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Punjabi Names

Updated October 2026

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Arjan
Dutch, Punjabi, Albanian
"from Hadria; gaining; golden life"
There's something particularly attractive about names with an interior " j " and Arjan is a prime example. The Punjabi version is pronounced with a conventional j as in jar; the Dutch Arjan, which is…
Jind
Punjabi, Sikh
"life, soul"
This short and distinct unisex Indian name is one to add to the appealing list of lively names meaning "life". It was a fast rising choice in Canada and the UK in recent years, perhaps owing to the…
Mehar
Indian, Sanskrit, Punjabi
"kindness"
A popular Punjabi first name and surname, Mehar has friendly sound and a lovely meaning to match. It ultimately emerged as a modern form of Mithra, via Mehr, and is associated with both the 7th month…
Arzoi
Punjabi
"request, prayer"
This beautiful Punjabi name has seen a sudden rise in diaspora communities — in a recent year, it rose in England and Wales by 300%, and entered the Top 200 in Canada. Popular among Sikh parents, it…
Baani
Punjabi, Sanskrit
"speech, eloquence, word of the divine"
Baani is a beautiful Punjabi name used in India — an alias of the goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. It was a fast-rising choice in the UK in…
Akaal
Punjab
"timeless"
With the powerful and enduring meaning of "timeless, beyond death", Akaal was a new addition the the England and Wales charts in 2025. Inspiration likely came from the Indian movie Akaal: The…
Gurniwaz
Punjabi
"home of the guru"
A Punjabi name that combines the elements nivasa and guru meaning "home, abode" and "spiritual teacher" respectively. Together they form an aspirational and wise feeling name that ranked in the…
Gurnawab
Hindi, Punjabi
"teacher and leader"
Gurnawab combines the element guru , meaning "teacher" or "spiritual guide", with Nawab , a royal title used in South Asian states, indicating a leader. A literal meaning of the name would be…
Avleen
Variation of Aveline, English, German, or Punjabi
"desired, island, water; blessed by God, at one with God"
A multicultural option, Avleen feels both unusual yet totally familiar. As a Punjabi name, it is derived from the elements av meaning "god" and leen meaning "merged, absorbed" and is interpreted to…
Mehar
Punjabi, Persian
"kindness"
A popular, unisex Punjabi name, used as a given name, a surname, and an honorary title. Also appearing as Mehr in Persian, it is a modern form of Mithra, associated with the Persian god of light and…
Shardae
Punjabi
"runaway"
Whatever its derivation, best known now in the version used by the jazzy singer, Sade.
Jasprit
Punjabi, Indian, Sanskrit
"famous joy; glorious love"
A unisex name, ultimately derived from Sanskrit, Jasprit combines the familiarity Priti and Jasmin into one name with a lovely meaning. Combining the elements yasas and priti , it could be…
Jasprit
Punjabi, Indian, Sanskrit
"famous joy; glorious love"
Also spelled as Jaspreet, this name has the lovely meaning of "famous joy", "glorious love" or "praise joy and love". A unisex choice used fairly evenly across genders in India, one notable bearer is…
Jesminder
Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit
"queen of flowers; Lord's glory"
A strong and pretty Indian name, notably borne by the central character of hit movie, Bend It Like Beckham , Jesminder has two possible meanings. On one hand, it may be considered a form of…

Punjabi Names

The names

Arjan

Jind

Mehar

Arzoi

Baani

Akaal

Gurniwaz

Gurnawab

Avleen

Mehar

Shardae

Jasprit

Jasprit

Jesminder