The arrival of a baby is a turning milestone in the life of a parent. Babies are a blessing in disguise, and naming them is the biggest challenge parents face. Selecting an apt name is a task in itself. Name defines the personality of the child and so selecting a name for the new-born is no cakewalk. Naming a child can be a confusing and daunting prospect for parents since they have to choose the right one from about a zillion options. Near and dear ones pour in umpteen naming suggestions and you must consider your choices too. In our country, most Hindi families must decide names on a certain alphabet which pandits and priests decide based on birth star and birth time.
Such situations mean that parents have limited options to choose from and still want to give their little one a unique name that stands out and gives the baby a unique identity. The process of naming can be made easy if the names are sorted are on the basis of what they mean. Every parent wants to give a name to the baby which is not very common, a name that is a beautiful meaning. Given below is a list that has been curated with the most uncommon names and the meanings they have. We hope this list will make things easier for parents who are looking to name their baby boys.
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Unique Hindu Baby Boy Names With Meanings
Here is a curated list of unique Hindu baby boy names and their meanings. We present the names in a tabular form alphabetically presented, which makes it easier to and search for the name beginning with the alphabet of your choice.
| SL No | Name | Meaning |
| 1 | Aadvan | It means the sun |
| 2 | Aadide | It means the very first God. |
| 3 | Aadiv | This means something delicate and in Hebrew it even means pleasant |
| 4 | Aagney | This refers to a great warrior and even one born from fire |
| 5 | Aahan | It refers to the first ray of light or sunrise as well. |
| 6 | Aakarsh | Something attractive |
| 7 | Aakav | This means shape |
| 8 | Aakesh | It refers to the Sky God |
| 9 | Aakil | It indicates someone smart or genius |
| 10 | Aanan | It indicates appearance |
| 11 | Aanav | It indicates one who is humane |
| 12 | Aarush | It indicates the winter sun |
| 13 | Aatreya | It is the name of a sage, and even refers to someone clever |
| 14 | Aayansh | As bright as the sun, the first ray of the light, or a part of parents |
| 15 | Aayod | One who gives life |
| 16 | Aayu | It indicates the life span |
| 17 | Aayush | It refers to the lineage |
| 18 | Abhik | This comes from the Sanskrit word that indicates being brave |
| 19 | Abhisumat | Another name for sun, also means radiant |
| 20 | Achintya | It indicates uniqueness |
| 21 | Acchutan | Something that starts with birth, it even means Lord Vishnu |
| 22 | Adbhuta | It indicates someone remarkable and outstanding |
| 23 | Adhrit | One who is supportive, and even supports everyone |
| 24 | Adhija | It denotes someone superior by birth |
| 25 | Adri | Someone strong like mountain |
| 26 | Adith | It indicates the sun or from the start |
| 27 | Advaith | Something that is unique and is also another name for Brahma and Vishnu |
| 28 | Advit | This means unique |
| 29 | Adyant | It means the start of the end |
| 30 | Aekansh | It means unique |
| 31 | Agraga | It means the leader |
| 32 | Ahan | It indicates the dawn |
| 33 | Ahil | It means the prince |
| 34 | Ahilan | One who has immense knowledge and is commanding as well |
| 35 | Ahnay | One who is as bright as the speed or the sun |
| 36 | Ainesh | It refers to the glory of the sun |
| 37 | Akarsh | Something Divine |
| 38 | Aksaja | Another name for Lord Vishnu, means the diamond |
| 39 | Akshayaguna | Another name for Lord Shiva who has infinite attributes |
| 40 | Amand | It means very bright and active |
| 41 | Amas | It means tender or soft |
| 42 | Amava | It means strong |
| 43 | Amay | Another name for Lord Ganesha |
| 44 | Ambaka | The one with three eyes |
| 45 | Ambhoja | Someone who is water- born |
| 46 | Anay | This means without a superior, very common with the Maharashtrian people |
| 47 | Aniruddh | Something that is limitless |
| 48 | Anish | This has a Sanskrit origin and indicates supremacy. Also having connections with Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. It even indicates Sun God |
| 49 | Anuh | It means contended and calm |
| 50 | Anum | God’s blessings |
| 51 | Anvay | It means joined |
| 52 | Apurva | It means unmatched |
| 53 | Aradhy | It means to be worshipped |
| 54 | Archis | It means the ray of light |
| 55 | Aribam | It means the one who leads |
| 56 | Arihan | It means the one who destroys the enemies |
| 57 | Arihant | This has a Sanskrit and Prakrit origin that means to conquer |
| 58 | Arin | It means ready to take over |
| 59 | Arit | It means someone who is praised |
| 60 | Arni | It indicates power |
| 61 | Arochan | Something radiant and bright |
| 62 | Arpit | Somebody who is dedicted |
| 63 | Arth | It indicates the “meaning” |
| 64 | Ashmayu | It means the ray of light |
| 65 | Aswad | It means relishing the food |
| 66 | Atharv | It indicates someone learned or wise |
| 67 | Atishay | It indicates excellence |
| 68 | Avyakta | One who can see clearly, also a name of Lord Krishna |
| 69 | Bandhul | Someone who is charming and pleasant |
| 70 | Bhadrak | A Sanskrit word that has many meanings like being good looking, true or good |
| 71 | Bhavatu | It means amen |
| 72 | Bhavin | Someone who is a winner |
| 73 | Bodhi | It is a Pali and Sanskrit word that means awakening or enlightening |
| 74 | Chaayan | It indicates the moon |
| 75 | Chaitanya | This means vitality or energy |
| 76 | Chaitya | It refers to a prayer hall. Temple or a sanctuary in Buddhism |
| 77 | Chak | One who shines or is brilliant |
| 78 | Chakrapaani | Another name for Lord Vishnu |
| 79 | Chakshan | It means good looking |
| 80 | Chandranshu | Ray of Moon |
| 81 | Charun | It indicates the one with lovely eyes |
| 82 | Chayan | It means preference |
| 83 | Chinmay> | Another name for Ganesha and even refers to someone with great knowledge> |
| 84 | Chintan | Contemplate |
| 85 | Chitayu | It means born of the intellect |
| 86 | Chitin | It means intelligent |
| 87 | Chitvan | It means the looks |
| 88 | Daiva | It indicates by god’s grace |
| 89 | Daivey | It means one who is dear to all |
| 90 | Daiwik | It indicates god’s grace |
| 91 | Darshit | It means to offer respect |
| 92 | Deekshant | It means the gift of god |
| 93 | Deepit | It means excited or passionate |
| 94 | Devaj | One born from gods |
| 95 | Devak | Divine |
| 96 | Devansh | It means a part of God |
| 97 | Devin | It means one who resembles the god |
| 98 | Devyan | It means serving gods> |
| 99 | Dhanvin | It means archer |
| 100 | Dharv | It means to satisfy |
| 101 | Dhavak | A forerunner |
| 102 | Dhavit | The one who is purified |
| 103 | Dhir | Patience |
| 104 | Dhira | It means brave |
| 105 | Dhrishnu | It means the son of Manu |
| 106 | Dhrsita | Bold and courageous |
| 107 | Dhven | It means godly |
| 108 | Divij | It means divine |
| 109 | Divit | One who conquers death |
| 110 | Doshagya | One who can stay away from evil |
| 111 | Dravina | It means strength, wealth or power |
| 112 | Edhas | It indicates happiness |
| 113 | Ehan | It refers to expectations |
| 114 | Ehit | Someone always happy |
| 115 | Ekanjeet | Triumph of God |
| 116 | Eshaan | Lord Shiva or the desiring one |
| 117 | Falak | It refers to heaven or the one with a flair |
| 118 | Gajaanan | It is another name for Ganesha and also means someone who has an elephant face |
| 119 | Gajapati | Another name for Ganesha |
| 120 | Gajendra | King of Elephants |
| 121 | Galav | The bark of a Lotus tree |
| 122 | Gaman | It means attaining or undergoing |
| 123 | Gana | Related to Lord Shiva |
| 124 | Ganak | This name has a Sanskrit origin and given to babies who would be intellectuals |
| 125 | Gaoushik | One of the names of Lord Buddha |
| 126 | Garuda | It is the name of a huge mythological bird |
| 127 | Gaveshan | It means the researcher |
| 128 | Grahish | It refers to the lord of planets |
| 129 | Gunav | One with a virtuous character |
| 130 | Hansh | Someone who is like God |
| 131 | Hariaksh | Another name for Lord Shiva |
| 132 | Harij | It means the horizon |
| 133 | Harikiran | It refers to rays of God |
| 134 | Harin | It means something pure |
| 135 | Harishva | Another name for Lord Shiva |
| 136 | Harjas | God’s praise |
| 137 | Harman | It means the heart of God, popular with Punjabis |
| 138 | Harsha | It is a Sanskrit word which indicates happiness. Also, the name of the king in the 7th century who reigned in the northern India. |
| 139 | Harshill | It means joyful |
| 140 | Harshu | It means the “deer” |
| 141 | Harshit | It refers to happiness |
| 142 | Harith | A colour inspired name that means green |
| 143 | Hemil | It means gold |
| 144 | Himaksh | Another name for Lord Shiva |
| 145 | Hiran | It refers to Gold |
| 146 | Hiresh | Refers to the king of gems |
| 147 | Hriday | It means the heart |
| 148 | Hridhaan | It means one with a great heart |
| 149 | Hrutesh | It means the lord of springs |
| 150 | Ibhan | Another name for Lord Ganesha |
| 151 | Idhayan | It refers to the joy of heart |
| 152 | Ihit | It means honour |
| 153 | Ijay | Another name for Lord Vishnu |
| 154 | Ikshan | It refers to sight |
| 155 | Illesh | It means the lord of earth |
| 156 | Indrajit | Refers to the conqueror of Indra |
| 157 | Indranil | Another name for Lord Shiva |
| 158 | Iravaj | It refers to someone born of water |
| 159 | Irish | It means the lord of the earth |
| 160 | Ish | Another name given for Lord Vishnu |
| 161 | Ishin | It means commanding |
| 162 | Ishir | It means refreshing and powerful |
| 163 | Ishivara | It refers to God |
| 164 | Ishivatva | It means supreme |
| 165 | Ivaan | It refers to God’s precious gift |
| 166 | Jogesha | It refers to the Lord of Yoga |
| 167 | Joshit | It means delighted |
| 168 | Jiyu | It refers to a compassionate friend |
| 169 | Kaanishk | It refers to Lord Vishnu’s transport |
| 170 | Kahan | Another name of Lord Krishna |
| 171 | Kaivalya | It indicates bliss, salvation and perfect isolation |
| 172 | Kalagya | One who is skilled in arts |
| 173 | Kalin | It means flourishing |
| 174 | Kama | It refers to the hindu God of love |
| 175 | Kamada | This name originates from Mahabharata and refers to being wished. |
| 176 | Kamin | Someone who is desirous |
| 177 | Kanan | It refers to Skandas follower and means getting what is wished for |
| 178 | Kanav | Wise yet old |
| 179 | Kanha | Another name of Lord Krishna |
| 180 | Kanj | Another name of Lord Brahma |
| 181 | Karali | It refers to the name given to one of the seven tongues which are with the God of fire. |
| 182 | Kavan | It refers to water or poem |
| 183 | Kavindu | Another name of Valmiki |
| 184 | Kavish | It means the lord of poets |
| 185 | Khalin | It refers to the one who possesses |
| 186 | Kiaan | It refers to king or ancient |
| 187 | Kishen | It refers to black |
| 188 | Ksaita | It means the prince |
| 189 | Kshana | Another name for Lord Ganesha |
| 190 | Kunal | It means the one with beautiful eyes |
| 191 | Laksh | It refers to the destination and even includes Laxman, Lakhbir and Lakshya |
| 192 | Lusha | Another name for Saffron |
| 193 | Madhavan | Another name for Lord Shiva |
| 194 | Madhuj | It means sweet |
| 195 | Madhukar | It means a lover |
| 196 | Mahadev | Another name for Lord Shiva and even means the greatest god of all |
| 197 | Mahant | This indicates great |
| 198 | Mahin | It indicates the Earth |
| 199 | Mahir | It means expert |
| 200 | Mahit | It means honoured |
| 201 | Manayu | It means devoted |
| 202 | Mayank | It means the moon |
| 203 | Mayin | It refers to the one who has can enchant well |
| 204 | Mayur | It refers to peacock |
| 205 | Meghnad | It indicates the one who has conquered the sky or even the lord of the sky |
| 206 | Milan | It refers to getting together |
| 207 | Mitra | It refers to someone close to heart |
| 208 | Morad | It refers to desire or wish |
| 209 | Nadin | It means the lord of rivers |
| 210 | Naksh | It indicates the moon or the features |
| 211 | Nakul | This name was of the fourth son of Pandav |
| 212 | Naman | It indicates the one with a good nature |
| 213 | Nanda | Another name for Goddess Durga and also known as the son of Lord Shiva |
| 214 | Navneet | Someone who is always novel |
| 215 | Nayat | It means the guiding one |
| 216 | Neer | It signifies water |
| 217 | Nihal | It refers to someone who is brilliant |
| 218 | Nikhil | It indicates one who is good looking |
| 219 | Nimay | It means to exchange |
| 220 | Niraj | One born in water |
| 221 | Niranjan | It has a Sanskrit origin which means spotless, pure and supreme |
| 222 | Nrpati | It refers to royalty, strength and class |
| 223 | Ojas | something complete |
| 224 | Ojaswat | It means energetic and strong |
| 225 | Omkar | It refers to a full moon night |
| 226 | Onain | It means vision |
| 227 | Onir | It means shining |
| 228 | Panna | It refers to someone with qualities like that of emerald. |
| 229 | Param | It indicates plenty of energy |
| 230 | Parthiv | It means royal |
| 231 | Paresh | This has a Sanskrit origin, and it indicates supremacy |
| 232 | Pavan | It indicates something pious, sacred and pure |
| 233 | Phalgun | It indicates the time when spring is just approaching |
| 234 | Pinank | Another name for Lord Shiva |
| 235 | Prahlad | It refers to happiness |
| 236 | Prateek | It indicates the symbol of God |
| 237 | Priyadarshan | It indicates something or someone who is good to look at |
| 238 | Posha | It indicates prosperity and growth |
| 239 | Poshit | It means nourished one |
| 240 | Prajeshvara | It means the lord of creatures |
| 241 | Pranay | It means the affectionate one |
| 242 | Pratik | It means the image |
| 243 | Pravir | It indicates one who is brave |
| 244 | Prayan | It means progress |
| 245 | Punit | It means the purified one |
| 246 | Purav | It means the east direction |
| 247 | Purnit | It means complete |
| 248 | Purushottam | Another name for Lord Vishnu and even means the best |
| 249 | Pushkar | It indicates Lotus, and can even mean sun, sky or heavenly abode. |
| 250 | Rahasya | It means mystery |
| 251 | Rakshan | It refers to the protector and is also the name for Lord Vishnu |
| 252 | Raktim | It means vibrant |
| 253 | Rasajja | The one who understands the rasas |
| 254 | Rathik | It refers to the chariot and also someone who can win the hearts of all who hear it. |
| 255 | Ravishu | It means full of life |
| 256 | Rbhu | One who is a brilliant scholar, in Vishnu Puran it was Brahmas Son |
| 257 | Ridhaan | It refers to someone who is looking for something |
| 258 | Rijul | It means honest and innocent |
| 259 | Rishab | This word depicts a person with high moral values |
| 260 | Rodas | A mix of Earth and heaven |
| 261 | Rohak | It means climber |
| 262 | Rohil | It means rising or grown |
| 263 | Romik | Someone pleasant and interesting |
| 264 | Romir | It means pleasant |
| 265 | Ronit | It means a song of prosperity |
| 266 | Ruchir | It means charming or beautiful |
| 267 | Sahil | It refers to someone charming or even means the shore or the beach |
| 268 | Saket | It indicates a place closer to Ayodhaya or heaven |
| 269 | Sankalp | It means determination |
| 270 | Saphal | It means productive |
| 271 | Sarin | It means Prince, Lord, Noblemen |
| 272 | Sanyam | It indicates patience, effort and even restrain |
| 273 | Sarva | It means for all |
| 274 | Sarvagya | One who knows all |
| 275 | Sayaka | One that shines above the rest |
| 276 | Sayujya | It indicates a union or someone who as a divine entity |
| 277 | Shaarad | It refers to a white lotus |
| 278 | Shakti | It indicates something powerful, able vigour |
| 279 | Sharv | Something sacred to Lord Shiva |
| 280 | Sharva | It means the withdrawer |
| 281 | Sharvil | It indicates Lord Krishna |
| 282 | Shlok | It indicates a song or a phrase |
| 283 | Shresht | It indicates a “superior king” |
| 284 | Shrut | Another name for Lord Shiva |
| 285 | Shrutin | It refers to someone “who has heard” |
| 286 | Siddh | It refers to something that is a fact or one that is proven |
| 287 | Sujal | It indicates someone who is loving |
| 288 | Tanay | It indicates the son |
| 289 | Tanmay | It indicates a person who is very thin |
| 290 | Trilochan | It indicates the three-eyed god |
| 291 | Umang | It indicates someone who is enthusiastic |
| 292 | Uttam | It indicates a blossoming water lily |
| 293 | Varenya | It means the best in everything |
| 294 | Vaydish | One who strives for excellence |
| 295 | Viaan | It indicates “full of energy and life” |
| 296 | Vijna | It refers to someone who is intelligent or wise |
| 297 | Viksya | It describes an astonishing person. |
| 298 | Vyan | It means life giving |
| 299 | Yajin | Indicates a worshipper |
| 300 | Zian | It means strong |
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FAQ’s
1. How Do You Name a Hindu Baby?
The Hindu Baby is generally named in a ceremony called “namkaran” that is held in the first few weeks after the birth of the baby. It is done in some families on the 6th, 11th, 12th or the 14th day of the birth of the child. This ceremony is attended by relatives and feasts are prepared for the same.
2. What is the Most Attractive Name For a Boy in India?
There is no one name that can be considered attractive for a baby boy in India. Since names in India are kept on the basis of many factors, no one name can be decided. What is good for one family might not be that apt for the other.
Hindu mythology has a plethora of names and naming a Hindu baby boy on them could impart many qualities to his personality. Also, help him to become a better human being. It is thus very important to understand the meaning and then decide on a name as it can impact the child and its future.
3. How do Hindu Names Change Over Time And in Different Regions of India?
Parents prefer picking up beautiful names that reflect Hindu culture and heritage. Now, since everything is changing, Hindu names also began to change to be on par with the generation gaps. Although the meaning stays the same, pronunciation and acceptance are considered the most during this time. Including the culture and the norms of that particular area where they dwell and want their kids to grow up has also been a prime factor before giving a name.
4. How do Hindu Names Reflect Culture And Religion?
There are a plethora of Hindu names, all of which originated from Gods, Goddesses, and diverse religious beliefs. Hinduism has a rich culture and history that talks about many inspiring epics filled with great humanity and divinity. Every adjective that describes the richness of Hindu culture can be selected as a name. They are auspicious and help the name bearer build a character that aligns with the name and also helps him/her become a better human being.
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