Traditional Indian Names

Peaceful, musical, calm, melodic

Form of worship, offering of light to deities

Belonging to Aditi, the sun

Boundless, infinite, immeasurable, eternal

Unique, without a second, incomparable

White, clear, silver; shining, bright

Noble, honorable, Aryan

Earth, land

Light, lamp, radiant

Pole star, constant, firm, steadfast

Luminous, splendid; lamp, light

Pride, glory, honor, dignity

Song, hymn, chant

Lord of Hari (Vishnu), Lord Shiva

Beauty, splendor, goddess Lakshmi

Lord Shiva, sun, northeast direction

Victory, triumph

Kohl, eyeliner; a dark, cosmetic substance used to adorn the eyes.

Sage, red-brown, tawny

Ear, warrior, or ray of the sun

Poem, poetry, poetic composition

Ray of light, sunbeam

Short form of Krishna, meaning 'black,' 'dark,' or 'all-attractive,' referring to the Hindu deity.

Sign, mark; goddess of wealth and prosperity

Sweet like honey; another name for Krishna

Illusion, good mother, water, or great

Princess, prospering, ocean, sea

Charming, enchanting, alluring, captivating

Eyes

Complete, entire, all

Night

Name of a flower, graceful, beautiful

Love, affection, tenderness

beloved, darling, dear

Son of Buddha; efficient, capable

King, ruler, prince

Lord of kings, ruler of kings

Ray of light, beam

Sun

Of the sea, bitter, or beloved

ascending, red, red-haired, or a place of sandalwood

Red, first rays of the sun, rising sun

Ocean, sea

Beautiful, charming, graceful

Companion in evening talk; entertaining companion

Brilliant, splendid (Sanskrit); born on Saturday (Russian)

Meaningful, significant, successful, accomplished

Peak, crest, summit; also a garland or crown