Hindu baby names with meanings
Hindu names come from Sanskrit and the great Indian traditions, carrying meanings tied to gods, virtues, nature and the stars. From timeless classics like Aarav and Aaradhya to modern picks like Vivaan and Myra, these names are chosen with meaning at heart. This page collects 1122 Hindu names — 603 for boys, 499 for girls and 20 for unisex — with every meaning and gender shown at a glance, so you can shortlist the ones that speak to you.
Among the most popular Hindu boy names are Aarav, Vihaan, Arjun, Reyansh, while top girl picks include Aadhya, Ananya, Aaradhya, Diya. Names are ordered by popularity rank, with classics and rising favourites mixed together.
Not sure where to start? Say each candidate out loud with your surname, then use the free baby names generator to filter Hindu names further by starting letter, rashi or a meaning you love. Save your favourites to the shortlist and use the compatibility checker to see how your top picks sound together.
Popular Hindu names
The most popular Hindu names first, with meaning, origin and gender for easy comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarav | Peaceful, calm and wise | Hindu | boy |
| Aadhya | First power, goddess Durga | Hindu | girl |
| Vihaan | Dawn, morning | Hindu | boy |
| Ananya | Unique, incomparable | Hindu | girl |
| Aaradhya | Worshipped, adored | Hindu | girl |
| Arjun | Bright, shining, white | Hindu | boy |
| Diya | Lamp, divine light | Hindu | girl |
| Aisha | Alive, prosperous | Hindu | girl |
| Reyansh | Ray of light, part of the sun | Hindu | boy |
| Myra | Beloved, ocean of grace | Hindu | girl |
| Krishna | Dark, all-attractive lord | Hindu | boy |
| Anaya | Caring, generous | Hindu | girl |
| Arnav | Ocean, sea | Hindu | boy |
| Ishita | Supreme, desired | Hindu | girl |
| Veer | Brave, warrior | Hindu | boy |
| Kavya | Poetry, wisdom | Hindu | girl |
| Kabir | Great, powerful | Hindu | boy |
| Meera | Devotee of Krishna, ocean | Hindu | girl |
| Zara | Bloom, princess | Hindu | girl |
| Zoya | Love, life | Hindu | girl |
| Karan | Accomplished, clever | Hindu | boy |
| Simran | Meditation, remembrance | Hindu | girl |
| Yuvraj | Crown prince | Hindu | boy |
| Kiran | Ray of light | Hindu | girl |
| Sana | Brilliant, resplendent | Hindu | girl |
| Ruhi | Soul, spirit | Hindu | girl |
| Tanvi | Slender, delicate | Hindu | girl |
| Navya | New, young | Hindu | girl |
| Pihu | Bird call, sweet | Hindu | girl |
| Sai | Sai Baba, divine | Hindu | boy |
| Aditi | Boundless, mother of gods | Hindu | girl |
| Vivaan | Full of life, lord of the sun | Hindu | boy |
| Pari | Fairy, angel | Hindu | girl |
| Rivaan | Full of life | Hindu | boy |
| Samaira | Enchanting, beautiful | Hindu | girl |
| Samar | Battle, war | Hindu | unisex |
| Tanvi | Slender, delicate | Hindu | unisex |
| Navya | New, young | Hindu | unisex |
| Vaishnavi | Devotee of Vishnu | Hindu | unisex |
| Aarush | First ray of the sun | Hindu | boy |
| Aadhav | Sun | Hindu | boy |
| Aadvik | Unique, one of a kind | Hindu | boy |
| Aahan | Dawn, sunrise | Hindu | boy |
| Aakash | Sky, open space | Hindu | boy |
| Aaryan | Noble, great warrior | Hindu | boy |
| Abhay | Fearless, brave | Hindu | boy |
| Abheek | Fearless, without fear | Hindu | boy |
| Abhinav | Young, new, fresh | Hindu | boy |
| Abhishek | Anointing, auspicious ceremony | Hindu | boy |
| Achintya | Inconceivable, without worry | Hindu | boy |
| Adarsh | Ideal, perfect | Hindu | boy |
| Aditya | Sun, son of Aditi | Hindu | boy |
| Advait | Unique, non-dual | Hindu | boy |
| Advay | One, undivided | Hindu | boy |
| Advik | Unique, one of a kind | Hindu | boy |
| Agastya | Name of a sage | Hindu | boy |
| Ahaan | Dawn, sunrise | Hindu | boy |
| Akshat | Unbroken, imperishable | Hindu | boy |
| Akshay | Immortal, eternal | Hindu | boy |
| Alok | Light, brilliance | Hindu | boy |
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Hindu baby names FAQ
What are popular Hindu baby boy names?
Popular Hindu boy names include Aarav, Vihaan, Arjun, Reyansh. There are 603 Hindu boy names in our collection, each with its meaning and origin shown in the table below.
What are popular Hindu baby girl names?
Popular Hindu girl names include Aadhya, Ananya, Aaradhya, Diya. You will find 499 Hindu girl names in the list below, sorted by popularity with meanings included.
What does Hindu origin mean in baby names?
Hindu names come from Sanskrit and the great Indian traditions, carrying meanings tied to gods, virtues, nature and the stars. From timeless classics like Aarav and Aaradhya to modern picks like Vivaan and Myra, these names are chosen with meaning at heart.