What are Hindu baby names starting with V? Boy names include Vaibhav (Prosperity), Vansh (Family line) and Vardhan (Growth, prosperity). Girl names include Vaidehi (Sita, princess of Videha), Vaishali (An ancient city) and Vaishnavi (Devotee of Vishnu).
Boy names starting with V
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Vaibhav | Prosperity |
| Vansh | Family line |
| Vardhan | Growth, prosperity |
| Varun | God of water |
| Vasant | Spring |
| Vasudev | Father of Krishna |
| Vatsal | Affectionate |
| Ved | Sacred knowledge |
| Vedansh | Part of the Vedas |
| Vedant | The end of the Vedas, a philosophy |
| Veer | Brave |
| Veeresh | Lord of the brave, Shiva |
| Venkat | The lord of the Tirumala hills |
| Venkatesh | The lord of the Tirumala hills |
| Vibhor | Ecstatic |
| Vidur | The wise counsellor of the Mahabharata |
| Vignesh | Ganesha, lord of obstacles |
| Vihaan | Dawn |
| Vijay | Victory |
| Vikas | Growth |
| Vikram | Valour |
| Vimal | Pure |
| Vinay | Humility |
| Vinayak | Ganesha |
| Vineet | Humble |
| Vipul | Abundant |
| Viraj | Resplendent |
| Virat | Immense |
| Vishal | Vast |
| Vishnu | The preserver |
| Vishwa | The universe |
| Vishwanath | Lord of the universe, Shiva at Kashi |
| Vivaan | Full of life |
| Vivek | Discernment |
| Vrushabh | Bull, strong |
| Vyas | Compiler of the Vedas |
Girl names starting with V
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Vaidehi | Sita, princess of Videha |
| Vaishali | An ancient city |
| Vaishnavi | Devotee of Vishnu |
| Vanaja | Born of the forest |
| Vandana | Salutation |
| Vani | Speech, Saraswati |
| Varsha | Rain |
| Varuni | Goddess of the water |
| Vasanti | Of spring |
| Vasudha | Earth |
| Vasundhara | Earth |
| Veda | Sacred knowledge |
| Vedika | Altar |
| Veena | The instrument of Saraswati |
| Vennela | Moonlight, in Telugu |
| Vibha | Radiance |
| Vidya | Knowledge |
| Vijaya | Victory, Durga |
| Vimala | Pure |
| Vinita | Humble |
| Vishakha | A nakshatra |
| Vishnupriya | Beloved of Vishnu, Lakshmi |
| Vrinda | Tulsi |
| Vyoma | Sky |
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 V?
Tradition gives this letter to Rohini pada 2 (Va), Rohini pada 3 (Vi), Rohini pada 4 (Vu), Mrigashira pada 1 (Ve), Mrigashira pada 2 (Vo).
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.