When William Shakespeare said ‘What’s in a name’, every expecting mother must have disagreed with him. There is so much to a name. How your child will be called all his life depends on this one decision of yours. You want what is the best for your child always but how do you decide what is the best when you have millions of options to choose from. Well there has to some sorting and filtering done.
Here comes your first filter; you can choose a letter first. Now how do you choose it? It could be the first letter of either of your names or if you believe in astrology then you can choose a letter with the help of an astrologer. This filters out a lot of options.
Everyone wants their baby’s name to be unique but in this fight to be unique sometimes we forget that it shouldn’t even be too difficult to pronounce so much so that tomorrow your child’s friends will also have difficulty in calling his name. So that can be another filter for you. Choose names which are not too difficult to pronounce.
Your child is your biggest achievement in your life. That little bundle is literally what you are going to live for henceforth. Every baby adds something to your life. You could also name your baby in a way that it defines some purpose or has a meaning that defines your life. So you could just look for names that mean something that you want.
You could also do a mix up of everything. Choose letters of your choice and then create a meaningful name. For example if your name is Radha and your partner’s name is Harsh you could choose Raha as the name of your child. Raha name origin is Indian, Raha name meaning is happiness, bliss, freedom, peace and the meaning of Raha could relate with your life like you could say we named her Raha because she brought peace and happiness in our lives.
Just to give you an idea here’s a list of some popular Indian baby girl names with meaning:
Aadrika A celestial being
Aarya Respectable and noble
Aarna River or wave
Aaradhita Respected and revered
Aarohi Ascending order of musical notes in Hindustani classical music
Aasiya Pensive
Adhira Lightening
Advika One who is unique
Ahana Dawn
Amyra Female form of ruler or princess
Aayat God’s greatness, a verse from the Holy Quran
Akshara Letter, speech
Anahita Popularly believed to mean ‘graceful’
Anaisha Of or during the day
Anika Grace
Anvi To seek or follow
Ananya Without a second
Arushi Dawn
Aradhya One worth worshiping
Bhamini Woman, beautiful, glorious
Charvi Beautiful lady
Dhriti Lightening
Disha Direction
Diva Lamp, daytime
Drishya To be seen, visible
Ela Name of a composition in Indian music.
Eshana Seeking, longing
Eenakshi Doe-eyed
Hamsika A swan
Hrishita Pleased, happy
Hrida From the heart
Inaaya Help and protection from the Almighty
Inayat Favour, empathy
Ishita Greatness, supremacy
Ishani A name for Goddess Durga; a silk-cotton tree
Ira The earth
Jaisvi Victorious
Jhanvi The river Ganga; daughter of Yaksha, the wise.
Jivika Source of life
Jiya Radiance, sweetheart
Kashvi Popularly believed to mean ‘shining’
Kavya Poem
Keya Flower
Khanak The tinkling of bangles
Khushi Happiness, joy
Kiara Dark-haired
Kimaya Popularly believed to mean ‘divine’
Lasya A gentle form of dance
Lavanya Beauty or grace
Mahika Dew drops, frost
Maitreyi Friendship
Mannat Fervent prayer or wish
Miraya Commonly thought to be a variant of the name ‘Meera’, Lord Krishna’s devotee
Mishika A medicinal plant
Medhasvini Popularly believed to mean ‘wisdom’
Myra Myrrh
Naira Brilliance, glittering
Naisha Night
Nakshatra Star, constellation
Navya New, fresh
Nayantara Beloved
Nehmat Grace, blessing
Nitara Deeply rooted
Nitya Eternal
Ojasvini Energetic, bright
Oorja Power, strength
Pari Ethereal beauty
Parinaaz Sweet, fairy
Pihu A female peafowl, the sweet sound of the koyal bird
Pranavi The sacred syllable ‘Om’
Prisha Spotted; believed to mean ‘God’s gift’
Renee From Renatus, which comes from the Latin renascor, meaning “born again”.
Rhea Possibly related to the Greek Heros meaning “stream”. Rhea is one of the Titans in Greek mythology.
Riya Popularly believed to mean ‘singer’
Rudrani A name for the wife of Rudra
Saanvi Popularly believed to be a name for Goddess Lakshmi
Samaira Widely believed to mean ‘enchanting’
Sana Brilliance or radiance
Sara Princess
Seher Early morning
Shanaya Popularly believed to mean ‘first ray of the sun’
Sharanya One who gives refuge
Siya A name for Sita
Suhana Pleasant, lovely
Tanya Fairy queen
Tarini Another name for Goddess Durga
Tiya Bird
Trisha Thirst or desire
Urvi Earth
Vanya Gracious gift of god
Vaidehi A name for Goddess Sita
Vardaniya Giver of good fortune
Vedika A sacrificial alter
Vihaana Dawn
Yashasvini Successful and illustrious
Yashvi Fame
Zaina Beautiful and radiant
Zaira A visitor or guest
Zara Princess, the exalted one
Zoya Light and radiance
Aaradhya – One who is worth worshipping
Adah – Ornament; decorated
Adhira – Moon; lightening
Alisha – Noble; light
Amoli – Precious
Anaisha – Special
Ananya – Unique; Goddess Parvati
Anika – Grace; another name for Goddess Durga
Anushka – Grace
Asmee – Self-confident
Avni – Mother earth
Carina – Beloved; friend
Chara – Quiet
Drishti – Sight
Ela – Oak
Eshika – One who achieves
Geetika – Little song
Gulika – Pearl
Hiya – Heart; happiness
Hiral – Bright
Ira – Watchful
Ishana – Rich
Ishita – Desired; greatness
Jeevika – Source of life
Kaia – Stability; from the earth
Kashvi – Shining
Keya – Flower
Kimaya – Divine
Krisha – Divine
Larisa – Cheerful
Laasya – Dance
Mahika – Dewdrops
Mayra – Beloved
Mehar – Kindness; grace
Mirai – Miracle
Mishka – Gift of love
Naitee – Little gift; destiny
Navya – Young
Nyra – Goddess Saraswati
Nehrika – Dewdrops
Neysa – Pure
Pavati – Clear water
Prisha – Beloved, God’s gift
Ryka – Born out of a hymn or prayer
Rebecca – Captivating
Saanvi – Another name for Goddess Lakshmi
Sahana – Patience; the name of a raga
Sai – Divine
Saisha – The truth of life; God; jewel
Saira – Princess
Saloni – Beautiful
Shanaya – First ray of the sun
Shrishti – Universe
Sneha – Love; affection
Turvi – Victorious
Taahira – Modest
Taara – Star
Tanvi – A delicate girl; another name for Goddess Durga
Viti – Light
Zara – Princess; flower
