The Best Bollywood Names

Aamir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'prosperous,' 'flourishing,' or 'commander.' This name is widely used throughout the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and among Muslim communities globally. Its popularity has been enhanced by notable bearers like Bollywood actor Aamir Khan. The doubled 'a' spelling distinguishes it from the variant Amir, though both share the same pronunciation and meaning. Aamir has seen increasing usage in Western countries as cultural borders blur and parents seek meaningful international names. The name carries positive connotations of leadership, abundance, and success. Its straightforward pronunciation despite the unusual spelling makes it accessible for global use.

Aditi's seven children, Hindu Gods, are named Aditya.

A popular South Indian name that gained international attention when Aishwarya Rai became Miss World in 1994.

A very common boys' name in South Asia, with a strong meaning. Some are bound to pronounce it AJ, as in Soprano.

Alia is the most classic and feminine form of Ali, one of the 99 attributes of Allah within Islam. Meaning "supreme, exalted, high, sublime", it is pretty, powerful and spirited.

Popular in India and among Indo-Americans, this name of the hero of a famous Hindu epic has an extremely pleasing sound.

A trendy and fashionable-sounding Romanian name with rich history. There was a mythical Romanian princess with the name, and it was also a name used by real-life Romanian royalty.

Jacqueline originated as a feminine form of Jacques, the French variation of James, and therefore Jacob. Jacob was ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Ya’aqov, and gets its meaning, "supplanter" from the story of Jacob supplanting his brother Esau as the first-born son in the Bible. Jacqueline was first used in France in the Middle Ages.

This name of a Buddhist goddess, a possible alternative to the trendy Maya, was chosen for their daughter by Laura Dern and Ben Harper. Jaya is simple yet unusual, a winning combination, and one of the out-of-the-box goddess names as well as one of the most easily translated Hindi names for girls.

Kareena is a beautiful feminine name with multiple cultural associations. It has roots in Indian naming traditions, where it's a variant of Karina or Carina, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.' The name gained significant popularity in South Asia following the rise of Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor. With its melodious sound and flowing rhythm, Kareena has cross-cultural appeal, making it recognizable in both Eastern and Western contexts. The double 'e' spelling gives it a distinctive appearance compared to similar names like Karina or Karen. While maintaining its Indian cultural connections, Kareena has gradually gained international recognition as global naming trends become more diverse and inclusive.

The hurricane blew this one out of the realm of possibility.