Hindi Names
Hindi names are used in India by speakers of Hindi. See also about Indian names.
573 names in our directory
Hindi
573Deepali is an Indian feminine given name, common in Hindi and Marathi. It is a transcription of the Devanagari दीपाली, itself a variant of Dipali. The name originates from Sanskrit dipālī, meaning "row of lamps," referri...
Deepika is a feminine given name used across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and others. It is an alternate transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Dipika, which...
Deepti is a variant transcription of the Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada feminine given name, typically representing दीप्ती or ದೀಪ್ತಿ, and ultimately derived from Dipti, a Sanskrit name rooted in दीपति (dīpti), meaning "brig...
Deo is an Dev.Derived from Sanskrit देव (deva), meaning “god,” Dev is the root from which the Hindi transcription Dev originates. Deo thus carries the same divinity-associated meaning as its root name Dev.In Italian, Deo...
Dev is a male given name common in India, particularly among speakers of Hindi and Marathi. The name is derived from Sanskrit देव (deva), meaning "god". Etymologically, deva relates to the Proto-Indo-European root *deiwo...
Devadas is a masculine Indian given name meaning "servant of the gods" from Sanskrit deva ("god") and dāsa ("servant"). The name is also spelled as Devdas, particularly in Hindi contexts, and appears in Bengali as Debdas...
Devaki is a revered figure in Hindu literature, most famously known as the mother of the god Krishna. Her name is the feminine form of the Sanskrit Devaka, meaning "divine" or "celestial," derived from the root deva ("go...
Devdas is an alternate transcription of the Hindi name Devadas (Devadas), which means "servant of the gods" from Sanskrit deva meaning "god" and dāsa meaning "servant." The name carries deep spiritual connotations in Hin...
Devi is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit devī, meaning "goddess." The name originates from the Sanskrit root div, meaning "to shine" or "heavenly," and is the feminine counterpart of Deva, meaning "god." In in...
Devika is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in Hindi-speaking regions of India. It means "little goddess", derived from Sanskrit देवी (devī) meaning "goddess" and the suffix क (ka) meaning "little"...
Devraj is a modern form of Devaraja, a name of Sanskrit origin. The name Devaraja means "king of gods," derived from deva meaning "god" and rāja meaning "king." This epithet is traditionally associated with the Hindu god...
Dhananjay (धनंजय) is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in India among Hindi- and Marathi-speaking communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit element dhanaṃjaya, meaning “winning wealth” or “...
Dharma is a Sanskrit masculine name rooted in one of the most profound concepts of Indian philosophy. The name directly derives from the word dharma (धर्म), which carries meanings such as "that which is established," "la...
Dhruv is a modern first name used primarily in Nepal and India, being a spelling variant of the Sanskrit name Dhruva.Etymology and MeaningThe name Dhruv is derived from the Sanskrit root dhruv, meaning "fixed, immovable,...
Diksha (डिक्षा) is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from dīkṣā (दीक्षा), meaning "initiation" or "preparation for a religious ceremony". The name carries deep spiritual significance in Indian religions s...
Dileep is a contemporary Indian masculine name used across several languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. It is a modern transcription of the Sanskrit-origin name Dilip, which itself...
Dilip is a modern Indian masculine name widely used across several language communities, including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. It is a contemporary form of the classical name...
Dinesh is a modern Indian male given name, derived from the Sanskrit name Dinesha. The name Dinesha is composed of the elements दिन (dina) meaning "day" and ईश (īśa) meaning "lord", thus conveying the meaning "lord of th...
Dip is a masculine given name used in several languages of the Indian subcontinent, including Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi. It is the masculine form of Dipa, which derives from Sanskrit दीप meaning "lig...
Dipa is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word dīpa, meaning "light, lamp." It is a popular name across several Indian linguistic communities, including Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi, Malayalam, Marath...
Dipak is a modern given name used across multiple Indian languages and cultures, including Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. It is a contemporary form of the Sansk...
Dipali (दिपाली) is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in India among the Hindi- and Marathi-speaking communities. The name is derived from the Sanskrit compound dīpālī (दिपाली), meaning “row of lamp...
Dipika is a feminine Indian given name, derived from the masculine Dipaka. The name Dipaka means "inflaming, exciting" in Sanskrit and is another name for Kama, the Hindu god of love. Thus, Dipika carries connotations of...
Dipti is a feminine given name of Indian origin, meaning "brightness, light" in Sanskrit. It is derived from the Sanskrit element dīpti, which carries the same luminous connotation. The name is used across several langua...
Disha is a feminine Indian given name, commonly used in Hindi and Marathi-speaking communities. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word दिशा (diśā) meaning "region" or "direction." It carries connotations of guidance,...
Divya is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word divya (दिव्य or दिव्या), meaning "divine, heavenly." The name is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition and is often associated with qualities of...
Diya is a feminine Hindi name that directly translates to "lamp" or "light" in the Hindi language. Derived from the Sanskrit word dīp with similar meaning, the name carries strong symbolic connotations of illumination, k...
Drishti is a feminine name used primarily in India, derived from the Sanskrit word dṛṣṭi, meaning "sight" or "vision." The name carries profound philosophical connotations in Hindu and yogic traditions, where drishti ref...
Durga is a Sanskrit name meaning "unattainable, unassailable" (from dur "difficult" and ga "come"). In Hindu tradition, Durga is a fierce warrior goddess, often depicted riding a lion or tiger with multiple arms, each wi...
Dushyant is a modern Indian given name, typically used in Hindi-speaking regions. It is the contemporary form of the Sanskrit name Dushyanta, which appears in ancient Hindu literature. The name is linguistically derived...
Esha is a feminine given name of Hindi origin, derived from the Sanskrit root एष् (eṣ), meaning "wish" or "desire." The name embodies a sense of aspiration and yearning, often interpreted positively in Hindu culture as a...
Ganesh is a modern, simplified form of the ancient name Ganesha, derived from the Sanskrit words gaṇa (horde, multitude) and īśa (lord, ruler). It directly invokes the revered Hindu deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed god...
Ganga is a feminine given name used primarily in Nepal, India (across Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu languages), and within Hindu communities. It derives from the Sanskrit गङ्गा (Gaṅgā), the name of the Ganges River, which i...
Gargi is a strikingly cerebral Indian feminine name whose meaning remains unknown but which carries immense cultural weight through its association with one of the earliest recorded female philosophers in history. The na...
Gaurav is a masculine given name of Indian and Nepalese origin. Derived from the Sanskrit word गौरव (gaurava), it carries the meaning of "importance, dignity," and is often translated as "honor," "pride," or "respect." T...
Gauri is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit गौरी (gaurī) meaning "white, shining, brilliant." It is closely related to the Sanskrit root गौर (gaura), which also means "white, pale, yellow." In...
Gautam is a modern Indian masculine given name, derived from the Sanskrit Gautama. It is a patronymic form meaning "relative of Gotama," which is best known as the clan name of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha....
Gayatri is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. The name is derived from the Sanskrit गायत्र (gāyatra), meaning "a hymn or song", ultimately from the root गै (gai) "to sing". Initia...
Geeta is a feminine given name used across the Indian subcontinent, primarily in Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It is an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi/Nepali गीता (Gītā) or Benga...
Girish is a modern Indian given name derived from Girisha, a Sanskrit epithet of the Hindu god Shiva. The name Girisha means "lord of the mountain," combining giri (mountain) and isha (lord, ruler). This epithet referenc...
Gita is a feminine given name widely used in Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit word गीत (gīta) meaning "song." The name is most famously associated with the Bhagavad G...
Etymology and MeaningGobind is a Hindi variant of Govinda, a Sanskrit name meaning "cow finder" (go meaning "cow" and vinda meaning "finding"). Govinda itself is an epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna....
Gopal is a modern form of the ancient Sanskrit name Gopala, meaning "cow protector" from elements go ("cow") and pāla ("guard, protector"). This name is another epithet of the Hindu god Krishna, who in his childhood tend...
Gotam is a modern Hindi form of Gotama, an ancient Indian name with deep spiritual and philosophical roots. Gotam itself comes from the Sanskrit word गो (go) meaning "ox, cow" and तम (tama) meaning "best" — thus forming...
Govind is a modern form of the Sanskrit name Govinda, an epithet of the Hindu god Krishna, who is an avatar of Vishnu. The name derives from the Sanskrit elements go ("cow") and vinda ("finder"), meaning "cow finder" or...
Gulshan is a masculine given name used primarily in Urdu- and Hindi-speaking communities. It is the Hindi and Urdu form of Golshan, which derives from an archaic Persian word meaning "rose garden". The name ultimately st...
Harendra is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindi-speaking regions. The name is a combination of two elements derived from the names of prominent Hindu deities: Hari (an epithet of Vishnu) and Indra...
Hari is a Sanskrit epithet widely used as a given name in India and Nepal, particularly among Hindus. It is one of the most important names of the god Vishnu, and sometimes also refers to his avatar Krishna. The name app...
Harish is a traditional masculine given name widely used across India, particularly in Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu communities. It is a compound name formed from Hari, an epithet of th...
Harsh is a modern northern Indian given name, predominantly used in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi communities. It functions as a contemporary form of Harsha, a Sanskrit name meaning "happiness". The root name Harsha carri...
Harshad is a masculine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit element harṣa meaning "happiness" or "joy." The name is common in modern India, particularly among Marathi- and Hindi-speaking communities.Ety...
Harshada is the feminine form of Harshad, a masculine name of Sanskrit origin used in the Marathi and Hindi languages. The root name Harshad is derived from the Sanskrit word harṣa (हर्ष), meaning "happiness," which is o...
Hema is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin. Derived from the Sanskrit word hemā (हेमा), meaning "golden", the name reflects qualities of beauty, value, and preciousness. It is widely used across the Indian subconti...
Hira is a name derived from Sanskrit हीर (hīra), meaning "diamond". While the name primarily carries feminine associations in Pakistan, it is considered unisex in India and Nepal, reflecting cultural differences in namin...
Ila is a feminine given name with multiple origins and cultural associations, making it widely recognized across different regions. In Indian contexts, it derives from Sanskrit इला (Ilā), meaning "earth" or "speech". Thi...
Indira is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beauty" or "splendid". In Hindu tradition, it is a recognized epithet of the goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Vishnu. The name thus carries divine connotations, li...
Indra is the name of the ancient Hindu warrior god of the sky and rain, frequently depicted riding the elephant Airavata. The Sanskrit name इन्द्र means "possessing drops of rain", from इन्दु (indu) meaning "a drop" and...
Indrajit (Sanskrit: इन्द्रजित्) — also spelled Indrajeet — is a Sanskrit epithet meaning "conqueror of Indra", from the god Indra and jiti ("victory, conquering"). In the Hindu epic Rāmāyaṇa, this is the celestial name b...
Indrani (Sanskrit: इन्द्राणी, IAST: Indrāṇī), also known as Shachi and Paulomi, is a prominent Hindu goddess, primarily revered as the wife of the king of the devas, Indra. Her name literally means "wife of Indra" in San...
Indu is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning "bright drop," which serves as a poetic name for the moon. Rooted in the Indian name Devanagari script of Sanskrit, the evocative meaning suggests moonbeams or a lunar aura, image...