List of Indian Baby Names Meanings

Gotama

(gaw-TAHM-mah)

Means "the best ox" from Sanskrit गो (go) meaning "ox, cow" and तम (tama) meaning "best". In Hindu texts this is the name of one of the Saptarshis, or seven sages.

Meaning: The bright one in the darkness Origin: Indian, Sanskrit

Gurpreet

(gur-PREET)

The meaning of the name “Gurpreet” is: “Love of Guru”. Categories: Hindi Names, Indian Names, Punjabi Names, Sikh Names. Used in: English speaking countries, Hindi speaking countries.

Meaning: Love of the Guru Origin: Indian

Jitinder

(ji-TEEN-dehr)

Given Name JITENDER. GENDER: Masculine. USAGE: Indian (Sikh)

Meaning: Conqueror of senses Origin: Indian, Sanskrit

Kalidasa

(kah-lee-DAH-sah)

Means "servant of Kali" from the name of the Hindu goddess KALI combined with Sanskrit दास (dasa) meaning "servant". This was the name of a 4th-century Indian poet and dramatist, the author of the 'Abhijnanashakuntalam'.

Meaning: Kali's servant Origin: Indian, Sanskrit

Kaur

(KAHR)

Means "princess", ultimately from Sanskrit कुमारी (kumari) meaning "girl". This surname was assigned to all female Sikhs in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh. It is now used as a surname or a middle name by most female Sikhs. The male equivalent is Singh.

Meaning: Princess Origin: Indian, Sanskrit

Kirtida

(kir-TEE-dah)

Meaning of name Kirtida. Etymology : Means "one who bestows fame" in Sanskrit. Saint : Origin : Indian.

Meaning: Giving fame Origin: Indian, Sanskrit

Kumara

(koo-MAH-rah)

Derived from Sanskrit कुमार (kumara) meaning "boy, son". In Hindu texts this is an epithet of both the fire god Agni and the war god Skanda.

Meaning: Son Origin: Indian, Sanskrit

Kunala

(koo-NAH-lah)

Meaning & History. Means "lotus" in Sanskrit. This was the name of a son of the 3rd-century BC Indian emperor Ashoka.

Meaning: Water lily Origin: Indian, Sanskrit

Mohandas

(maw-HAHN-das)

Means "servant of Mohana" from the name of the Hindu god MOHANA combined with Sanskrit दास (dasa) meaning "servant". A famous bearer of this name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), also known as Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian leader who struggled peacefully for independence from Britain.

Meaning: Mohana's servant Origin: Indian, Sanskrit

Amiyah

Gender: F Meaning of Amiyah: "night rain or the end" Origin of Amiyah: American variation of Amaya and Amaia, Spanish Amiyah's Popularity in 2016: #256.

Meaning: Delightful Origin: Indian