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Indian Names (Girls)

I am half-Indian, so I have met cousins with many of these names. (Or I just like them.)
  1. Kali
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, English
    • Meaning:

      "black one; free man; beauty"
    • Description:

      Kali is a number of different things: a playful, contemporary twist on the name Callie; the Hindu goddess of destruction; an alternative spelling for Kaylee; a short form of the Arablic Kalila, the Greek Kalista, or the African American Kaliyah; a masculine name in India; and a trendy form of Kali(fornia).
  2. Naya
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Nia
    • Description:

      Related to Nia and Naia, Naya was new to the US Top 1000 in 2014 and benefits from the short and simple pronunciation that many parents are seeking in fresh names. It also has obvious similarities to popular Mia and Maya.
  3. Shanta
    • Origin:

      Indian
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      This is the Indian version of the Hindi word meaning peace.
  4. Shreya
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "fortunate, auspicious"
    • Description:

      Shreya is an Indian name with several positive meanings--beautiful, fortunate, auspicious, favorable--and ties to the goddess Lakshmi.
  5. Anjali
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      This Indian name meaning gift or offering feels familiar via sound-alikes Angela or Angelina, and made a brief appearance on the U.S. Top 1000. Anjali is a pretty route to a name that's at once easy to understand and uncommon.
  6. Chandra
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "goddess of the moon"
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Roma
    • Origin:

      Italian place-name
    • Description:

      Never as popular as Florence; today's parents might prefer Venezia, Verona, or Romy. It is also a Hindu name meaning "one with shiny hair" and is another name for the goddess Lakshmi.

  8. Aditi
    • Aishwarya
      • Origin:

        Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "prosperity, wealth"
      • Description:

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

        Hindi
      • Meaning:

        "bliss"
      • Description:

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

        Persian, Turkish, Kurdish
      • Meaning:

        "spring"
      • Description:

        This popular Muslim name would more easily translate to English-speaking cultures in its Bahar form.
    • Bijal
      • Daru
        • Origin:

          Hindi
        • Meaning:

          "pine or cedar"
        • Description:

          Accessible, aromatic Indian name.
      • Devi
        • Origin:

          Sanskrit
        • Meaning:

          "divine"
        • Description:

          This Hindu goddess name has a powerful heritage plus lively sound with a devilish edge. If you're enchanted by goddess names but want to set your little girl apart from all the Lunas and Athenas in the playground, consider Devi.
      • Devika
        • Devina
          • Description:

            Devina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant of Davina, the feminine form of David, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'beloved.' Another interpretation connects it to divine or divinity, suggesting celestial or godly qualities. In Indian contexts, Devina may relate to 'devi,' meaning 'goddess.' The name carries an elegant, melodic quality across cultures. While never reaching widespread popularity, Devina has maintained steady, low-level usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Its cross-cultural appeal makes it accessible to various traditions while remaining distinctive. Parents may choose Devina for its soft sound combined with strong meaning, offering a balance between uniqueness and familiarity.

        • Dipali
          • Drishti
            • Dulari
              • Esha

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