Baby-names With Hindu Origins

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Baby-names With Hindu Origins

The naming of children has always been a very important decision. No matter what your religion or nationality is, you should trust in the judgment of your own heart to name your child. To help make this process easier, we have compiled a list of popular baby names with Hindu origin

Lokesh

Meaning: The Lord of the world.
Origins: Indian name meaning “King of the World”. In mythology, this was Vishnu’s 1003rd name before he manifested as Krishna.

Lakshmi

Meaning: The goddess of wealth and the consort of Vishnu in Hindu mythology.
Origins: One of the many epic gods and goddesses from Hindu mythology is Saraswati, one of the daughters of Brahma (the creator god).

Agni

This Hindu name is used for both boys and girls and it means “Fire.” The Hindu God Agni, who is the personification of fire, holds a place of prominence in Indian culture. However, his name isn’t as commonly heard in Western culture.

Aarush

What it means: the king of the dawn, Aarush is a male name which has made it onto the most popular baby names lists in the world. With an origin in Sanskrit and Hindi, this name is predominantly given to boys. There are many variations of this name used in different parts of India including Aaresh and Arav. This name has never been ranked as one of the most popular names used in any country.

Shivani

Meaning: The consort of Shiva in Hindu mythology, who was brought back to life with a sip of poison. Also means “goddess Parvati”.
Origins: One of the many epic gods and goddesses from Hindu mythology is Parvati, one of the daughters of Himavan (the king of mountains).

Santosh

What it means: contentment, Santosh is a male name which has made it onto the most popular baby names lists in the world. With an origin in Sanskrit and Hindi, this name is predominantly given to boys. There are many variations of this name used in different parts of India including.

Piyush

What it means: one who is copious in happiness, Piyush is a male name which has made it onto the most popular baby names lists in the world. With an origin in Sanskrit and Hindi, this name is predominantly given to boys. There are many variations of this name used in different parts of India. This name has never been ranked as one of the most popular names used in any country.

Siddhartha

Meaning: The one with eyes like the full moon, sage; a man who has realized enlightenment and is now a great teacher.
Origins: Siddhartha is an ancient Indian name derived from Sanskrit, which means “one who brings forth light”. It is believed that this name was given to him because he brought about light in this dark world. This name’s popularity has increased over time, including being used as a shortened version of Siddhartha Guatama (the real name of Buddha).