Origins

Hindi names

The 14 most-given names of Hindi origin in the US today.

  1. Avanigirl · From Sanskrit meaning 'earth, the world'#642 · 339
  2. Aaryagirl · From Sanskrit 'arya' meaning 'noble, honorable'#11 · 178
  3. Kairagirl · From Hindi 'kaira' meaning 'peaceful, unique' - also used as variant of Kyra, Greek for 'lady'#226 · 152
  4. Avyanboy · Sanskrit meaning 'flawless, without defect' - modern Indian boys' name denoting perfection#547 · 144
  5. Jiyagirl · From Hindi 'jiya' meaning 'heart, life, sweetheart' - popular girls' name in India and diaspora#910 · 129
  6. Neevboy · From Hebrew Niv meaning 'expression' and Hindi 'foundation' - popular boys' name in Israel and India#1,651 · 73
  7. Anshboy · From Sanskrit 'amsa' meaning 'portion, ray of light' - denotes part of the divine in Hindu tradition#1,690 · 69
  8. Niyagirl · Arabic 'intention, purpose', also Hindi use - modern short feminine name in US#451 · 61
  9. Rishaanboy · From Sanskrit meaning 'good, virtuous light' - modern Indian masculine name linked to Lord Shiva#1,850 · 59
  10. Nihalunisex · From Arabic 'nihal' meaning 'to drink, quench thirst' - also used in Persian, Turkish and Hindi with joyful connotations#7,183 · 54
  11. Nainagirl · Hindi/Sanskrit 'eyes' - popular Indian girls' name evoking beautiful eyes#3,050 · 34
  12. Suhanagirl · Hindi-Urdu 'suhana' meaning 'pleasant, beautiful'#3,220 · 32
  13. Tiyagirl · Indian name often linked to 'parrot, chirping bird' - also used as a short form of longer names in the West#1,415 · 13
  14. Sunainagirl · From Sanskrit/Hindi meaning 'beautiful eyes' - traditional Indian feminine name connoting grace and charm#13,024 · 6

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