Hindi Names
- Reshma
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"silk"Description:
This Hindi girls' name is virtually unknown in the Western World but could translate easily, and the smooth meaning is a plus.
- Mandara
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"calm"Description:
Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.
- Deshan
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"of the nation"Description:
Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.
- Yasiman
Description:
Yasiman is a feminine name with Persian origins, likely derived from "Yasmin" (jasmine). The name evokes the delicate, sweet-scented jasmine flower, symbolizing beauty, purity, and grace. Yasiman is not widely used globally but maintains some presence in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities. The addition of the "-an" suffix gives it a distinctive quality compared to the more common Yasmin or Jasmine. This melodic three-syllable name has a flowing, lyrical quality that makes it both elegant and accessible. Yasiman offers parents seeking something unique but not entirely unfamiliar an option with beautiful natural associations and cultural depth.
- Ganesha
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"fortunate"Description:
The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.
- Darsha
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"to see, to perceive, to have vision"Description:
Indian name similar in feel to some of the increasingly popular Russian names.
- Aja
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"goat"Description:
Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
- Shandar
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"proud, fabulous"Description:
A Hindi name with a wonderful meaning.
- Neeja
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
- Hanita
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"divine grace"Description:
The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.
- Dayaa
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"compassion"Description:
The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist.
- Jalajaa
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"a lotus"Description:
Intriguing, if a bit vowel-heavy.
- Kama
Origin:
Hindi-SanskritMeaning:
"love, desire"Description:
This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.
- Meena
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"blue semiprecious stone, bird"Description:
Interesting multi-cultural option.
- Gauri
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"fair, white"Description:
Gauri the Brilliant is one of the many names for the Hindu goddess Parvati.
- Panna
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Anna; HindiMeaning:
"grace; emerald, leaf"Description:
Panna is a name with many allusions — in addition to being a Hungarian variant of Anna (PAWN-naw) and a Hindi gemstone name (PAHN-nah), it is also a serene and sacred city in India and the Italian word for cream (PA-nuh). Panna might make a fresh alternative to Anna or Hannah.
- Beeja
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"the beginning, or, happy"Description:
Rhythmic and enchanting.
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