What are some traditional Hindu baby girl names? Traditional choices include Aditi (Mother of the gods), Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth), Meera (The great devotee of Krishna) and Saraswati (Goddess of knowledge). This list has 477 names, each with its meaning.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Aadhya | The first power, Durga |
| Aarohi | Rising, a musical scale |
| Aarti | The lamp offering |
| Aastha | Faith |
| Abha | Glow |
| Abhirami | Beautiful, the goddess of Thirukkadaiyur |
| Aditi | Mother of the gods |
| Adrija | Daughter of the mountain, Parvati |
| Aishwarya | Prosperity |
| Akshara | Imperishable, a letter |
All names starting with A →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Bhagya | Fortune |
| Bhagyashree | Goddess of fortune |
| Bhairavi | A form of the goddess, a raga |
| Bhakti | Devotion |
| Bhamini | Radiant woman |
| Bharati | Saraswati |
| Bhargavi | Lakshmi |
| Bhavana | Feeling |
| Bhavani | Parvati |
| Bhavya | Grand |
All names starting with B →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Chaitrali | Born in the month of Chaitra |
| Chakori | A bird said to long for the Moon |
| Chameli | Jasmine |
| Champa | A fragrant flowering tree |
| Chandana | Sandalwood |
| Chandni | Moonlight |
| Chandrakala | A digit of the Moon |
| Chandrika | Moonlight |
| Charu | Beautiful |
| Charulata | A beautiful vine |
All names starting with C →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Daksha | Skilled |
| Dakshayani | Sati, daughter of Daksha |
| Damayanti | Queen of Nala |
| Darshana | Sacred sight |
| Daya | Compassion |
| Deepa | Lamp |
| Deepika | Little lamp |
| Deepti | Radiance |
| Devaki | Mother of Krishna |
| Devi | Goddess |
All names starting with D →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Eesha | Goddess |
| Ekaja | Only child |
| Ekta | Unity |
| Ela | Earth |
| Esha | Wish |
| Eshani | Parvati |
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Ganga | The holy river |
| Gargi | A Vedic woman scholar |
| Garima | Dignity |
| Gauri | Parvati |
| Gayatri | The Vedic metre and goddess |
| Geeta | Song, the Bhagavad Gita |
| Geetika | Little song |
| Ghritachi | An apsara of the Puranas |
| Girija | Parvati |
| Godavari | A sacred river |
All names starting with G →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Hamsa | Swan |
| Hamsini | Swan-like |
| Haripriya | Beloved of Vishnu, Lakshmi |
| Harini | Deer |
| Harshita | Joyful |
| Hema | Gold |
| Hemalata | Golden creeper |
| Hemangi | Golden-bodied |
| Hetal | Friendly |
| Hima | Snow |
All names starting with H →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Ila | Earth |
| Indira | Lakshmi |
| Indrani | Consort of Indra |
| Indu | The Moon |
| Indumati | The full moon |
| Ipsita | Desired |
| Ira | Earth, Saraswati |
| Isha | Goddess |
| Ishani | Parvati |
| Ishika | Arrow, paintbrush |
All names starting with I →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Jagruti | Awakening |
| Jahnavi | The river Ganga |
| Janaki | Sita, daughter of Janaka |
| Janani | Mother |
| Jaya | Victory, Parvati |
| Jayanti | Victorious |
| Jayashree | Goddess of victory |
| Jeevika | Source of life |
| Jhalak | A glimpse |
| Jhanvi | The river Ganga |
All names starting with J →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Kadambari | A classic Sanskrit romance |
| Kajal | Kohl |
| Kalpana | Imagination |
| Kalyani | Auspicious |
| Kamakshi | The goddess of Kanchipuram |
| Kamala | Lotus, Lakshmi |
| Kamini | Beautiful woman |
| Kanchan | Gold |
| Kanika | Small particle |
| Kanya | Maiden |
All names starting with K →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Lajja | Modesty |
| Lakshmi | Goddess of wealth |
| Lalima | The glow of dawn |
| Lalita | The playful goddess |
| Lasya | Graceful dance |
| Lata | Creeper |
| Lavanya | Grace |
| Leela | Divine play |
| Leena | Absorbed |
| Lekha | Writing |
All names starting with L →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Madhavi | Spring creeper, Lakshmi |
| Madhu | Honey |
| Madhura | Sweet |
| Madhuri | Sweetness |
| Mahalakshmi | The great Lakshmi |
| Mahati | The veena of Narada |
| Mahika | Dewdrop |
| Maithili | Sita, princess of Mithila |
| Maitreyi | The woman philosopher of the Upanishads |
| Malati | Jasmine |
All names starting with M →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Nalini | Lotus |
| Namrata | Humility |
| Nanda | Joy |
| Nandini | The sacred cow, one who gladdens |
| Narmada | A sacred river |
| Navya | New |
| Nayana | Eyes |
| Neelam | Sapphire |
| Neelima | Blue |
| Neha | Love |
All names starting with N →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Ojaswini | Radiant |
| Omkari | Of the sacred sound Om |
| Oorja | Energy |
| Oviya | Artwork, in Tamil |
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Padma | Lotus |
| Padmavati | Consort of Venkateshwara |
| Pallavi | New leaf |
| Panchali | Draupadi |
| Paridhi | Boundary, circle |
| Parvati | Daughter of the mountain |
| Pavani | Pure |
| Pavitra | Pure |
| Payal | Anklet |
| Pehal | First step |
All names starting with P →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Rachana | Creation |
| Radha | Beloved of Krishna |
| Radhika | Radha |
| Ragini | Melody |
| Rajani | Night |
| Rajeshwari | Queen, the goddess |
| Rakshita | Protected |
| Rama | Lakshmi |
| Ramya | Charming |
| Rani | Queen |
All names starting with R →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Sadhana | Spiritual practice |
| Sakshi | Witness |
| Sandhya | Twilight |
| Sangeeta | Music |
| Sanika | Flute |
| Sanjana | Gentle |
| Sarala | Simple |
| Saraswati | Goddess of knowledge |
| Sarayu | The river of Ayodhya |
| Sarika | Mynah bird |
All names starting with S →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Tanishka | Goddess of gold |
| Tanuja | Daughter |
| Tanushree | Graceful |
| Tanvi | Slender |
| Tapasya | Penance |
| Tapti | A sacred river |
| Tara | Star |
| Tarini | She who carries across |
| Tejal | Radiant |
| Tejaswini | Radiant |
All names starting with T →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Ujjwala | Bright |
| Ulka | Meteor |
| Uma | Parvati |
| Unnati | Progress |
| Upasana | Worship |
| Urmila | Consort of Lakshmana |
| Urvashi | A celestial nymph |
| Urvi | Earth |
| Usha | Dawn |
| Utkarsha | Excellence |
All names starting with U →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Vaidehi | Sita, princess of Videha |
| Vaishali | An ancient city |
| Vaishnavi | Devotee of Vishnu |
| Vanaja | Born of the forest |
| Vandana | Salutation |
| Vani | Speech, Saraswati |
| Varsha | Rain |
| Varuni | Goddess of the water |
| Vasanti | Of spring |
| Vasudha | Earth |
All names starting with V →
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Yamini | Night |
| Yamuna | A sacred river |
| Yashasvi | Famous |
| Yashika | Success |
| Yashoda | Foster mother of Krishna |
| Yashvi | Fame |
| Yesha | Fame |
| Yogini | A woman who practises yoga |
| Yogita | One who practises yoga |
| Yoshita | Woman |
All names starting with Y →
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
೨೩Ceremonies for your baby
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.
ಪ್ರQuestions devotees ask us
How do I find the right first letter for my baby?
Tradition takes it from the birth nakshatra and its pada. Enter the date, time and place of birth in our nakshatra tool, and it gives you the letter.
Is it necessary to use the nakshatra letter?
No. Many families keep the nakshatra name for rituals and use a different everyday name. Follow your family’s custom.
When is the naming ceremony done?
Usually on the 11th or 12th day after birth, though it can be held later on a good day. Your pandit will suggest a muhurat.
