Indian Girl Names 

Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series, you might be surprised to learn that this fabric name has been appearing in the US stats since the 1920s, it spiked in usage for girls in 2009 and 2013, following the release of the first book and movie adaptation. Since then, it's done a switch-around, with 44 boys and 5 girls given the name in a recent count.

Cashmere

Connected to nature and to the rainy season, Meghana is a name of Sanskrit origin that appears in Hindu mythology as the wife of God Indra. There is also the possibility that some may use it as an elaborated form of the Welsh Megan/Meghan meaning "pearl". 


Meghana

This Hindu goddess name is very popular in India. The goddess of love, fertility and devotion, representing female force, Parvati is the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesh. There is a Harry Potter character named Parvati Patil, a twin sister of Padma..

Parvati

Pritha

Thiri can be considered a Burmese variation of the Sanskrit Shri or Sri, a name associated with beauty and splendor, and the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Short, light, and bright, Thiri entered the US charts in 2025. 
 
It can also be considered a Tamil word name meaning "drift, roam, rove".

Thiri

Genuine Indian name some parents turn to as an Amanda alternative; also connected to a network of spiritual communities. 

Ananda

This popular Muslim name would more easily translate to English-speaking cultures in its Bahar form.

Bahaar

Beeja

Chandra is the name of the Hindu moon goddess last groovy when incense and meditation were hot new concepts but a new possibility with the resurgence of astrology and other non-Western spiritual beliefs.

Chandra

Indian name similar in feel to some of the increasingly popular Russian names. 

Darsha

Daru

The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist. 

Dayaa

If you don't want your daughter to be a Diva, try this Hindu moon goddess name that was chosen by actress Monica Bellucci for hers. 

Deva

The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.

Ganesha

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy. 

Hanita

Ilesha is an unusual choice that will undoubtedly be confused with similar and far more common names such as Alicia and Elissa. 

Ilesha

Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.

Indu

Jalajaa

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable. 

Jarita

Yasiman is a feminine name with Persian origins, likely derived from "Yasmin" (jasmine). The name evokes the delicate, sweet-scented jasmine flower, symbolizing beauty, purity, and grace. Yasiman is not widely used globally but maintains some presence in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities. The addition of the "-an" suffix gives it a distinctive quality compared to the more common Yasmin or Jasmine. This melodic three-syllable name has a flowing, lyrical quality that makes it both elegant and accessible. Yasiman offers parents seeking something unique but not entirely unfamiliar an option with beautiful natural associations and cultural depth.

Yasiman

Indian names for girls are often rooted in either Hindi, the dominant language of India, or Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Indian names for girls in our database also include a sprinkling of Punjabi and Urdu names. Indian names that are most familiar to English speakers are often the names of female celebrities, such as Priyanka Chopra or Padma Lakshmi. Other popular Indian baby names for girls include Chandra, Kalinda, Savita, and Lalita. There are many gorgeous Indian names for girls that may appeal to parents in India or elsewhere.

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Indian names for girls are often rooted in either Hindi, the dominant language of India, or Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Indian names for girls in our database also include a sprinkling of Punjabi and Urdu names. Indian names that are most familiar to English speakers are often the names of female celebrities, such as Priyanka Chopra or Padma Lakshmi.  (Page 7)