Hindi Names
Hindi names are used in India by speakers of Hindi. See also about Indian names.
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573Rati (Sanskrit: रति) is the Hindu goddess of love, carnal desire, lust, passion, and sexual pleasure. Her name literally means "rest, repose, pleasure" in Sanskrit. Typically described as the daughter of Prajapati Daksha...
Ratna is a unisex given name used in multiple cultures, including Indonesian, Nepali, Hindi, and Telugu. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ratna (रत्न), meaning "jewel, treasure." The name reflects the high value plac...
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...
Reena is a transcription variant of the Hindi and Marathi name रीना (see Rina 3). It is ultimately derived from the Sanskrit element rīṇa, meaning "melted" or "softened."While the name has its roots in the Indian subcont...
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...
Reshma is a feminine given name derived from the Hindi word resham, meaning “silk.” The term ultimately originates from Persian, where it conveys the idea of something silken or smooth. The name is widely used in Bengali...
Reshmi is a feminine given name used primarily in Bengali and Hindi-speaking communities. The name means "silky" and is derived from the Hindi word रेशम (resham), meaning "silk", which itself ultimately originates from P...
Reva is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "one that moves" or "mover." In Hindu tradition, Reva is an epithet and synonym for the goddess Rati, the wife of Kama, the god of love. The name reflects Rati's dynami...
Richa is a feminine given name used primarily in Bengali, Hindi, Malayalam, and Marathi languages. It derives from the Sanskrit word ऋच (ṛc), meaning "praise, verse, or sacred text." In Hindu scriptures, the term richa (...
Rina 3 is a feminine given name used in Hindi and Marathi, deriving from the Sanskrit रीण (rīṇa), meaning "melted".The name is part of a broader Indian naming tradition where abstract qualities or natural phenomena—such...
Rishi is a given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from ṛṣi (ऋषि), meaning "sage" or "poet." The term refers to an enlightened being in Indian religions, one who has realized supreme truth through intense meditation (tapa...
Ritika is a feminine name commonly used in India, particularly among Hindi-speaking communities. It originates from Sanskrit, derived from the words rit, meaning "movement" or "current," and ka, a suffix indicating the s...
Ritu is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word ṛtu, meaning "season, period". In Hindu cosmology, the ṛtus refer to the six traditional seasons of the Indian calendar: Vasanta (spring), Grishma (...
Riya is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "singer." It is widely used in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities in India and the broader South Asian diaspora. The name derives from the Sanskrit...
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...
Roshan is a unisex given name and surname of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word rowšan meaning "light, bright." It is widely used across South Asia and the Middle East, with particular prevalence in Nepal, Ira...
Roshni is a feminine given name used primarily in Hindi and Marathi-speaking regions of India. It derives from the Hindi and Marathi word raushanī (रौशनी), meaning "light, brightness," which ultimately traces its roots t...
Rupa (also spelled Roopa) is a feminine given name widely used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit word rūpa (रूप), meaning "...
Sachin is a masculine given name common in South Asia, particularly in Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu-speaking communities. The name is derived from the Sanskrit सत् (sat) meaning "existence, essence", reflecting a...
Sadhana is a feminine given name used in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi, derived from the Sanskrit word sādhanā (साधना), meaning "accomplishment" or "completion." The name is directly linked to the spiritual concept of sādh...
Sagar is a modern form of Sagara, an ancient name with roots in Sanskrit. The meaning of Sagar is "sea, ocean", reflecting its timeless connection to the vastness of water. In Hindu legend, Sagara was the name of a king...
Sahil is a masculine given name used primarily in Azerbaijani, Urdu, and Hindi, where it means “coast, shore” in each of these languages. The name is a borrowing from Arabic sāḥil (ساحل), which carries the same meaning....
Sakshi is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India, particularly in Hindi- and Marathi-speaking regions. The name derives from the Sanskrit word sākṣin (sākṣin), meaning "witness." In Hindu philosop...
Sameer is an alternate transcription of the Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, or Gujarati forms of Samir, ultimately derived from Sanskrit samīra, meaning "wind, air." This name carries a gentle, natural essence and is widely use...
Sameera is an alternate transcription of the feminine name Samira 2, used predominantly in Telugu, Hindi, and Marathi languages. The name is derived from the masculine Samir 2, which originates from the Sanskrit element...
Samir 2 is a masculine given name used in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi cultures. It derives from the Sanskrit word समीर (samīra), meaning "wind, air." The name evokes the gentle and life-giving qualities of the...
Samira 2 is a feminine given name used in Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Samir 2 (also spelled Sameer 2 in Hindi).EtymologyThe root name Samir 2 derives from Sanskrit समीर (samī...
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....
Sangeeta is an alternate transcription of the Devanagari संगीता (see Sangita). It is a feminine given name used primarily in Nepal, India, and among the Hindi and Marathi-speaking communities.EtymologyThe name ultimately...
Sangita is a feminine given name used across several South Asian cultures, including Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia. It derives from the Sanskrit सङ्गीत (saṅgīta), meaning "chorus," "music," or "song" — specif...
Sanjana is a common feminine given name in India, particularly among speakers of Hindi and Marathi. It is derived from the Sanskrit word sañjana (सञ्जन), which conveys meanings such as "uniting," "joining," and "harmoniz...
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,...
Sanjeet is an alternate Hindi transcription of the name Sanjit, derived from the Sanskrit संजित (saṃjita), meaning "complete victory". Notable Bearers While many bearers use the spelling Sanjit, the traditional form appe...
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...
Sanjit is a masculine given name used primarily in Bengali and Hindi-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit संजित (saṃjita), meaning "complete victory." The name embodies triumph and success, making it a popu...
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...
Santosh (Sanskrit: संतोष), also spelled Santhosh, is a given name used in India and Nepal, derived from the Sanskrit word saṃtoṣa meaning "satisfaction" or "contentment." The name is predominantly masculine but is also g...
Saral is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly found in Hindi-speaking regions. It derives from the Sanskrit word sarala (सरल), meaning "straight" or "honest." The name embodies qualities of simplicity...
Saraswati (Sanskrit: सरस्वती) is a principal goddess in Hinduism, revered as the deity of knowledge, education, learning, arts, speech, poetry, music, creativity, purification, language, and culture. As a pan-Indian deit...
EtymologySarika is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, deriving from a word that refers to a type of thrush (scientific name Turdus salica) or a myna bird (species Gracula religiosa). The name is thus inherently co...
Sarita is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "flowing" — a direct reference to the fluid and dynamic nature of a river. The name is commonly used in Nepal and across various regions of India, particularly...
EtymologySaroj is a given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word सरोज (saroja) meaning “lotus”. The lotus holds profound symbolism in Indian culture, representing purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment. This...
Sarvesh is an Indian masculine given name, common in Hindi and Marathi-speaking communities. It is composed of the Sanskrit elements sarva (सर्व), meaning "all" or "everything," and īśa (ईश), meaning "ruler" or "lord," c...
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...
Satyavati (Sanskrit: satyavatī) is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "truthful", derived from satya (true, real) and the suffix vatī (having). In Hindu tradition, the name is famously borne by a central figure in the ep...
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...
Savitri is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "of the sun". It is derived from the name of the Vedic solar deity Savitr, who represents the sun as a source of life and energy. The name is central to Hindu...
Seema, also spelled Sima or Sema, is an Indian feminine given name popularly used in Hindi and Marathi-speaking communities. It is an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi word सीमा (sīma), which originates from t...
Seeta is an alternate transcription of the Hindi सीता (see Sita). The name Sita means "furrow" in Sanskrit and is the name of the Hindu goddess of the harvest in the Rigveda. In Hinduism's epic, the Ramayana, Sita is the...
Shahrukh is the Urdu and Hindi form of Shahrokh. The name comes from Persian, meaning "royal face," derived from the elements (shāh) meaning "king" and (rokh) meaning "face." This name has a rich historical backdrop, fam...
Shakti (Sanskrit: शक्ति) is a feminine name of Hindi and Hindu origin, directly derived from the Sanskrit word for "power". In Hinduism, Shakti represents the primordial cosmic energy or divine feminine force, referred t...
Shakuntala is a heroine in ancient Indian literature, best known from the Mahabharata epic and the 5th-century play Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala) by the poet Kalidasa. Her name is derived from Sans...
Shama is a feminine given name used primarily in Urdu, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It means "lamp" or "candle" in Hindi and other Indian languages, ultimately derived from the Arabic word شمْع (shamʿ), which...
Shambhu is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "causing happiness, beneficent, benevolent" (from Sanskrit śambhu). It is used as a first name in Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, and other Indian languages, primarily amon...
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...
Shanta is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "pacified, calm." In the Hindu epic the Ramayana, Shanta is the princess of Anga who marries Rishyasringa. According to northern recensions of the epic, Shanta is con...