What are Hindu baby names starting with G? Boy names include Gagan (Sky), Gandharv (Celestial musician) and Ganesh (Lord of the ganas). Girl names include Ganga (The holy river), Gargi (A Vedic woman scholar) and Garima (Dignity).
Boy names starting with G
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Gagan | Sky |
| Gandharv | Celestial musician |
| Ganesh | Lord of the ganas |
| Ganapati | Lord of the ganas |
| Gaurav | Honour |
| Gautam | A Vedic sage, a name of the Buddha |
| Geetansh | Part of a song |
| Ghanshyam | Dark as a rain cloud, Krishna |
| Giridhar | Krishna, who lifted the mountain |
| Girish | Lord of the mountain, Shiva |
| Gokul | Krishna's childhood village |
| Gopal | Protector of cows, Krishna |
| Gopinath | Lord of the gopis, Krishna |
| Govind | Krishna, protector of cows |
| Gunvant | Virtuous |
| Gurudatt | Given by the guru |
Girl names starting with G
| 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 |
| Gomati | A sacred river |
| Gopika | Cowherd girl, devotee of Krishna |
| Gunjan | Humming |
| Gunvati | Virtuous |
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 G?
Tradition gives this letter to Ardra pada 2 (Gha), Shravana pada 4 (Gha), Dhanishta pada 1 (Ga), Dhanishta pada 2 (Gi), Dhanishta pada 3 (Gu), Dhanishta pada 4 (Ge), Shatabhisha pada 1 (Go).
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.