Updated November 2026
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Hindi
"beloved"
An attractive and worldly name for a cherished baby son.
Sanskrit
"conquering"
Classic Indian name with a winning meaning — literally.
"water god"
Unusual and simple: a winning combination. But it was the name of a fifteen-thousand-ton monster in a midcentury "Godzilla" movie.
"proud, fabulous"
A Hindi name with a wonderful meaning.
"born in autumn"
A pleasant seasonal name.
"fortunate"
The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.
Hindi, Sanskrit
"victory"
Likely a variation of the Hindi name Jaya, Jaia is used as a unisex name in the south of India but more exclusively as feminine in the north. Ultimately derived from Sanskrit, the name means…
While Jay and Jai are more popular for boys, Jaya is considered a unisex name in both the south of India and Malaysia, while in Nepal and Indonesia, it leans masculine. Derived from a Sanskrit…
"determination"
Derived from the Hindi word for "determination", Nischay is a name that combines gentle sounds, with a strong meaning. Associated with certainty and strength, it also appears as Nishchay and…
"rowan"
Possibly a Hindi variation of the woodsy favorite, Rowan, to reflect the Hindi translation of the tree name, rovaan . It appeared in the England and Wales Top 1000 in a recent year.
"light, lantern"
One of the more familiar Hindu choices, with built-in depth and a suggestion of enlightenment.
Hindi, Hebrew
"rim of a wheel; comforted by God"
Nemi is a short, sweet unisex name, with a whole range of origins, though for boys, it is most notably used as either a short form of Biblical Nehemiah, or as the birth name of King Dasharatha who…
"greatest"
Though meaningful in its own culture, would make a challenging crossover.
Greek
"all or shepherd"
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…
"flowery tree"
Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.
"canal"
A name associated with the Indian prime minister.
"protector"
Another name for the Hindu god-Vishnu.
Variation of Ashwin, Sanskrit
"possessed of horses"
A unisex name of Sanskrit origin, this name — along with its other forms, Ashwin and Ashwina — are used in many languages across the Indian subcontinent. It is associated with the Ashvins, the twin…
Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"lotus"
Derived from the Sanskrit word nalini meaning "lotus", Nalin holds spiritual significance in Hinduism where it is associated with divine beauty and spiritual awakening, while in Buddhism, it…
"rich"
Dhani is a haunting Hindi name for boys that's a million miles away from the similar-sounding Danny or Donny. One notable namesake is musician Dhani Harrison, look-alike son of Beatle George. He is…