Indian Names

Momentary, twinkling, quick

Often a diminutive of names like Nimisha (Sanskrit for 'moment') or Niamh (Irish for 'bright').

humble, modest, polite

humility, modesty

humble, modest, polite

humble, modest, polite

river, water lily, or to drink

Lotus flower

cloud, mist, fog

Excellent speech, good voice

skillful, clever, expert

Plowed field; light, radiance; water lily

Lotus flower; water-born

Unique, different, unparalleled

Flawless, pure, without blemish, untainted; often associated with the divine.

quiet, calm, peaceful

without water, free from water

fearless, brave

instruction, direction, guidance

Gift of the land; lotus; ruler

King, ruler, lord

without attributes, without qualities, formless, divine

without attributes, beyond qualities

light, flower, or river

clean, pure

creation, construction, building

clean, pure, clear, unblemished

Pure, clean, unsullied

Water, from the water

flawless, perfect, without blemish

righteous, virtuous, without fault

Sweet, fragrant

light, radiant

water, light, or eternal

King, ruler, prince

light, goddess, princess

incomparable, without parallel

Truth, eternal, or sun

Water lily, lotus flower

extinction, blowing out (of a flame), ultimate bliss, liberation from suffering

without enmity, without hatred

Profound quiet, bliss, or liberation from suffering.

extinction, blowing out (of a flame), ultimate spiritual goal in Buddhism

Freedom from desire, detachment, tranquility

water flower, lotus

bliss, delight, peace

Fearless, brave

Lord Shiva, victorious, triumphant