By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hindi
"virgin"
Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies .
Hindi astrology name
"Capricorn"
Charismatic choice among January baby names .
"calm"
Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.
Diminutive of Cornelia, Dutch, Sanskrit
"horn; sapphire blue"
As a Sanskrit name, Neel is typically used for boys, however a small percentage of girls are given the name too. Meaning "sapphire blue", alternative forms include Neela, Nila, Neelam, Neelim,…
"lily"
Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
"wife"
Pleasant-sounding name that may be too close for some to Pandora.
"learned, scholarly"
Might be a little too close to bandita.
Hungarian variation of Anna; Hindi
"grace; emerald, leaf"
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…
Hindi-Sanskrit
"love, desire"
This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.
Irish
"ancient"
Feminine form of Cian, a name from Irish legend.
Irish and Scottish; Hindi
"rowan tree, little redhead; ascension"
Rohan is an Indian (masculine) name derived from Sanskrit and meaning "ascension", however, it is one of those names with cross-cultural possibilities. It can also be a spelling variation of Rowan or…
"sun, rouser, stimulator"
Lively and bright, Savita is among the most popular Hindi names for girls , and one that could easily immigrate. Derived from the name of the Hindu god Savitr, Savita is a sunny choice, that more…
Variation of Surya, Hindi
"sun god"
The graceful Indian Suria or Surya may remind Americans more of little Miss Suri Cruise than of the pantheon of Hindi gods and goddesses.
"music, song"
Both graceful and melodious.
"holy river"
Soft and rhythmic.
"intelligent, smart"
If meaning were destiny, this would start a boy off on the right foot.
"goat"
Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
Hindi, variation of Kalinda
"sun"
Kalindi is a lovely, rhythmic name refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.
"mighty sword"
Unusual Asian option, and also the name of the Dwarf Lord from Lord of the Rings .
"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.
