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.

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

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.

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

Might be a little too close to bandita.

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

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

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.