What are Hindu baby names starting with N? Boy names include Nachiket (The boy who questioned Yama in the Katha Upanishad), Nakul (One of the Pandavas) and Nand (Joy, foster father of Krishna). Girl names include Nalini (Lotus), Namrata (Humility) and Nanda (Joy).
Boy names starting with N
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Nachiket | The boy who questioned Yama in the Katha Upanishad |
| Nakul | One of the Pandavas |
| Nand | Joy, foster father of Krishna |
| Nandan | One who gladdens, son |
| Narasimha | The man-lion avatar of Vishnu |
| Narayan | Vishnu |
| Narendra | King of men |
| Naresh | King |
| Naveen | New |
| Navneet | Fresh butter |
| Neel | Blue |
| Neelkanth | Blue-throated, Shiva |
| Neeraj | Lotus |
| Nidhish | Lord of treasure |
| Nikhil | Whole, complete |
| Nikunj | Grove |
| Nilesh | Lord of blue, Krishna |
| Nimish | The blink of an eye |
| Nirav | Quiet |
| Nirmal | Pure |
| Nischal | Steady, unmoving |
| Nitin | Master of right conduct |
| Nitish | Lord of right conduct |
| Nityanand | Eternal bliss |
| Nutan | New |
Girl names starting with N
| 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 |
| Netra | Eyes |
| Nidhi | Treasure |
| Nikita | Earth |
| Nilima | Blue |
| Nirali | Unique |
| Nirmala | Pure |
| Nisha | Night |
| Nishtha | Dedication |
| Nitya | Eternal |
| Niyati | Destiny |
| Noopur | Anklet |
| Nupur | Anklet |
| Nutana | New |
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 N?
Tradition gives this letter to Ardra pada 3 (Na), Hasta pada 3 (Na), Anuradha pada 1 (Na), Anuradha pada 2 (Ni), Anuradha pada 3 (Nu), Anuradha pada 4 (Ne), Jyeshtha pada 1 (No), Uttara Bhadrapada pada 4 (Na).
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.