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India is a linguistically diverse country and home to followers of almost every significant religion globally, with Hinduism being the most prominent. Hindu baby girl names are varied and carry rich cultural significance, reflecting the profound heritage of the ancient Indian civilization. Rooted in the Vedas, Puranas, and various regional languages, these names often have beautiful meanings that represent qualities of virtues and devotion. A naming ceremony is of utmost importance among Hindu families. In Hinduism, the naming ceremony is called Namakarana or the Namakarana Samskara and is performed elaborately on the 12th day after a child's birth. In Nepal, the naming ceremony is called Nwaran, and it takes place on the 11th day after the birth, and a name is given based on their lunar horoscope. Different regions and cultures in India follow varying naming traditions. Hindu names follow the order of a middle name and a family name. In some regions like Maharashtra and Gujarat, the father's first name is the middle name, as seen in Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Many Hindu families conduct a naming ceremony based on the baby's horoscope after birth. Hindu names are often derived from gods, goddesses, mythological, historical, and epic figures (1). Due to the prevalence of the caste system within family names, some individuals choose to drop their last names as a rejection of the caste system, and the middle name acts as a surname. This leads to variations in surnames within the same family, where, for example, Raj Lal Vasani could become Raj Lal, and he would be addressed as Mr. Lal (2). The significance of Hindu baby girl names is that they carry the hopes and beliefs of parents for their child's future. Whether these names are based on religious beliefs, cultural heritage, or personal preferences, they transcend beyond generations and preserve the essence of Indian tradition.
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
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| |  Girl | Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame | |
| | Girl | Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island | |
| | Girl | Playful; Amusement; Dark beauty; Night | |
| | Girl | Goddess that destroys evil; The black one | |
| | Girl | High Status; Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Abode; Imperishable; Permanence | |
| | Girl | Mother; Greater; Dame; Foster mother | |
| | Girl | Living; Alive; Prosperous; Divine; Regal; Supreme | |
| | Girl | Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector | |
| | Girl | Moonlight; Terebinth tree; Earth; Speech; Island | |
| | Girl | Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon | |
| | Girl | Moon; The adversary of desire; Gambling; Shiva | |
| | Girl | Knowledge; Wisdom | |
| | Girl | Queen; Night; Pure; Advice | |
| | Girl | Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air | |
| | Girl | Country originating in river Indus; Body of trembling water, river | |
| | Girl | Wave; Ocean; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi | |
| | Girl | The good earth; Daughter of the earth | |
| | Girl | Follower of Goddess Lakshmi; Peak; Ridge | |
| |  Unisex | High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler | |
| | Unisex | River; Land of the Indians | |
| | Girl | Sea; Ocean; Boundary; Limit; Prosperous; Famous; Astonishing; Goodness | |
| | Girl | Elevated place; Star; Hill | |
| | Girl | Original power; First creator; Unequaled; Perfect; Epithet for Goddess Durga | |
| | Girl | White moonlight; Beautiful woman; Goddess Sita | |
| | Girl | People of God; Beloved; Delight; The end | |
| | Girl | Play; Amusement; Princess of darkness | |
| | Girl | To sprinkle; Weary | |
| | Girl | Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark | |
| | Girl | Grace; Immortal; Eternal; Tribe | |
| | Girl | Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided | |
| | Girl | Wind; Messenger | |
| | Girl | Pearl; Daisy; True; Enlightened; Luminous; Righteous; Free | |
| | Girl | Radiance; Light; Lamp; Splendor | |
| | Unisex | Dwelling; Consciousness; Dew; Hoarfrost | |
| | Girl | First; Earth; Another name of Goddess Durga | |
| | Girl | Sublime; Greatness; Honorary | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Loved one | |
| | Girl | Flower; Silent; Life; God is gracious | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth | |
| | Girl | Master; Lord | |
| | Girl | Endurance; Patience; To bloom | |
| | Unisex | Peace; Tranquility; Appointed; Proper time; High Above | |
| | Girl | First ray of Sun; Distinguished; Eminent | |
| | Girl | Dark blue; Sapphire | |
| | Girl | Letter; Syllable; Sound; Unalterable; Imperishable; One of many names of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva | |
| | Girl | Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine | |
| | Unisex | Air; Wind; Heavenly messenger; Angel | |
| | Girl | Vision; Dream; To flow; Singer | |
| | Girl | Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary | |
| | Girl | Blessed; Prosperous; Victorious | |
| | Girl | To be praised, laudable | |
| | Girl | One who is like a beautiful gazelle; White antelope | |
| | Girl | Living or lived; Sweetheart | |
| | Girl | Black or dark | |
| | Girl | Superior; Best | |
| | Girl | Ultimate bliss; Liberated; Salvation; Extinguished; Blown out | |
| | Girl | Offering with devotion to God; Salutation | |
| | Girl | To be guided by; Name of Goddess Parvati | |
| | Girl | Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful | |
| | Unisex | Belonging to a sheep; Woollen; Obstruction | |
| | Unisex | Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled | |
| | Girl | Placing together; Meditation | |
| | Girl | Powerful; Strong | |
| | Girl | To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free | |
| | Girl | Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge | |
| | Girl | Close to God; Illusion | |
| | Girl | One who has courage and patience | |
| | Unisex | One that is pursued; Pursuit of knowledge; Goddess Parvati; Goddess Lakshmi; Divinity; Wisdom; Prosperity; Love; Auspiciousness | |
| | Girl | Rising; Ascending; Musical note | |
| | Girl | A poem | |
| | Girl | Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace | |
| | Girl | Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility | |
| | Girl | Boundless; Freedom; Security; Heaven and Earth | |
| | Girl | Protector of beauty | |
| | Unisex | Goddess Parvati; Saraswati; Desire | |
| | Girl | Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air | |
| | Girl | One who moves | |
| | Girl | Good mother; Circle; Increasingly; Illusion | |
| | Girl | Hopeful | |
| | Girl | Thousand; Infinite | |
| | Girl | Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace | |
| | Girl | Unique; Graceful; Different; Precious; Joyful | |
| | Girl | Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun | |
| | Girl | A part of Lord Shiva; Formidable; The roarer; One who eradicates problems from the root | |
| | Girl | To look at; Victory; Someone with a loving gaze; Queen | |
| | Girl | A slender and delicate woman | |
| | Girl | Little rock; Handsome; O child | |
| | Unisex | Ruling; Possessing | |
| | Girl | Ancient; One that will last forever | |
| | Girl | From the Massy town | |
| | Girl | Bringer of victory; God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Arrow; Reed; Painter's brush; Elephant's eyeball | |
| | Unisex | Beloved; Delightful | |
| | Girl | Unrivalled; Unique | |
| | Unisex | Granter of wishes | |
| | Girl | Sun | |
| | Girl | Devotee of Lord Krishna | |
| | Girl | Prosperity; Happiness | |
| | Girl | To be worshipped; To be accomplished; To be made favorable | |
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Hindu baby girl names hold profound cultural significance and convey timeless values. Rooted in ancient Hindu traditions and diverse regional influences, these names carry meanings that often reflect virtues, celestial bodies, nature, or deities, promoting a sense of belonging to the native land and a deep spiritual connection. Embracing Hindu baby girl names preserves and celebrates the rich tapestry of Indian heritage while fostering a sense of belonging and pride.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which Hindu girl’s name means pure?
Hindu girl names that mean pure include Ada, meaning ‘pure and noble,’ Nir, meaning ‘pure and clean water,’ and Niha, meaning ‘soft and pure.’ Names like Bimla, Nirvah, and Seara also mean pure.
2. How do Hindus choose baby names?
Hindus choose names through a naming ceremony or ‘Naamkaran.’ This ceremony takes place on the 11th or 12th day after birth. The name is kept according to the position of the moon on the birth chart. Sometimes, babies are also named after a family deity in the Hindu tradition (1).
3. What Hindu baby girl name means power?
Some Hindu baby girl names that mean power include Asvitha, meaning ‘strong,’ Vyansi, which stands for ‘part of a divine power,’ Akira, meaning ‘graceful strength,’ Indali, meaning ‘powerful,’ and Levinika, which means ‘strength.’
4. What is the name of a fearless Hindu baby girl?
Some Hindu baby girl names that mean fearless include Abitha, Shaurya, and Anika. On the other hand, Eladevi, Katyani, and Goohari stand for ‘brave.’ All these names are inspired from the Hindu goddesses.
5. Which Hindu girl names mean peace?
Hindu girl names that mean peace include Akshiti, which stands for ‘victorious peace,’ and Amandeep, meaning ‘lamp of peace.’ Also, Shanti, Aarvi, and Devisha mean ‘peace.’
6. Which girls' names mean ‘protected by God?’
Some of the Hindu girls' names that mean protected by God include Alisha, Harpal, Samara, Selma, and Ashrita. All these names have a connection to the Hindu gods and goddesses, and their mythological stories.
7. Which Hindu girl's name means Lotus?
Names like Padma, Jalajaa, and Pemma mean ‘a lotus’ and Kamala also means ‘ lotus or pale red.’ Lotus is considered pure and is linked to knowledge and wisdom. Hence, Hindu Goddess Saraswati is found sitting on a lotus.
8. Which Hindu girl name means sunshine?
Some of the Hindu girl names that have meanings related to the sun or sunshine are Kira, meaning ‘the sun,’ Hetika, which means ‘sun rays,’ Dyuthi, which means ‘sunshine,’ Bharavi, meaning ‘radiant sun,’ and Aarushi, meaning ‘the first ray of sun.’ Sun is an integral part of Hindu culture and so many parents choose name that mean or are inspired by sun.
9. What are some Hindu baby girl names that have a spiritual or religious significance?
Some of the Hindu baby girl names with religious and spiritual significance include Lakshmi, meaning ‘good omen,’ Karthika, which means ‘bestower of courage,’ Ishanvi, which stands for ‘Goddess of knowledge,’ Gayatri, which means ‘another name for Goddess Saraswati,’ and Anjana, meaning ‘Mother of God Hanuman.’
10. What are some Hindu baby girl names that mean intelligence or wisdom?
Some of these names that have meanings related to intelligence or wisdom are Anura, which means ‘knowledgeable,’ Medha, meaning ‘intellect,’ Bharadi, which means ‘love for history,’ Gnaneswari, meaning ‘Goddess of knowledge,’ and Jhanvi, which means ‘educated.’ All these names are connected to Goddess Saraswati, who is known as the goddess of wisdom.
Infographic: Heavenly Hindu Baby Names For Your Daughter
Hindu baby girl names are a beautiful reflection of India's rich cultural diversity and traditions. With a plethora of choices, these names often carry profound meanings rooted in mythology, nature, and virtues. The infographic below presents Hindu names for girls. Check them out and choose a suitable name for your charming little lady.
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References
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- Understanding Indian Names in Naming Conventions, Discovery, and Standardisation
https://www.las.org.sg/wp/blog/bulletin/understanding-indian-names-in-naming-conventions-discovery-and-standardisation/ - A Guide to Names and Naming Practices
https://www.fbiic.gov/public/2008/nov/Naming_practice_guide_UK_2006.pdf
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Nisha BharatanB.Tech
Nisha Bharatan is a writer with six years of experience. After completing her engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, she did content marketing courses to complement her interest in writing. Nisha discovered her passion for writing in 2016 when she started documenting her journey into motherhood.
Read full bio of Nisha Bharatan
Rebecca MalachiBSc
Rebecca is a pregnancy writer and editor with a passion for delivering research-based and engaging content in areas of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy. She did her graduation in Biotechnology and Genetics from Loyola Academy, Osmania University and obtained a certification in ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy’ from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU).
Read full bio of Rebecca Malachi
Trisha ChakrabortyMA, BEd
Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She completed her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan.
Read full bio of Trisha Chakraborty
