By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hindi
"silk"
This Hindi girls' name is virtually unknown in the Western World but could translate easily, and the smooth meaning is a plus.
"moon"
Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.
Hindi, Finnish diminutive of Kirstina and Kirsten
"amaranth blossoms; Christian, frost"
This attractive multicultural name is found in India and Finland, where it is also a word meaning "frost."
Sanskrit
"ocean"
The Hindu princess and poetess Meera, was also known as Mira Bai. Mira Bai was a Rajput princess, the only child of Ratan Singh, younger brother of the ruler of Merta. Her royal education included…
Hindi name with Sanskrit roots meaning "ornament, work of art"
"ornament, work of art"
A popular name in India, several famous Indian women carry this sweet sounding name.
Hindu
Certain sections of Hindu society believe Subhadra to be a goddess named Yogmaya. Subhadra is one of the three deities worshipped at the Jagannath temple at Puri, along with Krishna(as Jagannatha)…
Variation of Subhadra, Hindi
We prefer the softer Shubhadra to the original Subhadra — plus it leads to the irresistible "Shooba" as a nickname.
"blue sapphire"
It is said that if one wears a flawless blue sapphire, it can remove poverty and provide health, wealth, long life, happiness and prosperity.
"infinite"
Feminine form of Amit that's simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship.
"divine grace"
The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.
"young"
In India, Bala is a unisex name, but is likely to be perceived as more feminine in the West. In its feminine form, Bala is associated with the daughter of the red goddess, Lalitha Parameshwari.
"wheel, circle"
For devoted New Agers only: yoga practitioners know this as the center of spiritual energy in the body.
"truth"
In Buddhism, Dharma embodies the basic principles of cosmic existence--making it a fitting name for the hippyish character on the sitcom Dharma and Greg , whose middle name was Freedom. Students of…
"playful, charming"
Lolita without the naughty implications.
"fortunate"
The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.
"peacock"
If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
"dark, of the night"
Lots of charm.
"beautiful"
Has a sound as lovely as its meaning.
Ranie is a gentle feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Rainie or Rainey, connecting it to rain and suggesting a fresh, natural quality. Alternatively, it…
Ranee is a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word 'rani' meaning 'queen' or 'princess.' It represents the female equivalent of 'raja' (king) and has been used as a title for the wife of a raja…
