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Hindu Baby Names Starting with T

44 traditional names with their meanings. Tradition gives this letter to Purva Phalguni pada 2 (Ta), Purva Phalguni pada 3 (Ti), Purva Phalguni pada 4 (Tu), Uttara Phalguni pada 1 (Te), Uttara Phalguni pada 2 (To), Hasta pada 4 (Tha), Swati pada 4 (Ta), Vishakha pada 1 (Ti) and others.

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What are Hindu baby names starting with T? Boy names include Tanay (Son), Tanmay (Absorbed, engrossed) and Tanuj (Son). Girl names include Tanishka (Goddess of gold), Tanuja (Daughter) and Tanushree (Graceful).

Boy names starting with T

NameMeaning
TanaySon
TanmayAbsorbed, engrossed
TanujSon
TapanThe Sun, warmth
TapasSpiritual heat
TarakStar, protector
TarunYoung
TejLight
TejasRadiance
TejasviRadiant
TharunYoung
ThirumalVishnu, in Tamil tradition
ThyagarajThe saint-composer of Carnatic music
TilakThe sacred mark on the forehead
TirthHoly place of pilgrimage
ToshanSatisfaction
ToshitSatisfied
TrilochanThree-eyed, Shiva
TrilokThe three worlds
TuhinSnow
TulsidasAuthor of the Ramcharitmanas
TusharFrost, snow

Girl names starting with T

NameMeaning
TanishkaGoddess of gold
TanujaDaughter
TanushreeGraceful
TanviSlender
TapasyaPenance
TaptiA sacred river
TaraStar
TariniShe who carries across
TejalRadiant
TejaswiniRadiant
ThanviSlender
ThariniShe who carries across
TilottamaAn apsara
TithiLunar day
ToshaniSatisfying
TriptiContentment
TrishnaThirst
TriveniMeeting of three rivers
TruptiContentment
TulsiThe sacred basil
TushtiContentment
TvishaBrightness

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 T?

Tradition gives this letter to Purva Phalguni pada 2 (Ta), Purva Phalguni pada 3 (Ti), Purva Phalguni pada 4 (Tu), Uttara Phalguni pada 1 (Te), Uttara Phalguni pada 2 (To), Hasta pada 4 (Tha), Swati pada 4 (Ta), Vishakha pada 1 (Ti) and others.

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.

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Written by the Stuti Mandir team · updated 6 November 2026