What are Hindu baby names starting with B? Boy names include Bhadra (Auspicious, gentle), Bhagwan (The Lord) and Bhairav (A fierce form of Shiva). Girl names include Bhagya (Fortune), Bhagyashree (Goddess of fortune) and Bhairavi (A form of the goddess, a raga).
Boy names starting with B
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bhadra | Auspicious, gentle |
| Bhagwan | The Lord |
| Bhairav | A fierce form of Shiva |
| Bhanu | The Sun |
| Bharat | Son of Dushyanta, brother of Rama |
| Bhargav | Descendant of sage Bhrigu |
| Bhaskar | The Sun |
| Bhavesh | Lord of the world, Shiva |
| Bheeshma | Of the terrible vow, grand elder of the Mahabharata |
| Bhim | The mighty Pandava |
| Bhola | Innocent, a name of Shiva |
| Bholenath | Simple-hearted lord, Shiva |
| Bhuvan | The world |
| Bhushan | Ornament |
| Bhupesh | Lord of the earth |
Girl names starting with B
| 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 |
| Bhoomi | Earth |
| Bhoomija | Daughter of the earth, Sita |
| Bhumika | Earth, a role |
| Bhuvana | The world |
| Bhuvaneshwari | Goddess of the worlds |
| Bindu | Drop, point |
Sources
- Name letters follow the Avakahada chart used in Indian panchangs.
Ceremonies 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.
Questions devotees ask us
Which nakshatras give names starting with B?
Tradition gives this letter to Mula pada 3 (Bha), Mula pada 4 (Bhi), Purva Ashadha pada 1 (Bhu), Uttara Ashadha pada 1 (Bhe), Uttara Ashadha pada 2 (Bho).
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.