What are Hindu baby names starting with R? Boy names include Raghav (Rama, of Raghu's line), Raghu (Ancestor of Rama) and Rahul (Son of the Buddha). Girl names include Rachana (Creation), Radha (Beloved of Krishna) and Radhika (Radha).
Boy names starting with R
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Raghav | Rama, of Raghu's line |
| Raghu | Ancestor of Rama |
| Rahul | Son of the Buddha |
| Raj | King |
| Rajan | King |
| Rajat | Silver |
| Rajeev | Lotus |
| Rajendra | King of kings |
| Rajesh | King |
| Rakesh | Lord of the full moon |
| Ram | The seventh avatar of Vishnu |
| Ramesh | Lord of Lakshmi, Vishnu |
| Ranveer | Brave in battle |
| Ravi | The Sun |
| Ravindra | Lord of the Sun |
| Revant | Son of the Sun |
| Reyansh | Ray of light |
| Rishabh | Bull, the best |
| Rishi | Sage |
| Rishikesh | Lord of the senses, Vishnu |
| Ritesh | Lord of truth |
| Ritvik | Priest of a Vedic rite |
| Rituraj | King of seasons, spring |
| Rohan | Ascending |
| Rohit | Red, the first rays of the sun |
| Ronak | Brightness |
| Roshan | Bright |
| Rudra | The Vedic form of Shiva |
| Rudransh | Part of Rudra |
| Rupesh | Lord of beauty |
| Rushil | Charming |
Girl names starting with R
| 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 |
| Ranjana | Delightful |
| Rashmi | Ray of light |
| Rati | Consort of Kama |
| Ratna | Gem |
| Rekha | Line |
| Renu | Dust of the earth |
| Renuka | Mother of Parashurama |
| Reva | The river Narmada |
| Revati | The 27th nakshatra |
| Riddhi | Prosperity |
| Rishika | Woman sage |
| Ritika | Stream |
| Ritu | Season |
| Riya | Singer |
| Rochana | Bright |
| Rohini | A nakshatra |
| Roopa | Beauty |
| Roshni | Light |
| Rucha | Vedic hymn |
| Ruchi | Taste, interest |
| Rukmini | Consort of Krishna |
| Rupal | Silvery |
| Rupali | Beautiful |
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 R?
Tradition gives this letter to Chitra pada 3 (Ra), Chitra pada 4 (Ri), Swati pada 1 (Ru), Swati pada 2 (Re), Swati pada 3 (Ro).
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.