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120Abrar is a unisex given name with roots in the Arabic language, where it means "virtuous". The name carries a strong moral connotation, reflecting qualities of righteousness and piety. Its usage varies by region: in the...
Aditi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "boundless, entire" or "freedom, security". It is derived from the negative prefix अ (a) and दिति (diti) meaning "giving", thus literally "not bound" or "limitless". E...
Afifa is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is the feminine form of Afif, a masculine Arabic name which means "chaste" from the root ʿaffa ("to refrain, to be chaste"). The variant Afifah is also used in Arabic a...
EtymologyAmrita is the feminine form of Amrit, a name derived from Sanskrit अ (a) meaning "not" and मृत (mṛta) meaning "dead", thus literally "immortal". In Hindu texts, amrita refers to a divine nectar that bestows immo...
Etymology and MeaningAnjana (Sanskrit: अञ्जना, feminine; also अञ्जन, masculine) is a name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word “añjana” meaning “kohl, collyrium”—a black powder traditionally used as eyeliner in Sout...
Ankita is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India, especially among Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi speaking communities. It is the feminine form of Ankit, which itself derives from the San...
EtymologyAnuradha is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in several languages of the Indian subcontinent including Bengali, Sinhalese, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. The name derives from...
Aparajita is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used primarily in Bengali and Hindi-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit word अपराजित (aparājita), meaning "unconquered." This name appeared in histori...
Aparna is a female given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used across India in languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu, particularly within Hindu communities. The name means "leafl...
Asma (Arabic: أسماء, romanized: ʾAsmāʾ) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root سما (samā) meaning "to be high," and carrying the sense of "supreme" or "exalted." It is widely used across the Mus...
Ayesha is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Aisha, derived from the Arabic root īsh (عيش) meaning "living" or "alive." It is a common transcription in Arabic, Urdu, and Bengali, reflecting regional pronunciations. Th...
Basanti is a feminine given name used primarily in Odia, Bengali, Assamese, and Nepali cultures. It is the vernacular form of the Sanskrit name Vasanta, which means "spring." In Hindu tradition, Vasanta is also the perso...
Bharati is a feminine Indian name with deep roots in Sanskrit and Hindu tradition. Its primary meaning is "descendant of Bharata" — referring to the legendary king Bharata, son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala, from whom the...
Chandana is a name used in several languages of the Indian subcontinent. In Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, it is the feminine form of Chandan, while in Sinhala it functions as a masculine form, derived from the San...
Deepa is a common feminine given name in India, particularly popular in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Malayalam, and Tamil-speaking communities. It is an alternate transcription of the name Dipa, which itself derives...
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...
Fahmida is a feminine given name derived from the Persian word fahmīdeh, meaning "wise," which itself comes from the Arabic root فهم (fahima), denoting "to understand." The name reflects qualities of intellect and insigh...
Farhana is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived as the feminine form of Farhan. The root name Farhan comes from the Arabic root fariḥa, meaning "to be happy," giving Farhan the meaning "happy" or "cheerful," a...
Farida is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic root فرد (farada), meaning "to be unique, to be alone." It is the feminine form of Farid, which carries the meaning "unique, precious". The name is rarely seen in E...
Farjana is a Bengali feminine given name, an alternate transcription of Farzana. Farzana itself is a Pashto, Urdu, and Bengali form of the Persian name Farzaneh, which means "wise, intelligent" in Persian. Etymology and...
Farzana is a feminine given name used in Pashto, Urdu, and Bengali, and is a form of Farzaneh. The name originates from Persian, where it means "wise, intelligent, or highly knowledgeable". It is a popular name for girls...
Fatema is an alternate transcription of Arabic فاطمة (see Fatima[link], without space) as well as a common Bengali transcription. Rooted in the Arabic triliteral root F-Ṭ-M, meaning "to separate" or "to wean," the name c...
Ferdousi is a Bengali feminine given name, derived as a feminine form of Firdaus. The root name Firdaus comes from the Arabic word firdaws (فردوس), meaning "paradise," which itself traces back through an Iranian language...
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...
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...
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...
Habiba is the feminine form of Habib, an Arabic name meaning “beloved” or “darling.” The root is derived from the Arabic root Ḥ-B-B, which conveys affection and love. As a given name, Habiba is widely used in Muslim-majo...
Halima is a female given name used widely across Muslim-majority regions. It is a feminine form of Halim, which means "patient, tolerant, mild" in Arabic and is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. The name...
Hamida is a feminine Arabic given name, derived from the masculine Hamid, which means "praiseworthy" in Arabic. The name stems from the Arabic root ḥamida, meaning "to praise,” and is part of a rich family of related nam...
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...
Ismat is a given name of Arabic origin, primarily used for females in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu-speaking cultures. The name is derived from the Arabic word ʿiṣma (عصمة), meaning "safeguarding, protection, chastity, virtu...
Jahanara is a feminine given name of Persian origin, formed from the elements jahān meaning "world" and ārā meaning "decorate, adorn." The name thus translates to "adornment of the world." It is commonly used in Banglade...
Jannat is a feminine given name popular in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It means "paradise, garden", ultimately derived from Arabic جنّة (janna). The name reflects the Islamic concept of Jannah, the eternal gar...
Jannatul Ferdous is a Bengali feminine name derived from the Arabic phrase جَنَّات الفِرْدَوْس (jannāt al-firdaws), meaning "gardens of paradise." The term firdaws itself is borrowed from an Old Iranian word for an enclo...
Jyoti is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word ज्योतिस् (jyotis) meaning "light". It is used as a transcription for the feminine form ज्योती and the masculine form ज्योति, making it common across...
EtymologyJyotsna is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word jyotsnā (ज्योत्स्ना), meaning "moonlight." The name is common in India, particularly among Bengali and Hindi speakers. It evokes the gen...
Kajal is a feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit word kajjala, meaning "kohl" or "collyrium," a traditional black eyeliner used in South Asia. The name is used among Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi speakers...
Kali 1 is a feminine given name with roots in Sanskrit, meaning "the black one" from kāla ("black"). It is most notably borne by the Hindu goddess Kali, the fierce destructive form of the wife of Shiva. According to the...
Kalyani is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beautiful, lovely, auspicious". It is derived from the Sanskrit word kalyāṇī, which carries connotations of beauty and goodness. The name holds significant re...
Kanchan is a variant of the name Kanchana, derived from Sanskrit kañcana meaning "golden." This name is used across several Indian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia.EtymologyThe root name Kanchana co...
Kanta is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, common in Bengali and Hindi-speaking regions. Derived from the Sanskrit element kānta (कान्त), meaning "desired, beautiful" or "lovely," the name carries connotations of...
Karuna is a feminine given name used in India, originating from the Sanskrit word karuṇā (करुणा), meaning "compassion, mercy". The name embodies a virtue highly esteemed in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, where com...
EtymologyKhadija is an Arabic feminine given name derived from the Arabic root kh-d-j, meaning "premature child." The name is primarily associated with Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a pivotal figur...
Khaleda is an alternate transcription of the Arabic خالدة (see Khalida), as well as the usual Bengali form. It is the feminine version of Khalid, an Arabic name deriving from the root khalada, meaning "to last forever" o...
Kulsoom is an alternate transcription of Urdu کلثوم or Bengali কুলসুম (see Kulsum), itself a form of the Arabic name Kulthum. The name Kulthum means "full-cheeked, beautiful" in Arabic, evoking images of a radiant and he...
Kulsum is a Bengali and Urdu form of Kulthum, an Arabic name meaning "full-cheeked, beautiful." The name is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, appearing in the compound Umm Kulthum, which combines Umm (meaning "mother"...
Labanya is a Bengali feminine name, ultimately derived from the Sanskrit lāvaṇya, meaning "beauty, loveliness, charm." It is the Bengali form of Lavanya, a name popular across several Indian languages. The Sanskrit root...
Laboni is a Bengali feminine name of Sanskrit origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word lavaṇa (लवण), meaning "salt". Over time, this core meaning has expanded to encompass "saline, salted, tasteful, graceful", reflec...
Lubna is an Arabic feminine given name meaning "storax tree" (from the element lubn). Storax (Styrax officinalis) is a fragrant resin used in perfumery and incense in the ancient Middle East, giving the name an associati...
Mahbuba is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic and Bengali-speaking regions. It is the feminine form of Mahbub, an Arabic name meaning "beloved, dear." The name Mahbuba is derived from the Arabic root حبّ (ḥab...
Maliha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, found primarily in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu usage. The name derives from the Arabic root m-l-ḥ (ملح), which carries connotations of beauty, grace, and elegance. Specific...
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...
Mansura is a feminine given name used primarily in Arabic and Bengali-speaking regions. It is the feminine form of Mansur, an Arabic masculine name meaning "victorious, supported" (derived from the root نصر (naṣara) mean...
Masuda is a feminine given name used in Arabic and Bengali, derived from the masculine Masud. The name Masud originates from the Arabic root سعد (saʿida) meaning "to be happy, to be lucky," and itself means "lucky, fortu...
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...
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...
Muslima is the feminine form of Muslim, a name directly derived from the Arabic word أسْلم (ʾaslama), meaning "to surrender, to submit." The root name reflects a central tenet of Islam: submission to the will of God. A M...
Nadia is an alternate transcription of Arabic ناديّة, primarily used in Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, and Urdu-speaking communities. It is derived from the root name Nadiyya, which means "announcement, call" in Ara...
Nahid is the modern Persian form of the name Anahita, an ancient Iranian goddess. In modern Persian, Nahid (also spelled Naheed) is also the common name for the planet Venus, reflecting the goddess's enduring celestial a...
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...