Indian Girl Names

Here is a list of Indian girl names along with their meanings.

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Name,Meaning

Abha , Lustrous beauty
Abhaya , Fearless
Abhilasha , Desire
Achal , Steady – Mountainous
Achala , Steady – Mountain
Adhira , Lightning
Adishree , Exalted
Adisree , Exalted
Aditi , Mother of gods
Aghanashini , Destroyer of sins
Ahimsa , Nonviolent virtue
Ahladita , In happy mood
Ajala , The earth
Akhila , Complete – Whole
Akriti , Diagram
Akuti , Princess
Alaknanda , Flawless
Alka , Lock of curly hair
Alopa , Faultless
Alpa , Little
Aman , Light of peace
Amandeep , Light of peace
Amba , Parvati
Amberleigh , Sky
Amberley , Sky
Amberlie , Sky
Ambika , Goddess of destruction
Ambu , Water
Ambuda , Clouds
Ambuja , Lotus
Amisha , Honest
Amita , Limitless
Amoda , Happiness
Amodini , Happy girl
Amreeta , Immortality
Amrita , Immortality
Amshula , Sunny
Anandita , Happy
Ananya , Matchless
Anarghya , Priceless – Valuable
Anchita , Honoured – Worshipped
Anica , Very beautiful
Anika , Very beautiful
Anisha , Continuous
Anita , Grace
Anjali , Offering
Anju , One who lives in heart
Ankita , Conquered – A signet – Symbol
Annapurna , One of the Hindu Goddesses
Anupama , Unique – Unparalleled
Anuprabha , Brightness
Anuradha , A bright star
Anuragini , Beloved
Anurati , Consent
Anusha , Beautiful morning – A star
Anushri , Pretty
Anusree , Pretty
Aolani , Cloud from Heaven
Apala , Most beautiful
Aparajita , Undefeated
Aparna , The Goddess Sarasvati
Aradhana , Worship
Arati , Hymn – A song in praise of god
Archana , Worship
Archisha , A ray of light
Archita , One who is worshipped
Aruna , Dawn
Arunima , Glow of dawn
Asha , Hope – Life – Note: This Database is Copyright by NetStep Enterprise 2004.
Ashakiran , Ray of hope
Ashalata , Creeper of hope
Ashavari , Name of a raaga
Askini , Daughter of Prajapati Virat
Asmita , Pride
Athalia , God is exalted
Atmaja , Daughter
Avani , King of the earth
Avanti , Ancient Malwa
Avantika , Ancient Malwa
Avasa , Independent
Ayushi , Person who has a long life
Ayushmati , Person who has a long life
Bageshri , Name of a raaga
Baka , Crane
Bakula , Nagakeshar flower
Bala , An ever 9 year old girl – A young girl
Bandhura , Pretty
Bansari , Bansuri
Bel , Sacred wood apple tree
Bhagyalakshmi , Goddess of wealth
Bhairavi , A melody in classical music
Bhanuja , River Yamuna
Bharati , Universal monarch
Bhavana , Feelings – Sentiments
Bhavani , Parvati
Bhavya , Grand – Splendid
Bhoomi , Earth
Bhumi , Earth
Bhuvana , The earth
Bina , A musical instrument
Bindiya , Drop – Point
Brinda , Tulasi
Cauvery , Name of a river
Cavery , Name of a river
Chaitaly , Name of an ancient city
Chaitra , Aries sign
Chakrika , Lakshmi
Chameli , A flowering creeper
Chanchala , Unsteady – Lakshmi
Chanda , Name of the Goddess Devi
Chandan , Name of the Goddess Devi
Chandana , Sandal wood
Chandani , Name of the Goddess Devi
Chandi , Angry name of Goddess Sakti
Chandra , Eminent – Illustrious – Moon
Chandraki , Peacock
Chandrika , Moonlight
Charu , Beautiful – Attractive
Charulata , Beautiful creeper
Charulekha , Beautiful picture
Chhavvi , Image – Radiance
Chhaya , Shadow
Chinmayi , Blissful
Chitra , Picture – A nakshatra
Chitragandha , A fragrant material
Chitralekha , As beautiful as a picture
Chitrani , River Ganga
Damini , Lightning
Darika , Maiden
Daya , Kindness – Mercy – Pity
Dayita , Beloved
Deepa , A lamp
Deepali , Collection of lamps
Deepika , A little light
Deepti , Glow – Shine
Deva , Divine
Devaki , Mother of Krishna
Devi , Resides in heaven
Dhanyata , Success – Fulfilment
Dhara , Constant flow
Dharini , Earth
Dhatri , Earth
Dhriti , Courage – Morale
Divia , Divinely brilliant
Divya , Divinely brilliant
Drisana , Daughter of the sun
Dristi , Sight – A form of the Devi
Ecchumati , River
Ekta , Unity
Ela , Earth
Elina , Intelligent
Ganesa , Good luck
Gauri , Yellow
Gayatri , Mother of the Vedas
Hala , Strong – Beautiful
Hamsa , Swan
Harinakshi , One with eyes like deer
Harshini , Happy
Hema , Golden
Hemangi , Golden body
Hemangini , Girl with golden body
Hemlata , Golden creeper
Himagouri , Parvati
Himani , Parvati
Hinda , Female deer
Hiranmayi , Golden girl
Hita , Lovable
Ila , Earth – Daughter of Manu
Inayat , Kindness
India , River
Indira , Lakshmi
Indrakshi , One with beautiful eyes
Indrani , Wife of Indra
Indrina , Deep
Indu , Moon
Induja , Narmada river
Indulala , Moon light
Induma , Moon
Indumukhi , With moonlike face
Ira , Watchful – Descendant
Ishana , Rich
Jagadamba , Mother of the world
Jagrati , Awakening
Jahnavi , Ganga river
Jaina , Good character
Jaladhija , Lakshmi
Janaki , Seeta
Jaya , Victory
Jayani , A sakti of Ganesha
Jayanti , Victorious
Jayaprada , Giver of victory
Jayashri , Goddess of victory
Jayne , Victorious
Jeevika , Water
Juhi , Flower
Jyoti , Light
Jyotsna , Moon light
Kajal , Eyeliner
Kala , Art
Kalavati , Parvati – Artist
Kali , Energy – Dark Goddess
Kalin , Sun – Name of mountains
Kalinda , Sun – Name of mountains
Kalindi , Yamuna river
Kalpana , Idea – Imagination – Fancy
Kalpita , Imagined
Kalyani , Blissful – Fortunate
Kama , Love
Kamakshi , A Devi
Kamala , Lotus
Kamalika , Lakshmi
Kamini , Woman
Kamna , Desire
Kanaka , Gold
Kanan , Forest
Kanchana , Gold
Kantha , Name of a God
Karka , Crab
Karuka , Heavenly piece of art
Kasturi , Musk – A fragrant material
Kaumudi , Moonlight
Kaveri , Sacred river of India
Kavindra , Mighty poet
Kavita , Poem
Keertana , Hymn – A song in praise of god
Kerani , Sacred bells
Kesar , Pollen – Lion
Keshini , One with beautiful hair
Ketaki , Cream coloured flower
Kim , Seduce
Kimatra , Seduce
Kiran , Ray
Kiranpal , Ray
Kirti , Fame
Kishori , Young girl
Kokila , Cuckoo – Nightingale
Komal , Tender
Krishna , Draupadi
Kriti , A work of art
Krupa , Grace – Favour
Kshama , Forgiveness
Kumud , Lotus
Kunda , Name of a flower
Kundanika , Golden girl
Kunjal , Cuckoo – Nightingale
Kushala , Safe – Happy – Expert
Kusuma , Flower
Kusumita , Blossomed
Laboni , Grace
Lajwanti , Modest
Lakshmi , Wife of Vishnu
Lalana , A girl
Lalasa , Love
Lali , Darling girl
Lalima , Wife of Vishnu
Lalita , Variety – Beauty
Lata , Creeper – Vine
Latangi , Slim girl
Latika , Small creeper
Lavali , Clove
Lavani , Grace
Lavanya , Grace
Leela , Play – Amusement
Lekha , Writing – Picture
Lipika , Short letter
Lochana , Eye
Lolaksi , A sakti of Ganesha
Lona , Beautiful
Madhavi , Daughter of Yayati
Madhavilata , A flowering creeper
Madhu , Honey
Madhubala , Sweet girl
Madhumalati , A flowering creeper
Madhumita , Sweet girl
Madhur , Sweet
Madhura , Sweet
Madhuri , Sweet girl
Mahima , Greatness
Maitreyi , Name of a woman scholar
Maitri , Friendship
Maitryi , Friendship
Mala , Necklace – Garland
Malati , Jasmine
Malavika , Princess of Malawa
Malha , Strong – Beautiful
Mali , Strong – Beautiful
Maliha , Strong – Beautiful
Malina , Dark
Malini , Florist – A river
Mallika , Queen
Malti , Small fragrant flower
Mamata , Love – Affection
Mamta , Mother’s love for child – Wife of sage Asija
Manasi , A lady
Manda , Harmony
Mandara , Mythical tree
Mandeep , Light of heart
Mangala , Auspicious – Bliss
Manik , Gem
Manini , A lady
Manisha , Sharp intellect – Genius
Manjari , A bunch
Manju , Snow – Dew drops
Manjula , Melodious
Manjusha , A box of jewels
Manjusri , Saraswati
Manorama , Attractive
Manushri , Lakshmi
Marala , Swan
Marisa , Mother of Daksa
Matangi , A Devi
Matrika , Mother – Name of Goddess
Mausumi , Beauty – Monsoon wind
Maya , Divine creative force
Mayukhi , Peahen
Mayuri , Peahen
Medha , Intelligence – Saraswati
Meena , Precious stone – Fish
Meenakshi , One with fish shaped eyes – Parvati
Meera , A devotee of Krishna
Megha , Clouds
Meghana , Raincloud
Mela , Religious gathering
Mena , Mother of Menaka
Menaka , Celestial damsel
Mesha , Ram – Born under the sign of Aries
Mina , Precious stone – Fish
Mohini , Most beautiful – Bewitching
Mridula , Tendreness
Mrinalini , Stem of lotus
Mugdha , Spellbound – Innocent
Mythily , Seeta
Naina , Eyes
Nalini , Lovely
Namrata , Modesty
Nanda , Happiness – A daughter
Nandika , Lakshmi
Nandini , A holy cow – Bestower of joy – Ganga
Nandita , Happy
Narmada , One who arouses tender feelings in others – River Narmada
Nayana , Eyes
Neeharika , Dew drops
Neela , Blue
Neelam , Sapphire
Neeraja , Lotus
Neerja , Lotus flower
Neha , Love – Rain
Netra , Eyes
Nidhi , Treasure
Nidra , Sleep
Nij , Pansophist
Niju , Pansophist
Nikhita , Sharp
Nilima , Blue
Nilini , Perpetuator of the Kuru race
Niral , Calm
Nirmala , Clean – Pure
Nirupa , A decree – Command
Nirupama , Unique – Uncomparable
Nirvana , Deep silence – Ultimate bliss
Nisha , Night
Nishtha , Faith – Trust
Nita , Moral
Nitara , Deeply rooted
Niti , Morality
Nitya , Goddess Parvati
Nivedita , One dedicated to service
Niyati , Fate – Fortune – Supreme power
Nupura , Anklet
Nutan , New
Opal , Jewel
Padma , Lotus
Padmajai , Born from lotus – Lakshmi
Padmini , Lotus pond
Pallavi , New leaves
Pankaja , Lotus
Pari , Beauty – Fairy
Parinita , Expert
Parnika , A small leaf – Parvati
Parnita , Auspicious Apsara
Parthivi , The Goddess Sita
Parvani , Full moon
Parvati , The Goddess Sarasvati
Parveen , Star
Pavana , Holy – Sacred
Payal , Anklet
Phoolan , Flower
Pivari , A wife of Sukha
Piyali , Tree
Pooja , Prayer
Poonam , Full moon
Poornima , Full moon
Poorvi , A classical melody
Prabha , Light – Glow – Shine
Prabhati , Morning
Prachi , Morning
Pradeepta , Glowing
Pragati , Progress
Pragya , Wisdom
Prama , Knowing truth
Pramada , Woman
Pranati , Prayer
Prapti , Gain
Prashanti , Peace
Pratibha , Talent
Pratigya , Pledge – Vow
Pratima , Icon – Idol – Statue
Preeti , Love
Prema , Love
Prerana , Inspiration
Preyasi , Beloved
Prita , Dear one
Priti , Satisfaction – Renowned wife of Pulastya/Sukha
Pritika , Beloved
Priya , Beloved
Priyadarshini , Delightful to look at
Priyal , Beloved
Priyam , Beloved
Priyanka , Beloved
Priyasha , Beloved
Puja , Prayer
Punita , Pure – Holy
Punthali , A doll
Purnima , Full moon
Purva , East
Purvaja , Elder sister
Pusti , Nourishment – A form of the Devi – Wife of Ganapati
Rachna , Construction – Arrangement
Radha , Krishna’s lover – prosperity
Radhika , A form of the Devi – 5th Sakti – Wife of Krishna
Rajani , Night
Rajanigandha , Night blossoming scented flower
Rajata , Silver
Rakhi , Thread of brother-sister bonding
Rama , Lakshmi
Ramani , Beautiful girl
Rambha , Name of an apsara
Rameshwari , Parvati
Ramita , Pleasing
Ramya , Elegant – Beautiful
Rani , A queen
Ranjana , Entertainment
Rashmi , A ray of light
Rati , A Devi
Ratna , Gem
Ratnavali , A bunch of gems
Reena , Queen
Rekha , Straight line
Renuka , Wife of Jamadagni rishi
Reshma , Silky
Revati , Wife of Balarama – A star
Riddhi , Siddhi will follow
Riena , Queen
Rina , Queen
Rohana , Sandal wood
Rohini , Star
Roma , Lakshmi
Roshan , Bright
Roshni , Light
Ruchi , Taste
Ruchira , Tasty
Rudrani , A wife of Shiva
Rujula , Who endows wealth – Lakshmi – Soft
Rujuta , Honesty – Sincerity
Rukmini , Wife of Krishna
Rupa , Beautiful
Rupali , Beautiful – Attractive
Sachi , Wife of Indra
Sachita , Consciousness
Sadhana , Long practice/study – Fulfilment
Sagara , Ocean – Sea
Saguna , Virtuous
Sahana , Patience
Saheli , Friend
Sahiba , A lady
Sahila , Guide
Sajili , Decorated
Sajni , Beloved
Sakhi , Friend
Sakina , Friend
Sakti , Energy – Goodness
Salila , Water
Saloni , Dear – Beautiful
Samiksha , Analysis
Sampriti , Attachment
Sanchay , Collection
Sandhaya , Collection
Sandhya , Collection
Sandya , Sunset time – Name of a God
Sangita , Music
Sanjna , Wife of the Sun
Sanjukta , Union
Sanjula , Beautiful
Sanjushree , Beautiful
Sanyukta , Union
Saphala , Successful
Sapna , Dream
Sarala , Simple
Sarasa , Swan
Sarasvati , A goddess of learning
Saravati , River
Sarika , A parrot
Sarisha , Charming – Fascinating
Sarita , River
Sarmistha , A daughter of Vrsaparvan
Saroja , Lotus
Saryu , River Sharayu
Sashi , Moon
Satyavati , Mother of Vyasa
Saumya , Mild
Savarna , Daughter of the Ocean
Savita , Sun
Savitri , A form of the Devi – 4th Sakti
Seema , Limit – border
Sesha , Serpent who symbolizes time
Sevati , White rose
Sevita , Beloved
Shaila , Stone – Mountain
Shaili , Style
Shalini , Modesty
Shamita , Peace maker
Shanata , Peaceful
Shanta , Peace – Name of a God
Shantah , Peace – Name of a God
Shanti , Peace – Name of a God
Sharada , Goddess of learning – Saraswati
Sharmila , Modest
Sharmistha , Wife of Yayati
Shashi , The moon – Moonbeam
Sheetal , Cool
Shikha , Flame
Shilpa , Stone
Shobha , Attractive
Shobhna , Ornamental – Shining
Shradhdha , Faith – Trust
Shreya , Auspicious
Shri , Lustre
Shrijani , Creative
Shruti , Expert in Vedas
Shubha , Auspicious
Siddhi , Achievement
Simoni , Obedient
Simran , God’s gift
Sitara , Morning star
Smita , Smile
Smriti , Recollection
Sneh , Love
Snigdha , Smooth – Tender
Sohni , Beautiful
Somatra , Excelling the moon
Sona , Gold
Sonakshi , Golden eye
Sonal , Golden
Sonali , Golden
Sonia , Golden
Sonika , Golden
Sraddha , Faith – A wife of Shiva
Subhadra , A wife of Arjuna
Subhaga , A fortunate person
Subhuja , Auspicious Apsara
Suchita , Beautiful
Suchitra , Beautiful picture
Sudevi , Wife of Krishna
Sudha , Nectar
Sujata , Of good caste
Suksma , Fine
Sumana , Good natured
Sumati , Good minded
Sunita , A daughter of Dharma
Sunrita , A daughter of Dharma
Suparna , Leafy
Suprabha , Radiant
Supriya , Beloved
Surabhi , Wish-yielding cow – Fragrance
Suravinda , A beautiful Yaksa
Surotama , Auspicious Apsara
Suruchi , One with good taste
Surupa , Beautiful
Surya , The sun
Sushanti , Peace
Sushila , Good conduct
Sushma , Smiling
Sushmita , Smiling
Susila , Wife of Krishna – clever in amorous sciences
Susmita , Smiling
Suvrata , A child of Daksa
Swarupa , Truth
Swati , A nakshatra
Sweta , Fair complexioned
Tamara , Spice
Tanushri , Beautiful
Tanvi , A delicate girl
Tapi , Name of a river
Tapti , Name of a river
Tara , Star
Tarangini , River
Tarulata , A creeper
Teja , Radiant
Tejal , Radiant
Tejaswini , Radiant
Tina , River
Trilochana , Three eyed
Trishna , Thirst
Trupti , Satiatedness
Trusha , Thirst
Tulasi , A sacred plant – Basil
Tusti , Peace – Joy
Udaya , Dawn
Ujjwala , Bright – Lustrous
Ulka , Mateorite
Uma , Wife of Shiva
Unnati , Progress
Upama  , Comparison
Urja , Energy
Urmi , Wave
Urmila , Wife of Lakshmana
Urvasi , Most beautiful of Apsaras
Urvi , Earth
Usha , Dawn
Ushakiran , Rays of morning sun
Ushma , Eat
Utpalini , Lotus pond
Uttara , Star
Vaishali , Name of an ancient city
Vajra , Diamond
Vallika , Creeper
Vana , Deep silence – Ultimate bliss
Vandana , Salute
Vani , Saraswati
Vanita , A lady
Vanmala , Wildflower garland
Varija , Lotus
Varsha , Rain
Varuni , A goddess
Vasanta , Spring
Vasavi , Mental daughter of the Pitrs
Vasudhara , Earth
Vasumati , Apsara of unequalled splendour
Vatsala , Loving
Veena , A musical instrument (Beena)
Vibha , Radiance
Vidhut , Electricity
Vidula , Moon
Vidya , Wisdom – Knowledge
Vijaya , Victorious
Vijayalakshmi , Goddess of victory
Vimala , Pure
Vinanti , Prayer – Request
Vinata , Humble – Mother of Garuda
Vinaya , Modesty
Vineeta , Humble
Vinita , Requester
Vinodini , Happy girl
Visala , Celestial Apsara
Vrinda , Virtue – Strength
Yaksha , A sister of Daksha
Yamini , Night
Yamuna , Jamuna river
Yashawini , Successful lady
Yashila , Famous
Yashoda , Krishna’s mother
Yogini , One who controls senses
Yogita , One who can concentrate

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