Hindi Names
Hindi names are used in India by speakers of Hindi. See also about Indian names.
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573Laxman is an alternate transcription of the Marathi/Hindi name लक्ष्मण or the Telugu లక్ష్మణ్, better known in its Sanskritized form Lakshman. It is a common masculine given name in India, particularly among Hindu commun...
Laxmi is a common transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Lakshmi, used in Nepali, Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu. It is an alternate spelling of Telugu లక్ష్మి (Lakṣmi) or Marathi/Hindi लक्ष्मी (Lakṣmī), and is the most...
Leela is a feminine given name of Lila 1, itself derived from the Sanskrit word "play, amusement". The name carries deep philosophical and religious significance in Hinduism, where līlā (also spelled lila) denotes “divin...
Lila 1 is a feminine name of Indian origin, derived directly from the Sanskrit word līlā, meaning "play," "amusement," or "divine sport." In Hinduism, the concept of līlā is central to philosophical thought, describing t...
Lina is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "absorbed" or "united." In Hindu philosophy and yoga, the concept of lina represents the state of being fully absorbed or merged with the divine, particularly in...
Lochan is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, where it means "the eye". The name is derived from the Sanskrit word lochana, which refers to the eye, and is often associated with vision, perception, and beauty. In Hindu...
Lochana is a feminine given name of Hindi origin, serving as the feminine form of Lochan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word Sanskrit lochana, which means "the eye" or "sight." In Hindi and related languages, the...
Lucky is a unisex given name found in English and Hindi usage. It originates from a nickname given to a fortunate or successful person, often reflecting a perceived blessing of luck. In some cases, Lucky is also used as...
EtymologyMadan is the modern form of the Sanskrit name Madana, which means "intoxicating, maddening." This etymology ties directly to the Hindu god of love, Kama, who is also known as Madana — the one who maddens with de...
Madhav is a modern Indian given name derived from the Sanskrit Madhava. Madhava means "sweet, vernal, of the springtime" in Sanskrit, from the element madhu ("honey, sweet"). The name first gained prominence as an epithe...
Madhavi is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India, particularly in Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu-speaking regions. It is the feminine form of Madhava, which means "of the springtime" or "sweet like h...
Madhu is a given name used across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. It derives from the Sanskrit word मधु (madhu), meaning “honey, sweet.” The term is deeply roote...
Madhukar is a given name and surname originating from Sanskrit. Derived from मधुकर (madhukara), it means "bee" or "honey-maker." The name is primarily used in Hindi- and Marathi-speaking communities of India. Etymology a...
Madhur is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, where it literally means "sweet" (sweet). The name carries connotations of pleasantness, charm, and endearment, and is commonly used in Hindi-speaking communities. Linguistic B...
Madhuri is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from mādhura (माधुर), meaning "sweetness." This word is itself a derivative of the madhu (मधु) root, which translates to "honey" or "sweet." The name carries c...
Mahadev is a modern Indian masculine given name, used primarily in Nepal, Hindi-speaking regions, and Marathi communities. It is the contemporary form of Mahadeva, an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva.EtymologyThe name stem...
Mahadevi (Sanskrit: महादेवी) is a Sanskrit epithet for the supreme goddess in Hinduism, literally meaning "great goddess" — from mahā (great) and devī (goddess). In Hindu tradition, especially within the goddess-centric...
Mahavir is a modern Indian masculine name, serving as the contemporary form of Mahavira.Etymology and RootThe name derives from Sanskrit mahā meaning "great" and vīra meaning "hero, man," thus the overall meaning is "gre...
Mahendra is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi languages. It is a compound of the word mahā meaning "great" and the name of the Hindu god Indra, the king of the heave...
Etymology Mahesh is a modern form of the Sanskrit name Mahesha, which means "great lord" — from mahā meaning "great" and īśa meaning "lord, ruler". As an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva, the name carries deep religious si...
Mala is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "necklace" or "garland." It is most commonly used in Hindi-speaking communities, as well as in other languages and cultures influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainis...
Malati is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "jasmine" — a fragrant flower symbolizing love, purity, and grace in South Asian cultures. The name is especially common in Hindi-speaking communities, though i...
Etymology and MeaningMalini is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word mala meaning "garland" or "fragrant flower." The name directly translates to "fragrant" or "one who wears a garland," and is...
Mamata is a feminine given name used in Bengali, Hindi, and Odia cultures. It means "love, affection", ultimately derived from the Sanskrit mamatā (ममता), which carries the layered meanings of "attachment, feeling of own...
Mamta is the usual Hindi and Marathi transcription of the name Mamata. Derived from the Sanskrit word ममता (mamatā), it carries the profound meaning of "attachment, feeling of ownership, selfishness," yet in common usage...
Manas is a Sanskrit-derived masculine given name meaning "mind, intellect, spirit," widely used in Bengali and Hindi-speaking regions of India and Bangladesh.Etymology and MeaningThe name originates from the Sanskrit wor...
Mangal is a modern masculine form of the name Mangala, widely used in Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. The name draws deep roots from Sanskrit, where mangala signifies "auspicious" or "lucky." I...
Mangala is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "auspicious, lucky." In Sanskrit, it can be either masculine (मङ्गल) or feminine (मङ्गला), with the feminine form having a long final vowel. The name carries deep reli...
Manish (also spelled Maneesh; Devanagari: मनिष or मनीष) is a common Hindu masculine given name prevalent in India and Nepal. Derived from Sanskrit मनीषा (manīṣā) meaning "thought, wisdom", the name is often interpreted a...
Manisha is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in Hindu communities across India, particularly in Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali-speaking regions. Etymology and Meaning The name Manisha derives from the S...
Manju is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word mañju, meaning "lovely," "beautiful," "charming," or "sweet." It is commonly used in Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu-speaking regions across In...
Manjula is a Hindu and Sanskrit female given name derived from the Sanskrit word mañjula, meaning "pleasing, beautiful." It is also interpreted as "melodious." The name is widely used in India, particularly in Hindi, Mal...
Manjusha is a feminine given name used in Hindi and Marathi-speaking regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word मञ्जूषा (mañjūṣā), meaning a "small box" or "small chest".The name evokes imagery of a treasured...
Manohar is a unisex given name and surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word मनोहर (manohara) meaning "charming, attractive, captivating"—itself a compound of मनस् (manas) "mind, spirit, heart" and ह...
Manoj is a modern Indian given name, used across multiple languages including Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, and Telugu. It is a contemporary form of the Sanskrit-derived nam...
Manu is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the root man meaning "to think," hence conveying the sense of "thinking" or "wise." In Hindu tradition, Manu holds a profound significance as a title granted to S...
Maya is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "illusion, magic". In Buddhist tradition, Maya is the name of the mother of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), who is said to have dreamed of a white elephant before his...
Mayur is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, used primarily in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. Derived from the Sanskrit word मयूर (mayūra) meaning "peacock," the name evokes the bird's associat...
Meena is a feminine given name used in India, primarily among Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil speakers. It serves as an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi name मीना or the Tamil name மீனா, ultimately derived from the...
Meenakshi (also spelled Minakshi) is a Hindu goddess, primarily worshipped in South India, and considered a form of Parvati. The name is an alternate transcription of the Sanskrit Mīnākṣī, derived from mīna meaning "fish...
Meera is an alternate transcription of the Indian name Mira 1, used across Hindi, Marathi (मीरा), Malayalam (മീര), Tamil (மீரா), and Kannada (ಮೀರಾ) languages. The name itself derives from the Sanskrit element mīra, meani...
Mina 2 is a primarily Indian feminine name, originating from the Sanskrit word मीन (mīna) meaning "fish." In Hindu astrology, Mīna corresponds to the zodiac sign Pisces, the twelfth sign of the zodiac, symbolizing the fi...
Etymology and Meaning Minakshi (also spelled Meenakshi) is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the elements मीन (mīna) meaning "fish" and अक्षि (akṣi) meaning "eye", thus giving the overall meaning "fi...
Minali is a feminine name of Hindi usage, meaning "fish catcher" in Sanskrit. The name derives from the Sanskrit root mīna (fish) combined with a suffix indicating an agent or dweller, possibly related to a term for a ne...
Mira is a feminine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit element mīra meaning "sea" or "ocean." The name is closely associated with the 16th-century mystic poet and princess Mirabai, a devotee of the Hindu god...
Mitra is a given name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in Hindu and Hindi contexts. In ancient Sanskrit, the word mitra (मित्र) denotes "friend" or "ally," and it is a cognate of the Avestan Mithra, ultimately deri...
Mitul is a unisex given name of Indian origin, commonly used in Gujarati and Hindi-speaking communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word mita (मित), meaning "measured" or "limited." The name reflects a sense of mode...
Mohan is a modern masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. It is derived from Mohana, which means "bewitching, infatuating, charming" in Sanskrit. This epithet is closely associated with...
Mohandas is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in India. The name means "servant of Mohana," derived from the Hindu god Mohana — an epithet of Krishna — and the Sanskrit word dāsa (दास), meanin...
Mohini (Sanskrit: मोहिनी) is a Hindu female given name, meaning "perplexing" or "enchanting" in Sanskrit. It is closely associated with the beautiful female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, also named Mohini, who appears...
Mohit is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in Bengali, Punjabi, and Hindi-speaking regions of India and the broader South Asian diaspora. The name derives from the Sanskrit term मोहित (mohita)...
Mridula is a female given name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindi-speaking regions. The name derives from the Sanskrit word mṛdu (मृदु), meaning "soft, delicate, gentle." It evokes qualities of tenderness, kindnes...
Mukesh is a modern masculine given name of Indian origin, deeply rooted in Hindu mythology. It is the contemporary form of the ancient name Mukesha, which itself is an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva. The name derives fro...
Mukta is a feminine Indian name primarily used in Hindi and Marathi. Derived from Sanskrit mukta (मुक्त), it means “liberated, set free” — a concept deeply tied to spiritual liberation (moksha) in Hindu philosophy. Etymo...
Mukul is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in Hindi and other Indian languages. The name directly derives from the Sanskrit word mukula (मुकुल), which means a "bud" or "blossom" — a symbol of...
Murali is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "flute", deeply associated with the Hindu god Krishna, who is often depicted playing a bamboo flute. This association gives the name a strong cultural and religious resonance in...
Nalini (Sanskrit: नलिनी) is a feminine Indian given name derived from the Sanskrit word nalinī (𑀦𑀮𑀺𑀦𑀻), meaning "lotus". It also carries extended meanings such as "lily", "goddess Gayatri", "mother of Vedas", and "sweet...
Namita is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used across several Indian languages including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia. Derived from the Sanskrit word namita, meaning "bowed, bent down," the name carries co...
Namrata (नम्रता) is a feminine given name used across several Indian languages and in Nepal. It derives from the Sanskrit noun नम्रता (namratā), meaning "bowing, humility" or "modesty." The name embodies a virtue highly...
Etymology and OriginsNand is the Northern Indian masculine form of Nanda, which itself derives from the Sanskrit word nanda meaning "joy". While Nanda can be both masculine and feminine depending on region—typically femi...