonly accepted meaning
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Raji
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · King or Ruler. | Formal: Sovereign or Regent.
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Rajvi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Royal, noble, king-like.
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Rajvir
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · King; leader; royal; powerful.
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Rakhi
Hindi / Indian · Bond of protection, sibling love
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Ramandeep
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Enlightenment through divine light.
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Ranada
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Strong, courageous, wise, graceful, independent.
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Ranae
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Feminine name meaning "rebirth" or "queen."
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Ranata
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Strong, dominant, brave, admirable, leader
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15 of 86 names
Saanvika
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Goddess Lakshmi or fortunate lady.
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Saina
Hindi · Princess
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Sakshi
Hindi / Indian / Marathi · Witness, evidence, or proof
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Samaira
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Elevated, beloved, enchanting princess.
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Sandhya
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Tamil / Telugu · Evening prayer, twilight, dusk.
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Sania
Hindi · Pearl
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Saniya
Hindi · Pearl
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Sanjana
Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Sanskrit · Uniting, joining
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Sanskriti
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Indian cultural values or traditions.
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Sarajane
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Princess or noble person.
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Sarajean
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Variant of Sarah Jane, sincere.
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Saranda
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Joyful, Bringing good news.
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Sarann
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Simple and formal meaning: "Dedicated and radiant leader."
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Saranne
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Princess, noble maiden, elegant woman.
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Sarika
Hebrew / Hindi / Indian / Marathi · Princess
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15 of 31 names
Taara
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Star, shining, bright, illuminated, celestial.
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Tanvi
Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Sanskrit · The epitome of femininity
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Tanvika
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Enthusiastic and creative.
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Taran
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Thunder
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Taraneh
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Melody, enchanting sound or music.
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Tarita
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Polynesian name meaning "loving or affectionate".
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Taylorann
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Combination of Taylor and Ann.
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Tejal
Gujarati / Indian / Marathi · Radiant, sharp, glowing, bright, radiant.
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Temprance
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Moderation, self-control, restraint.
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Teran
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Rocky land; strong and firm.
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Terita
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Gifted, beloved, star, shining, goddess
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Terran
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Earthly or relating to Earth.
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Tierany
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Unknown, no established meaning.
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Tran
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Peaceful, calm, serene, still
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Tranae
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Graceful, elegant, and serene woman.
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3 of 3 names
Uma
Hebrew / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu / Nepali · Mother
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Urvi
Gujarati / Indian / Marathi · Earth; eternal peace; heavenly sky.
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Usha
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Nepali / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu · Daybreak
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11 of 11 names
Vaishnavi
Hinduism / Indian / Marathi / Tamil / Telugu · Goddess or devotee of Vishnu.
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Vanshika
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Vanshika means "princess" or "lineage".
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Varsha
Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Tamil · Rain
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Veda
Indian / Kannada / Sanskrit / Telugu · Knowledge
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Vedanshi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Knowledgeable; Wise; Enlightened; Divine.
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Verania
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · "Verania" lacks a definitive meaning.
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Verita
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · "Truth" or "true"
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Vidya
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Marathi / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu · Knowledge, science, learning
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Vika
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Victory
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Viki
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Victorious and full of life.
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Vikkie
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Victorious, powerful, noble, conqueror.
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1 of 1 name
Winona
English / NativeAmerican / Sioux / SiouxIndian / Native-american · The Oldest Daughter
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15 of 17 names
Yarithza
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Spanish feminine name, meaning unknown.
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Yaritsa
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Unknown meaning
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Yaritza
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Princess or beloved one.
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Yaritzel
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Unique, meaningful and beautiful name.
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Yaritzi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Precious gift and beloved one.
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Yaritzy
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Unknown origin, feminine, unique, strong.
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Yashi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · "The meaning of 'Yashi' is unknown."
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Yashica
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Bright, successful, triumphant + Goddess
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Yashira
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Yashira means "richness, wealth, prosperity."
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Yashvi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Beloved, virtuous, divine, auspicious, beautiful.
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Yerania
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Woman with joy, light.
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Yuma
Hebrew / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu / Nepali · Mother
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Yurani
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Flower-like, unique, feminine, Colombian origin.
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Yuritza
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · "Formal name with unknown meaning"
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Yuritzi
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Yuritzi: Noble, spiritual, strong woman.
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2 of 2 names
Zaara
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Beautiful; shining; flower; princess.
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Zerita
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · "Small gift of divine beauty."
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India girl names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a India name.

They carry Sanskrit poetry. Names like Aanya (gracious), Diya (lamp), Saanvi (goddess Lakshmi), and Ananya (unique) blend ancient meaning with musical sound.
India's top picks include Aanya, Diya, Saanvi, Anika, and Myra. Modern but rooted in centuries of Sanskrit and regional tradition.
Many are. Diya, Maya, Anika, Priya, and Aarya all read clearly. Indian phonetics are consistent — most names sound the way they look.
Lakshmi (goddess of fortune), Saraswati (goddess of wisdom), Durga (warrior goddess), Parvati (consort of Shiva), and Sita (heroine of the Ramayana) all carry divine heritage.
Plenty. Try Mira, Diya, Anya, Tara (star), or Asha (hope). Each carries Indian beauty in a few syllables.
Diya means lamp, Jyoti means light, Roshni means brightness, Asha means hope, and Anika means grace. Luminous meaning runs through Indian naming.
Beautifully. Padma (lotus), Tara (star), Chandni (moonlight), Meera (sea or ocean), and Saanvi (one to be followed) all carry natural and divine imagery.
Maya, Priya, Anika, Aarya, and Diya have all become beloved American picks — Indian roots that travel beautifully.
Yes. North Indian names like Anjali differ from South Indian ones like Kavya, Bengali names like Aditi, or Tamil names like Lakshmi. Each region has its own beautiful traditions.
NameHub has a full collection of Indian girl names organized by meaning, mythology, and region — every name comes with its full story and authentic pronunciation.