150+ Popular Indian Baby Boy Names—Modern and Traditional

Author:: Layne Holmes

Layne is an active freelance writer. She enjoys staying up to date on trends, media, and emerging topics.

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Indian Languages Names and Meanings for Baby Boys

Congratulations on your baby boy. Now it's time to pick a name with meaning. If you are from the Republic of India or have family roots in South Asia, you may be looking for a modern or traditional name. Maybe you love the many languages of India or come from a multi-cultural family and would like something modern or unique with meaning. Considering all 22 major languages of the region, including Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, and English (the second most common language spoken in India), choose from these popular name ideas and pick something of significance for your special baby boy.

Languages of India Baby Boy Names in English

Name	Meaning
Aahva	Beloved
Aadav	Bright
Aadesh	Order, command
Aadi	First, beginning
Aagman	Arrival
Aagney	Born from fire
Aamod	Pleasant
Aarav	Peaceful
Abdul	Knowledge
Adeep	Light
Adit or Aditya	From the beginning
Advait	Boy
Advay	Unique
Agrim	Ahead
Ajay	Invincible
Ajit	Undefeatable
Akaash	Sky

Name	Meaning
Akshan	Eye
Akshat	Cannot be harmed
Akshit	Permanent
Alok	Victory cry
Ameya	Boundless
Amish	Honest
Amol	Valuable
Anant	Infinite
Anay	A creeping vine, sacred
Aneesh	Supreme
Anik	Strong
Ankit	Conquered
Anmol	Invaluable
Ansh	Musical note
Anvay	Joined
Arin	Joy
Arjun	The hero of Mahabharata
Arman	Wish
Arnav	Ocean

Top 10 Baby Boy Names in India

Name	Meaning
Arun	Sun
Arush	Great
Aryan	Noble
Ashish	Blessing
Ashmit	Pride
Ashwin	Star
Atiksh	Wise
Avi	Sun and air
Ayaan	Good luck
Ayush	Duration of life
Azad	Free
Bharat	God of fire
Badal	Cloud
Bodhi	Enlightenment
Basu	Wealthy
Biren	Warrior
Binoy	Humble
Biman	Respected
Birju	Powerful
Chirag	Lamp

Name	Meaning
Chetan	Life
Darsh	Variation of Lord Krishna’s name
Daksh	Precious son
Dheeraj	Bravery
Dalip	King
Divit	Immortal
Devarsh	Gift of God
Dev	Heavenly
Divit	Immortal
Dhruv	Eternal
Eashan	Lord Vishnu
Falak	The sky
Gaurav	Honor
Govinda	Lord Krishna
Garv	Proud
Hari	One who removes evil
Harshil	Delighted
Hiran	Gold
Harsith	Smile
Himmat	Courage
Ishan	Sun
Jai	Victory
Jayant	Jayant
Jivin	Give life
Jagan	World or universe
Kabir	A Sufi saint; meaning “great”
Karan	Intelligent
Kiann	Ancient
Krish (Krishna)	Harvest
Kairav	Lotus

Name	Meaning
Khush	Happy
Lalit	Handsome
Lakshay	Target
Ojas	Glow
Onkar	Pure
Nishith	Light
Maan	Mind
Manish	God of mind
Mohan	A name for Lord Krishna; charm and looks
Mayank	Moon
Mihir	Sun
Mahir	Expert
Naksh	Moon
Naman	Salute
Neil or “Neel”	Blue
Parth	Son of Earth
Pranav	Praise
Pranit	Leader
Pratyush	Dawn
Panav	Prince

Name	Meaning
Purab	East
Rithik	Stream
Raahi	Traveller
Riaan	Little king
Reynash	Ray of light (another name for Lord Vishnu)
Rohan	Ascending
Rachit	Create
Rayaan	Galaxy
Rishi	Sage
Ruhan	Spiritual
Rishit	Best
Ronith	Charming
Padam	Lotus
Prem	Beloved
Sanjay	A royal official in Mahabharata; victorious
Samarth	Efficient

Name	Meaning
Saakaar	Manifestation of God
Saatvik	Pious
Sai	Divine
Samaksh	Presence
Samar	Arabic origin; “to talk in the evening”
Sarthak	Meaningful
Shaurya	Bravery
Shlok	Hymn
Sumer	Divine mountain
Taha	Pure
Taimur	Iron
Tanmay	Tanmay
Taran	Youth
Tejas	Brilliance
Unman	Enthusiastic
Ved	Knowledge
Veer	Brave
Vihaan	Morning
Vijay	A popular name in film
Vinod	Content
Yakshit	Permanent
Yash	Fame
Zain	Light
Zeehash	Strength

Comments

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on May 20, 2019:

Thanks Liz! It's super challenging to compile these since I'm not a native speaker. Hoping others who are might contribute some feedback or corrections if any. Many of these names are so beautiful.

Liz Westwood from UK on May 20, 2019:

This is an interesting dictionary of the meanings behind the names. A great list for reference and for inspiration. These lists would be useful for writers inventing names for characters in their books.