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291Kartik is a popular male given name in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi cultures, derived from the Sanskrit कृत्तिका (Kṛttikā), the name for the star cluster known as the Pleiades. The name is intimately connected to the Hind...
Kavi is a given name derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "wise man, sage, poet." It comes from the Sanskrit root "kavi" (कवि), which appears in ancient Indian texts such as the Rigveda, where it refers to a seer or comp...
Kishan is a masculine given name used primarily in Gujarati and Hindi contexts, commonly considered a variant of the far more widely familiar name Krishna. The name's foundational root is the Sanskrit word कृष्ण (kṛṣṇa),...
Kishor is a masculine given name widely used in India and Nepal, originating from the Sanskrit word किशोर (kiśora), which means "colt" or "cub." The term figuratively translates to "young," "youth," or "adolescence" in E...
Kishore is an Indian masculine given name used in several languages including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. It is an alternate transcription of the Hindi किशोर (किशोर), Tamil கிஷோர் (கிஷோர்), and Telugu కిశోర్ (కిశో...
Kshitij is a modern Indian masculine given name, popular particularly in the Hindi- and Marathi-speaking regions. It derives from the Sanskrit word kṣitija (क्षितिज), a compound of kṣiti meaning "earth" and -ja meaning "...
Kumar is a modern form of Kumara, derived from Sanskrit kumāra meaning "boy, son". The name has ancient roots in Hindu mythology, where it appears as an epithet for the fire god Agni and the war god Skanda. In the Skanda...
Kunal is a modern Indian name derived from the Sanskrit Kunala, which itself means "lotus" in Sanskrit. The lotus flower holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism and Buddhism, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and...
Lakshman is a modern form of the Lakshmana. It is a common given name in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking regions of India. The name ultimately derives from the Sanskrit word meaning "having lucky marks" or "en...
Lal is an Indian given name of Nepali and Hindi usage, meaning "boy". The name derives from Sanskrit lala (lala, "playing, caressing"). Cultural and Linguistic Context In many Indo-Aryan languages, the word lal carries a...
Lalit is a masculine given name used in Hindi and Marathi. It is the masculine form of Lalita.Etymologically, Lalit derives from the Sanskrit word lalita (ललित), meaning "playful, charming, desirable." This ensures its a...
Laxman 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
Narayan is a modern northern Indian form of Narayana. The name derives from Sanskrit elements nara ("man") and ayana ("path"), meaning "path of man" or "eternal man." In Hindu cosmology, Narayana is a supreme deity assoc...
Narendra is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India, particularly among Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu speakers. The name is composed of two elements: nara (नर), meaning "man," and Indra, th...
Naresh is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from combining nara (नर, meaning "man") and īśa (ईश, meaning "lord, ruler"), thus translating to "lord of men". The name is predominantly used in India and Nep...
Naveen is a common Indian and Pakistani male given name and surname, derived from Navin, its Anglicized and transliterated form used in Indian English contexts. The name originates from the Sanskrit element nava, meaning...
Navin is a masculine given name used across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. It derives from the Sanskrit word nava (नव), meaning "new, fresh."EtymologyThe root n...
Neeraj is a common masculine given name in India, particularly prevalent among Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi speakers. It is an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi नीरज or the Gujarati નીરજ (see Niraj). The root...
Nihal is a Hindi masculine name that carries the beautiful meaning of "content, happy." Derived from Sanskrit origins, the name embodies a sense of inner peace and satisfaction, reflecting a positive and serene dispositi...
Nikhil is a male first name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly found in India, Nepal, and their global diasporas. It is derived from the Sanskrit word निखिल (nikhila), meaning "whole, entire" or "complete." The name carri...
Niraj is a masculine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word nīraja (नीरज), meaning "water-born" or "lotus" — a flower symbolizing purity and beauty. The name is phonetically spelled in Devanagari as nīraja...
Nirmal is a masculine given name used primarily in South Asia, derived from Sanskrit निर्मल (nirmala), meaning "clean, pure." The name appears across several languages of the Indian subcontinent, including Nepali, Hindi,...
Nishant is an Indian masculine given name derived from the sandhi (compound) of two Sanskrit words: niśā (निशा), meaning “night,” and anta (अन्त), meaning “end.” Combined, the name signifies “night’s end” or “dawn.” It i...
Nitin is a male given name used primarily in India and Nepal, derived from the Sanskrit nīti (नीति), meaning "guidance" or "moral conduct." The name carries connotations of ethical behavior and righteousness, often assoc...
Nitish is an Indian male given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the combination of nīti (meaning “guidance, moral conduct”) and īśa (meaning “lord, ruler”). Thus, the name translates to “ruler of guidance” or “lord...
Om is a given name derived from the sacred syllable Om (also spelled Aum; Sanskrit: ॐ, ओम्), considered the most important symbol in Hinduism and other Indian religions. The syllable is a polysemous seed-syllable (bija m...
Pallav is a masculine Hindi given name derived from Sanskrit pallava, meaning "budding leaf" or "shoot." The name evokes new growth and vitality, deeply rooted in South Asian linguistic and cultural traditions. It is com...
Pankaj is a common given name in India and Nepal, derived from the modern form of Pankaja.EtymologyThe name ultimately comes from the Sanskrit word paṅkaja, a compound of paṅka (mud) and -ja (born), meaning "born of mud"...
Parth is a modern Indian given name, predominantly used in Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking regions. It is a contemporary form of the Sanskrit name Partha, which means "son of Pritha" — Pritha being an epithet of Ku...
Pavan is a modern Indian given name, used in Hindi, Nepali, Kannada, and Telugu. It is a form of Pavana, a Sanskrit word meaning "purification, wind, air", and is commonly associated with the Hindu god Vayu, the deity of...
Pitambar is a modern Indian given name, primarily used in Hindi-speaking regions. It is a modern form of the Sanskrit name Pitambara, which means "yellow garment" — derived from pīta ("yellow") and ambara ("garment"). Th...
Prabhakar is a modern Indian given name and surname, derived from the Sanskrit Prabhakara. The root name Prabhakara means "light maker", from prabhā (light) and kara (maker). In Hindu scripture, this term was used to ref...
Prabhat is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in Hindi-speaking regions of India. The name derives from the Sanskrit word prabhāta (प्रभात), which means “shining forth” or “morning.” Its root elemen...
Prabodh is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "awakening." It is derived from the Sanskrit root prabudh, which conveys the sense of waking up or becoming aware, often used in philosophical and spiritual c...
Pradeep is a common Indian masculine given name used across multiple languages, including Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. It is an alternate transcription of the Pradip (प्रदीप) in...
Etymology Pradip is a masculine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word pradīpa (प्रदीप), meaning "light," "lantern," "lamp," or "brilliant." The name appears in various Indian languages, including Sa...
Prahalad is a variant of the name Prahlad, which itself derives from the Sanskrit name Prahlada. The Prahlada form means "joy, pleasure, delight" in Sanskrit. In Hindu tradition, Prahlada is a central figure in the Bhaga...