Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.

Pan is the Greek god with the legs of a goat and the body of a pipes-playing man known for his mischievousness. Pan is also the god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility. Pan is also a Hindi name meaning leaf or feather.

One of the more familiar Hindu choices, with built-in depth and a suggestion of enlightenment.

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.

Pranav, an Indian name now in the U. S. Top 900, represents Aum, or Om, the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, symbolizing the entire universe.

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

Though meaningful in its own culture, would make a challenging crossover.

Might be a little too close to bandita.