Choosing a name for a new baby can be one of the biggest, most exciting, and fun tasks for expectant parents. You want the name to be perfect for the newest addition to your family. Indian baby names are exotic, beautiful, and unique. If you are looking for an Indian name for your baby, there are some considerations.
1.) How does it sound with your last name?
2.) What will the child’s initials look like and/or spell out?
3.) Is the name able to be pronounced by foreigners? Some names are tricky for people unfamiliar with Indian names to spell and/or pronounce. If this is a concern, try to find a name that is spelled simply and pronounced much as it looks.
4.) What are possible nicknames that could be derived from the name? Do you like them? Nicknames often are shortened versions of full names that are used by family and friends. If full names are difficult to say, oftentimes a nickname is created to make it easier for other children and adults to call for your child.
5.) What is the meaning of the name? Names that have strong, proud meanings may make you more likely to select a name while names that have undesirable meanings may cause you to eliminate them from the selection process. Make sure the name’s meaning is one that is appealing to you.
Finally, select a name that you are proud of and sincerely love. Remember that the name you select is going to be with your child forever, so you want to make sure it is special.
The list below will assist you in getting started on selecting an Indian baby name for your new son or daughter.
The following male names from India offer a variety of meanings:
- Amit means endless or boundless
- Jay means victory
- Nimish means time for flicker of an eye or a moment
- Ajay means unconquerable, invincible
- Ravi means sun or fire
- Yash means glory and victory
- Nishok means one without sorrow, happy
- Rohan means ascending or developing
- Vivek means someone with this name has the ability to distinguish between good & bad
- Dhanesh holds the meaning Lord of wealth or Vishnu
- Guru means master, teacher, or one who shows the way
- Tej means lustrous
- Mitesh means one with few desires
- Hiranya translates to wealth
- Salil means water
The following is a list of female names from India along with their meanings:
- Anjali means offering with devotion
- Jyoti means flame or light
- Asha holds the meaning of hope
- Rupi means beauty
- Saachi means truth
- Maya means illusion or Goddess Lakshmi
- Vajra means diamond
- Ela means earth
- Sarita is a name that means river
- Harsha means happiness
- Lavanya means grace or beauty
- Vidya means one of wisdom and knowledge
- Charvi means beautiful
- Manisha translates to Goddess of mind, intelligence, or desire
- Rajani means night
- Meera means a devotee of Lord Krishna
