What are Hindu baby names starting with L? Boy names include Lakshman (Brother of Rama), Lakshya (Aim, goal) and Lalit (Graceful). Girl names include Lajja (Modesty), Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth) and Lalima (The glow of dawn).
Boy names starting with L
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Lakshman | Brother of Rama |
| Lakshya | Aim, goal |
| Lalit | Graceful |
| Lekhraj | Master of writing |
| Likhit | Written |
| Lingaraj | King of lingas, Shiva at Bhubaneswar |
| Lochan | Eye |
| Lohit | Red |
| Lokesh | Lord of the world |
| Loknath | Lord of the world |
| Luv | Son of Rama |
Girl names starting with L
| 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 |
| Lekhana | Writing |
| Lipi | Script |
| Lipika | Little letter |
| Lochana | Eyes |
| Lohita | Red |
| Lopamudra | Vedic seer, wife of Agastya |
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 L?
Tradition gives this letter to Ashwini pada 4 (La), Bharani pada 1 (Li), Bharani pada 2 (Lu), Bharani pada 3 (Le), Bharani pada 4 (Lo).
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.