Hindi Names

More unusual alternative to Tiara.

Accessible, aromatic Indian name.

This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.

This name derives from the name Varuna, who in the Hindi faith was the god of water. Varun is, therefore, somewhat analogous to Neptune or Poseidon.

A hauntingly lovely Indian name.

Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.

Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.

Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable.

Pleasant-sounding name that may be too close for some to Pandora.

The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist.

A Hindi name with a wonderful meaning.

Vivaan is a life-related name from India that has made its way onto the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2014. While unusual, it has a familiar and appealing lively sound and feel. However, be aware that people unfamiliar with the name may misread and mispronounce it as Vivian.

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.

This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.

Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.

A beautiful Urdu name with a musical sound and a lovely celestial meaning. Sitara got a boost in 2022, potentially from the award-winning 2020 short film "Sitara: Let Girls Dream", bringing awareness to the issue of child marriage.

Pretty Asian option.

If you want people to appreciate this choice, you're going to have to explain how it's not Neil.

Soft and rhythmic.