150+ Popular Indian Baby Boy Names—Modern and Traditional
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
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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
|
Questions & Answers
© 2019 Layne Holmes
Comments
AUTHORThanks 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.
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.
