Updated October 2026
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Hindi
"determination"
Derived from the Hindi word for "determination", Nischay is a name that combines gentle sounds, with a strong meaning. Associated with certainty and strength, it also appears as Nishchay and…
"rowan"
Possibly a Hindi variation of the woodsy favorite, Rowan, to reflect the Hindi translation of the tree name, rovaan . It appeared in the England and Wales Top 1000 in a recent year.
Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"lotus"
Derived from the Sanskrit word nalini meaning "lotus", Nalin holds spiritual significance in Hinduism where it is associated with divine beauty and spiritual awakening, while in Buddhism, it…
Hindi, Hebrew
"rim of a wheel; comforted by God"
Nemi is a short, sweet unisex name, with a whole range of origins, though for boys, it is most notably used as either a short form of Biblical Nehemiah, or as the birth name of King Dasharatha who…
"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.
Variation of Ashwin, Sanskrit
"possessed of horses"
A unisex name of Sanskrit origin, this name — along with its other forms, Ashwin and Ashwina — are used in many languages across the Indian subcontinent. It is associated with the Ashvins, the twin…
"mighty sword"
Unusual Asian option, and also the name of the Dwarf Lord from Lord of the Rings .
Hindi, Sanskrit
"waterlily, lotus flower"
Also spelled as Niraj and used across India, Neeraj comes from the Sanskrit word for "waterlily" or "lotus flower" though it may sometimes be interpreted as "water-born". Related names include the…
Derived from the Sanskrit word for "waterlily" or "lotus flower", Niraj is used across the Indian subcontinent. Also transcribed as Neeraj, it is related to the names Neer and Neera. This form is…
"crown, peak"
A name that evokes ideas of royalty and adornment, of exceptional success and remarkability, of mountain tops and tall waves, Shekhar is a Hindi choice, derived from the Sanskrit śekhara , meaning…
"crown of the moon"
A powerful name with a sense of grandeur and evocative imagery, Chandrashekar blends the Sanskrit elements candra and sekara meaning "moon" and "crown, peak" respectively. Both elements are used as…
Malayam, Hindi, Sanskrit
"good, devout worshiper"
Notably borne by physicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Subrahmanyan is a variation of Subrahmanya, typically used in southern India. It blends the Sanskrit elements su meaning "good" and brahman…
Created from the Sanskrit elements su meaning "good" and brahman meaning "devout worshipper", Subrahmanya is used as an alternative name for Skanda or Kartikeya, a Hindu God of war, wisdom, and…
Punjabi, Hindi, Sanskrit
"camphor, chalk"
Ultimately from Sanskrit, Kapoor is a Hindi and Sanskrit name, referring to camphor, the waxy substance taken from the camphor laurel tree, sometimes used for curing congestion, aches, and pains. It…
"goat"
Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
Tamil mythological name and Hebrew
"my God"
Yali is a unisex name most widely-used in Israel. The Israeli-British actress Yali Topol Margalith of Alice and Steve is one well-known bearer. A yali is a South Indian folkloric and mythological…
"intelligent, smart"
If meaning were destiny, this would start a boy off on the right foot.