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

Written by - Mylo BabyLast updated: Oct 29, 2026

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

A Kannada name is the first gift your daughter receives, whispered in her ear at the thottilu ceremony and called out with love for the rest of her life. This list brings together 500 baby girl names in Kannada with meaning for 2026 (ಕನ್ನಡ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು), each with its spelling in Kannada, so you can see exactly how it will look on the invitation card. You will find the top 10 trending names, new and modern names, unique names, goddess names from Karnataka’s great temples, powerful names inspired by Kannada queens and saints, nature names, traditional names, short names and a full A to Z list, plus the rashi letters in Kannada.

Top 10 Trending Kannada Baby Girl Names 2026

These are the trending baby girl names in Kannada for 2026, the names parents are choosing most from Bengaluru and Mysuru to Mangaluru, Hubballi and Belagavi. Each one is sweet, easy to say and full of meaning.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
1	Sinchana	ಸಿಂಚನಾ	A gentle sprinkle of water; inspiration
2	Prakruthi	ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ	Nature
3	Samskruthi	ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ	Culture, tradition
4	Chaitra	ಚೈತ್ರಾ	The first month of spring, new light
5	Dhanvi	ಧನ್ವಿ	Wealthy; a name of Goddess Lakshmi
6	Anika	ಅನಿಕಾ	Goddess Durga; graceful
7	Aarna	ಆರ್ನಾ	Goddess Lakshmi; wave
8	Poorvi	ಪೂರ್ವಿ	A classical melody; from the east
9	Hansini	ಹಂಸಿನಿ	Swan; Goddess Saraswathi
10	Vismaya	ವಿಸ್ಮಯಾ	Wonder, amazement

Popular Kannada Baby Girl Names

These are the Kannada girl names you hear most often in schools, apartments and family functions across Karnataka today. Many are also the names of much-loved Kannada actresses, singers and sporting stars.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
11	Aadhya	ಆದ್ಯಾ	The first; Goddess Durga
12	Aditi	ಅದಿತಿ	Boundless; mother of the gods
13	Akshatha	ಅಕ್ಷತಾ	Unbroken; sacred rice
14	Amulya	ಅಮೂಲ್ಯಾ	Priceless
15	Anagha	ಅನಘಾ	Sinless, pure
16	Ananya	ಅನನ್ಯಾ	Unique
17	Ankitha	ಅಂಕಿತಾ	Marked, distinguished
18	Anusha	ಅನುಷಾ	A star
19	Apoorva	ಅಪೂರ್ವಾ	Unique, never seen before
20	Arpitha	ಅರ್ಪಿತಾ	Dedicated
21	Bhavana	ಭಾವನಾ	Feeling, emotion
22	Bhavya	ಭವ್ಯಾ	Grand, magnificent
23	Bhoomika	ಭೂಮಿಕಾ	The earth; a role
24	Chandana	ಚಂದನಾ	Sandalwood
25	Chinmayi	ಚಿನ್ಮಯಿ	Blissful, full of knowledge
26	Deeksha	ದೀಕ್ಷಾ	Initiation, dedication
27	Disha	ದಿಶಾ	Direction
28	Divya	ದಿವ್ಯಾ	Divine
29	Drishti	ದೃಷ್ಟಿ	Vision, sight
30	Gagana	ಗಗನಾ	Sky
31	Harshitha	ಹರ್ಷಿತಾ	Joyful
32	Isha	ಈಶಾ	Goddess Parvati; pure
33	Kavya	ಕಾವ್ಯಾ	Poetry
34	Keerthana	ಕೀರ್ತನಾ	A devotional song
35	Kruthika	ಕೃತಿಕಾ	A star; the Pleiades
36	Lavanya	ಲಾವಣ್ಯಾ	Grace, beauty
37	Likitha	ಲಿಖಿತಾ	Written, learned
38	Manasa	ಮಾನಸಾ	Of the mind; Goddess Manasa
39	Meghana	ಮೇಘನಾ	Clouds
40	Nandini	ನಂದಿನಿ	Daughter; Goddess Durga
41	Navya	ನವ್ಯಾ	New, young
42	Nayana	ನಯನಾ	Eyes
43	Nidhi	ನಿಧಿ	Treasure
44	Pallavi	ಪಲ್ಲವಿ	New leaves; the refrain of a song
45	Pavithra	ಪವಿತ್ರಾ	Pure
46	Pooja	ಪೂಜಾ	Worship
47	Pranathi	ಪ್ರಣತಿ	Prayer, salutation
48	Prarthana	ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನಾ	Prayer
49	Pratheeksha	ಪ್ರತೀಕ್ಷಾ	Hope, waiting
50	Priya	ಪ್ರಿಯಾ	Beloved
51	Rachana	ರಚನಾ	Creation
52	Rachitha	ರಚಿತಾ	Created, crafted
53	Rakshitha	ರಕ್ಷಿತಾ	Protected
54	Ramya	ರಮ್ಯಾ	Beautiful, pleasing
55	Rashmi	ರಶ್ಮಿ	A ray of light
56	Rithika	ಋತಿಕಾ	Movement, flow
57	Riya	ರಿಯಾ	Singer; graceful
58	Saanvi	ಸಾನ್ವಿ	Goddess Lakshmi
59	Sahana	ಸಹನಾ	Patience
60	Sanjana	ಸಂಜನಾ	Gentle
61	Shravya	ಶ್ರಾವ್ಯಾ	Melodious, pleasant to hear
62	Shreya	ಶ್ರೇಯಾ	Auspicious, the best
63	Shruthi	ಶ್ರುತಿ	Sacred hymn; musical pitch
64	Sindhu	ಸಿಂಧು	Ocean; a great river
65	Sneha	ಸ್ನೇಹಾ	Love, friendship
66	Spoorthi	ಸ್ಫೂರ್ತಿ	Inspiration
67	Swathi	ಸ್ವಾತಿ	A star
68	Tanvi	ತನ್ವಿ	Delicate, slender
69	Thanmayi	ತನ್ಮಯಿ	Absorbed, engrossed
70	Vidya	ವಿದ್ಯಾ	Knowledge

Looking for a son’s name too? Read our Kannada baby boy names.

New and Modern Kannada Baby Girl Names

Looking for new baby girl names in Kannada? These fresh, modern names are rising fast among young Kannada parents, and each one still carries a meaning your family will love.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
71	Aadvika	ಆದ್ವಿಕಾ	Unique, one of a kind
72	Aaradhya	ಆರಾಧ್ಯಾ	One who is worshipped
73	Aarohi	ಆರೋಹಿ	A rising musical note
74	Aarvi	ಆರ್ವಿ	Peace
75	Aashritha	ಆಶ್ರಿತಾ	One who gives shelter; Goddess Lakshmi
76	Advitha	ಅದ್ವಿತಾ	Unique
77	Ahana	ಅಹಾನಾ	The first rays of the sun
78	Akshara	ಅಕ್ಷರಾ	A letter; imperishable
79	Anvi	ಅನ್ವಿ	Goddess of the forest
80	Anvitha	ಅನ್ವಿತಾ	Connected, united
81	Arnavi	ಅರ್ಣವಿ	A heart as big as the ocean
82	Avni	ಅವನಿ	The earth
83	Bhuvika	ಭುವಿಕಾ	Heaven, heavenly
84	Charvi	ಚಾರ್ವಿ	Beautiful
85	Cherika	ಚೆರಿಕಾ	The moon
86	Dhanya	ಧನ್ಯಾ	Fortunate, thankful
87	Dhruthi	ಧೃತಿ	Patience, courage
88	Dhruvi	ಧ್ರುವಿ	Firm, steady
89	Eshanvi	ಈಶಾನ್ವಿ	Goddess Lakshmi
90	Ishika	ಈಶಿಕಾ	A paintbrush
91	Ishitha	ಇಶಿತಾ	Mastery, greatness
92	Jhanvi	ಜಾಹ್ನವಿ	The river Ganga
93	Kriti	ಕೃತಿ	Creation, a work of art
94	Kushani	ಕುಶಾನಿ	Gentle, kind
95	Lakshitha	ಲಕ್ಷಿತಾ	Distinguished
96	Lasya	ಲಾಸ್ಯಾ	The graceful dance of Goddess Parvati
97	Maanvi	ಮಾನ್ವಿ	Kind-hearted
98	Manya	ಮಾನ್ಯಾ	Respected
99	Mokshitha	ಮೋಕ್ಷಿತಾ	Liberated
100	Myra	ಮೈರಾ	Beloved
101	Namratha	ನಮ್ರತಾ	Modesty
102	Nithya	ನಿತ್ಯಾ	Eternal
103	Pranika	ಪ್ರಣಿಕಾ	Goddess Parvati
104	Prerana	ಪ್ರೇರಣಾ	Inspiration
105	Prisha	ಪ್ರೀಶಾ	Gift of God; beloved
106	Ranvitha	ರನ್ವಿತಾ	Happy, joyous
107	Riddhi	ರಿದ್ಧಿ	Prosperity
108	Rishitha	ರಿಷಿತಾ	The best
109	Saathvika	ಸಾತ್ವಿಕಾ	Pure, virtuous
110	Samhitha	ಸಂಹಿತಾ	A sacred Vedic text
111	Shanvi	ಶಾನ್ವಿ	Goddess Lakshmi
112	Shrinidhi	ಶ್ರೀನಿಧಿ	Treasure of Goddess Lakshmi
113	Shriya	ಶ್ರಿಯಾ	Prosperity, grace
114	Spandana	ಸ್ಪಂದನಾ	Heartbeat; a loving response
115	Tejaswini	ತೇಜಸ್ವಿನಿ	Radiant, intelligent
116	Vedika	ವೇದಿಕಾ	A sacred altar
117	Vinuthna	ವಿನೂತ್ನಾ	New, unique
118	Yashaswini	ಯಶಸ್ವಿನಿ	Glorious, successful
119	Yashwitha	ಯಶ್ವಿತಾ	Success
120	Yukthi	ಯುಕ್ತಿ	An idea, a skill

Unique Kannada Girl Names

Want a name nobody else in the class will have? These rare Kannada girl names have deep Sanskrit roots, and many honour the learned women of ancient India.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
121	Abhijna	ಅಭಿಜ್ಞಾ	Knowledgeable, wise
122	Aditri	ಅದಿತ್ರಿ	Goddess Lakshmi
123	Anvesha	ಅನ್ವೇಷಾ	Seeker
124	Atmaja	ಆತ್ಮಜಾ	Daughter
125	Avantika	ಅವಂತಿಕಾ	The ancient city of Ujjain
126	Bhargavi	ಭಾರ್ಗವಿ	Goddess Lakshmi
127	Charulatha	ಚಾರುಲತಾ	A beautiful creeper
128	Devayani	ದೇವಯಾನಿ	Daughter of sage Shukracharya
129	Gargi	ಗಾರ್ಗಿ	A learned woman sage
130	Hiranmayi	ಹಿರಣ್ಮಯಿ	Golden
131	Kaumudi	ಕೌಮುದಿ	Moonlight
132	Kshithija	ಕ್ಷಿತಿಜಾ	Daughter of the earth
133	Lopamudra	ಲೋಪಾಮುದ್ರಾ	A learned woman sage of the Rig Veda
134	Madhura	ಮಧುರಾ	Sweet
135	Mahathi	ಮಹತಿ	Sage Narada’s veena
136	Maitreyi	ಮೈತ್ರೇಯಿ	A woman philosopher of the Upanishads
137	Manaswini	ಮನಸ್ವಿನಿ	Wise, intelligent
138	Mrunmayi	ಮೃಣ್ಮಯಿ	Of the earth
139	Mythili	ಮೈಥಿಲಿ	Princess of Mithila, Goddess Sita
140	Nirupama	ನಿರುಪಮಾ	Incomparable
141	Nivedita	ನಿವೇದಿತಾ	Dedicated to God
142	Ojaswini	ಓಜಸ್ವಿನಿ	Radiant, full of energy
143	Prajna	ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾ	Wisdom
144	Pranavi	ಪ್ರಣವಿ	Goddess Parvati; the sacred Om
145	Rithambhara	ಋತಂಭರಾ	Filled with truth
146	Ruchira	ರುಚಿರಾ	Beautiful, pleasing
147	Shaivi	ಶೈವಿ	Prosperity; Goddess Parvati
148	Shalmali	ಶಾಲ್ಮಲಿ	A river of Karnataka
149	Sharvani	ಶರ್ವಾಣಿ	Goddess Parvati
150	Shubhra	ಶುಭ್ರಾ	White, pure
151	Smruthi	ಸ್ಮೃತಿ	Memory
152	Sukanya	ಸುಕನ್ಯಾ	A good girl
153	Swara	ಸ್ವರಾ	A musical note
154	Tanishka	ತನಿಷ್ಕಾ	Goddess of gold
155	Urvashi	ಊರ್ವಶಿ	A celestial nymph
156	Vaibhavi	ವೈಭವಿ	Wealth, grandeur
157	Vibha	ವಿಭಾ	Radiance
158	Vibhuthi	ವಿಭೂತಿ	Greatness; sacred ash
159	Vishrutha	ವಿಶ್ರುತಾ	Famous
160	Yamini	ಯಾಮಿನಿ	Night

Hindu Goddess Names for Kannada Baby Girls

Karnataka worships the Mother Goddess in many forms, from Chamundeshwari of Mysuru and Mookambika of Kollur to Sharada of Sringeri and Annapoorneshwari of Horanadu. These goddess names carry the Mother’s blessing.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
161	Ambika	ಅಂಬಿಕಾ	The divine mother
162	Annapoorna	ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣಾ	Goddess of food; Annapoorneshwari of Horanadu
163	Aparna	ಅಪರ್ಣಾ	Goddess Parvati
164	Banashankari	ಬನಶಂಕರಿ	Goddess of Badami
165	Bhagavathi	ಭಗವತಿ	The goddess
166	Bhavani	ಭವಾನಿ	Goddess Parvati
167	Bhuvaneshwari	ಭುವನೇಶ್ವರಿ	Queen of the universe; Kannada Bhuvaneshwari, mother of Karnataka
168	Chamundeshwari	ಚಾಮುಂಡೇಶ್ವರಿ	The goddess of Mysuru’s Chamundi Hills
169	Devi	ದೇವಿ	Goddess
170	Devika	ದೇವಿಕಾ	Little goddess
171	Durga	ದುರ್ಗಾ	The invincible goddess
172	Eshwari	ಈಶ್ವರಿ	The supreme goddess
173	Gayathri	ಗಾಯತ್ರಿ	The sacred Gayatri mantra
174	Gowri	ಗೌರಿ	Goddess Parvati, honoured at Gowri Habba
175	Ishani	ಈಶಾನಿ	Goddess Durga
176	Janaki	ಜಾನಕಿ	Goddess Sita
177	Kalyani	ಕಲ್ಯಾಣಿ	Auspicious; Goddess Parvati
178	Kamakshi	ಕಾಮಾಕ್ಷಿ	The goddess with loving eyes
179	Lalitha	ಲಲಿತಾ	The graceful goddess; a raga
180	Mahalakshmi	ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ	The great Goddess Lakshmi
181	Mangala	ಮಂಗಳಾ	Auspicious; Goddess Mangaladevi of Mangaluru
182	Meenakshi	ಮೀನಾಕ್ಷಿ	The fish-eyed goddess
183	Mookambika	ಮೂಕಾಂಬಿಕಾ	The goddess of Kollur
184	Parvathi	ಪಾರ್ವತಿ	Daughter of the mountains
185	Radha	ರಾಧಾ	Lord Krishna’s beloved
186	Renuka	ರೇಣುಕಾ	Mother of Parashurama; Goddess Yellamma of Saundatti
187	Rukmini	ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ	Lord Krishna’s queen
188	Saraswathi	ಸರಸ್ವತಿ	Goddess of learning
189	Seetha	ಸೀತಾ	Goddess Sita
190	Shailaja	ಶೈಲಜಾ	Daughter of the mountain
191	Sharada	ಶಾರದಾ	Goddess Saraswati of Sringeri
192	Shivani	ಶಿವಾನಿ	Goddess Parvati
193	Tulasi	ತುಳಸಿ	The sacred basil
194	Vaidehi	ವೈದೇಹಿ	Goddess Sita, princess of Videha
195	Vaishnavi	ವೈಷ್ಣವಿ	Goddess Lakshmi; devotee of Vishnu

For more ideas, read our full list of Hindu baby girl names.

Powerful Kannada Girl Names That Gen Z Parents Love

Gen Z parents want strong, confident names for their daughters. Karnataka has many brave women to inspire them, from Kittur Rani Chennamma and Rani Abbakka to Onake Obavva and the saint poet Akka Mahadevi.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
196	Abbakka	ಅಬ್ಬಕ್ಕ	After Rani Abbakka of Ullal, who fought the Portuguese
197	Abhaya	ಅಭಯಾ	Fearless
198	Ajitha	ಅಜಿತಾ	Unconquered
199	Attimabbe	ಅತ್ತಿಮಬ್ಬೆ	After the great patron of Kannada literature
200	Chennamma	ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ	After Kittur Rani Chennamma, the brave queen
201	Damini	ದಾಮಿನಿ	Lightning
202	Garima	ಗರಿಮಾ	Dignity, grace
203	Honnamma	ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮ	Golden; after the poet Sanchi Honnamma
204	Jaya	ಜಯಾ	Victory
205	Mahadevi	ಮಹಾದೇವಿ	After Akka Mahadevi, the saint poet
206	Mahima	ಮಹಿಮಾ	Glory
207	Mallamma	ಮಲ್ಲಮ್ಮ	After Belawadi Mallamma, the warrior queen
208	Obavva	ಓಬವ್ವ	After Onake Obavva, the brave woman of Chitradurga
209	Pratibha	ಪ್ರತಿಭಾ	Talent, brilliance
210	Rajeshwari	ರಾಜೇಶ್ವರಿ	Queen of kings
211	Raksha	ರಕ್ಷಾ	Protection
212	Sanjeevini	ಸಂಜೀವಿನಿ	Life-giving
213	Shakti	ಶಕ್ತಿ	Power; the divine feminine
214	Shantala	ಶಾಂತಲಾ	After Queen Shantala, the dancer queen of the Hoysalas
215	Vijaya	ವಿಜಯಾ	Victorious

Nature-Inspired Kannada Girl Names

From the Kaveri, the Tunga and the Sharavathi to Mysuru mallige and sampige flowers, Karnataka’s nature gives some of the prettiest girl names. These names are soft, fresh and easy to love.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
216	Bhadra	ಭದ್ರಾ	The river Bhadra; auspicious
217	Bhoomi	ಭೂಮಿ	The earth
218	Chandrika	ಚಂದ್ರಿಕಾ	Moonlight
219	Hemavathi	ಹೇಮಾವತಿ	The river Hemavathi of Karnataka
220	Hima	ಹಿಮಾ	Snow
221	Kabini	ಕಬಿನಿ	The river Kabini
222	Kamala	ಕಮಲಾ	Lotus
223	Kapila	ಕಪಿಲಾ	The river Kapila of Nanjangud
224	Kaveri	ಕಾವೇರಿ	The holy river of Karnataka
225	Ketaki	ಕೇತಕಿ	A fragrant flower
226	Kusuma	ಕುಸುಮಾ	Flower
227	Lahari	ಲಹರಿ	Wave
228	Mallige	ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ	Jasmine
229	Mallika	ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾ	Jasmine creeper
230	Mayuri	ಮಯೂರಿ	Peahen
231	Megha	ಮೇಘಾ	Cloud
232	Neeraja	ನೀರಜಾ	Lotus, born of water
233	Nethravathi	ನೇತ್ರಾವತಿ	The river of Dakshina Kannada
234	Niharika	ನಿಹಾರಿಕಾ	Nebula, misty
235	Sagarika	ಸಾಗರಿಕಾ	Of the sea
236	Sampige	ಸಂಪಿಗೆ	The champak flower
237	Sandhya	ಸಂಧ್ಯಾ	Dusk
238	Sharavathi	ಶರಾವತಿ	The river of Jog Falls
239	Srushti	ಸೃಷ್ಟಿ	Creation, the universe
240	Tara	ತಾರಾ	Star
241	Tunga	ತುಂಗಾ	The river Tunga
242	Vanaja	ವನಜಾ	Born of the forest; lotus
243	Varsha	ವರ್ಷಾ	Rain
244	Vasundhara	ವಸುಂಧರಾ	The earth
245	Vrushti	ವೃಷ್ಟಿ	Rain

Traditional Kannada Girl Names

These are the classic Kannada names of an earlier generation, the names of ammas, ajjis and doddammas. Many parents now bring them back to honour the women of the family.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
246	Asha	ಆಶಾ	Hope
247	Bhagya	ಭಾಗ್ಯಾ	Fortune, destiny
248	Bharathi	ಭಾರತಿ	Goddess Saraswati; India
249	Chandrakala	ಚಂದ್ರಕಲಾ	A phase of the moon
250	Geetha	ಗೀತಾ	The sacred Gita; song
251	Girija	ಗಿರಿಜಾ	Goddess Parvati, daughter of the mountain
252	Hemalatha	ಹೇಮಲತಾ	A golden creeper
253	Indira	ಇಂದಿರಾ	Goddess Lakshmi, giver of prosperity
254	Jayashree	ಜಯಶ್ರೀ	Goddess of victory
255	Jyothi	ಜ್ಯೋತಿ	Light, flame
256	Kalpana	ಕಲ್ಪನಾ	Imagination
257	Kanchana	ಕಾಂಚನಾ	Gold
258	Kokila	ಕೋಕಿಲಾ	Cuckoo, nightingale
259	Kumuda	ಕುಮುದಾ	Water lily
260	Lakshmi	ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ	The goddess of wealth
261	Latha	ಲತಾ	Creeper, vine
262	Leela	ಲೀಲಾ	Divine play
263	Malathi	ಮಾಲತಿ	Jasmine creeper
264	Mamatha	ಮಮತಾ	Motherly love
265	Manjula	ಮಂಜುಳಾ	Lovely, charming
266	Nagamani	ನಾಗಮಣಿ	The serpent’s jewel
267	Nagarathna	ನಾಗರತ್ನ	The jewel of the serpent
268	Nalini	ನಳಿನಿ	Lotus
269	Neela	ನೀಲಾ	Blue
270	Nirmala	ನಿರ್ಮಲಾ	Pure, spotless
271	Padma	ಪದ್ಮಾ	Lotus; Goddess Lakshmi
272	Padmavathi	ಪದ್ಮಾವತಿ	Goddess Lakshmi; lotus-like
273	Parvathamma	ಪಾರ್ವತಮ್ಮ	Mother Parvati
274	Poornima	ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮಾ	Full moon
275	Pramila	ಪ್ರಮಿಳಾ	A brave queen of the Mahabharata
276	Prema	ಪ್ರೇಮಾ	Love
277	Pushpa	ಪುಷ್ಪಾ	Flower
278	Rajani	ರಜನಿ	Night
279	Ratna	ರತ್ನಾ	Jewel
280	Rekha	ರೇಖಾ	A graceful line
281	Roopa	ರೂಪಾ	Beauty, form
282	Sarala	ಸರಳಾ	Simple, straightforward
283	Saroja	ಸರೋಜಾ	Lotus
284	Savitri	ಸಾವಿತ್ರಿ	The devoted wife of Satyavan
285	Shakuntala	ಶಕುಂತಲಾ	Mother of King Bharata
286	Shantha	ಶಾಂತಾ	Calm, peaceful
287	Shashikala	ಶಶಿಕಲಾ	A phase of the moon
288	Shobha	ಶೋಭಾ	Beauty, grace
289	Shyamala	ಶ್ಯಾಮಲಾ	Dusky; Goddess Parvati
290	Sudha	ಸುಧಾ	Nectar
291	Sujatha	ಸುಜಾತಾ	Well-born
292	Suma	ಸುಮಾ	Flower; a good mother
293	Sumitra	ಸುಮಿತ್ರಾ	A good friend; Lakshmana’s mother
294	Sunanda	ಸುನಂದಾ	Delightful
295	Sushma	ಸುಷ್ಮಾ	Beautiful
296	Triveni	ತ್ರಿವೇಣಿ	The meeting of three rivers
297	Usha	ಉಷಾ	Dawn
298	Vani	ವಾಣಿ	Speech; Goddess Saraswati
299	Vasantha	ವಸಂತಾ	Spring
300	Vatsala	ವತ್ಸಲಾ	Affectionate
301	Vijayalakshmi	ವಿಜಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ	Goddess of victory
302	Vimala	ವಿಮಲಾ	Pure
303	Yashoda	ಯಶೋದಾ	Lord Krishna’s foster mother

Short Kannada Girl Names

Short names are easy to call across a busy home, easy to spell on school forms and sound sweet with any surname. Here are short Kannada girl names of three to five letters.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
304	Anu	ಅನು	The atom, origin of everything
305	Bindu	ಬಿಂದು	Drop, dot
306	Charu	ಚಾರು	Beautiful
307	Chitra	ಚಿತ್ರಾ	A picture; a star
308	Daya	ದಯಾ	Compassion
309	Deepa	ದೀಪಾ	Lamp, radiant
310	Diya	ದಿಯಾ	Lamp
311	Ganga	ಗಂಗಾ	The holy river Ganga
312	Hema	ಹೇಮಾ	Gold
313	Indu	ಇಂದು	The moon
314	Ira	ಇರಾ	The earth; Goddess Saraswati
315	Kala	ಕಲಾ	Art
316	Kshama	ಕ್ಷಮಾ	Forgiveness
317	Mala	ಮಾಲಾ	Garland
318	Meera	ಮೀರಾ	Devotee of Lord Krishna
319	Neha	ನೇಹಾ	Love
320	Nisha	ನಿಶಾ	Night
321	Pari	ಪರಿ	Fairy
322	Rama	ರಮಾ	Goddess Lakshmi
323	Ritu	ಋತು	Season
324	Ruchi	ರುಚಿ	Taste, interest
325	Shree	ಶ್ರೀ	Goddess Lakshmi
326	Siri	ಸಿರಿ	Wealth, prosperity
327	Siya	ಸಿಯಾ	Goddess Sita
328	Tanu	ತನು	Delicate, slender
329	Uma	ಉಮಾ	Goddess Parvati
330	Urvi	ಊರ್ವಿ	The earth
331	Veda	ವೇದಾ	Sacred knowledge
332	Veena	ವೀಣಾ	The veena, the queen of instruments
333	Vidhi	ವಿಧಿ	Destiny

Kannada Baby Girl Names A to Z (ಕನ್ನಡ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು)

Here are more lovely Kannada girl names, arranged from A to Z so you can quickly find names that start with your chosen letter or rashi syllable.

No.	Name	Name in Kannada	Meaning
334	Aakanksha	ಆಕಾಂಕ್ಷಾ	Desire, wish
335	Aanya	ಆನ್ಯಾ	Grace; inexhaustible
336	Aaradhana	ಆರಾಧನಾ	Worship
337	Abha	ಆಭಾ	Glow, splendour
338	Abhinaya	ಅಭಿನಯಾ	Expression; the art of acting
339	Aishwarya	ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯಾ	Prosperity; Goddess Lakshmi
340	Akhila	ಅಖಿಲಾ	Complete, whole
341	Akshaya	ಅಕ್ಷಯಾ	Imperishable
342	Alaka	ಅಲಕಾ	Lovely curls
343	Amala	ಅಮಲಾ	Pure
344	Amrutha	ಅಮೃತಾ	Nectar
345	Anandi	ಆನಂದಿ	Joyful
346	Anitha	ಅನಿತಾ	Grace
347	Anjali	ಅಂಜಲಿ	An offering with folded hands
348	Anjana	ಅಂಜನಾ	Mother of Lord Hanuman
349	Anupama	ಅನುಪಮಾ	Incomparable
350	Anuradha	ಅನುರಾಧಾ	A star
351	Aparajitha	ಅಪರಾಜಿತಾ	Undefeated
352	Arathi	ಆರತಿ	Worship with lamps
353	Archana	ಅರ್ಚನಾ	Worship
354	Aruna	ಅರುಣಾ	Dawn
355	Arundhathi	ಅರುಂಧತಿ	A star; wife of sage Vashishtha
356	Ashwini	ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ	A star
357	Ayushi	ಆಯುಷಿ	Long-lived
358	Bhagyashree	ಭಾಗ್ಯಶ್ರೀ	Fortunate
359	Bhanu	ಭಾನು	The sun; radiance
360	Bharani	ಭರಣಿ	A star
361	Bhavyashree	ಭವ್ಯಶ್ರೀ	Grand blessings
362	Bhoomija	ಭೂಮಿಜಾ	Daughter of the earth, Goddess Sita
363	Bhuvana	ಭುವನಾ	The world
364	Chandralekha	ಚಂದ್ರಲೇಖಾ	The crescent moon
365	Charitha	ಚರಿತಾ	One with good character
366	Chaya	ಛಾಯಾ	Shade
367	Chethana	ಚೇತನಾ	Consciousness
368	Damayanthi	ದಮಯಂತಿ	Queen of King Nala
369	Darshana	ದರ್ಶನಾ	Vision, sight
370	Deepika	ದೀಪಿಕಾ	A little lamp
371	Deepthi	ದೀಪ್ತಿ	Brightness
372	Dhanalakshmi	ಧನಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ	Goddess of wealth
373	Dharini	ಧಾರಿಣಿ	The earth
374	Divija	ದಿವಿಜಾ	Born in heaven
375	Divyashree	ದಿವ್ಯಶ್ರೀ	Divine blessings
376	Ganavi	ಗಾನವಿ	Melody; a singer
377	Gauthami	ಗೌತಮಿ	The river Godavari
378	Geethanjali	ಗೀತಾಂಜಲಿ	An offering of songs
379	Gunashree	ಗುಣಶ್ರೀ	Virtuous
380	Hamsaveni	ಹಂಸವೇಣಿ	Graceful as a swan; a raga
381	Harini	ಹರಿಣಿ	A doe
382	Harshini	ಹರ್ಷಿಣಿ	Joyful
383	Hasini	ಹಾಸಿನಿ	Smiling
384	Hemangi	ಹೇಮಾಂಗಿ	Golden-bodied
385	Hemashree	ಹೇಮಶ್ರೀ	Golden blessing
386	Hithaishi	ಹಿತೈಷಿ	Well-wisher
387	Indrani	ಇಂದ್ರಾಣಿ	Consort of Indra
388	Janani	ಜನನಿ	Mother
389	Jayalakshmi	ಜಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ	Goddess of victory and wealth
390	Jayanthi	ಜಯಂತಿ	Victorious
391	Jeevitha	ಜೀವಿತಾ	Living, full of life
392	Jyothsna	ಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸ್ನಾ	Moonlight
393	Kamalakshi	ಕಮಲಾಕ್ಷಿ	Lotus-eyed
394	Kanika	ಕನಿಕಾ	A small particle
395	Karuna	ಕರುಣಾ	Compassion
396	Kausalya	ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ	Lord Rama’s mother
397	Kavana	ಕವನಾ	A poem
398	Kavitha	ಕವಿತಾ	Poetry
399	Keerthi	ಕೀರ್ತಿ	Fame, glory
400	Khushi	ಖುಷಿ	Happiness
401	Krupa	ಕೃಪಾ	Grace, kindness
402	Lakshana	ಲಕ್ಷಣಾ	An auspicious sign
403	Leena	ಲೀನಾ	Devoted
404	Lekha	ಲೇಖಾ	Writing
405	Lohitha	ಲೋಹಿತಾ	Red
406	Madhavi	ಮಾಧವಿ	A spring creeper; beloved of Madhava
407	Madhu	ಮಧು	Honey
408	Mahitha	ಮಹಿತಾ	Honoured
409	Maithri	ಮೈತ್ರಿ	Friendship
410	Malavika	ಮಾಳವಿಕಾ	Princess of Malwa
411	Manjushree	ಮಂಜುಶ್ರೀ	Divine beauty
412	Manvitha	ಮನ್ವಿತಾ	Kind-hearted
413	Medha	ಮೇಧಾ	Intelligence
414	Mohini	ಮೋಹಿನಿ	Enchanting
415	Monisha	ಮೋನಿಶಾ	Wise
416	Mrudula	ಮೃದುಲಾ	Soft, gentle
417	Muktha	ಮುಕ್ತಾ	Pearl; free
418	Nagaveni	ನಾಗವೇಣಿ	A long, flowing braid
419	Namitha	ನಮಿತಾ	Humble
420	Nanditha	ನಂದಿತಾ	Happy
421	Navaneetha	ನವನೀತಾ	Fresh butter
422	Neelima	ನೀಲಿಮಾ	Blue
423	Nikitha	ನಿಕಿತಾ	Victorious
424	Nischitha	ನಿಶ್ಚಿತಾ	Determined
425	Nithyashree	ನಿತ್ಯಶ್ರೀ	Eternal grace
426	Noothana	ನೂತನಾ	New
427	Padmini	ಪದ್ಮಿನಿ	Lotus
428	Pankaja	ಪಂಕಜಾ	Lotus
429	Parinitha	ಪರಿಣಿತಾ	Expert
430	Pavani	ಪಾವನಿ	Pure, holy
431	Poojitha	ಪೂಜಿತಾ	Worshipped
432	Pragathi	ಪ್ರಗತಿ	Progress
433	Pranitha	ಪ್ರಣಿತಾ	Well-guided, humble
434	Prathima	ಪ್ರತಿಮಾ	An image, an idol
435	Preethi	ಪ್ರೀತಿ	Love
436	Priyanka	ಪ್ರಿಯಂಕಾ	Lovable
437	Punya	ಪುಣ್ಯಾ	Virtue, merit
438	Radhika	ರಾಧಿಕಾ	Goddess Radha
439	Ragini	ರಾಗಿಣಿ	A melody
440	Ranjitha	ರಂಜಿತಾ	Delighted
441	Rashmika	ರಶ್ಮಿಕಾ	A ray of light
442	Rasika	ರಸಿಕಾ	A lover of art
443	Revathi	ರೇವತಿ	A star
444	Rohini	ರೋಹಿಣಿ	A star
445	Roopashree	ರೂಪಶ್ರೀ	Beautiful grace
446	Ruchitha	ರುಚಿತಾ	Shining, pleasing
447	Sadhana	ಸಾಧನಾ	Devotion, practice
448	Sahitya	ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯಾ	Literature
449	Sampada	ಸಂಪದಾ	Wealth
450	Samyuktha	ಸಂಯುಕ್ತಾ	United
451	Sangeetha	ಸಂಗೀತಾ	Music
452	Saranya	ಶರಣ್ಯಾ	One who takes refuge in God
453	Seema	ಸೀಮಾ	Boundary
454	Shalini	ಶಾಲಿನಿ	Modest
455	Shamitha	ಶಮಿತಾ	Peaceful
456	Sharmila	ಶರ್ಮಿಳಾ	Shy
457	Shilpa	ಶಿಲ್ಪಾ	A sculpture; well made
458	Shivaleela	ಶಿವಲೀಲಾ	The divine play of Shiva
459	Shraddha	ಶ್ರದ್ಧಾ	Faith, devotion
460	Shravani	ಶ್ರಾವಣಿ	Born in the month of Shravana
461	Shubha	ಶುಭಾ	Auspicious
462	Shubhangi	ಶುಭಾಂಗಿ	Beautiful
463	Shwetha	ಶ್ವೇತಾ	White, pure
464	Smitha	ಸ್ಮಿತಾ	Smiling
465	Sowbhagya	ಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯಾ	Good fortune
466	Sowjanya	ಸೌಜನ್ಯಾ	Kindness, courtesy
467	Sowmya	ಸೌಮ್ಯಾ	Gentle
468	Subhashini	ಸುಭಾಷಿಣಿ	Well-spoken
469	Sudeepa	ಸುದೀಪಾ	A bright lamp
470	Suhasini	ಸುಹಾಸಿನಿ	Always smiling
471	Sumana	ಸುಮನಾ	Good-hearted; flower
472	Sunitha	ಸುನೀತಾ	Well-behaved
473	Supriya	ಸುಪ್ರಿಯಾ	Beloved
474	Surabhi	ಸುರಭಿ	Fragrance; the divine cow
475	Sushmitha	ಸುಶ್ಮಿತಾ	A lovely smile
476	Swapna	ಸ್ವಪ್ನಾ	Dream
477	Swarna	ಸ್ವರ್ಣಾ	Gold
478	Tanuja	ತನುಜಾ	Daughter
479	Tejashree	ತೇಜಶ್ರೀ	Radiant grace
480	Thanushree	ತನುಶ್ರೀ	Beautiful, graceful
481	Trupthi	ತೃಪ್ತಿ	Contentment
482	Ujwala	ಉಜ್ವಲಾ	Bright
483	Unnathi	ಉನ್ನತಿ	Progress, rise
484	Urmila	ಊರ್ಮಿಳಾ	Lakshmana’s wife
485	Uthara	ಉತ್ತರಾ	Abhimanyu’s wife
486	Vaishali	ವೈಶಾಲಿ	An ancient city
487	Vandana	ವಂದನಾ	Worship, salutation
488	Varalakshmi	ವರಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ	Goddess Lakshmi, giver of boons
489	Varshini	ವರ್ಷಿಣಿ	Rain
490	Vasudha	ವಸುಧಾ	The earth
491	Vedavathi	ವೇದಾವತಿ	A sacred river
492	Vijetha	ವಿಜೇತಾ	Victorious
493	Vinaya	ವಿನಯಾ	Humility
494	Vinutha	ವಿನುತಾ	Praised
495	Vishnupriya	ವಿಷ್ಣುಪ್ರಿಯಾ	Beloved of Lord Vishnu
496	Vrinda	ವೃಂದಾ	The sacred tulsi
497	Yamuna	ಯಮುನಾ	The holy river Yamuna
498	Yashashree	ಯಶಶ್ರೀ	Fame and prosperity
499	Yashika	ಯಶಿಕಾ	Success
500	Yogitha	ಯೋಗಿತಾ	Focused, devoted

Kannada Girl Names by Rashi (ರಾಶಿ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು)

Many Kannada families choose the first syllable of the name from the baby’s rashi and nakshatra at birth. Here are the starting syllables for each rashi, with their Kannada names:

Rashi	Rashi in Kannada	Starting Syllables	Example Names
Mesha (Aries)	ಮೇಷ	ಚು, ಚೆ, ಚೊ, ಲ, ಲಿ, ಲು, ಲೆ, ಲೊ, ಅ	Likitha, Lasya, Ananya
Vrishabha (Taurus)	ವೃಷಭ	ಇ, ಉ, ಎ, ಒ, ವ, ವಿ, ವು, ವೆ, ವೊ	Isha, Usha, Vidya
Mithuna (Gemini)	ಮಿಥುನ	ಕ, ಕಿ, ಕು, ಘ, ಛ, ಕೆ, ಕೊ, ಹ	Kavya, Kusuma, Harshitha
Karkataka (Cancer)	ಕರ್ಕಾಟಕ	ಹಿ, ಹು, ಹೆ, ಹೊ, ಡ, ಡಿ, ಡು, ಡೆ, ಡೊ	Hima, Hemalatha
Simha (Leo)	ಸಿಂಹ	ಮ, ಮಿ, ಮು, ಮೆ, ಮೊ, ಟ, ಟಿ, ಟು, ಟೆ	Manasa, Meghana, Mallige
Kanya (Virgo)	ಕನ್ಯಾ	ಟೊ, ಪ, ಪಿ, ಪು, ಷ, ಣ, ಠ, ಪೆ, ಪೊ	Pallavi, Pooja, Pavithra
Tula (Libra)	ತುಲಾ	ರ, ರಿ, ರು, ರೆ, ರೊ, ತ, ತಿ, ತು, ತೆ	Rashmi, Riya, Tanvi
Vrishchika (Scorpio)	ವೃಶ್ಚಿಕ	ತೊ, ನ, ನಿ, ನು, ನೆ, ನೊ, ಯ, ಯಿ, ಯು	Navya, Nidhi, Yashaswini
Dhanu (Sagittarius)	ಧನು	ಯೆ, ಯೊ, ಭ, ಭಿ, ಭು, ಧ, ಫ, ಢ, ಭೆ	Bhavana, Bhuvika, Dhanvi
Makara (Capricorn)	ಮಕರ	ಭೊ, ಜ, ಜಿ, ಖಿ, ಖು, ಖೆ, ಖೊ, ಗ, ಗಿ	Janaki, Jeevitha, Gagana
Kumbha (Aquarius)	ಕುಂಭ	ಗು, ಗೆ, ಗೊ, ಸ, ಸಿ, ಸು, ಸೆ, ಸೊ, ದ	Sahana, Sinchana, Suma
Meena (Pisces)	ಮೀನ	ದಿ, ದು, ಥ, ಝ, ದೆ, ದೊ, ಚ, ಚಿ	Divya, Durga, Chaitra

If you are not sure of your baby’s rashi, ask your family purohit or check the jataka made at birth.

How Kannada Families Name a Baby Girl

Naming a daughter is a joyful family event in Karnataka, and a few customs make it special:

The thottilu shastra (ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲು ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ). On the 11th or 12th day, or on a day chosen by the purohit, the baby is placed in a decorated cradle while the women of the family sing jogula (ಜೋಗುಳ), the Kannada lullaby.
Whispering the name. The father or a family elder whispers the chosen name three times into the baby’s ear, and it is often written on a plate of rice. You can read more about the Hindu namakarana ceremony here.
The family goddess. Many Kannada families name a daughter after the family goddess, such as Chamundeshwari, Banashankari, Mookambika or Yellamma, or after a grandmother.
Pet names at home. Almost every Kannada girl also has a loving home name, like Putti, Chinni, Bangari, Muddu or Gombe (doll).

How to Choose a Kannada Name for Your Baby Girl

Start with the rashi syllable, if your family follows it. Use the table above to find the right starting syllables.
Say it with the full name. Kannada names are often written with the father’s name or a family initial, as in Sinchana R. Gowda or Prakruthi Manjunath. Say the whole name aloud before you decide.
Check the English spelling. Names like Prakruthi and Prakruti, or Samskruthi and Sanskriti, have several spellings. Pick one and use it on the birth certificate, Aadhaar and school forms.
Think about the meaning. Grandparents will ask what the name means, so pick one whose meaning you love in both English and Kannada.
Honour your faith and family. A goddess name, or the name of a great Kannada woman like Akka Mahadevi or Chennamma, keeps the family’s roots alive.

For more ideas, browse our Kannada baby boy names, Kannada baby names and the Mylo baby names directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the trending baby girl names in Kannada for 2026?

The top trending Kannada baby girl names for 2026 are Sinchana, Prakruthi, Samskruthi, Chaitra, Dhanvi, Anika, Aarna, Poorvi, Hansini and Vismaya. They are short, meaningful and easy to say in Kannada and English.

What are some new baby girl names in Kannada?

Popular new and modern Kannada girl names include Aadvika, Bhuvika, Lasya, Ranvitha, Yashwitha, Samhitha, Shrinidhi, Spandana, Vinuthna and Advitha.

What is the meaning of Anika in Kannada?

Anika (ಅನಿಕಾ) means graceful, and it is also a name of Goddess Durga (ದುರ್ಗಾ ದೇವಿ). It is one of the top trending Kannada girl names in 2026.

What is the meaning of Dhanvi in Kannada?

Dhanvi (ಧನ್ವಿ) means wealthy, and it is a name of Goddess Lakshmi (ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ದೇವಿ). It is a short, modern name loved by Kannada parents.

What is the meaning of Cherika in Kannada?

Cherika (ಚೆರಿಕಾ) means the moon (ಚಂದ್ರ). It is a rare, modern name for parents who want something different.

ಕನ್ನಡ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು 2026 ರಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುವು ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ?

2026 ರಲ್ಲಿ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ ಕನ್ನಡ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು: ಸಿಂಚನಾ, ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ, ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ, ಚೈತ್ರಾ, ಧನ್ವಿ, ಅನಿಕಾ, ಆರ್ನಾ, ಪೂರ್ವಿ, ಹಂಸಿನಿ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಸ್ಮಯಾ. ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಹೆಸರಿನ ಅರ್ಥ ಮೇಲಿನ ಕೋಷ್ಟಕದಲ್ಲಿದೆ.

What are some traditional Kannada girl names?

Classic Kannada girl names include Lakshmi, Padma, Geetha, Savitri, Nagarathna, Parvathamma, Sharada, Gowri and Kaveri. Many families now bring these names back to honour grandmothers.

What are some cute nicknames for a Kannada baby girl?

Kannada families lovingly call little girls Putti (little one), Chinni (darling), Bangari (golden girl), Muddu (sweetheart) and Gombe (doll). These pet names are used at home alongside the formal name.

Final Thoughts

The best Kannada name for your daughter is one that carries your family’s love, faith and story. Shortlist a few names, say each one with the full name, share them with the elders, and choose the one you will love calling every day.

References

Wikipedia. Kannada script.
Wikipedia. Rashi.
Wikipedia. Namakarana.
Wikipedia. Chamundeshwari Temple.
Wikipedia. Kollur Mookambika Temple.
Wikipedia. Kittur Chennamma.
Wikipedia. Akka Mahadevi.
Wikipedia. Kaveri.

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