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500 Telugu Baby Girl Names with Meanings (2026): Modern, Traditional and Unique

Written by - Anupama ChadhaLast updated: Oct 28, 2026
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500 Telugu Baby Girl Names with Meanings (2026): Modern, Traditional and Unique

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  • Discover 500 Telugu baby girl names with meanings for 2026, covering modern, unique, trending, Hindu goddess, Tollywood, powerful, and pure Telugu picks.
  • Find Nakshatra-based starting syllables (Aa, Bha, Na, Jo, Cha) and a complete A-Z Telugu girl names list to match your baby's birth star.
  • Explore the most loved Telugu nicknames or muddu peru like Chinnu, Chitti, Bangaaram, and Ammulu that wrap your little princess in family love.
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Choosing a name for your daughter is one of the first gifts you give her. This list brings together 500 baby girl names in Telugu for 2026 (అమ్మాయిల పేర్లు), each with its meaning and its spelling in Telugu script, so you can see exactly how it will be written at home and on paper. You will find modern and trending names, unique classics, Hindu goddess names, powerful names from Telugu history, cute muddu peru nicknames, Nakshatra letters and a complete A to Z list.

Latest Baby Girl Names in Telugu 2026: Modern and Trending Picks

Short, Sanskrit-rooted names with the soft Telugu “-tha” and “-ika” endings are the most common choice for Telugu parents right now. They are easy to spell in English and in Telugu, and they travel well from Hyderabad to Dallas.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

1

Aadhya

ఆద్య

The first; the primordial goddess

2

Aaradhya

ఆరాధ్య

Worshipped, adored

3

Aashritha

ఆశ్రిత

One who gives shelter

4

Advika

అద్విక

Unique, one and only

5

Akshara

అక్షర

Imperishable; a letter of the alphabet

6

Akshitha

అక్షిత

Imperishable, permanent

7

Amulya

అమూల్య

Priceless

8

Ananya

అనన్య

Unique, one of a kind

9

Anvitha

అన్విత

Connected, endowed with

10

Bhavya

భవ్య

Grand, magnificent

11

Charvi

చార్వి

Beautiful

12

Deekshitha

దీక్షిత

Initiated, devoted

13

Diya

దియా

Lamp, light

14

Harini

హరిణి

A deer; graceful

15

Harshitha

హర్షిత

Joyful, happy

16

Hasini

హాసిని

Smiling, joyful

17

Ishani

ఈశాని

Goddess Parvati

18

Ishitha

ఇషిత

Desired, wished for

19

Kavya

కావ్య

Poetry

20

Lasya

లాస్య

A graceful dance

21

Manvitha

మన్విత

Thoughtful, wise

22

Meghana

మేఘన

Of the clouds

23

Mokshitha

మోక్షిత

Liberated, free

24

Navya

నవ్య

New, fresh

25

Niharika

నీహారిక

Mist, dewdrops

26

Nithya

నిత్య

Eternal

27

Pallavi

పల్లవి

New leaves

28

Pranavi

ప్రణవి

Linked with Om (Pranava)

29

Rishika

ఋషిక

A woman sage

30

Saahithi

సాహితి

Literature

31

Sahasra

సహస్ర

A thousand

32

Sathvika

సాత్విక

Pure, virtuous

33

Shreya

శ్రేయ

Auspicious, the best

34

Sindhu

సింధు

Ocean, river

35

Swathi

స్వాతి

A star

36

Tanvi

తన్వి

Slender, delicate woman

37

Vaishnavi

వైష్ణవి

Of Vishnu; Goddess Lakshmi

38

Varshitha

వర్షిత

Rain-like, abundant

39

Vedha

వేద

Knowledge; sacred scripture

40

Yashaswini

యశస్విని

Famous, successful

Unique Girl Names in Telugu with Meaning

If you want a name that feels distinctive but not invented, look at classical names from Sanskrit literature, the epics and the arts. These are rarely chosen today, so she is unlikely to share hers with a classmate.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

41

Aamani

ఆమని

Spring season

42

Abhinaya

అభినయ

Expression in dance

43

Akhila

అఖిల

Complete, whole

44

Alekhya

అలేఖ్య

A painting, a picture

45

Amrutha

అమృత

Divine nectar; immortal

46

Anasuya

అనసూయ

Free of envy; wife of Sage Atri

47

Aparajitha

అపరాజిత

Undefeated

48

Archana

అర్చన

Worship, offering

49

Arundhathi

అరుంధతి

Wife of Sage Vasishtha; a star

50

Avanthika

అవంతిక

The ancient city of Ujjain

51

Bhoomika

భూమిక

The earth; a role

52

Chaitra

చైత్ర

The first month of spring

53

Chandrika

చంద్రిక

Moonlight

54

Chinmayi

చిన్మయి

Full of pure consciousness

55

Damayanthi

దమయంతి

Princess of Vidarbha, wife of Nala

56

Darshini

దర్శిని

One who sees, a vision

57

Dhruthi

ధృతి

Courage, steadiness

58

Divija

దివిజ

Born in heaven

59

Gagana

గగన

The sky

60

Gargi

గార్గి

A learned woman scholar of the Upanishads

61

Hamsini

హంసిని

Swan-like, graceful

62

Hiranmayi

హిరణ్మయి

Golden

63

Hrudaya

హృదయ

Heart

64

Hymavathi

హైమవతి

Daughter of the Himalaya, Parvati

65

Indumathi

ఇందుమతి

The full moon; a queen in the Raghuvamsha

66

Jahnavi

జాహ్నవి

The river Ganga

67

Jayanthi

జయంతి

Victorious

68

Kadambari

కాదంబరి

Title of a classic Sanskrit romance

69

Kaumudi

కౌముది

Moonlight

70

Keerthana

కీర్తన

A devotional song

71

Kruthika

కృత్తిక

A star cluster (the Pleiades)

72

Lahari

లహరి

Wave

73

Lavanya

లావణ్య

Grace, beauty

74

Lopamudra

లోపాముద్ర

A learned woman of the Rig Veda

75

Madhurima

మధురిమ

Sweetness

76

Mahathi

మహతి

Great; the veena of Sage Narada

77

Maitreyi

మైత్రేయి

A woman philosopher of the Upanishads

78

Manogna

మనోజ్ఞ

Pleasing to the mind, lovely

79

Mrunalini

మృణాళిని

Lotus plant

80

Nilanjana

నీలాంజన

With dark, kohl-lined eyes

81

Nirupama

నిరుపమ

Matchless, without equal

82

Ojaswini

ఓజస్విని

Radiant, full of vigour

83

Oorvi

ఊర్వి

The earth

84

Pavani

పావని

Pure, sacred

85

Prahasitha

ప్రహసిత

Smiling brightly

86

Prakruthi

ప్రకృతి

Nature

87

Pranathi

ప్రణతి

Prayer, salutation

88

Rachana

రచన

Creation, composition

89

Ranjitha

రంజిత

Delighted, pleasing

90

Ruchira

రుచిర

Bright, beautiful

91

Sameeksha

సమీక్ష

Analysis, careful thought

92

Samhitha

సంహిత

A collection of Vedic hymns

93

Sanjana

సంజన

Gentle, harmonious

94

Saudamini

సౌదామిని

Lightning

95

Shakuntala

శకుంతల

Heroine of Kalidasa’s play

96

Shravya

శ్రావ్య

Pleasant to hear, melodious

97

Snigdha

స్నిగ్ధ

Gentle, affectionate

98

Soundarya

సౌందర్య

Beauty

99

Sourabha

సౌరభ

Fragrance

100

Sruthi

శ్రుతి

Sacred knowledge; a musical note

101

Sucharitha

సుచరిత

Of good conduct

102

Suhasini

సుహాసిని

One with a lovely smile

103

Sumedha

సుమేధ

Wise, intelligent

104

Sushmitha

సుస్మిత

One with a beautiful smile

105

Suvarna

సువర్ణ

Gold, golden

106

Tejaswini

తేజస్విని

Radiant, full of brilliance

107

Thanmayi

తన్మయి

Absorbed, ecstatic

108

Tilottama

తిలోత్తమ

A celestial Apsaras, famed for her beauty

109

Upasana

ఉపాసన

Worship, devotion

110

Vaibhavi

వైభవి

Prosperity, grandeur

111

Vaishali

వైశాలి

An ancient city

112

Vasudha

వసుధ

The earth

113

Vibhavari

విభావరి

Starry night

114

Vyjayanthi

వైజయంతి

Garland of Lord Vishnu

115

Yamini

యామిని

Night

Hindu and Traditional Telugu Baby Girl Names Inspired by Goddesses

Names of the Goddess remain the heart of Telugu naming, from Padmavathi of Tirumala to Kanaka Durga of Vijayawada and Bhramaramba of Srisailam. These names carry a blessing and a story your daughter can grow into.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

116

Alivelu

అలివేలు

Goddess Padmavathi of Tirumala, born of the lotus

117

Ambika

అంబిక

Mother; Goddess Durga

118

Annapurna

అన్నపూర్ణ

Goddess of food and plenty

119

Aparna

అపర్ణ

Goddess Parvati, who fasted without even leaves

120

Bala

బాల

Young girl; the child goddess Bala Tripura Sundari

121

Bhagyalakshmi

భాగ్యలక్ష్మి

Lakshmi of good fortune

122

Bharathi

భారతి

Speech; Goddess Saraswathi

123

Bhargavi

భార్గవి

Goddess Lakshmi, daughter of Bhrigu

124

Bhavani

భవాని

Goddess Parvati

125

Bhoomija

భూమిజ

Daughter of the earth, Sita

126

Bhramaramba

భ్రమరాంబ

The goddess of Srisailam, consort of Mallikarjuna

127

Bhuvaneswari

భువనేశ్వరి

Queen of the worlds

128

Chamundeswari

చాముండేశ్వరి

Goddess Chamunda

129

Dhanalakshmi

ధనలక్ష్మి

Lakshmi of wealth

130

Durga

దుర్గ

The invincible goddess

131

Gayathri

గాయత్రి

A sacred Vedic mantra

132

Girija

గిరిజ

Born of the mountain, Parvati

133

Gowri

గౌరి

Goddess Parvati, the radiant one

134

Hamsavahini

హంసవాహిని

One who rides a swan, Saraswathi

135

Haripriya

హరిప్రియ

Beloved of Vishnu

136

Indira

ఇందిర

Goddess Lakshmi

137

Ishwari

ఈశ్వరి

Goddess

138

Jagadamba

జగదాంబ

Mother of the world

139

Janaki

జానకి

Sita, daughter of King Janaka

140

Jaya

జయ

Victory; a name of Durga

141

Jayalakshmi

జయలక్ష్మి

Lakshmi of victory

142

Kalyani

కళ్యాణి

Auspicious; Goddess Durga

143

Kamakshi

కామాక్షి

Goddess with loving eyes

144

Kamala

కమల

Lotus; Goddess Lakshmi

145

Kanaka Durga

కనకదుర్గ

Golden Durga, worshipped at Vijayawada

146

Kathyayani

కాత్యాయని

A form of Goddess Durga

147

Lakshmi

లక్ష్మి

Goddess of wealth and good fortune

148

Lalitha

లలిత

Graceful; the goddess Lalita

149

Mahagowri

మహాగౌరి

One of the nine forms of Durga

150

Mahalakshmi

మహాలక్ష్మి

The great Goddess Lakshmi

151

Mahamaya

మహామాయ

The great illusion; the Divine Mother

152

Maheswari

మహేశ్వరి

Consort of Maheswara

153

Maithili

మైథిలి

Sita, princess of Mithila

154

Medha

మేధ

Intellect, wisdom

155

Meenakshi

మీనాక్షి

Goddess with fish-shaped eyes

156

Narayani

నారాయణి

Consort of Narayana

157

Neelaveni

నీలవేణి

With dark flowing hair

158

Padma

పద్మ

Lotus; Goddess Lakshmi

159

Padmaja

పద్మజ

Born of the lotus

160

Padmavathi

పద్మావతి

Goddess Lakshmi; consort of Lord Venkateswara

161

Parvathi

పార్వతి

Daughter of the mountains

162

Radha

రాధ

Beloved of Krishna

163

Rajalakshmi

రాజలక్ష్మి

Royal Lakshmi

164

Rajeshwari

రాజేశ్వరి

Queen; the Divine Mother

165

Renuka

రేణుక

Mother of Parashurama, a village goddess

166

Rudrani

రుద్రాణి

Consort of Rudra

167

Rukmini

రుక్మిణి

Wife of Krishna

168

Saraswathi

సరస్వతి

Goddess of learning and music

169

Sathi

సతి

The first consort of Shiva

170

Sathyabhama

సత్యభామ

Wife of Krishna

171

Savithri

సావిత్రి

A Vedic hymn; the devoted wife of Satyavan

172

Seetha

సీత

Wife of Rama, daughter of the earth

173

Shailaja

శైలజ

Daughter of the mountain

174

Shakthi

శక్తి

Power, divine energy

175

Shambhavi

శాంభవి

Consort of Shambhu

176

Sharada

శారద

Goddess Saraswathi

177

Sharvani

శర్వాణి

Goddess Durga, consort of Shiva

178

Shivani

శివాని

Consort of Shiva

179

Siddhidhatri

సిద్ధిధాత్రి

Giver of accomplishment; a form of Durga

180

Sindhuja

సింధుజ

Born of the ocean, Lakshmi

181

Sri

శ్రీ

Prosperity, grace; Goddess Lakshmi

182

Sridevi

శ్రీదేవి

Goddess Lakshmi

183

Tripura Sundari

త్రిపురసుందరి

Most beautiful in the three worlds

184

Tulasi

తులసి

The sacred basil plant

185

Uma

ఉమ

Goddess Parvati

186

Vagdevi

వాగ్దేవి

Goddess of speech

187

Vaidehi

వైదేహి

Sita, princess of Videha

188

Vani

వాణి

Speech; Goddess Saraswathi

189

Varahi

వారాహి

A mother goddess

190

Varalakshmi

వరలక్ష్మి

Lakshmi who grants boons

191

Veenapani

వీణాపాణి

One who holds the veena

192

Vidya

విద్య

Knowledge

193

Vijaya

విజయ

Victorious; a name of Durga

194

Vijayalakshmi

విజయలక్ష్మి

Lakshmi of victory

Powerful Girl Names in Telugu That Gen Z Parents Love

Many young parents today want a name with backbone: a woman who led, questioned or stood her ground. These names come from the queens, mothers and heroines of the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and Telugu history. Rudramadevi ruled the Kakatiya kingdom from Warangal, and Atukuri Molla wrote the Molla Ramayanam in Telugu at a time when few women were published poets.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

195

Aditi

అదితి

Boundless; mother of the gods

196

Chitrangada

చిత్రాంగద

A princess of Manipur in the Mahabharata

197

Devaki

దేవకి

Mother of Krishna

198

Draupadi

ద్రౌపది

Wife of the Pandavas

199

Gandhari

గాంధారి

Queen of Hastinapura

200

Indrani

ఇంద్రాణి

Wife of Indra

201

Kausalya

కౌసల్య

Mother of Rama

202

Kunthi

కుంతి

Mother of the Pandavas

203

Molla

మొల్ల

The 16th-century Telugu poet who wrote a Ramayana

204

Revathi

రేవతి

A star; wife of Balarama

205

Rohini

రోహిణి

A star; mother of Balarama

206

Rudramadevi

రుద్రమదేవి

The Kakatiya queen who ruled from Warangal

207

Shachi

శచి

Wife of Indra

208

Subhadra

సుభద్ర

Krishna’s sister, wife of Arjuna

209

Sukanya

సుకన్య

A beautiful maiden; wife of Sage Chyavana

210

Sumithra

సుమిత్ర

Mother of Lakshmana

211

Urmila

ఊర్మిళ

Wife of Lakshmana

212

Uttara

ఉత్తర

Princess of Virata, mother of Parikshit

213

Yashoda

యశోద

Foster mother of Krishna

Beautiful Telugu Girl Names Inspired by Nature

Telugu has its own lovely words for moonlight, jasmine and gold, and many families now choose them as given names. Vennela, Malli, Jaji and Bangaru are simple, warm and unmistakably Telugu. Rivers like the Godavari, Krishna and Tungabhadra have shaped life in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and their names are a lovely tribute to home.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

214

Aranya

అరణ్య

Forest

215

Aruna

అరుణ

Dawn; the red glow of sunrise

216

Arunima

అరుణిమ

The red glow of dawn

217

Bangaru

బంగారు

Gold (Telugu)

218

Bhagirathi

భాగీరథి

The river Ganga, brought down by Bhagiratha

219

Bhoomi

భూమి

The earth

220

Champaka

చంపక

The champak flower

221

Chandana

చందన

Sandalwood

222

Chandrima

చంద్రిమ

Moonlight

223

Deepika

దీపిక

A small lamp

224

Deepthi

దీప్తి

Brightness, light

225

Dhara

ధర

The earth

226

Ganga

గంగ

The sacred river Ganga

227

Godavari

గోదావరి

The great river of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

228

Hamsa

హంస

Swan

229

Hema

హేమ

Gold

230

Hemalatha

హేమలత

Golden creeper

231

Hima

హిమ

Snow

232

Himani

హిమాని

Snow, of the snowy mountains

233

Indravathi

ఇంద్రావతి

A tributary of the Godavari

234

Indu

ఇందు

The moon

235

Jaji

జాజి

Jasmine

236

Jyothi

జ్యోతి

Light

237

Jyothsna

జ్యోత్స్న

Moonlight

238

Kalika

కలిక

A flower bud

239

Kanaka

కనక

Gold

240

Kaveri

కావేరి

The river Kaveri

241

Ketaki

కేతకి

A fragrant flower

242

Kiranmayi

కిరణ్మయి

Full of rays of light

243

Kishalaya

కిసలయ

Tender young leaves

244

Kokila

కోకిల

Cuckoo

245

Krishnaveni

కృష్ణవేణి

The river Krishna

246

Kusuma

కుసుమ

Flower

247

Latha

లత

Creeper, vine

248

Madhavi

మాధవి

A spring creeper; sweet

249

Malathi

మాలతి

A jasmine flower

250

Malli

మల్లి

Jasmine

251

Mallika

మల్లిక

Jasmine

252

Mandakini

మందాకిని

The heavenly Ganga

253

Manika

మణిక

Jewel

254

Manjeera

మంజీర

The river Manjira of Telangana; small cymbals

255

Manjula

మంజుల

Lovely, charming

256

Mayuri

మయూరి

Peahen

257

Megha

మేఘ

Cloud

258

Mukta

ముక్త

Pearl

259

Nakshatra

నక్షత్ర

Star

260

Nalini

నళిని

Lotus

261

Narmada

నర్మద

A sacred river

262

Neelima

నీలిమ

Blue, the blue sky

263

Neeraja

నీరజ

Lotus, born of water

264

Pankaja

పంకజ

Lotus

265

Parijatha

పారిజాత

The heavenly coral jasmine

266

Poornima

పూర్ణిమ

Full moon night

267

Prabha

ప్రభ

Light, splendour

268

Pranahitha

ప్రాణహిత

A tributary of the Godavari

269

Prithvi

పృథ్వి

The earth

270

Pushpa

పుష్ప

Flower

271

Pushpitha

పుష్పిత

In bloom

272

Rashmi

రశ్మి

Ray of light

273

Ratna

రత్న

Gem, jewel

274

Sabari

శబరి

The river Sabari; a devotee of Rama

275

Sagarika

సాగరిక

Of the ocean, a wave

276

Sandhya

సంధ్య

Twilight

277

Sarita

సరిత

River

278

Shashi

శశి

The moon

279

Shephali

శేఫాలి

The night-flowering jasmine

280

Soma

సోమ

The moon

281

Sougandhika

సౌగంధిక

A fragrant lotus

282

Sumana

సుమన

A flower; good-hearted

283

Swarna

స్వర్ణ

Gold

284

Swarnalatha

స్వర్ణలత

Golden creeper

285

Tara

తార

Star

286

Tarangini

తరంగిణి

River, full of waves

287

Thaaraka

తారక

Star

288

Triveni

త్రివేణి

Confluence of three rivers

289

Tungabhadra

తుంగభద్ర

The river Tungabhadra

290

Usha

ఉష

Dawn; the Vedic goddess of dawn

291

Ushasri

ఉషశ్రీ

Beauty of the dawn

292

Vallari

వల్లరి

Creeper

293

Vanaja

వనజ

Born in the forest

294

Vanamala

వనమాల

Garland of forest flowers

295

Varsha

వర్ష

Rain

296

Vasantha

వసంత

Spring

297

Vasundhara

వసుంధర

The earth

298

Vennela

వెన్నెల

Moonlight

299

Vrushti

వృష్టి

Rain

300

Yamuna

యమున

The sacred river Yamuna

Musical Telugu Baby Girl Names from Carnatic Ragas

The Telugu language and Carnatic music are deeply linked: most of Tyagaraja’s compositions are in Telugu. For a family that loves music, a raga name is a beautiful choice that few other parents think of.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

301

Amruthavarshini

అమృతవర్షిణి

A Carnatic raga; rain of nectar

302

Bhairavi

భైరవి

A Carnatic raga; a form of the goddess

303

Hamsadhwani

హంసధ్వని

A Carnatic raga; the call of the swan

304

Hamsanandi

హంసానంది

A Carnatic raga

305

Hindola

హిందోళ

A Carnatic raga; a swing

306

Keeravani

కీరవాణి

A Carnatic raga

307

Madhyamavathi

మధ్యమావతి

A Carnatic raga

308

Neelambari

నీలాంబరి

A Carnatic lullaby raga

309

Ranjani

రంజని

A Carnatic raga; delightful

310

Sahana

సహన

A Carnatic raga; patience

311

Shree Ranjani

శ్రీరంజని

A Carnatic raga

312

Vasanthi

వసంతి

A raga of spring

Short, Cute and Sweet Names for Girls in Telugu

Two-syllable names are easy for grandparents to call, easy for teachers to spell, and work in any language. Many are timeless names that suit both a toddler and a grown woman.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

313

Anu

అను

Small, atom

314

Arya

ఆర్య

Noble

315

Asha

ఆశ

Hope

316

Avni

అవ్ని

The earth

317

Daksha

దక్ష

Capable, skilled

318

Dhanya

ధన్య

Blessed, fortunate

319

Divya

దివ్య

Divine

320

Esha

ఈశ

Desire; Goddess Parvati

321

Geetha

గీత

Song

322

Hrudya

హృద్య

Of the heart, pleasing

323

Ila

ఇల

Earth; speech

324

Ira

ఇరా

Earth; Goddess Saraswathi

325

Isha

ఈశా

Goddess Parvati

326

Kala

కళ

Art

327

Keerthi

కీర్తి

Fame, glory

328

Leela

లీల

Divine play

329

Lekha

లేఖ

Writing

330

Mala

మాల

Garland

331

Mamatha

మమత

Affection

332

Maya

మాయ

Illusion; compassion

333

Meera

మీరా

The poet-saint devoted to Krishna

334

Mohana

మోహన

Enchanting; a raga

335

Neha

నేహా

Love, affection

336

Nila

నీల

Blue

337

Pooja

పూజ

Worship

338

Preethi

ప్రీతి

Love, joy

339

Priya

ప్రియ

Beloved

340

Ramya

రమ్య

Beautiful, pleasing

341

Rani

రాణి

Queen

342

Rekha

రేఖ

Line

343

Riddhi

ఋద్ధి

Prosperity

344

Ritu

ఋతు

Season

345

Roopa

రూప

Form, beauty

346

Shobha

శోభ

Beauty, splendour

347

Siddhi

సిద్ధి

Accomplishment

348

Smitha

స్మిత

Smiling

349

Sneha

స్నేహ

Affection

350

Sudha

సుధ

Nectar

351

Sushma

సుష్మ

Beauty

352

Swapna

స్వప్న

Dream

353

Tithi

తిథి

A lunar day

354

Trupthi

తృప్తి

Contentment

355

Vibha

విభ

Light, radiance

Baby Girl Names in Telugu by Nakshatra Letter (Na Ni Nu Ne, Chu Che Cho La and More)

Many Telugu families choose the first syllable of the name from the baby’s Nakshatra and its pada (quarter). The table below shows the syllables traditionally linked to each Nakshatra, as listed in the Nakshatra article on Wikipedia; regional traditions vary, so confirm with your family priest or panchangam.

Nakshatra

Starting syllables (pada 1 to 4)

Name ideas from this list

Ashwini

Chu, Che, Cho, La

Chethana, Latha, Lalitha, Lasya

Bharani

Li, Lu, Le, Lo

Leela, Leelavathi, Lekha

Krittika

A, I, U, E

Ananya, Ila, Ira, Usha, Esha

Rohini

O, Va, Vi, Vu

Ojaswini, Vasudha, Vani, Vidya

Mrigashira

Ve, Vo, Ka, Ki

Vennela, Vedha, Kavya, Kiranmayi

Ardra

Ku, Gha, Na, Chha

Kusuma, Kumudini, Kunthi

Punarvasu

Ke, Ko, Ha, Hi

Ketaki, Kokila, Harini, Hima

Pushya

Hu, He, Ho, Da

Hema, Hemavathi, Hemamalini

Ashlesha

Di, Du, De, Do

Few names begin with these sounds; ask your priest

Magha

Ma, Mi, Mu, Me

Madhuri, Meera, Mukta, Meghana

Purva Phalguni

No, Ta, Ti, Tu

Few names begin with these sounds; ask your priest

Uttara Phalguni

Te, To, Pa, Pi

Pallavi, Padma, Pavani

Hasta

Pu, Sha, Na, Tha

Pushpa, Pushpitha, Poornima

Chitra

Pe, Po, Ra, Ri

Ramya, Rani, Riddhi, Rishika

Swati

Ru, Re, Ro, Ta

Ruchira, Rekha, Rohini, Tanvi

Vishakha

Ti, Tu, Te, To

Tithi, Tulasi, Tejaswini

Anuradha

Na, Ni, Nu, Ne

Navya, Nithya, Neeraja, Neha

Jyeshtha

No, Ya, Yi, Yu

Yamini, Yamuna, Yashoda

Moola

Ye, Yo, Bha, Bhi

Bhavya, Bhavani, Bhargavi, Bhanuja

Purva Ashadha

Bhu, Dha, Pha, Dha

Bhoomi, Bhuvaneswari, Dhara, Dhanya

Uttara Ashadha

Bhe, Bho, Ja, Ji

Janaki, Jahnavi, Jaya

Shravana

Ju/Khi, Je/Khu, Jo/Khe, Gha/Kho

Jyothi, Jyothsna, Jyothirmayi

Dhanishta

Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge

Gayathri, Gagana, Girija, Geetha

Shatabhisha

Go, Sa, Si, Su

Godavari, Saraswathi, Sindhu, Sudha

Purva Bhadrapada

Se, So, Da, Di

Soma, Damayanthi, Daksha, Divya

Uttara Bhadrapada

Du, Tha, Jha, Da/Tra

Durga, Triveni

Revati

De, Do, Cha, Chi

Devasena, Devaki, Charvi, Chandana, Chitra

Some syllables are hard sounds (as in “ta” of “tamarind” said with the tongue curled back) and others are soft, so the exact sound matters. The Nakshatra is calculated from the exact date, time and place of birth, so it can only be confirmed after your baby arrives. Shortlist a few names for two or three likely syllables in advance and finalise after the birth.

Baby Girl Nicknames in Telugu 2026 (Cute Muddu Peru)

In most Telugu homes a baby girl has a muddu peru, a pet name the family uses long after she has an official name. Most are everyday Telugu words of love. A few, like Pinky and Bunny, are English pet names that many Telugu families use today.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

356

Ammu

అమ్ము

Darling little girl

357

Ammulu

అమ్ములు

Darling little girl

358

Bangaram

బంగారం

Gold, my precious

359

Bangaru Thalli

బంగారు తల్లి

Golden little mother; a loving term for a daughter

360

Bindu

బిందు

A dot, a drop

361

Bomma

బొమ్మ

Doll

362

Bubbly

బబ్లీ

Cheerful, full of life

363

Buchi

బుచ్చి

Little darling

364

Bujjamma

బుజ్జమ్మ

Sweet little girl

365

Bujji

బుజ్జి

Little darling

366

Bunny

బన్నీ

Little bunny

367

Chandamama

చందమామ

The moon, as in the Telugu lullaby

368

Chilaka

చిలక

Parrot

369

Chinnari

చిన్నారి

Little one, darling child

370

Chinni

చిన్ని

Little one

371

Chinnu

చిన్ను

Little one

372

Chitti

చిట్టి

Tiny, little one

373

Chitti Thalli

చిట్టి తల్లి

Tiny little mother; a term of love

374

Chukki

చుక్కి

Little star

375

Dolly

డాలీ

Doll

376

Jabilli

జాబిల్లి

The moon (Telugu)

377

Koyila

కోయిల

Cuckoo

378

Laddu

లడ్డు

Sweet as a laddu; a chubby, cute baby

379

Muddu

ముద్దు

Darling, a kiss

380

Muddugumma

ముద్దుగుమ్మ

Pretty little darling

381

Paapa

పాప

Baby girl

382

Pandu

పండు

Fruit; a sweet, cuddly baby

383

Pinky

పింకీ

Pink, sweet and rosy

384

Siri

సిరి

Wealth; Goddess Lakshmi

385

Tene

తేనె

Honey

Pick a muddu peru that sounds different from her formal name, and let the grandparents choose one if they wish. In many families that is their privilege.

A to Z Baby Girl Names in Telugu (Latest List)

These names round off the list with more classic and modern choices, sorted alphabetically.

No.

Name

Name in Telugu

Meaning

386

Aakanksha

ఆకాంక్ష

Wish, desire

387

Aakruthi

ఆకృతి

Shape, form

388

Aanandi

ఆనంది

One who gives joy

389

Abhirami

అభిరామి

Delightful; Goddess Parvati

390

Aishwarya

ఐశ్వర్య

Prosperity

391

Alakananda

అలకనంద

A Himalayan river, source of the Ganga

392

Amala

అమల

Pure, spotless

393

Anagha

అనఘ

Sinless, pure

394

Anitha

అనిత

Grace

395

Anjali

అంజలి

Offering with folded hands

396

Anupama

అనుపమ

Incomparable

397

Anuradha

అనురాధ

A star

398

Aparupa

అపరూప

Of unusual beauty

399

Aradhana

ఆరాధన

Worship

400

Ashwini

అశ్విని

A star

401

Bhagyasri

భాగ్యశ్రీ

Good fortune

402

Bhanuja

భానుజ

Daughter of the sun; the river Yamuna

403

Bhanumathi

భానుమతి

Luminous; a queen in the Mahabharata

404

Bhavana

భావన

Feeling, thoughtfulness

405

Chandrakala

చంద్రకళ

A digit of the moon

406

Chandramukhi

చంద్రముఖి

Moon-faced, beautiful

407

Charitha

చరిత

Good conduct

408

Charulatha

చారులత

Beautiful creeper

409

Chethana

చేతన

Consciousness, awareness

410

Chitra

చిత్ర

A star; picturesque

411

Dakshayani

దాక్షాయణి

Daughter of Daksha

412

Damini

దామిని

Lightning

413

Deepa

దీప

Lamp

414

Devasena

దేవసేన

Army of the gods; wife of Kartikeya

415

Dharani

ధరణి

The earth

416

Gowthami

గౌతమి

The river Godavari

417

Harshini

హర్షిణి

Joyful

418

Hemamalini

హేమమాలిని

Garland of gold

419

Hemavathi

హేమావతి

Golden; a river

420

Indraja

ఇంద్రజ

Daughter of Indra

421

Ishika

ఇషిక

A painter’s brush

422

Jagruthi

జాగృతి

Awakening

423

Janani

జనని

Mother

424

Jyothirmayi

జ్యోతిర్మయి

Full of light

425

Kalavathi

కళావతి

Artistic, skilled in the arts

426

Kalpana

కల్పన

Imagination

427

Kanchana

కాంచన

Gold

428

Kanthi

కాంతి

Radiance, beauty

429

Kavitha

కవిత

Poem

430

Kruthi

కృతి

Creation, a composition

431

Kumudini

కుముదిని

A group of water lilies

432

Leelavathi

లీలావతి

Playful; a classic mathematics text by Bhaskara

433

Madhuri

మాధురి

Sweetness

434

Mahitha

మహిత

Honoured, great

435

Malini

మాలిని

A garland maker

436

Manasa

మానస

Of the mind; the snake goddess

437

Manisha

మనీష

Wisdom, intellect

438

Manjari

మంజరి

A cluster of blossoms

439

Manjusha

మంజూష

A treasure box

440

Mohini

మోహిని

Enchanting

441

Mrudula

మృదుల

Soft, gentle

442

Namratha

నమ్రత

Humility

443

Nandini

నందిని

Daughter; one who brings joy

444

Nanditha

నందిత

Delighted, joyful

445

Nayana

నయన

Eye

446

Nikhila

నిఖిల

Complete, whole

447

Nirmala

నిర్మల

Pure, spotless

448

Niveditha

నివేదిత

Offered, dedicated

449

Padmasri

పద్మశ్రీ

Lotus and prosperity

450

Padmini

పద్మిని

Lotus

451

Pavithra

పవిత్ర

Pure, holy

452

Poojitha

పూజిత

Worshipped

453

Pranitha

ప్రణీత

Led forward, devoted

454

Prasoona

ప్రసూన

A flower

455

Pratibha

ప్రతిభ

Talent, brilliance

456

Pratyusha

ప్రత్యూష

Dawn, daybreak

457

Prerana

ప్రేరణ

Inspiration

458

Ragini

రాగిణి

A melody

459

Rajani

రజని

Night

460

Ramani

రమణి

Beautiful, beloved woman

461

Sadhana

సాధన

Dedicated practice

462

Sahithya

సాహిత్య

Literature

463

Samyuktha

సంయుక్త

United

464

Sangeetha

సంగీత

Music

465

Saranya

శరణ్య

One who gives refuge

466

Sarojini

సరోజిని

Lotus

467

Sasikala

శశికళ

A digit of the moon

468

Sathyavathi

సత్యవతి

Truthful; mother of Vyasa

469

Shalini

శాలిని

Modest

470

Shanthi

శాంతి

Peace

471

Sharmila

షర్మిల

Joyful, comfort

472

Shilpa

శిల్ప

Art, sculpture

473

Shubha

శుభ

Auspicious

474

Sirisha

శిరీష

The shirisha flower

475

Sowmya

సౌమ్య

Gentle, calm

476

Sravani

శ్రావణి

Of the month of Shravana

477

Sravanthi

స్రవంతి

A river, flowing

478

Srilatha

శ్రీలత

Beautiful creeper

479

Srividya

శ్రీవిద్య

Sacred knowledge; worship of the Goddess

480

Srujana

సృజన

Creation, creativity

481

Subhashini

సుభాషిణి

Sweet-spoken

482

Sujatha

సుజాత

Of noble birth

483

Sulochana

సులోచన

One with beautiful eyes

484

Sumathi

సుమతి

Wise, good-minded

485

Sunanda

సునంద

Delightful

486

Sunitha

సునీత

Well-behaved

487

Suprabha

సుప్రభ

Radiant

488

Sushila

సుశీల

Of good character

489

Swetha

శ్వేత

White, pure

490

Tanuja

తనూజ

Daughter

491

Tejaswi

తేజస్వి

Radiant

492

Udaya

ఉదయ

Rising, dawn

493

Usha Kiran

ఉషాకిరణ్

Rays of the morning sun

494

Uthpala

ఉత్పల

Blue lotus

495

Vandana

వందన

Worship, salutation

496

Varija

వారిజ

Lotus

497

Vasavi

వాసవి

Daughter of Indra; Goddess Kanyaka Parameswari

498

Vasumathi

వసుమతి

The earth

499

Vijetha

విజేత

Victorious

500

Vineetha

వినీత

Humble, polite

How to Choose a Telugu Name for Your Baby Girl

Start with the meaning you want her to carry, then check the Nakshatra syllable, the sound with your surname, and the spelling. A short checklist helps:

  • Check the Nakshatra syllable after birth. Ask your family priest or use the panchangam once the birth time is known.

  • Say it with the surname. Say the full name aloud five times, including any house name or initial your family uses.

  • Fix one spelling. Telugu names often have two English spellings (Swathi or Swati, Gowri or Gauri, Sitha or Seetha). Use the same one on the birth certificate, Aadhaar and school records.

  • Check the meaning with an elder. Sanskrit roots can carry more than one meaning, so ask someone you trust if a religious significance matters to you.

  • Choose a muddu peru too. She will hear it far more often than her formal name in her first years.

If you are also expecting a boy, see our Telugu baby boy names. For more ideas beyond Telugu, browse our Sanskrit baby girl names and Tamil baby girl names.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top 10 Telugu baby girl names?

There is no official ranking of Telugu names, but ten names Telugu families often choose today are Aadhya, Aaradhya, Ananya, Anvitha, Lasya, Charvi, Hasini, Saahithi, Harshitha and Vaishnavi. All are short, meaningful and easy to spell in English and Telugu.

Which letter is good for a baby girl’s name in Telugu?

In Telugu tradition, the “right” first letter depends on your baby’s Nakshatra and pada, which are calculated from her exact birth time. Use the Nakshatra table above as a guide and confirm with your family priest after the birth.

What is a lucky name for a baby girl in Telugu?

No name is lucky on its own. Many Telugu families feel a name is auspicious when it matches the Nakshatra syllable and carries a good meaning, such as Lakshmi (good fortune), Shreya (auspicious), Vijaya (victorious) or Siri (wealth).

What are Telugu girl names starting with A?

Popular Telugu girl names starting with A include Aadhya, Aaradhya, Ananya, Anvitha, Akshara, Akshitha, Advika, Aashritha, Amulya, Abhinaya, Alekhya, Amrutha, Aparna, Aruna and Avanthika.

What are names of Goddess Lakshmi for a baby girl in Telugu?

Lakshmi names loved in Telugu families include Lakshmi, Mahalakshmi, Sri, Sridevi, Padmavathi, Alivelu, Kamala, Padma, Indira, Bhargavi, Varalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi and Siri.

What are some powerful girl names in Telugu?

Names of strong women from Telugu history and the epics are a popular choice, such as Rudramadevi, Draupadi, Kunthi, Gandhari, Sathyabhama and Subhadra. Names that mean strength or victory, like Shakthi, Durga, Vijaya, Aparajitha and Tejaswini, are also loved.

What is a cute nickname for a baby girl in Telugu?

Cute Telugu pet names include Chinni, Chinnu, Chitti, Bujji, Ammulu, Bangaram, Paapa, Muddu, Chilaka and Bomma. Most mean “little one”, “darling” or “precious”.

Are Telugu names different from Tamil or Sanskrit names?

Most Telugu girl names come from Sanskrit, like many Tamil and Kannada names, but Telugu spelling usually adds endings like “-tha” and “-thi” (Anvitha, Saraswathi). Some names are purely Telugu words, such as Vennela (moonlight), Malli (jasmine) and Bangaru (gold).

Final Thoughts

The right name is the one that feels like her when you say it softly at night. Shortlist a few, check the Nakshatra after she arrives, say each name with your surname, and let the grandparents pick her muddu peru. When you are ready, our top 100 baby girl names list has even more ideas from across India.

References

  1. Wikipedia. Nakshatra (padas and starting syllables).

  2. Wikipedia. Tyagaraja.

  3. Wikipedia. Rudrama Devi.

  4. Wikipedia. Atukuri Molla.

  5. Wikipedia. Padmavati (Hinduism).

  6. Wikipedia. Godavari River.

  7. Cologne Digital Sanskrit Lexicon. Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary.

Medical Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Consult with a physician or other health care professional if you have any concerns or questions about your health. If you rely on the information provided here, you do so solely at your own risk.

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