By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hindi, Sanskrit
"knowledge"
Derived from the Sanskrit word for "knowledge", Vedaa appeared in the title of a 2024 Indian action film about a law student who leans to box so she can protect her family from caste-based violence.…
Sanskrit
"immortal"
Amrita may be considered the feminine version of the names Amrit and Amar. In Sanskrit 'a' means 'not' and 'mrita' means dead, giving this name it's powerful meaning. Amrita may also refer to a…
Word name, English from Hindi
"fine, downy wool"
Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series, you might be surprised to learn that this fabric name has been appearing in the US…
"clouds; rain cloud"
Connected to nature and to the rainy season, Meghana is a name of Sanskrit origin that appears in Hindu mythology as the wife of God Indra. There is also the possibility that some may use it as an…
Hindi from Sanskrit "palm of the hand"
"palm of the hand"
Hindi
"greatest"
Though meaningful in its own culture, would make a challenging crossover.
"light, lantern"
One of the more familiar Hindu choices, with built-in depth and a suggestion of enlightenment.
"rich"
Dhani is a haunting Hindi name for boys that's a million miles away from the similar-sounding Danny or Donny. One notable namesake is musician Dhani Harrison, look-alike son of Beatle George. He is…
"ruler of the gods"
An imposing meaning, an appealing sound.
"of the nation"
Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.
"wanderer"
The name of the visionary second-century BC Indian physician, a definer of diseases and believer in a sound mind and body: a worthy inspiration.
"mighty sword"
Unusual Asian option, and also the name of the Dwarf Lord from Lord of the Rings .
"goat"
Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
"intelligent, smart"
If meaning were destiny, this would start a boy off on the right foot.
"born in autumn"
A pleasant seasonal name.
"proud, fabulous"
A Hindi name with a wonderful meaning.
"water god"
Unusual and simple: a winning combination. But it was the name of a fifteen-thousand-ton monster in a midcentury "Godzilla" movie.
"holy river"
Soft and rhythmic.
"music, song"
Both graceful and melodious.
Variation of Surya, Hindi
"sun god"
The graceful Indian Suria or Surya may remind Americans more of little Miss Suri Cruise than of the pantheon of Hindi gods and goddesses.
