Names Categorized "Hinduism"

Aarthi is a Tamil feminine name, a regional variant of the more widely known Aarti. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term ārātrika, which refers to a Hindu ritual of offering light—typically from lamps or candles—to...

Aarti is a feminine given name of Hindi and Marathi origin, derived from the name of a Hindu ritual in which offerings of lamps or candles are made to various gods. The name ultimately comes from Sanskrit ārātrika, meani...

Abhishek is a male given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used across India in languages such as Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. The name derives from the Sanskrit word a...

Aditi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "boundless, entire" or "freedom, security". It is derived from the negative prefix अ (a) and दिति (diti) meaning "giving", thus literally "not bound" or "limitless". E...

Aditya is a Sanskrit name meaning "belonging to Aditi," derived from the goddess Aditi, who represents infinity and the boundless. In Hindu mythology, the Adityas are a group of deities, the children of Aditi, often enum...

Etymology and HistoryAgni 1 is the iteration-meaning "fire" attached to the name of the Vedic fire god Agni. In Hindu tradition, Agni is the god of fire, messenger between humans and gods, and is depicted with red skin,...

Ajeet is an Indian masculine given name common in Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It is an alternate transcription of the Hindi अजीत (Ajit), Marathi अजित (Ajit), Gurmukhi ਅਜੀਤ (Ajit), or Bengal...

Ajit (also spelled Ajeet) is a common male given name used in several Indian languages, including Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi, and Marathi. It is a modern form of Ajita, which derives from Sanskrit a meaning "not" and jita m...

Ajith is a Southern Indian form of Ajita, used in Malayalam and Tamil. The name Ajita means "unconquered, invincible" in Sanskrit, combining the prefix a- ("not") and jita ("conquered").EtymologyThe name derives from the...

Amrit (अमृत) is a masculine Indian name derived from Sanskrit, where अ (a) means "not" and मृत (mṛta) means "dead," together conveying the meaning "immortal." In Hindu mythology, Amrit also refers to the divine nectar of...

Ananta is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "infinite, endless". In a religious context, Ananta also refers to the 1,000-headed serpent Shesha (also known as Ananta Shesha), which in Hindu cosmology symb...

Anil is a masculine given name with deep roots in multiple cultures, most notably as a common Indian name derived from Sanskrit. The name originates from the Sanskrit अनिल (anila), meaning "air" or "wind." In Hindu mytho...

Aniruddha is a Sanskrit masculine name meaning "unobstructed, ungovernable" (an- "not" + iruddha "obstructed"). In Hindu mythology, Aniruddha is a significant figure: the son of Pradyumna and Rukmavati, and the grandson...

Aparna is a female given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used across India in languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu, particularly within Hindu communities. The name means "leafl...

Etymology and OriginsArati is an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi आरती (Aarti), a feminine given name deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. The name derives from the Sanskrit ārātrika, referring to a ritual of of...

Archana is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used widely across India in languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word अर्चन (arcana), which m...

Arjuna is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "white, clear". This name occupies a central role in Hindu mythology as one of the most prominent figures in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Arjuna is the...

Arti is an alternate transcription of the Hindi and Marathi name Aarti, derived from the Sanskrit word ārātrika, meaning "removal of darkness" or "light." In Hinduism, aarti refers to a ritual of worship in which lamps o...

Aruna is a name of Sanskrit origin derived from the word aruṇa (अरुण), meaning "reddish brown, dawn". In Hindu mythology, Aruna is a divine being who serves as the charioteer of the sun god Surya, guiding his chariot acr...

Arundhati is an Indian feminine given name with deep roots in Hindu mythology and astronomy. It derives from Sanskrit अरुन्धती (Arundhatī), which is the name of a star (also known as Alcor in the Ursa Major constellation...

Arushi is a Hindi and Hindu feminine name derived from Sanskrit अरुष (aruṣa), meaning "reddish" or "dawn." The word appears in the Rigveda, where it describes the red horses of the fire god Agni, linking the name to the...

Ashwin is a masculine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word aśvin meaning "possessed of horses." In Hindu mythology, the Ashvins are twin gods — divine horsemen — who represent the sunrise and sunse...

Bala is a unisex name used in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. It is a variant and feminine form of Bal, which ultimately derives from the Sanskrit element bāla meaning “young, child.” This root also connects to names like Bala...

Baladeva is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in Hindu contexts. It is derived from the Sanskrit elements बल (bala) meaning "strength, might" and देव (deva) meaning "god," thus translating to "god...

Balarama is a prominent Hindu deity, traditionally regarded as the elder brother of Krishna. His name derives from Sanskrit बल (bala) meaning "strength, might" combined with the name Rama 1, which means "pleasing" or "be...

Barun is the Bengali form of the Vedic god Varuna, whose name derives from Sanskrit vṛ meaning "to surround" or "to encompass." As a Bengali given name, it reflects the rich cultural influence of Hindu mythology in easte...

Bharata is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "being maintained". In Hindu mythology, this name is associated with multiple significant figures, including a brother of Rama in the epic Ramayana, and a legendary...

Bhaskara is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "shining" or "light maker." It is derived from the Sanskrit elements भास (bhāsa) meaning "light" and कर (kara) meaning "maker." The name is an epithet of the...

Bhima (Sanskrit: भीम, IAST: Bhīma), also known as Bhimasena, means "terrible, formidable" in Sanskrit. In the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, he is the second son of Pandu (foster-father) and Kunti, but his true father was t...

Bhumi (also spelled Bhoomi) is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "earth, soil". In Hinduism, Bhumi is the name of a prominent earth goddess, often referred to as Bhudevi or Bhumi Devi. She is the personif...

Brahma is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "growth, expansion, creation". In Hindu theology, Brahma is the god of creation, one of the principal deities of the Trimurti alongside Vishnu the preserver and Shiv...

Brijesha is a masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "ruler of Brij" or "lord of Brij." In this context, Brij (also spelled Braj) refers to a sacred region in northern India, associated with the life and pastim...

Chanda is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, used in both feminine and masculine forms in Hindi and Hindu contexts. The name means "fierce, hot, passionate" in Sanskrit, reflecting its association with intensity and energ...

Etymology and Linguistic OriginsChandra is a Sanskrit name meaning "moon", derived from the root cand ("to shine"). It is a transcription of both the masculine चण्ड (the moon god) and the feminine चण्डा, distinguished by...

Etymology and OriginDamayanti is a Sanskrit name meaning "subduing" or "taming." It is derived from the root dam ('to subdue') and is a feminine form of the masculine name Damana. The name is firmly rooted in ancient Ind...

Damodara is a Sanskrit name meaning "rope around the belly", derived from dāma ("rope") and udara ("belly"). This is another name of the Hindu god Krishna, given to him because his foster mother Yashoda tied him to a lar...

Devaraja (Sanskrit: देवराज, devarāja) is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “king of the gods,” from देव (deva) “god” and राज (rāja) “king.” It is an epithet of the Hindu god Indra, the king of the heavens and...

Devi is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit devī, meaning "goddess." The name originates from the Sanskrit root div, meaning "to shine" or "heavenly," and is the feminine counterpart of Deva, meaning "god." In in...

Dilipa is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the elements दिल्ली (see Delhi) combined with प (pa), meaning "protector of Delhi." According to Hindu scripture, Dilipa was the name of an ancient king who is...

Dinesha is a Sanskrit-derived masculine name used in Hindu communities. It means "day lord" from दिन (dina) meaning "day" and ईश (īśa) meaning "lord". In Hindu texts this is used as a name of the sun.Cultural and Religio...

Dipaka is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "inflaming, exciting" in Sanskrit. It is another name for Kama, the Hindu god of love and desire. The name evokes passion and inspiration, connecting to the my...

Divya is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word divya (दिव्य or दिव्या), meaning "divine, heavenly." The name is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition and is often associated with qualities of...

Draupadi is a central figure in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, and her name means "daughter of Drupada" in Sanskrit. She is also known by other names such as Krishnā, Pānchali, Yajnaseni, and is one of the most importa...

Drupada (Sanskrit: द्रुपद, meaning "wooden pillar" or "firm footed") is a prominent king of the southern Panchala kingdom in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata. He is the father of Draupadi, the epic's heroine, and the warri...

Durga is a Sanskrit name meaning "unattainable, unassailable" (from dur "difficult" and ga "come"). In Hindu tradition, Durga is a fierce warrior goddess, often depicted riding a lion or tiger with multiple arms, each wi...

Dushyanta is a Sanskrit name meaning “destroyer of evil,” derived from the elements duṣ (“evil”) and yant (“restrainer”). It is borne by a legendary king of the Chandravamsha (Lunar) dynasty, a central figure in the Hind...

Dyaus (Vedic Sanskrit: द्यौस्, IAST: Dyáus) is the Rigvedic sky deity and a key figure in Hindu mythology. His name comes from Sanskrit द्यु (dyu) meaning "sky", ultimately rooted in the name of the Proto-Indo-European g...

Dyaus Pita is a Vedic Sanskrit name for the sky god, composed of Dyaus combined with the epithet pitṛ (पितृ), meaning "father." Dyaus Pita corresponds to the Proto-Indo-European concept of *Dyḗus ph₂tḗr ("Daylight-sky Fa...

Ganesha (Sanskrit: गणेश), also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar, is one of the most widely revered deities in the Hindu pantheon and the Supreme god in the Ganapatya sect. His name means "lord of hordes" from S...

Gargi is a strikingly cerebral Indian feminine name whose meaning remains unknown but which carries immense cultural weight through its association with one of the earliest recorded female philosophers in history. The na...

Gauri is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit गौरी (gaurī) meaning "white, shining, brilliant." It is closely related to the Sanskrit root गौर (gaura), which also means "white, pale, yellow." In...

Gayatri is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. The name is derived from the Sanskrit गायत्र (gāyatra), meaning "a hymn or song", ultimately from the root गै (gai) "to sing". Initia...

Girisha is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lord of the mountain." It is an epithet of the Hindu god Shiva, referencing his traditional abode in the Himalayan Mountains. The name combines the elements giri (...

Gita is a feminine given name widely used in Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit word गीत (gīta) meaning "song." The name is most famously associated with the Bhagavad G...

Gopala is a Sanskrit name meaning "cow protector," derived from go ("cow") and pāla ("guard, protector"). It is a prominent epithet of the Hindu god Krishna, who is often depicted as a divine cowherd in his childhood.Ety...

EtymologyGopinatha is a Sanskrit name meaning "leader of the gopis," derived from gopi (milkmaid) and natha (lord, leader). It is a prominent epithet of the Hindu god Krishna, who is famously associated with the gopis of...

Gotama is a Sanskrit masculine name with a meaning rooted in reverence and strength. Composed of go meaning "ox, cow" and tama meaning "best," it translates to "the best ox," an epithet that likely symbolized vitality, a...

Govinda (Sanskrit: गोविन्द) is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "cow finder" from go (cow) and vinda (finding). It is an epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna, often translated as "prot...

Hari is a Sanskrit epithet widely used as a given name in India and Nepal, particularly among Hindus. It is one of the most important names of the god Vishnu, and sometimes also refers to his avatar Krishna. The name app...

Harisha is a variant and feminine form of Harish, predominantly used in the Kannada and Telugu languages of southern India.Etymology and MeaningThe name Harisha traces its roots through Harish to the Sanskrit element Har...