Bengali Names
Bengali names are used in Bangladesh and eastern India.
349 names in our directory
Bengali
349Ranjan is a Sanskrit-origin name found across South Asia, particularly in Bengali, Sinhalese, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia communities. Derived from the Sanskrit root rañj, meaning "to color, to dye, to delight," the name Ra...
Ranjana is a feminine given name widely used in South Asia, particularly in Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia-speaking communities. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Ranjan, which derives from the Sanskrit ro...
Ranjeet is an Indian masculine given name, predominantly used in Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi-speaking regions. It is an alternate transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Ranjit, which itself comes from the Sanskrit el...
Ranjit is a given name derived from Sanskrit रञ्जित (rañjita), meaning "coloured, pleased, delighted". It is used primarily in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. The name carries connotations of joy and sa...
Rasel is a Bengali masculine given name, serving as the Bengali form of Rasul. The name Rasul itself derives from the Arabic word rasūl, meaning "prophet, messenger", and holds deep significance in Islam as one of the ti...
Ratan is a masculine given name used primarily in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi. It is a variant of Ratna, which derives from Sanskrit ratna meaning 'jewel, treasure'. While Ravana exists as a distinct but unrelated name i...
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...
Razia is the Urdu, Pashto, and Bengali form of Radhia, an Arabic feminine name derived from the root rāḍī, meaning "satisfying, pleasing" or raḍīy, meaning "satisfied, pleased". This name holds a notable place in history...
Rehana is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It is the Bengali and Urdu form of Rayhana, an Arabic name meaning "basil." Sweet basil, a fragrant herb, has been...
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...
Reza is a Persian, Indonesian, and Bengali form of Rida, an Arabic name derived from رضًا (riḍan) meaning "satisfaction, contentment" or "approval". The name is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, as Rida is associated w...
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 (...
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...
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...
Robi is an alternate transcription of Bengali রবি (see Rabi 2), itself a Bengali and Nepali form of Ravi. The name Ravi ultimately derives from the Surya root meaning "sun" in Sanskrit, referencing the solar deity Ravi i...
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...
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 "...
Sabiha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Sabih. It is used in Arabic, Bengali, Turkish, and Urdu cultures.EtymologyThe name Sabiha (صبيحة) means "morning" or "beautiful" in Arabic, ste...
Saddam is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "one who confronts" or "one who collides." It is derived from the Arabic root ṣ-d-m, which conveys the idea of striking or confronting. The name is used in Arabi...
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...
Sadia is a feminine given name used in Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu speaking cultures. It is the feminine form of Sadi, a masculine name derived from the Arabic root saʿida, meaning "to be happy, to be lucky." Thus, Sadia c...
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...
Saif is an Arabic masculine given name and surname that literally means "sword" in Arabic (سيف, sayf). It is widely used across the Muslim world, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries, as well as in South Asian commu...
Saiful is an Arabic masculine given name, the first part of compound names beginning with Sayf al (سيف ال), meaning "sword of the". It appears in combinations such as Sayf ad-Din ("sword of the faith") and is used across...
Sajjad is a given name and surname of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic root sajada (سجد), meaning "to bow down" or "to prostrate." The name translates to "one who prays" or "one who prostrates," reflecting a deep c...
Salih (also spelled Saleh) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It means "virtuous" in Arabic, derived from the root صلح (ṣalaḥa), meaning "to be good, to be proper". The name holds significant religious importanc...
EtymologySalma is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root salima (سلم) meaning "to be safe" or "to be secure." Its direct meaning is "safe" or "peaceful," closely tied to the concepts of safety, wel...
Salman is an Arabic male given name that means "safe" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root salima (سلم), meaning "to be safe" or "to be secure." The name is widely used across the Muslim world, including in Ar...
Samar 2 is a masculine given name used primarily in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities. It is a direct derivation from Arabic ثمر (thamar), meaning "fruit, profit." The name thus carries connotations of abundance, ben...
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...
Samia is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Samiya (سامية), as well as the usual Bengali transcription of this name. It is the feminine form of Sami 2, which derives from the Arabic root سما (samā) meaning "to...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
Sanjib is the Bengali form of Sanjiv, a name of Sanskrit origin. The root name Sanjiv is derived from the Sanskrit word संजीव (saṃjīva), meaning "living" or "reviving." This etymology imbues the name with connotations of...
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...
Sankar is a masculine given name used in Bengali and Malayalam cultures, serving as an alternate transcription of the Malayalam ശങ്കർ or Bengali শংকর, both of which are forms of the name Shankar.EtymologyThe name Sankar...
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...
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...
Sekhar is a masculine given name used primarily in Bengali and Telugu-speaking regions of India. It is the Telugu and Bengali form of Shekhar, which itself derives from the Sanskrit element शेखर (śekhara) meaning "crest,...
Shafiq is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "compassionate" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic root شفق (shafaqa), which conveys the sense of pity, sympathy, or compassion. It is wi...
Shahed is an Arabic masculine given name, also used in Bengali, derived from the Arabic root شهد. It is an alternate transcription of شاهد, meaning "witness," and serves as the standard Bengali form of Shahid 1. Etymolog...
Shahid 2 is an Arabic masculine name that means "martyr, witness". It is a variant of Shahid 1, though the two are spelled distinctly in Arabic: شاهِد (Shahid) means "witness," while Shahid 2 carries an additional sense...
Shahida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, functioning as the feminine form of Shahid, which means "witness" in Arabic. The root name Shahid is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, as al-Shahid (الشاهد) is one of...
Shahin is a Persian-derived given name and surname, from the Persian word meaning "falcon" — specifically the Barbary falcon (Falco pelegrinoides). The name's etymology traces back to the Persian root shāh, meaning "king...
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...
Shameem is a feminine given name used in Bengali and Urdu-speaking communities, primarily in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. It is an alternate transcription of the Urdu شمیم or Bengali শামীম, which are themselves deriv...
Shamim or Shameem (Bengali: শামীম, Urdu: شمیم) is an Arabic/Persian unisex name that means "fragrance, scent" in Arabic. The name carries a poetic and sensory quality, evoking pleasant smells or perfumes. It is commonly...
Shamsuddin is an Arabic masculine given name, primarily a transcription of the Arabic شمس الدين (Shams al-Din), also the standard Bengali and Malay form. The name means "sun of the faith", derived from the Arabic element...
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...
Shantanu (Sanskrit: शांतनु, शान्तनु) is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "wholesome". It is widely used in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities within Hinduism.EtymologyThe name is derived from S...
Sharmila is a popular feminine given name in South Asia, particularly among Hindu communities. The name is derived from Sanskrit शर्मन् (śarman), which carries the meanings of "protection," "comfort," and "joy." As such,...
Sharmin is a Bengali feminine given name derived from the Bengali word sharam (শরম), meaning "shame, modesty." This word itself originates from Persian sharm (شرم), which carries similar connotations of modesty, shyness,...
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...