Kannada Names
Kannada names are used in western India. See also about Indian names.
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Kannada
198Prem is a masculine given name derived from the Sanskrit word prema (प्रेम), meaning "love" or "affection." Rooted in ancient Indo-Aryan traditions, the name carries deep emotional and spiritual connotations across India...
Prema is a feminine given name used across several languages of the Indian subcontinent, including Nepali, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Tamil. It functions as the feminine counterpart of Prem, a masculine name meaning "l...
Priya is a common Indian given name meaning "beloved" in Sanskrit. It appears briefly in the Puranas belonging to a daughter of King Daksha. The name is used across many Indian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Kannad...
Priyanka is a widely used feminine given name across South Asia, particularly among speakers of Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. It derives from the Sanskrit element priyaṃkara (प्रियंकर),...
Puja is a feminine given name widely used across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Bengali, Nepali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu communities. The name is derived from th...
Purnima is a feminine given name widely used across South Asia, particularly in Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Tamil-speaking regions. It derives directly from the Sanskrit pūrṇimā ("full moon"), composed of the e...
Pushpa is a name of Sanskrit origin derived from the word puṣpa (पुष्प), meaning "flower." It is used across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and notably in Nepali. The name is...
Radha, also called Radhika, is a central figure in Hinduism, revered as the chief consort of the god Krishna. Her name means "success, prosperity" in Sanskrit, reflecting her association with abundance and divine love. R...
Radhika is an Indian feminine given name, derived as a loving or endearing form of Radha. In Hindu scripture and tradition, Radha is revered as the primary consort of the deity Krishna, and the name Radhika carries the s...
Raghu (Sanskrit: रघु, meaning 'swift') is a heroic king from Hindu epics, particularly known as the great-grandfather of Rama, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The name is common in South Indian languages such as Kannada, Ma...
Rahul is a popular male name primarily used in India, notably in Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking communities. It is the modern form of Rahula, the name giv...
Raj is a masculine given name widely used across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Bengali, Nepali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking communities. It derives from Sa...
Raja 2 is a masculine given name used across multiple South and Southeast Asian cultures, primarily in Indonesia, India (Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu), and other regions influenced by Sanskrit....
Rajani is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "dark, night". It is another name of the Hindu goddess Durga, who embodies cosmic darkness and the power to destroy evil. Durga, in turn, derives from Sanskrit...
Rajesh is a masculine given name widely used across several languages and cultures of the Indian subcontinent, including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Nepali. The name...
Rakesh (Devanagari: राकेश) is a masculine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. The name combines the elements rākā, meaning "full moon", and īśa, meaning "lord, ruler", thus translating to "lo...
Ram 2 is a modern form of Rama 1, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "pleasing, beautiful". It is widely used in South Asian communities, particularly among Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and...
Rama 1 is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "pleasing, beautiful." It is primarily used in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu languages, and holds deep significance in Hindu culture. In Hindu belief,...
Ramachandra (रामचन्द्र) is a compound Sanskrit name meaning "Rama the moon," derived from Rama and चन्द्र (candra, "moon"). It functions as an epithet of the Hindu god Rama, emphasizing his calm, lunar-like beauty and gr...
Ramakrishna is a common given name in India, particularly in the Kannada- and Telugu-speaking regions. It is a compound name combining the names of two major Hindu deities: Rama and Krishna. The name literally invokes th...
Raman is a common given name in South India, particularly in Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil. It is a variant of Rama, which means "pleasing, beautiful" in Sanskrit. Rama is a central figure in Hindu mythology, the hero of...
Ramesh is a common male given name among Indians and Nepalese, derived as a modern transcription of the Sanskrit epithet Ramesha. This name originates from a compound of Rama 2, a name for the goddess Lakshmi meaning "wi...
Rashmi is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, popular across multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. The name derives from the Sanskrit raśmi (रश्मि), which carries a range of meanin...
Etymology and MeaningRavi is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "sun". In Hindu tradition, Ravi is a name for the sun god Surya, who is often depicted riding a chariot across the sky in Vedic texts. The n...
Ravindra is a masculine Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, composed of the elements ravi meaning "sun" and indra meaning "lord" or "possessing drops of rain". The name thus translates as "lord of the sun", serving as...
Rekha is a feminine given name common in several Indian languages, meaning "line, stripe, streak" in Sanskrit. The name is often used in cultures influenced by Sanskrit-derived languages, including Bengali, Nepali, Hindi...
Etymology and MeaningRohan 1 is a masculine given name commonly used in several South Asian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi. It is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit word रोहण (rohaṇa), which...
Rohit (Devanagari: रोहित) is a male given name widely used in India and parts of Nepal, particularly among Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. Derived from Sanskrit rohita (रोहित), meaning "red," the name carries multiple layers o...
Rukmini is a Hindu feminine name derived from the Sanskrit element rukma, meaning "adorned with gold" or "radiant, bright." According to the Hindu epic the Mahabharata and the Puranas, this was the name of a princess of...
Sampath is a given name and surname used in several South Asian linguistic communities, including Sinhalese, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu. It is derived from the Sanskrit word सम्पत्ति (sampatti), meaning "success, wealth"...
Etymology and MeaningSandeep is a common Indian given name that appears in multiple languages and scripts across South Asia. It is an alternate transcription of the masculine given name Sandip, which is derived from the...
Sandhya is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit saṃdhyā (संध्या), meaning "twilight." In Hindu mythology, Sandhya is a goddess of twilight, a daughter of Brahma (the creator god). The name evokes the transitional...
Sandip is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used across multiple languages of the Indian subcontinent including Bengali, Nepali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu....
Sangeetha is a South Indian feminine given name, a regional variant of Sangita. The name is most commonly used in the South Indian languages of Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. It derives from the Sanskrit word सङ्...
Sanjay is a modern form of Sanjaya, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "completely victorious, triumphant". The name is widely used across South Asia, particularly in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,...
Sanjeev is a common Indian masculine given name, serving as an alternate transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Sanjiv across several Indian languages. The name appears in multiple scripts including Devanagari (संजीव...
Sanjiv is a masculine given name widely used across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Telugu-speaking communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word संजीव (saṃjīv...
Santhosh (सन्तोष्) is a Southern Indian given name, predominantly masculine, used in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. It is a regional form of the more widespread Indian name Santosh, which in turn derives from th...
Sarala is a feminine given name of Indian origin, particularly common in the Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking regions of South India. It serves as the feminine form of Saral, which is derived from the Sanskrit element...
Sashi is an alternate transcription of the Kannada name ಶಶಿ, which is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit name Shashi. In Sanskrit, Shashi (शशि) is a traditional name for the moon, literally meaning "having a hare" — a...
Satish is a modern Indian masculine given name and patronymic surname, derived from Satisha. Satisha itself combines the name of the Hindu goddess Sati (meaning "true" or "virtuous" in Sanskrit) with the element īśa mean...
Savita is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the name of the Hindu solar god Savitr. The root Savitr comes from Sanskrit and means "rouser" or "stimulator," reflecting the god's role as an energizer and...
EtymologyShankar is a modern transcription of the Sanskrit name Shankara, which itself is composed of the elements śam meaning "auspicious, lucky" and kara meaning "maker". Thus, the name carries the meaning "maker of au...
Shanthi is a Southern Indian form of the name Shanti, widely used in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The name originates from Sanskrit śāntī, meaning "peace, quiet, tranquility." It is a unisex name in India but is pr...
Shashi (Sanskrit: शशि) is a traditional name for the moon in Sanskrit, literally meaning 'having a hare'. In Hindu mythology, the moon is associated with a hare, a feature seen in lunar markings that are interpreted as a...
Sheela is a feminine given name used in various Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, and Tamil. It is an alternate transcription of Shila, which is derived from the Sanskrit word शील (śīla) meaning "condu...
Etymology and MeaningShiva 1 is a masculine given name derived from Sanskrit शिव (śiva), meaning "benign, kind, auspicious." In Hinduism, Shiva is one of the principal deities, known as the god of destruction and restora...
Shobha is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit शोभा (śobhā) meaning "brilliance, beauty". The name is primarily used in Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi-speaking communities.Notable BearersOne of the...
Shyam is a modern masculine form of Shyama, which in turn derives from Sanskrit śyāma meaning "dark, black, blue". As a name for Krishna, who is often depicted with blue or dark skin, Shyam carries deep religious signifi...
Siva is an alternative transcription of the Tamil சிவா (Civā), Telugu శివ (Śiva), Kannada ಶಿವ (Śiva), and Malayalam ശിവ (Śiva) forms of the name Shiva, which is derived from Sanskrit शिव (śiva) meaning "benign, kind, aus...
Sneha (Hindi: स्नेहा) is a popular Hindu Indian feminine given name. It originates from Sanskrit, where it means "love, tenderness" or "affection." The name is widely used across several Indian languages, including Benga...
Srinivas is a Southern Indian form of Shrinivas. It is a common masculine given name in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking regions. The name is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, particularly within Vaishnavism, which ve...
Sudarshan is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, prevalent across several South Indian languages including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. The name derives from the Sanskrit prefix su meaning "good" co...
Sudheer is an Indian given name predominantly used in the Kannada- and Telugu-speaking regions of southern India. It is an alternate transcription of the Telugu సుధీర్ or Kannada ಸುಧೀರ್, which are variant forms of the na...
Sudhir is an Indian masculine given name. Derived from Sanskrit, it combines the prefix सु (su) meaning "good" or "very" with धीर (dhīra) meaning "wise" or "considerate," yielding the overall sense of "very wise" or "res...
Sukanya (Sanskrit: सुकन्या) is a feminine name used across several Indian languages including Bengali, Thai, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and others, particularly within Hindu communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit pref...
Suman is a unisex given name of Indian origin, particularly common in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. It is derived from the Sanskrit prefix su- (good) combined with manas (mind), meaning "well-disposed" or "good mind." Th...
Sunil is a male given name common in South Asia, particularly in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Derived from the Sanskrit elements su meaning "good" or "very" and nīla meaning "dark blue," the name Sunil evokes the sense o...
Sunitha is a Southern Indian feminine name, primarily used in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu language communities. It is a regional variant of Sunita.EtymologyThe name Sunita derives from Sanskrit elements: the pr...
Suresh is a modern form of Suresha, a masculine given name widely used across India, particularly in Nepali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking communities. The name derives from the Sanskrit...