Hindi Names

  1. Reshma
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "silk"
    • Description:

      This Hindi girls' name is virtually unknown in the Western World but could translate easily, and the smooth meaning is a plus.
  2. Mandara
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "calm"
    • Description:

      Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.
  3. Deshan
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "of the nation"
    • Description:

      Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.
  4. 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.

  5. Ganesha
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "fortunate"
    • Description:

      The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.
  6. Darsha
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "to see, to perceive, to have vision"
    • Description:

      Indian name similar in feel to some of the increasingly popular Russian names.
  7. Aja
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "goat"
    • Description:

      Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
  8. Shandar
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "proud, fabulous"
    • Description:

      A Hindi name with a wonderful meaning.
  9. Neeja
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "lily"
    • Description:

      Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
  10. Hanita
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "divine grace"
    • Description:

      The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.
  11. Dayaa
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "compassion"
    • Description:

      The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist.
  12. Jalajaa
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "a lotus"
    • Description:

      Intriguing, if a bit vowel-heavy.
  13. Kama
    • Origin:

      Hindi-Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  14. Meena
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "blue semiprecious stone, bird"
    • Description:

      Interesting multi-cultural option.
  15. Gauri
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "fair, white"
    • Description:

      Gauri the Brilliant is one of the many names for the Hindu goddess Parvati.
  16. Panna
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Anna; Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  17. Beeja
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "the beginning, or, happy"
    • Description:

      Rhythmic and enchanting.

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