Hindu mythology is vast and elaborate and Hinduism practices innumerable beliefs and ceremonies. It is one of the most followed faiths across the entire world. There are many gods and goddesses that encompass Hindu mythology and naming babies after God and Goddesses is believed to bless the babies and give them the qualities of the gods they are named after. This practice has been in vogue for years now. The name of a baby has a great impact on his/her personality, so parents do a lot of research, consult the priest and then decide on a name which they think is suitable for their baby.
Hinduism has strong faith in considering every human being as godly and also believes that religious harmony has paramount importance as well. This religion has many gods and goddesses, and so worshipping practices differ from one region to the other. There are umpteen ways to associate with God, many stories, texts and many names as well. This religion or faith has no set rules for worshipping god so all regions and cultures have their own set of differences.
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Top 175 Hindu Goddess Names For Baby Girls
The parents name their baby girls to reflect the power and strength of the female goddess or deities who have blessed the followers. The names can be common or unique ones. Most of these are unheard and some are even common ones. Given below is a compiled list for baby girls.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Aadhya | It denotes unequalled and is a name for Goddess Durga |
2 | Aahana | It means the inner light |
3 | Aanya | It refers to Goddess Durga and means graceful |
4 | Aaradhya | It means a blessing of Lord Ganesha |
5 | Aarna | It means Goddess Lakshmi |
6 | Aarohi | It means a musical tune |
7 | Aarya | A name for Goddess Durga |
8 | Aashriya | It refers to the land of God |
9 | Aashvi | It signifies Goddess Saraswati and means victorious and blessed |
10 | Aditi | It is a Sanskrit word and means limitless |
11 | Aditri | A name for Goddess Lakshmi, also means highest honor |
12 | Advika | It means unique |
13 | Adya | A name for Goddess Durga, refers to Sunday born |
14 | Aeindri | It refers to faith as well as strength. It is also a name for Goddess Durga |
15 | Akira | It means bright and clear |
16 | Amayra | It means beautiful and regal |
17 | Ambika | A name for Goddess Parvati and means loving |
18 | Ambuja | It refers to the lotus flower which is where Goddess Saraswati and Lakshmi are seated |
19 | Ameya | It refers to purity as well as cleanliness |
20 | Anika | It means brilliant and graceful |
21 | Anvika | It is the name of a goddess and means powerful |
22 | Anwita | It refers to the most powerful mother goddess, also means understanding |
23 | Aparaa | A name for Goddess Lakshmi |
24 | Aparna | A name for Goddess Parvati, also denotes courage, strength and valour |
25 | Apraudha | It denotes the one who never gets old |
26 | Araga | A calm one, also a name for Goddess Durga |
27 | Arna | It signifies water and is a name for Goddess Lakshmi |
28 | Arya | It means noble and denotes Goddess Parvati |
29 | Aryahi | Another name for Goddess Durga |
30 | Bani | It is another name for Goddess Saraswati who is the one to impart knowledge |
31 | Bhagyashree | It means the one blessed with fortune and good luck |
32 | Bharati | A name for Goddess Saraswati |
33 | Bhargavi | It refers to charming and beautiful |
34 | Bhaskari | It refers to being radiant and bright as the sun |
35 | Bhavani | It refers to Goddess Parvati and also means power |
36 | Bhavaprita | It refers to the one loved by all |
37 | Bhavya | It means momentous |
38 | Bilvanilaya | It is a name for Goddess Lakshmi |
39 | Brahmi | It means holy or sacred |
40 | Brinda | It is another name for Radha |
41 | Chakrikaa | It stands for Goddess Lakshmi, or the one with the divine wheel |
42 | Chandrarupa | A name for Goddess Lakshmi |
43 | Charvi | It refers to a beautiful girl |
44 | Deepa | It refers to a lamp and is related to Goddess Lakshmi |
45 | Deepta | It means flaming |
46 | Deeta | A name for Goddess Lakshmi |
47 | Deetya | It means answering the prayer |
48 | Devanshi | It denotes a part of God. |
49 | Deveshi | A name for Goddess Durga and refers to the head of all gods |
50 | Devika | It means a little goddess |
51 | Dhanvi | It signifies wealth and also the name of Goddess Lakshmi |
52 | Ditya | A name for Goddess Durga |
53 | Ekaa | A name for Goddess Durga and means matchless |
54 | Gauri | It means the fair one and is related to Goddess Parvati |
55 | Gayatri | It means the mother of all Vedas |
56 | Girija | It refers to Goddess Parvati and is also known as the daughter of a mountain |
57 | Hamsini | It refers to Goddess Saraswati who rides a swan |
58 | Haripriya | It denotes the beloved of Lord Vishnu |
59 | Harithi | Name of a Goddess |
60 | Hritvi | It means happy and guidance |
61 | Hymavathy | It refers to Goddess Lakshmi |
62 | Indusheetala | It refers to cool like the moon |
63 | Ira | A name of Goddess Saraswati and means earth |
64 | Isha | It denotes the one who is the protector of all |
65 | Ishani | It refers to the wife of god, a name for Goddess Parvati or Goddess Durga |
66 | Ishanvi | Is a name for Goddess Parvati |
67 | Jaladhija | It refers to Goddess Lakshmi’s a watery home |
68 | Jaya | It means victory and a name for Goddess Durga |
69 | Jiana | It means graciousness of God |
70 | Jina | It is a name for Lord Vishnu |
71 | Kaishori | A name of Goddess Parvati |
72 | Kamakshi | It denotes the one with loving eyes |
73 | Kamalika | A name used for Goddess Lakshmi and refers to being like Lotus or kamal |
74 | Kashtha | It refers to the Goddess, also a path of wind |
75 | Kashvi | It means bright and glowing |
76 | Kiah | It means a new beginning |
77 | Kiana | It means divine and healthy |
78 | Kimaya | It means divine and miraculous |
79 | Krisha | It means divine |
80 | Kriti | A short name that means a variant |
81 | Lasaki | It refers to Goddess Sita |
82 | Lohita | A name for Goddess Lakshmi |
83 | Lokya | A name for Goddess Lakshmi and refers to being worldly wise |
84 | Lola | A name for Goddess Lakshmi |
85 | Mahira | It means expert and talented |
86 | Manah | A name for Goddess Durga and means mind |
87 | Medh | A name for Goddess Saraswati, the one who imparts intellect and knowledge |
88 | Miraya | It means a devotee of Lord Krishna |
89 | Misha | It means one like God |
90 | Mishita | A name for Goddess Laxmi |
91 | Naira | It means full of light |
92 | Nandhini | It refers to a holy cow and also a nqme for Goddess Laxmi |
93 | Neha | It means intelligence and beautiful |
94 | Niranjana | It refers to the night of full moon |
95 | Nitara | It means deep rooted |
96 | Nitya | A name for Goddess Durga and means constant |
97 | Niya | It means for purpose |
98 | Nysa | It means someone special |
99 | Padma | It means lotus and a name for Goddess Lakshmi |
100 | Padmakshi | It means the one with eyes like lotus |
101 | Pauravi | A daughter of the mountain and also a name for Goddess Saraswati |
102 | Pavaki | It is associated with Goddess Saraswati, the knowledge goddess |
103 | Pavika | It denotes fire and a name for Goddess Saraswati |
104 | Praanvi | It indicates Goddess of life and a name for Goddess Parvati |
105 | Prajna | A name for Goddess Saraswati |
106 | Pranavi | It means Goddess Parvati |
107 | Pranika | Is a name for Goddess Paravati |
108 | Prisha | Talent given by god |
109 | Prishita | Is the one who carries the name of the God |
110 | Rayna | It means pure and beautiful |
111 | Reema | It denotes good luck and fortune, is a name for Goddess Durga |
112 | Ridika | It means successful and a name for Lord Krishna’s love, Radha |
113 | Rithanya | One who has immense capabilities and a name for Goddess Saraswati |
114 | Ritisha | It denotes goddess of truth |
115 | Riyanshika | It is a name of Goddess |
116 | Ruhi | It means beloved |
117 | Rushika | Is the one who is born with Lord Shivas blessings |
118 | Ruthika | Is a name for Goddess Paravati and also means compassionate |
119 | Saanvi | It denotes Goddess Lakshmi |
120 | Sadhika | It means the proficient one |
121 | Sarbani | A name for Goddess Durga |
122 | Sarika | It reflects the powers possessed by Goddess Durga |
123 | Sarita | It denotes a river and a name for Goddess Durga |
124 | Saumya | It refers to mild and denotes Goddess Durga |
125 | Savitri | A name for Goddess Durga and relates to the sun |
126 | Shaila | A name associated with Goddess Parvati |
127 | Shambhavi | Shambu’s wife in the form of Goddess Parvati |
128 | Shanaya | It means eminent one |
129 | Shanvi | Is a name for Goddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi , also means attractive |
130 | Shatakshi | It relates to the one with hundred eyes and a name for Goddess Parvati |
131 | Shivanne | It refers to Goddess Parvati and also the wife of Lord Shiva |
132 | Shivanshikha | It refers to Goddess Paravati and also a part of Lord Shiva |
133 | Shivapriya | It refers to the beloved of Lord Shiva and is associated with Goddess Parvati |
134 | Shivani | It refers to Goddess Parvati |
135 | Shreevika | It relates to being divine |
136 | Shreyanvi | It relates to Goddess Durga and Goddess Laxmi |
137 | Shriya | It means auspicious and a name for Goddess Lakshmi |
138 | Shulini | One of the 108 names of Goddess Durga and refers to the one holding a trident |
139 | Shyla | It refers to the daughter of the mountains |
140 | Siara | One who is holy and pure |
141 | Siddhama | It depicts the greatness of Goddess Durga |
142 | Sinhayana | It refers to the one who rides a lion |
143 | Siya | It is a name for Goddess Sita and means white moonlight |
144 | Srirudra | It refers to Goddess Durg |
145 | Surasa | A name with a Sanskrit origin and means good essence |
146 | Sureshi | A name for Goddess Durga |
147 | Sureshwari | A name for Goddess Lakshmi and Durga |
148 | Sutada | It refers to the one who fulfils the wishes |
149 | Takshvi | Is a name for Goddess Laxmi and means power and happiness |
150 | Tanisi | A name for Goddess Durga |
151 | Tanvi | A name for Goddess Durga and means beautiful |
152 | Tarita | Another name for Goddess Durga |
153 | Tavishi | It is a name of Goddess Durga and means strength and courage |
154 | Tishya | It means auspicious and a daughter of goddess |
155 | Toshani | It means Goddess Durga |
156 | Trariti | It means efficient and a name for Goddess Durga |
157 | Triguna | It refers to illusion and a name for Goddess Durga |
158 | Tvarita | One of the names of Goddess Durga |
159 | Umika | An exotic name that refers to Goddess Parvati |
160 | Vaarahi | It refers to the one who rides a boar and indicates Goddess Saraswati |
161 | Vaishnavi | It denotes the one who worships Lord Vishnu |
162 | Vallari | It refers to Lord Ram’s wife Sita and denotes a cluster of blossoms |
163 | Vamika | A name for Goddess Durga |
164 | Vani | It means speech and a name for Goddess Saraswati |
165 | Vanmayi | A name for Goddess Saraswati |
166 | Vanya | It means god’s gift and also van ki devi |
167 | Varada | It means daughter, the one who grants a boon and a name for Goddess Lakshmi |
168 | Varalika | It refers to Goddess Durga |
169 | Varuni | It refers to the wife of Varun |
170 | Vetali | A name for Goddess Durga |
171 | Vidya | It refers to knowledge and related to Goddess Saraswati |
172 | Vindhyavasini | It refers to Goddess Durga who stayed in the Vindhya mountain |
173 | Vishalakshi | It means the one with big eyes and indicates Goddess Parvati |
174 | Yadavi | A name for Goddess Durga |
175 | Yogeshwari | It refers to someone who can be worshipped |
176 | Yatee | A name for Goddess Durga |
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Top 175 Hindu God Names For Baby Boys
The parents name their baby boys’ names based on the attributes and avatars of the male deities. Most of these are unheard and some are even common ones. Given below is a compiled list for baby boys.
SL No | Name | Meaning |
1 | Abhima | It refers to the one who helps to destroy fear |
2 | Achyutam | Is the one who wont perish |
3 | Adeep | Refers to the light of Lord Vishnu |
4 | Aditya | It refers to the sun |
5 | Adinath | A name for Lord Vishnu |
6 | Adisesh | It refers to the divine serpent and is a name for Lord Vishnu |
7 | Agnija | One who is born out of fire |
8 | Aja | It means self-existent |
9 | Ajah | Refers to the unborn one |
10 | Ajaya | It refers to the undefeated one and is related to Lord Krishna |
11 | Ajitesh | A name for Lord Vishnu who is the protector of the universe |
12 | Akhurath | It refers to Lord Ganesha |
13 | Akshaj | It refers to Lord Vishnu |
14 | Akshobhya | It has a Sanskrit origin and relates to the Buddhas |
15 | Alampata | It means the evergreen Lord |
16 | Ameyatma | It denotes the manifestation of innumerable types |
17 | Amit | It refers to the incomparable, boundless and endless one |
18 | Amitash | It refers to one who is omnipresent |
19 | Amogh | Is the one who performs all with a purpose |
20 | Amoghah | It refers to the magnificent one |
21 | Amritaya | It refers to the immortal one and is related to Lord Vishnu |
22 | Amurti | Is the all-pervading one |
23 | Anaadih | It refers to Lord Krishna |
24 | Anagh | Is the one who has never committed any sin |
25 | Anagha | It means sinless |
26 | Anantajeet | Refers to the one who has no leader |
27 | Anay | Refers to the one who has no leader |
28 | Animish | One who knows everything |
29 | Anish | It means supreme and is related to Lord Krishna and Vishnu |
30 | Anvith | Is the one who helps to bridge the gap |
31 | Aparajeet | Another name for Lord Krishna and also the invincible lord |
32 | Arha | It is another name for Lord Shiva |
33 | Arnav | It denotes as vast as the ocean |
34 | Ashrith | One who is eager to help always |
35 | Ashutosh | It refers to Shiva and means who one fulfils the wishes |
36 | Atulya | It denotes the incomparable one |
37 | Augadh | It is the one who experiences eternal bliss |
38 | Avaneesh | It refers to Lord Ganesha or the Lord of the universe |
39 | Avighna | It refers to the remover of obstacles |
40 | Avyan | One who is unmarried and flawless |
41 | Bali | Refers to the brave, powerful and mighty warrior |
42 | Badri | A name for Lord Vishnu |
43 | Balaji | A name for Lord Vishnu or Lord Venkata Tirupati |
44 | Bhairav | It means Lord of terror |
45 | Bhanu | It refers to the bright sun |
46 | Bhavesh | It denotes the one who rules the world |
47 | Bhudhav | It refers to Lord Vishnu |
48 | Bhuvanesh | It denotes Lord of the World |
49 | Chidakash | It refers to the absolute one or Brahma |
50 | Chiranjeevi | It refers to the immortal one |
51 | Daksh | It means the competent one |
52 | Devarshee | It means the teacher of the god |
53 | Devesh | Lord of all the gods |
54 | Dhananjay | It refers to the one who wins wealth |
55 | Dheera | It refers to courage or patience |
56 | Durjay | Is the one who cannot be defeated |
57 | Durjaya | It means difficult to conquer |
58 | Durlabh | Is the one which is rare |
59 | Eha | Another name for Lord Vishnu |
60 | Eka | It refers to the matchless one |
61 | Ekana | A name for Lord Vishnu |
62 | Ekakshara | A name for Lord Ganesha |
63 | Evyavan | It means Lord Vishnu |
64 | Gunina | It refers to lord of all virtues |
65 | Hari | Is the one who is the destroyer |
66 | Harinath | It refers to Maha Vishnu |
67 | Hariom | Is the name of a Brahman and Lord Vishnu |
68 | Heramba | It denotes the beloved son of mother |
69 | Ijay | It denotes the power of Lord Vishnu |
70 | Indrarjun | It refers to someone bright and brave |
71 | Inesa | It refers to a strong king |
72 | Inesh | Is a strong and powerful ruler |
73 | Iresh | It refers to the lord of the earth |
74 | Jagadish | It refers to the master of the universe and also a name for Lord Krishna |
75 | Jaithra | Another name for Lord Vishnu |
76 | Jatin | It refers to Lord Shiva |
77 | Jayant | It refers to the victorious one |
78 | Jayantah | It means the conqueror of all enemies |
79 | Jayapal | It means king and another name for Lord Brahma |
80 | Jisnu | Is the victorious one |
81 | Kamalkar | A name for Lord Vishnu |
82 | Kanil | One who cannot be destroyed |
83 | Kartikeyan | A name for Lord Muruga |
84 | Kaveesha | It denotes Lord of poets |
85 | Keshav | It is a hindu name for baby boy and also means Lord Krishna |
86 | Krti | It refers to the lord of music |
87 | Lathik | IS the one who is extremely powerful |
88 | Lohitaksh | It refers to Lord Vishnu |
89 | Madhuban | It refers to the flower garden and is a name for Lord Vishnu |
90 | Mahadhyuta | A name for Lord Hanuman |
91 | Mahakram | A name for Lord Vishnu |
92 | Mahatejas | It denotes one who is radiant |
93 | Mahil | One who is considerate and affectionate |
94 | Manomay | It refers to the one who wins hearts, also a name for Lord Ganesha |
95 | Mantram | It is a holy name and also means Lord Vishnu |
96 | Mokshith | The one who has attained Moksha |
97 | Mukund | It means Vishnu |
98 | Namish | One of Lord Vishnu’a name |
99 | Narayan | Is the abode of all humans |
100 | Narottam | It means the best among men |
101 | Nikesh | Is the saviour |
102 | Nityanta | It denotes Lord Vishnu |
103 | Paarthiv | Is the son of the earth |
104 | Padmakar | It refers to Lord Vishnu and means jewel |
105 | Padmanabh | A name for Lord Vishnu and means one who has a lotus in his navel |
106 | Padmapati | It refers to husband of Goddess Lakshmi |
107 | Padmesh | It refers to Lord Vishnu and also the husband of Goddess Lakshmi |
108 | Paresha | A name for Lord Rama and means lord of the lords |
109 | Parijata | It means celestial and a name for Lord Hanuman |
110 | Parmesh | It refers to Lord Vishnu |
111 | Pitambar | It refers to the one who wears yellow robes and a name for Lord Vishnu |
112 | Pramodan | Another name for Lord Vishnu |
113 | Pranava | A name for Lord Siva |
114 | Pranshu | It refers to a tall person and also a name for Lord Vishnu |
115 | Rakshan | It refers to the protector |
116 | Ramakant | It refers to Lord Vishnu in Ram avatar |
117 | Ramesh | A name for Lord Vishnu and also means ruler |
118 | Rayirth | It refers to Lord Brahma who is also created the universe |
119 | Reyaansh | It denotes the first rays of the sun |
120 | Rishik | One who has immense knowledge |
121 | Rivaansh | One who has a strong urge to be successful in life |
122 | Rudra | It denotes someone powerful and is also a name of the ferocious avatar of Lord Siva |
123 | Rudraveerya | A name for Lord Hanuman |
124 | Sabareesh | It refers to the Lord of Sabari Hills and a name for Lord Aiyappa |
125 | Sadasiva | It means ever auspicious |
126 | Sahasrajit | A name for Lord Krishna |
127 | Sahishnu | A name for Lord Vishnu |
128 | Samarendra | It refers to Lord Vishnu and also means lord of war |
129 | Samavart | Another name for Lord Vishnu |
130 | Samendu | A name for Lord Vishnu |
131 | Sarvaadih | Is the beginner of all |
132 | Sarvah | Is the only one |
133 | Sarvatman | A name for Lord Ganesha who also protects the universe |
134 | Sarvayoni | It means to the source of all |
135 | Satindra | It means the lord of truth and a name for Lord Vishnu |
136 | Satkartar | Also a name for Lord Vishnu who is known for preservation |
137 | Satkrit | It refers to the one who is loved by all |
138 | Savya | A name for Lord Vishnu |
139 | Shankhin | A name for Lord Vishnu |
140 | Sharvas | It denoted the fortunate one |
141 | Shatrughan | Is the destroyer of all enemies |
142 | Shreshtha | It denotes the best and a name for Lord Krishna |
143 | Shrihan | It means Lord Vishnu who is omnipotent and omnipresent |
144 | Shubhan | It refers to Lord Ganesha who is known to remove obstacles, also known as all-auspicious Lord |
145 | Sourish | It means the lord of the devas |
146 | Srikantha | It denotes the husband of Goddess Lakshmi |
147 | Sthavir | It refers to Lord Brahma and also meant fixed |
148 | Subhekshan | Is the one with a favourable gaze |
149 | Subhuj | Is the one who has elegant arms |
150 | Suhrit | Is the one who is a friend to all |
151 | Sukhada | It refers to Lord Siva who is known to give happiness to all |
152 | Sulabh | One who is always there |
153 | Sumukh | The one with a charming face |
154 | Suresh | It refers to the sun |
155 | Suresham | It denotes to Krishna and means lord of all demigods |
156 | Sureshwara | It means the lord of all gods |
157 | Swaroop | It denotes the lover of beauty and a name for Lord Ganesha |
158 | Swayambhu | A name for Lord Siva and also means self-manifestation |
159 | Tarun | It means ageless and a name for Lord Ganesha as well |
160 | Trijosh | One who has a positive mind |
161 | Trivikrama | A name for Vishnu’s avatar, Lord Krishna |
162 | Tuvijat | It denotes Lord Indra |
163 | Uddanda | A name for Lord Ganesha |
164 | Umapati | It refers to Lord Siva and means husband of Uma , which is Goddess Paravati |
165 | Urjit | One who has unmatchable energy |
166 | Vagish | It denotes the god of speech or Lord Brahma |
167 | Varish | Is the one who sleeps on the ocean |
168 | Varun | It refers to the sun |
169 | Vasu | It denotes the invaluable one |
170 | Vedakarta | It signifies Lord Siva and means the originator of Vedas |
171 | Vidhu | Refers to the intelligent one |
172 | Visham | One who is equal to no one |
173 | Vishruth | The one who is well known and famous |
174 | Vishvam | It refers to the lord of the universe |
175 | Yashvasin | It means the popular and beloved lord, Lord Ganesha |
Thus, it is very attractive to keep the names of the baby girl or boy after the names of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Hindu Mythology offers a plethora of names which have beautiful meanings, so keeping the name with the qualities one wants the child to inherit helps the child to build his personality later in life.
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FAQ’s
1. What is the Best Name For Hindu Baby Girl?
A There is no name that can be considered best for a hindu baby girl as all names have their own beauty, every name kept after the gods are equally beautiful . There is thus not one God or one name that can be chosen for the same.
2. What Baby Name Means Goddess?
A There are many baby names that mean goddess. All goddesses have many names which exhibit their qualities or avatars, and they also have alternate meanings as well. The Goddess are also known for their different roles and names they have. So, keeping the names of the babies on the names of the goddess helps the baby to imbibe in their qualities.
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