Hindi Girl Names by ViVi

Pandita

Hindi

"learned, scholarly"

Might be a little too close to bandita.

Panna

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…

Reshma

Hindi

"silk"

This Hindi girls' name is virtually unknown in the Western World but could translate easily, and the smooth meaning is a plus.

Sania

Hindi

"pearl"

Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza is popularizing this one.

Savita

Hindi

"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…

Shivani

Hindi

"life and death"

Shivani sounds fresh and powerful.

Subhadra

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)…

Susmita

Hindi

"beautiful smile"

Susmita, also spelled Sushmita which more accurately reflects its pronunciation, is an Indian or Bengali name widely unknown in the Western World but with definite potential.

Tarana

Hindi

"music, song"

Both graceful and melodious.

Tulsi

Hindi

"basil"

Tulsi is more than a simple nature name: The holy basil plant is sacred in the Hindu religion, used to honor the god Vishnu and representative of his consort, the goddess Tulsi. The Tulsi plant is…

Varsha

Hindi

"rain"

This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.