Bengali Names
Bengali names are used in Bangladesh and eastern India.
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Bengali
349Naeem is a common alternate transcription of the Arabic name نعيم (see Naim) and the standard form used in Urdu and Bengali. It is also a surname.Etymology and MeaningThe name derives from the Arabic root نعم (n-ʿ-m), fr...
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...
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...
Nargis is a Bengali, Tajik and Urdu form of Narges, which itself means 'daffodil, narcissus' in Persian, ultimately derived from Greek (see Narcissus). The name thus carries the botanical and mythological associations of...
Nasima is the strictly feminine form of the Arabic masculine name Nasim, which means "breeze" in Arabic. It is used in both Arabic and Bengali-speaking cultures, carrying the same gentle and airy connotation of a soft wi...
Nasir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the consonantal root n-ṣ-r (نصر), which conveys the meaning “to help, to aid.” The name fundamentally means “helper” or “one who gives victory.” It correspon...
Nasreen is a feminine given name primarily used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It represents a vernacular transcription of the Bengali নাসরীন and is also the standard Urdu spelling of the name Nasrin. The root...
Nasrin is a feminine given name derived from the Persian word for "wild rose." This poetic name is among the most popular choices for girls born in Iran and enjoys widespread use across South Asia, the Middle East, North...
Nazia is a feminine given name predominantly used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It originates from Persian نازی (nāzī), meaning "sweet, coy" or "dainty". The name embodies grace and charm, reflecting the cult...
Neha is a popular feminine given name of Indian origin, primarily found among Hindu communities. It is widely used across multiple languages in India, including Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Mara...
Nilufar is a feminine given name that serves as the Uzbek and Bengali form of Niloufar. The name ultimately derives from Persian nīlūfar meaning "water lily", which itself traces back to Sanskrit nīlotpala, referring spe...
Nisha is a female given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used across the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit word niśā निशा, it directly translates to "night." The name carries a poetic and serene quality, ev...
Nishat is a unisex name of Arabic and Bengali origin. In Arabic, it signifies "energetic, lively", reflecting a vibrant and dynamic personality. The name is also used in Bengali-speaking regions, where it carries similar...
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...
Noor 1 is a variant transcription and the most common English spelling of the Arabic and Urdu نور (Nūr, from the root Nur), as well as the Bengali নূর (Nur). It is also used as a Malay and Indonesian variant. Meaning "li...
Nur (also spelled Noor or Nour) is a unisex given name meaning "light" in Arabic, derived from the root n-w-r (ن و ر). In Islamic theology, النور (al-Nūr), "the Light", is one of the 99 names of Allah, emphasizing divine...
Nusrat is a unisex given name rooted in the Arabic نصْرة (nuṣra), meaning "help, assistance." This derives from the triliteral root نصر (naṣara), meaning "to help" or "to aid." While the literal sense is "help," in broad...
Omar 1 is an alternate transcription of Arabic عمر (see Umar). This spelling is the most common English rendering of the name, and it has a rich historical and cultural lineage across multiple regions and languages. Etym...
Palash is a Bengali masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word palāśa, referring to the tree Butea monosperma, known for its vibrant orange-red flowers. Also called the “flame of the forest,” the Palash tree is native...
Pallab is a Bengali masculine given name, derived from the Sanskrit root Pallav (पल्लव), meaning "budding leaf, shoot." The name symbolizes new beginnings, growth, and freshness, drawing from natural imagery common in So...
Pallabi is a Bengali feminine given name, derived from the masculine name Pallav. Both names ultimately originate from Sanskrit pallava, meaning "budding leaf" or "shoot". In Bengali culture, the name Pallabi or its vari...
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"...
Partha (Sanskrit: पार्थ) is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "son of Pritha". In Hindu mythology, this is another name for the three elder Pandavas—Yudhishthira, Bhima, and Arjuna—who were the sons of P...
Parvez is a Bengali and Urdu form of Parviz, a Persian male given name that means "fortunate, happy" or "victorious." The name Parviz is derived from Middle Persian Parvēz (also Aparvēz), which itself is rooted in the na...
Polash is a Bengali masculine given name, an alternate transcription of Bengali পলাশ (see Palash). The name is derived from the Sanskrit word पलाश (palāśa), which refers to the Butea monosperma tree, known for its striki...
Pooja is a widespread feminine given name used across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages are spoken. It is an alternate transcription of multiple South Asian languag...
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...
Prahlad is a modern form of the traditional Sanskrit name Prahlada, predominantly used in Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia-speaking regions of India. Rooted in Hindu mythology and religious tradition, the name carries d...
Prakash is a common masculine given name and surname in South Asia, widely used across Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka. Derived from Sanskrit prakāśa, meaning “bright light” or “shining,” the name is formed from the prefix p...
Pranab is a Bengali and Assamese form of Pranav. The name Pranav itself derives from the Sanskrit word referring to ओम् (om), the Hindu sacred syllable.Pranab is an Indian name, common among Bengali, Assamese, Odia, and...
Prasad is a common Indian name used both as a masculine given name and as a surname, originating from Sanskrit prasāda meaning "brightness, clearness, graciousness, offering," particularly referring to food offered to a...
Prasenjit is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in Bengali-speaking regions. The name is composed of two elements: pra, meaning "expert" or "forth," and senjit, derived from senajit meaning "conque...
Prashant is a common masculine given name in South Asia, particularly among Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Nepali speakers. It derives from the Sanskrit word प्रशान्त (praśānta), meaning "calm, quiet, or tranquil." The roo...
Prateek is an Indian given name found in several languages, primarily as an alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi प्रतीक (Pratik), Gujarati પ્રતિક (Pratik), or Bengali প্রতীক (Pratik). It is closely related to the nam...
Pratik is an Indian masculine given name derived from the Sanskrit pratīka, meaning "look" or "appearance." The name is widely used across various communities in India, particularly in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marat...
Pritam is a masculine Indian given name meaning "most beloved, dearest" in Sanskrit. It is a superlative form of प्रीत (prīta), which means "pleased, delighted, dear". The name is used across several linguistic communiti...
Pritha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "the palm of the hand". In Hindu mythology, it is primarily recognized as another name for Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas in the epic Mahabharata. The name thus ca...
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),...
Prosenjit is an alternate transcription of the Bengali name প্রসেনজিৎ (see Prasenjit). The name derives from the Sanskrit elements pra
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...
Rabeya is a Bengali feminine given name, representing the Bengali form of the Arabic name Raabi'a (also transliterated as Rabi'a or Rabia). The name derives from the Arabic word ʾarbaʿa, meaning "four," and carries the l...
Rabi 2 is a Bengali and Nepali variant form of the name Ravi, ultimately derived from Sanskrit. Ravi means "sun" and refers to the Hindu solar deity, sometimes equated with Surya. The variant Rabi shows a common phonetic...
Rabindra is the Bengali form of Ravindra, a name of Sanskrit origin that means "lord of the sun." The name Ravindra is composed of the elements ravi (sun) and Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu mythology, used here to...
Rafiq is a common Arabic masculine given name and surname, also used in Persian and several other languages. The name derives from the Arabic root r-f-q, which conveys meanings related to friendliness, companionship, and...
Rahim (also transliterated as Raheem) is an Arabic-derived masculine given name that carries the profound meaning of merciful, kind, compassionate. It derives from the Arabic root R-Ḥ-M, which conveys notions of mercy an...
Rahima (Arabic: رحيمة) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "merciful, kind, compassionate." It is the feminine form of Rahim, which itself derives from the Arabic root r-ḥ-m (رحم), signifying mercy. In Isl...
Rahman (also spelled Rehman) is a Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, Pashto, and Persian name meaning "merciful" in Arabic. It is derived from the triconsonantal root R-Ḥ-M, which conveys compassion and mercy. In Islami...
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...
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...
Rajib is the Bengali form of Rajiv, a name derived from Sanskrit rājīva, meaning "striped" and referring to the blue lotus in Hindu texts. While the Sanskrit root evokes the beauty and symbolism of the blue lotus, Rajib...
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...
Ramkrishna is a variant form of the name Ramakrishna, more common in northern India. This compound name combines the names of two major Hindu deities: Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and hero of the Ramayana, and Krishna,...
Ramprasad is a masculine given name used in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi. It means "clearness of Rama," derived from the Hindu deity Rama 1 combined with Sanskrit प्रसाद (prasāda), meaning "clearness" or "brightness." The...
Rana is a masculine given name primarily used in Bengali, Punjabi, and Urdu-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit title राणा (rāṇā), meaning "king". Historically, Rana was a royal title used by Rajput rulers...
Rani 1 is a feminine given name with widespread usage across South Asia and Southeast Asia, particularly in Bengali, Indonesian, Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, and Telugu language communities. It originates from the Sa...