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500+ Hindu Baby Girl Names A to Z With Meanings (2026): Modern, Unique and Traditional

Written by - Parul SachdevaLast updated: Oct 30, 2026
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500+ Hindu Baby Girl Names A to Z With Meanings (2026): Modern, Unique and Traditional

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  • Discover 500+ modern Hindu baby girl names for 2026, featuring trending picks like Aadhya, Aaradhya, Ananya, Anvi, and Diya, each carrying deep Sanskrit meaning and divine blessings.
  • Explore goddess-inspired names like Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, and Durga, plus unique heritage picks like Maitreyi, Gargi, and Vyjayanti for a distinctive identity.
  • Find short stylish names (3-5 letters), nature-inspired names, virtue-based names, and a complete A-Z list, plus a Nakshatra guide to align names with your baby's birth star.
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You have probably started a list on your phone, crossed half of it out after one family call, and are now looking for a name your dadi can say with love and a school teacher will not misspell. This page brings together 514 Hindu baby girl names from A to Z, each with its Hindi spelling, its meaning and a link to its full name page. Popular modern picks for 2026 include Aadhya, Anvi, Saanvi, Kavya, Ira, Navya and Diya. If your family follows nakshatra naming, you will also find names grouped by birth star syllable, along with shortlists by theme.

Modern Hindu Baby Girl Names Parents Love Right Now

These modern favourites are short, easy to say in any Indian language, and carry a clear Sanskrit meaning.

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Aadhya

आध्या

First power, Goddess Durga

Aanya

आन्या

Limitless, Gracious

Aaradhya

आराध्या

One who is worshipped

Aarushi

आरुषि

First rays of the sun, Dawn

Aarya

आर्या

Noble, Goddess Parvati

Ananya

अनन्या

Unique, Matchless

Anvi

अन्वी

Goddess of the forest, A name of Devi

Diya

दीया

Lamp, Light

Ira

इरा

Earth, Goddess Saraswati

Isha

ईशा

Ruler, Goddess Durga

Ishita

ईशिता

Mastery, Wealth, Superior

Kavya

काव्या

Poetry, Poem

Khushi

खुशी

Happiness, Delight

Navya

नव्या

Young, New, Praiseworthy

Prisha

प्रिशा

Beloved, Gift of God

Riya

रिया

Graceful, Gem

Saanvi

सान्वी

Goddess Lakshmi

Siya

सिया

Goddess Sita

Tara

तारा

Star

Veda

वेदा

Sacred knowledge

Kiara, Myra and Zara are loved by many Indian families, but they are not Sanskrit in origin. If a Hindu or Sanskrit root matters to your family, you may prefer close-sounding options such as Kavya, Kirti, Mira, Maya and Tara.

Hindu Baby Girl Names A to Z With Meanings

Here are all 514 names in one alphabetical list, from Aadhira to Zhalak, so you can scan by first letter and shortlist the ones your family loves. Tap any name to see its origin, numerology and similar names on the Mylo baby name finder. Many Sanskrit names carry several meanings, so we show the most common ones; for the full root meaning of a Sanskrit word, the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary is the standard scholarly reference.

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Aadhira

आधिरा

Lightning, Strong, The Moon

Aadhya

आध्या

First power, Goddess Durga

Aadishri

आदिश्री

First, More important, Eminent

Aaditri

आदित्री

Highest honor, Goddess Lakshmi

Aadvika

आद्विका

World, Earth, Unique

Aahana

आहना

Inner light, Immortal, Born during the day

Aanaya

आनया

Without a superior

Aanshi

आंशी

Gods gift

Aanvi

आन्वी

One of Devi’s names, Name of a Goddess

Aanya

आन्या

Limitless, Gracious

Aaradhya

आराध्या

One who is worshipped

Aaravi

आरवी

Peace, The state of tranquility and harmony

Aarna

आर्णा

Goddess Lakshmi, Water, Wave

Aarohi

आरोही

A music tune, Progressive, Evolving

Aarushi

आरुषि

First rays of the sun, Dawn

Aarvi

आर्वी

Peace

Aarya

आर्या

Noble, Goddess Parvati

Aashi

आशी

Smile, Joy, Laughter

Aashrita

आश्रिता

Somebody who gives shelter, Goddess Lakshmi

Aashtha

आस्था

Faith, Belief

Aashvi

आश्वी

Blessed and victorious, Little mare, One of many names of Goddess Saraswati

Aavya

आव्या

First rays of The Sun, Gift of God

Aayushi

आयुषी

One with long life, Long-lived

Adhira

अधीरा

Lightning, Strong, Quick

Adrija

अद्रिजा

Of the mountain, Another name of Goddess Parvati, Name of parvati

Adrita

अद्रिता

Independent, Supportive, A respected woman

Advika

अद्विका

World, Earth, Unique

Advita

अद्विता

One or unique, First one, Number one, Lovely

Adya

आद्या

First power, Unparalleled, Great

Ahana

अहना

Inner light, Immortal, Born during the day

Aishwarya

ऐश्वर्या

Wealth, Success, Fame

Akshara

अक्षरा

Letters, Goddess Saraswati, Syllable

Akshita

अक्षिता

Permanent, Can not be broken easily, Secure, Saved

Alpana

अल्पना

A decorative design, Beautiful, Delighted

Amaya

अमाया

Night rain, Immeasurable, Without limit

Ambika

अंबिका

Mother Goddess, Goddess Durga

Anaika

अनाइका

Powerful and complete

Anaisha

अनैशा

Special

Ananya

अनन्या

Unique, Matchless

Anika

अनिका

Goddess Durga, The brilliance of stone, Graceful young girl

Anishka

अनिष्का

Who has friends, No enemies, One who has only friends

Annapurna

अन्नपूर्णा

Goddess Parvati, Generous with food, Goddess Of grains

Anshi

अंशी

Gods gift

Anshika

अंशिका

Minute particle, Beautiful

Anvi

अन्वी

Goddess of the forest, A name of Devi

Anvika

अन्विका

Powerful and complete, The powerful and strong one

Aparna

अपर्णा

Goddess Parvati

Arika

अरिका

Beautiful, Goddess Of Wealth, Prosperity

Arshi

अर्शी

First Ray of The Sun, Heavenly, Rice

Asha

आशा

Desire, Wish, Hope

Ashvi

अश्वी

Blessed and victorious, Little mare

Avani

अवनी

The earth, First month of Tamil calendar, Mother Earth who provides nourishment

Avika

अविका

Sunrays, Charismatic personality, Bright as a Sun

Avyuktha

अव्युक्ता

Inexpressible, Crystal clear

Ayra

आयरा

The beginning, The principle, The breath of life

Baani

बानी

Earth, Goddess Saraswati, Maiden

Babita

बबीता

Little girl, Stranger, One who has an inspiration

Bhaavya

भाव्या

Grand, Splendid, Virtuous

Bhairavi

भैरवी

Goddess Durga, A melody in classical music, Formidable

Bhanavi

भानवी

Descendant of the Sun, Brilliant, Sacred

Bharati

भारती

Goddess Saraswati, India

Bhargavi

भार्गवी

Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Parvati

Bhavani

भवानी

Goddess Parvati

Bhavanya

भावन्या

Goddess Durga, Meditation, Concentration

Bhavika

भाविका

Cheerful expression, Well-behaved, Worthy

Bhavisha

भविशा

Future, Futuristic

Bhavya

भव्या

Grand, Splendid, Virtuous

Bhoomi

भूमि

Earth, Base, Introduction

Bhumi

भूमि

Earth

Bhumija

भूमिजा

Born from the earth, Another name of Goddess Sita

Bhuvi

भुवि

Heaven

Bhuvika

भुविका

Heaven

Bindu

बिंदु

Drop of water, Point

Chaitali

चैताली

Born in the month of Chaitra, Blessed with a good memory, Owner of sharp memory

Chaitanya

चैतन्या

The one filled with radiance and life

Chaithra

चैत्रा

New bright light, Aries sign, First month of Spring season

Chaitrika

चैत्रिका

Very clever, Start of spring season

Chakrika

चक्रिका

Goddess Lakshmi, The Goddess Who has the divine wheel

Chandana

चंदना

Scented wood or sandalwood, Perfumed, Auspicious

Chandni

चांदनी

Moonlight

Chandrika

चंद्रिका

Moonlight, Soothing light of the Moon

Charitha

चरिता

Good, One having a very clean character, Warm hearted

Charmi

चार्मी

Charming, Lovely

Charvi

चार्वी

Beautiful girl, Beautiful woman, Young lady

Chavishka

चविष्का

Water, Sky

Chellam

चेल्लम

Pampered, A dear one

Cherika

चेरिका

The Moon

Chetana

चेतना

Power of intellect or alert, Vigour, Perception

Chhavi

छवि

Reflection, Image, Radiance

Chitra

चित्रा

Painting, Picture, A Nakshatra

Chitrakshi

चित्राक्षी

Colorful eyes, Colorful eyed person

Chitranshi

चित्रांशी

Part of big picture

Daksha

दक्षा

The earth, Sati, Another name for Parvati

Dakshayani

दाक्षायणी

Goddess Durga, The daughter of Daksh, Name of daughter of Daksha

Damini

दामिनी

Lightning, Conquering, Self-controlled

Darshika

दर्शिका

Perceiver

Deeksha

दीक्षा

Initiation, Sacrifice, Preparation for ceremony

Deepa

दीपा

Lamp, Light

Deetya

दीत्या

Answer of prayers, Another name for Lakshmi, Goddess Lakshmi has answered the prayers

Devanshi

देवांशी

Divine, Part of God

Devi

देवी

Goddess, Queen, Noblewoman

Dhairyya

धैर्या

Patience

Dhanvi

धन्वी

Wealthy

Dhanya

धन्या

Great, Worthy, Fortunate

Dhara

धारा

Earth, Stream

Dhatri

धात्री

Earth

Dhithi

धीति

Thought, Idea, Prayer

Dhruvi

ध्रुवी

Firm, One who has a lot of energy

Dhvija

ध्विजा

Borne for performing the great things

Diti

दिति

Idea, Splendor, Radiance

Dityaa

दित्या

Answer of prayers, Another name for Lakshmi, Goddess Lakshmi who answers the prayers

Divisha

दिविशा

Goddess Durga, Chief of the Goddess, Devee

Divyanshi

दिव्यांशी

Part of a divine power

Diya

दीया

Lamp, Light

Dola

दोला

Swing, Oscillating

Drisana

दृशाना

A beautiful daughter of the Sun Lord

Driti

धृति

Courage, Morale, Steadiness

Durga

दुर्गा

Goddess Durga, Invincible

Durva

दूर्वा

A medicinal herb, Sacred grass

Dviti

द्विति

Bright

Dwani

ध्वनि

Voice, Sound

Edha

एधा

Sacred, Wealth, Strength

Ehimaya

एहिमाया

An all pervading intellect

Ekanshi

एकांशी

They are natty, Kind hearted individual

Ekveera

एकवीरा

Daughter of Lord Shiva

Eshana

एषणा

Want, Wish, Desire

Evani

एवनी

The earth, Alive

Evanshi

एवांशी

Similarity

Falguni

फाल्गुनी

Born in Falgun

Fuleswari

फुलेश्वरी

A name of a river or lake

Fulki

फुलकी

Spark, Flame, Light

Ganga

गंगा

Sacred river Ganga

Ganika

गणिका

Jasmine flower, Conscious, Bud of a Jasmine

Gargi

गार्गी

An ancient scholar, Name of a learned woman, Goddess Durga

Gaurangi

गौरांगी

Giver of happiness, Another name of Goddess Radha, Beloved of Lord Krishna

Gauri

गौरी

Fair, Goddess Parvati

Gayatri

गायत्री

A vedic Mantra praising the Sun, A sacred verse, A Goddess

Ghanavi

घनवी

Singer, Melody

Girija

गिरिजा

Born of a mountain, Goddess Parvati, Daughter of Himalaya

Gitika

गीतिका

A little song, A small song

Gitisha

गीतिशा

Seven sound of song

Gopi

गोपी

Milkmaid friends of Lord Krishna, Protector of Cows

Gopika

गोपिका

A cowherd, Cowherd woman, Defender

Griva

ग्रीवा

Girls who has beautiful singing neck, A woman with a beautiful singing voice

Gulika

गुलिका

A Pearl, Circular, A shot

Gungun

गुनगुन

Soft and warm

Haarika

हारिका

Is associated to Lord Venkateswara, Goddess Parvati

Hamsika

हंसिका

Goddess Saraswati

Hanisha

हनिशा

Beautiful night, Sweet as Honey

Hanvitha

हन्विता

Happy

Harika

हरिका

Is associated to Lord Venkateswara, Goddess Parvati, Beautiful and wonderful

Haripriya

हरिप्रिया

Goddess Lakshmi, Beloved of Hari

Harshita

हर्षिता

Happy, Full of Joy, Cheerful

Harsika

हर्षिका

Happiness, Laugh, Joyous

Hasini

हासिनी

Pleasant, Wonderful, Happy or full of laughter

Heera

हीरा

Diamond, Queen of gods, An Exalted Person

Heeya

हीया

Heart

Hemangi

हेमांगी

Girl with golden body

Hetvi

हेत्वी

Love

Himani

हिमानी

Goddess Parvati, Made of gold, As precious as gold

Hitakshi

हिताक्षी

Existence of Love

Hitanshi

हितांशी

Simplicity and purity

Hiya

हिया

Heart, A compassionate person

Hritika

हृतिका

Joy, Of truth, Generous

Hritvi

हृत्वी

Right guidance, Happy, Scholar

Hritvika

हृत्विका

Joy of Love

Humshika

हुम्शिका

Goddess Saraswati

Humsikha

हुमसिखा

Saraswati

Idaya

इदया

Heart, Goddess Parvati

Indira

इंदिरा

Goddess Lakshmi, Bestowed of prosperity, Epithet of Lakshmi

Iniya

इनिया

Sweet

Ira

इरा

Earth, Goddess Saraswati

Isha

ईशा

Ruler, Goddess Durga

Ishana

ईशाना

Rich, Ruler, Another name for Durga

Ishani

ईशानी

Goddess Durga, Consort of Lord Shiva

Ishanika

ईशानिका

Fulfilling desire, Belonging to the north east, Satisfying

Ishanvi

ईशान्वी

Goddess Parvati, Goddess Of knowledge

Ishi

ईशी

Goddess Durga, Rock, Salvation

Ishika

ईशिका

An arrow, Dart, One who achieves

Ishita

ईशिता

Mastery, Wealth, Superior

Ivanshika

इवांशिका

Grace of God

Jagrati

जागृति

Awakening, Awareness, One who has great worldly knowledge

Janhita

जनहिता

Considerate, Wanting the welfare of all

Janvi

जान्वी

Ganga, the river, As precious as your life, Another name of Ganga river

Janvika

जन्विका

Dispeller of ignorance, One who gathers knowledge

Jashwi

जश्वी

One who gets credit, To Be Proud of Self, Filled with pride

Jaya

जया

Goddess Durga, Victory, Conquest

Jayita

जयिता

Victorious

Jeeva

जीवा

Life, Immortal

Jenika

जेनिका

Gods gracious gift

Jhanvi

जान्हवी

Ganga the river, An educated person

Jisha

जिशा

Artistic nature and have love for nature

Jivantika

जीवंतिका

Name of a Raga, One who gives blessings of long life

Jiya

जिया

Heart

Jiyanshi

जियांशी

Goddess

Joshika

जोशिका

Young maiden, Cluster of buds

Juhi

जूही

A flower, Jasmine, Light

Jyoti

ज्योति

Flame, Lamp, Light

Kaira

कैरा

Peaceful, Unique, Lady

Kairavi

कैरवी

Moonlight

Kaivya

कैव्या

Knowledge of poet

Kamala

कमला

Lotus, Goddess Lakshmi

Kamini

कामिनी

Beautiful, Desirable

Kangana

कंगना

Bracelet

Kanika

कनिका

An atom, Small, Girl

Karnika

कर्णिका

Lotus, Earring, An Apsara or celestial nymph

Karuna

करुणा

Compassion, Mercy, Gentleness

Karunya

कारुण्या

Compassionate, Praiseworthy, Merciful

Kashika

काशिका

The Shiny one, Bright, Brilliant

Kashvi

काश्वी

Shining, Bright, Glowing

Kaushiki

कौशिकी

Goddess Durga, Enveloped with silk, Silken

Kavitha

कविता

A poem

Kavya

काव्या

Poetry, Poem

Kayra

कायरा

Peaceful, Unique, Lady

Keerthana

कीर्तना

Devotional song

Keshvi

केश्वी

Goddess Radha, Long beautiful hair

Keya

केया

A monsoon flower, Speed

Khanak

खनक

Sweet sound of bangles, Miner, Digger

Khevna

खेवना

Wish

Khushi

खुशी

Happiness, Delight

Kimaya

किमाया

Miracle, Divine

Kinjal

किंजल

River bank

Kiran

किरण

Ray of light

Kirti

कीर्ति

Fame, Reputation, Happiness

Komal

कोमल

Tender, Beautiful, Delicate

Kopal

कोपल

A rose bud

Krisha

कृशा

Divine, Thin

Krishika

कृषिका

Grower, Prosperity

Krishti

कृष्टि

Culture

Kritika

कृतिका

Name of a star, Well starred, From the Nakshatra Kritika

Kuhu

कुहू

Cuckoo bird sings Kuhu

Kushali

कुशली

Clever

Laasya

लास्या

Dance performed by Goddess Parvati, Smile, Beam

Laavanya

लावण्या

Grace, Beauty, Appealing

Laksha

लक्षा

White rose

Lakshita

लक्षिता

Distinguished, Regarded

Laxmi

लक्ष्मी

Goddess Lakshmi, Wealth

Leelawati

लीलावती

Goddess Durga, Amusing, Charming

Leisha

लीशा

Angel, Of noble kind, She who is dignified and noble

Lekha

लेखा

Writing, Mark, Horizon the crescent Moon

Lekshana

लक्षणा

One with auspicious signs on her, Goal, Vision

Levinika

लेविनिका

Strength

Lisha

लिशा

Noble sort

Lohitha

लोहिता

Red, Ruby, Saffron

Lopamudra

लोपामुद्रा

Consort of saint Agastya, Learned woman

Loukya

लौक्या

Worldly wise, Goddess Lakshmi, Worldly wise

Maahi

माही

River, Great earth, Heaven and earth conjoined

Maanvi

मान्वी

Girl with humanity, One who poses all best qualities

Maanya

मान्या

The quiet one, Worthy of honor, Respected

Maitreyi

मैत्रेयी

A learned woman of the past, Friendly, A wise woman

Mallika

मल्लिका

Jasmine, Garland, Queen

Manasvi

मनस्वी

Intelligent, Wise, Sensible

Manasvini

मनस्विनी

Goddess Durga, Self-respecting, Self-controlled

Manisha

मनीषा

Intellect, Desire, Wish

Manushri

मनुश्री

Goddess Lakshmi, Consort of Manu, Shri, Lakshmi

Mauli

मौली

Crown of hair

Maya

माया

Illusion, Goddess Lakshmi

Mayuri

मयूरी

Pea-hen

Medha

मेधा

Intellect, Goddess Saraswati

Medhasvi

मेधस्वी

Goddess Saraswati, Vitality, Strength

Meghana

मेघना

Cloud

Meher

मेहर

Benevolence

Mihika

मिहिका

Mist, Fog, Haze

Mihira

मिहिरा

The great Sun

Mira

मीरा

Devotee of Lord Krishna

Miraya

मीराया

Devotee of Lord Krishna

Mishika

मिशिका

Love of God, The person with the sweetness of sugar

Mishita

मिशिता

Goddess Lakshmi, Sweet person, Good nature

Mishka

मिश्का

Gift of Love

Mishti

मिष्टी

Sweet person

Mitakshi

मिताक्षी

Goddess Durga, Derived from Mit, Mit, fixed in the earth

Mokshita

मोक्षिता

Liberated, Free

Monisha

मोनिशा

Intelligent, Beautiful, Solitary

Moukthika

मौक्तिका

Pearl

Mysha

मायशा

Happy for entire life

Naavya

नाव्या

Worth praising, Young, Praiseworthy

Naina

नैना

Name of a Goddess, Beautiful eyed, The two beautiful eyes

Nainika

नैनिका

Pupil of the eye

Naisha

नैशा

Special, Lovely flower

Naivedhi

नैवेदी

Prasad offered to God

Nalini

नलिनी

Lotus, Flower, The stalk of the water Lily

Namasya

नमस्या

A Goddess Name

Narayani

नारायणी

Belonging to Naarayan, Another name for Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi and the river ganges

Navika

नविका

New, A fresh girl, Will remain fresh till end

Navya

नव्या

Young, New, Praiseworthy

Neeva

नीवा

The Sun, Another name of river Narmada

Neha

नेहा

Dew drop, Admired for look, Love

Neya

नेया

A desire for something, Purpose, Bright

Nidhi

निधि

Brilliant, To bestow, Treasure

Nihan

निहान

Goddess Saraswati

Niharika

निहारिका

Nebula, Dew drops

Nihira

निहिरा

Newly found treasure

Nimisha

निमिषा

Momentary, Twinkling of eye

Nishka

निष्का

Honest, Night, Gold

Nitara

नितारा

Deeply rooted, One who have the deep roots

Nitika

नीतिका

Principled, Moral person, Virtuous

Nitya

नित्या

Eternal, Constant, Another name for Durga

Nivanshi

निवांशी

Cute little baby that will be sweet

Nivriti

निवृत्ति

Bliss, Last stage of happiness

Niyati

नियति

Necessity, Restriction, The fixed order of things

Nupur

नूपुर

Payal, Anklet

Ojasvi

ओजस्वी

Bright, Brave, Possessing Energy

Ojaswini

ओजस्विनी

Lustrous

Omisha

ओमिशा

Smile

Omysha

ओमैशा

Smile

Paarthivi

पार्थिवी

Daughter of the earth, Another name for Sita, Lakshmi

Paavni

पावनी

Purifier, Whose touch make you pure, Sacred

Padma

पद्मा

Lotus, Goddess Lakshmi

Pallavi

पल्लवी

New leaves, A shoot, Young

Pari

परी

Beauty, Fairy, Angel

Paridhi

परिधि

Realm, Limit, Boundary

Parisha

परिशा

Fairy, Beautiful

Parnika

पर्णिका

Creeper, A small leaf, Goddess Parvati

Parthavi

पार्थवी

Daughter of the earth, Another name for Sita, Lakshmi

Parvati

पार्वती

Goddess Parvati, Daughter of the mountain

Pauravi

पौरवी

Descendant from Puru, Daughter of the mountain

Pavika

पविका

Goddess Saraswati

Pihu

पीहू

She is great, Sweet sound, Pea-hen

Piyusha

पीयूषा

Milk, Amrit, Drink that makes one immortal

Pooja

पूजा

Idol worship, Divine Ritual, Prayer

Poshitha

पोषिता

Nourished, Defended, Loved

Praanvi

प्राणवी

Forgiveness, Goddess Of life, Maa Parvati

Prabha

प्रभा

Light, Glow, Shine

Prachi

प्राची

East, Orient, She who is like the morning

Pragya

प्रज्ञा

Prowess, Wisdom, Knowledge

Pranavi

प्रणवी

Goddess Parvati

Pranaya

प्रणया

Leader

Pranika

प्राणिका

Goddess Parvati

Pranshi

प्रांशी

Goddess Lakshmi, Of great stature, A name of the Devi Lakshmi

Pranvi

प्राण्वी

Forgiveness, Goddess Of life, Maa Parvati

Pratibha

प्रतिभा

Light, Keen intellect, Splendour

Pratiksha

प्रतीक्षा

Hope, Waiting for something

Pratyaksha

प्रत्यक्षा

One who appears

Pratyusha

प्रत्यूषा

Bright morning, Radiant, Luminant Rising Sun

Pravi

प्रवी

An incredible, Affectionate person

Preesha

प्रीशा

Talent given by God, Beloved, Loving

Prisha

प्रिशा

Beloved, Gift of God

Priya

प्रिया

Loved one, Darling, Beloved

Priyanka

प्रियंका

Beautiful, Lovable act, Symbol

Priyanshi

प्रियांशी

Lovable, Dear, Loving

Purvi

पूर्वी

A classical melody, From the east

Purvika

पूर्विका

Orient, Formerly

Pushpa

पुष्पा

Flower

Radha

राधा

Beloved of Lord Krishna, Prosperity

Radhya

राध्या

Worshipped

Rajvi

राजवी

Brave, Queen, Royalty

Reeva

रीवा

River, A star, Agile

Reeya

रीया

Gem, Goddess Lakshmi, Graceful

Rehanshi

रेहांशी

Sweet Basil

Reva

रेवा

River, A star, Agile

Reya

रेया

Gem, Goddess Lakshmi, Graceful

Riddhi

ऋद्धि

Good fortune, Prosperity, Wealth

Ridhika

रिधिका

Successful, Love of Lord Krishna: Radha

Ridhima

ऋद्धिमा

Spring of Love, Full of Love, A person full of prosperity and loving

Rigvedita

ऋग्वेदिता

Knowledge of gods

Risha

रिशा

Feather, Line, Saintly

Rishika

ऋषिका

Silken, Saintly, Pious

Rishita

ऋषिता

The best, Saintly, Learned

Rishu

ऋषु

To rise, Honest

Rithanya

ऋतन्या

Name of Goddess Saraswati

Ritika

ऋतिका

Joy, Of truth, Generous

Ritisha

ऋतिशा

Goddess Of truth

Riya

रिया

Graceful, Gem

Riyanshi

रियांशी

Cheerful

Rohitha

रोहिता

Daughter of Lord Brahma, Shining, Red

Roshni

रोशनी

Brightness, Light, Brilliance

Ruhaani

रूहानी

Spiritual, Sacred, Divine

Ruhani

रुहानी

Spiritual, Sacred, Divine

Ruhi

रूही

A music tune, Soul, A flower

Ruhika

रुहिका

Desire, Ascending

Rutvi

ऋत्वी

Love and saint, Speech

Saachi

साची

Beloved, Grace, Truth

Saanvi

सान्वी

Goddess Lakshmi

Saanvika

सान्विका

Goddess Lakshmi, One who will be followed

Saesha

सईशा

With great desire and wish, Truth of life

Sahasra

सहस्रा

A new beginning, The new beginning, A new chance in life

Saisha

सायशा

With great desire and wish, Truth of life

Samanvi

समन्वी

One who has all the best qualities

Samanvitha

समन्विता

One who possess all good qualities, Name of Goddess Durga

Samiksha

समीक्षा

Analysis

Sampada

संपदा

Wealthy, Perfection, Achievement

Samriddhi

समृद्धि

One who has everything, Prosperity

Sanaya

सनाया

Eminent, Distinguished, Born on saturday

Saraswati

सरस्वती

Goddess Saraswati, Tamil Goddess For education, Goddess Of learning

Savi

सावी

Goddess Lakshmi, The Sun

Saya

साया

Shelter, Shade, Influence

Sejal

सेजल

River water, Pure flowing water, Water of the river

Selvi

सेल्वी

Sign of wealth, Happy prosperous daughter

Shaivi

शैवी

Prosperity, Wealth, Auspiciousness

Shanaya

शनाया

Eminent, Distinguished, Born on saturday

Shanmukhi

षण्मुखी

Six faces Goddess, Name of naga Devatha

Shanti

शांति

Peace

Shanvi

शान्वी

Goddess Parvati, Glowing, Attractive

Shanvika

शान्विका

Goddess Lakshmi, One who will be followed

Sharvi

शर्वी

Divine

Shilpa

शिल्पा

Stone, Shapely, Multi-coloured

Shivani

शिवानी

Goddess Durga, The consort of Shiva, Parvati

Shivanshi

शिवांशी

A part of Shiv

Shivika

शिविका

Palanquin, Palki

Shobhana

शोभना

The one who shines, Splendid, Ornamental

Shraddha

श्रद्धा

Veneration, Goddess Chamundi, Worship

Shreenika

श्रीनिका

Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Night

Shrestha

श्रेष्ठा

The best, Ultimate, Foremost

Shreya

श्रेया

Goddess Lakshmi, Auspicious, Luster

Shreyanshi

श्रेयांशी

Superior, Fame

Shreyanvi

श्रेयान्वी

Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga

Shrika

श्रीका

Goddess Lakshmi, Sun child, Bright Sun

Shristi

सृष्टि

Best of all, Creation, Remembrance

Shriya

श्रिया

Goddess Lakshmi, Auspicious, Luster

Shruti

श्रुति

Expert in Vedas, Insight, Knowledge of the Vedas

Siddhiksha

सिद्धिक्षा

Goddess Lakshmi, A religious ceremony

Sita

सीता

Goddess Sita, Genus of a bird, Wife of rama

Siya

सिया

Goddess Sita

Smriti

स्मृति

Meeting, Remembrance, Memory

Sneha

स्नेहा

Affection, Love

Soha

सोहा

Name of a star, Celebration, A musical Raag

Sonal

सोनल

Golden

Sravya

श्राव्या

Pleasing to the ear

Sridevi

श्रीदेवी

Goddess Lakshmi, Divine Goddess

Srija

श्रीजा

Daughter of Goddess Lakshmi

Sudiksha

सुदिक्षा

Another name for Goddess Lakshmi, Good start, Beautiful

Sundari

सुंदरी

Beautiful, Angel, Beauty

Svara

स्वरा

Morning, Goddess Of sound

Swasti

स्वस्ति

All peace, Name of a star

Taanaya

तानया

Daughter, Born of the body

Tanaya

तनया

Daughter, Born of the body

Taneesha

तनीशा

Fairy queen, Ambition, Goddess Of physique

Tanishi

तनिशी

Goddess Durga, Serpent lady, Fairy queen

Tanishka

तनिष्का

Goddess Of gold, Daughter

Tanmayi

तन्मयी

Ecstasy, Absorbed

Tanvi

तन्वी

Slender, Beautiful, Delicate

Tapasi

तापसी

A female ascetic, In pursuit to spiritual goals

Tara

तारा

Star

Tarini

तारिणी

Saviour, She who frees, Another name for Goddess Durga

Tashvi

तश्वी

Composed, Charming

Tavishi

तविषी

Courage, Divine, Strength

Teertha

तीर्था

Holy place, Sacred water, Place of pilgrimage

Tejaswi

तेजस्वी

Lustrous, Energetic, Gifted

Tejaswini

तेजस्विनी

Lustrous or bright or radiant or intelligent, Brave, Powerful

Tisya

तिष्या

Auspicious, A star, Lucky

Tiya

तिया

Gift of God, A bird, Small and beautiful bird

Toshani

तोषणी

Goddess Durga, Satisfying, Appeasing

Toshika

तोशिका

Alert child, Clever child

Trisha

त्रिशा

Thirst

Trishika

त्रिशिका

Goddess Lakshmi, Trident

Tulika

तूलिका

Brush, Pencil, Collyrium stick

Tvesha

त्वेषा

Brilliant, Glittering, Beautiful

Twisha

त्विषा

Bright, Light, Brilliance

Udita

उदिता

One who has risen

Udvita

उद्विता

River of lotuses, A river filled with lotus flowers

Uma

उमा

Goddess Parvati

Umika

उमिका

Goddess Parvati, Derived from Uma

Unnati

उन्नति

Progress, High point, Wealth

Unni

उन्नी

To lead, To promote, Wave

Urmi

उर्मि

Wave

Urmila

उर्मिला

Humble, Enchantress

Urvashi

उर्वशी

A celestial maiden, An Angel, Most beautiful of apsaras

Urvi

उर्वी

Earth, River, Substantial

Urvija

उर्विजा

Goddess Lakshmi, Earth

Usha

उषा

Dawn

Vaani

वाणी

Speech

Vaanya

वान्या

Hindu female deity of forests, Van ki Devi, Gods gift

Vaarahi

वाराही

One who rides on varaah, Is one of the matrikas

Vaidehi

वैदेही

Goddess Sita, Daughter of Janak, Long pepper

Vaishali

वैशाली

An ancient city of India, Great, Princess

Vaishnavi

वैष्णवी

Goddess Lakshmi, Devotee of Lord Vishnu

Vani

वाणी

Speech

Vanshika

वंशिका

Flute

Varnika

वर्णिका

Purity of gold, Pure

Varunika

वरुणिका

Goddess Of rain

Vasudha

वसुधा

The earth

Veda

वेदा

Sacred knowledge

Vedanshi

वेदांशी

A part of Veda

Vedashri

वेदश्री

Pious

Vedhashri

वेधश्री

Pious

Vedhya

वेद्या

Celebrated, Knowledge, What is to be known

Vedika

वेदिका

Full of knowledge, Altar, A river in India

Veeha

वीहा

Heaven, Peace

Veeksha

वीक्षा

Vision, Knowledge, Intelligence

Veena

वीणा

Musical instrument of Goddess Saraswati

Vibha

विभा

Night, The Moon, Beauty

Vibhuti

विभूति

Great personality

Vidushi

विदुषी

Learned

Vidya

विद्या

Knowledge, Goddess Saraswati

Viha

विहा

Heaven or angel

Vihana

विहाना

Early morning

Vinaya

विनया

Modest, Restrained, Decent

Vini

विनी

Modest

Vishrutha

विश्रुता

Famous

Viti

वीति

Light, Knowledge, Pleasure

Viya

विया

Poem

Viyoni

वियोनी

Very special

Vrinda

वृंदा

Basil, Goddess Radha, Holy

Vrutika

वृतिका

Success in life, Thought

Wamika

वामिका

Goddess Durga

Yaami

यामी

Path, Progress, An Apsara or celestial nymph

Yahvi

यह्वी

Heaven, Earth

Yalini

यालिनी

Goddess Saraswati, Melodious

Yashika

यशिका

Success, One who achieves fame

Yashmita

यश्मिता

Famous or glorious

Yashri

यश्री

Victorious or Goddess Of victory

Yashvi

यश्वी

Fame

Yatee

यती

Goddess Durga, One who strives with pertinacity of purpose

Yati

यति

Goddess Durga, One who strives with pertinacity of purpose

Yatika

यतिका

Name of Goddess Durga

Yesha

येशा

Fame

Yeshasvi

यशस्वी

Goddess Lakshmi, Successful lady

Yogita

योगिता

Enchanted, Bewitched

Yoshita

योषिता

Lady, Woman, Young

Yuthika

यूथिका

Multitude, Flower

Yuvika

युविका

Young woman, Maid, Girl

Zanisha

ज़निशा

Dispeller of ignorance, Ruler of humans

Zarna

झरना

A small stream of sweet water

Zhalak

झलक

Glimpse, Spark, Sudden motion

Hindu Baby Girl Names by Nakshatra

In many Hindu families, the first syllable of the name is chosen from the baby’s birth nakshatra (the lunar mansion the Moon was in at birth). Each of the 27 nakshatras has four padas (quarters), and each pada has its own starting syllable, which gives 108 syllables in all. The syllables below follow the Drik Panchang nakshatra pada chart, and names are matched by their Hindi starting sound, not the English letter. Your family priest or a panchang can tell you the exact pada from the time and place of birth.

1. Ashwini (Chu, Che, Cho, Laa / चु चे चो ला)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Chellam

चेल्लम

Pampered, A dear one

Chetana

चेतना

Power of intellect or alert, Vigour, Perception

Laasya

लास्या

Dance performed by Goddess Parvati, Smile, Beam

Laavanya

लावण्या

Grace, Beauty, Appealing

2. Bharani (Lee, Loo, Le, Lo / ली लू ले लो)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Leelawati

लीलावती

Goddess Durga, Amusing, Charming

Leisha

लीशा

Angel, Of noble kind, She who is dignified and noble

Lekha

लेखा

Writing, Mark, Horizon the crescent Moon

Levinika

लेविनिका

Strength

Lohitha

लोहिता

Red, Ruby, Saffron

Lopamudra

लोपामुद्रा

Consort of saint Agastya, Learned woman

3. Krittika (A, Ee, U, E / अ ई उ ए)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Alpana

अल्पना

A decorative design, Beautiful, Delighted

Annapurna

अन्नपूर्णा

Goddess Parvati, Generous with food, Goddess Of grains

Ekveera

एकवीरा

Daughter of Lord Shiva

Evanshi

एवांशी

Similarity

Ishanvi

ईशान्वी

Goddess Parvati, Goddess Of knowledge

Ishika

ईशिका

An arrow, Dart, One who achieves

Urvi

उर्वी

Earth, River, Substantial

Urvija

उर्विजा

Goddess Lakshmi, Earth

4. Rohini (O, Vaa, Vee, Vu / ओ वा वी वु)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Ojasvi

ओजस्वी

Bright, Brave, Possessing Energy

Omisha

ओमिशा

Smile

Vaanya

वान्या

Hindu female deity of forests, Van ki Devi, Gods gift

Veeha

वीहा

Heaven, Peace

Veeksha

वीक्षा

Vision, Knowledge, Intelligence

Wamika

वामिका

Goddess Durga

5. Mrigashira (Ve, Vo, Kaa, Kee / वे वो का की)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Kashvi

काश्वी

Shining, Bright, Glowing

Kayra

कायरा

Peaceful, Unique, Lady

Keerthana

कीर्तना

Devotional song

Kirti

कीर्ति

Fame, Reputation, Happiness

Vedanshi

वेदांशी

A part of Veda

Vedika

वेदिका

Full of knowledge, Altar, A river in India

6. Ardra (Ku, Gha, Ing, Chha / कु घ ङ छ)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Chhavi

छवि

Reflection, Image, Radiance

Ghanavi

घनवी

Singer, Melody

Kuhu

कुहू

Cuckoo bird sings Kuhu

Kushali

कुशली

Clever

7. Punarvasu (Ke, Ko, Haa, Hee / के को हा ही)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Haarika

हारिका

Is associated to Lord Venkateswara, Goddess Parvati

Hasini

हासिनी

Pleasant, Wonderful, Happy or full of laughter

Heera

हीरा

Diamond, Queen of gods, An Exalted Person

Heeya

हीया

Heart

Keshvi

केश्वी

Goddess Radha, Long beautiful hair

Keya

केया

A monsoon flower, Speed

Komal

कोमल

Tender, Beautiful, Delicate

Kopal

कोपल

A rose bud

8. Pushya (Hu, He, Ho, Daa / हु हे हो डा)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Hemangi

हेमांगी

Girl with golden body

Hetvi

हेत्वी

Love

Humshika

हुम्शिका

Goddess Saraswati

Humsikha

हुमसिखा

Saraswati

9. Ashlesha (Dee, Doo, De, Do / डी डू डे डो)

Very few girl names begin with these sounds. Many families ask their priest for an accepted alternative syllable or use the nakshatra name only for rituals.

10. Magha (Maa, Mee, Moo, Me / मा मी मू मे)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Maanvi

मान्वी

Girl with humanity, One who poses all best qualities

Maanya

मान्या

The quiet one, Worthy of honor, Respected

Medhasvi

मेधस्वी

Goddess Saraswati, Vitality, Strength

Meher

मेहर

Benevolence

Mira

मीरा

Devotee of Lord Krishna

Miraya

मीराया

Devotee of Lord Krishna

11. Purva Phalguni (Mo, Taa, Tee, Too / मो टा टी टू)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Mokshita

मोक्षिता

Liberated, Free

Monisha

मोनिशा

Intelligent, Beautiful, Solitary

12. Uttara Phalguni (Te, To, Paa, Pee / टे टो पा पी)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Parthavi

पार्थवी

Daughter of the earth, Another name for Sita, Lakshmi

Parvati

पार्वती

Goddess Parvati, Daughter of the mountain

Pihu

पीहू

She is great, Sweet sound, Pea-hen

Piyusha

पीयूषा

Milk, Amrit, Drink that makes one immortal

13. Hasta (Poo, Sha, Na, Tha / पू ष ण ठ)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Pooja

पूजा

Idol worship, Divine Ritual, Prayer

Purvi

पूर्वी

A classical melody, From the east

Shanmukhi

षण्मुखी

Six faces Goddess, Name of naga Devatha

14. Chitra (Pe, Po, Raa, Ree / पे पो रा री)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Poshitha

पोषिता

Nourished, Defended, Loved

Radhya

राध्या

Worshipped

Rajvi

राजवी

Brave, Queen, Royalty

Reeva

रीवा

River, A star, Agile

Reeya

रीया

Gem, Goddess Lakshmi, Graceful

15. Swati (Roo, Re, Ro, Taa / रू रे रो ता)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Reva

रेवा

River, A star, Agile

Reya

रेया

Gem, Goddess Lakshmi, Graceful

Rohitha

रोहिता

Daughter of Lord Brahma, Shining, Red

Roshni

रोशनी

Brightness, Light, Brilliance

Ruhaani

रूहानी

Spiritual, Sacred, Divine

Ruhi

रूही

A music tune, Soul, A flower

Tara

तारा

Star

Tarini

तारिणी

Saviour, She who frees, Another name for Goddess Durga

16. Vishakha (Tee, Too, Te, To / ती तू ते तो)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Teertha

तीर्था

Holy place, Sacred water, Place of pilgrimage

Tejaswi

तेजस्वी

Lustrous, Energetic, Gifted

Tejaswini

तेजस्विनी

Lustrous or bright or radiant or intelligent, Brave, Powerful

Toshani

तोषणी

Goddess Durga, Satisfying, Appeasing

Toshika

तोशिका

Alert child, Clever child

Tulika

तूलिका

Brush, Pencil, Collyrium stick

17. Anuradha (Naa, Nee, Noo, Ne / ना नी नू ने)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Naavya

नाव्या

Worth praising, Young, Praiseworthy

Narayani

नारायणी

Belonging to Naarayan, Another name for Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi and the river ganges

Neeva

नीवा

The Sun, Another name of river Narmada

Neha

नेहा

Dew drop, Admired for look, Love

Neya

नेया

A desire for something, Purpose, Bright

Nitika

नीतिका

Principled, Moral person, Virtuous

Nupur

नूपुर

Payal, Anklet

18. Jyeshtha (No, Yaa, Yee, Yoo / नो या यी यू)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Yaami

यामी

Path, Progress, An Apsara or celestial nymph

Yalini

यालिनी

Goddess Saraswati, Melodious

Yuthika

यूथिका

Multitude, Flower

19. Mula (Ye, Yo, Bhaa, Bhee / ये यो भा भी)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Bhargavi

भार्गवी

Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Parvati

Bhavika

भाविका

Cheerful expression, Well-behaved, Worthy

Yesha

येशा

Fame

Yogita

योगिता

Enchanted, Bewitched

Yoshita

योषिता

Lady, Woman, Young

20. Purva Ashadha (Bhoo, Dhaa, Phaa, Dha / भू धा फा ढ)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Bhoomi

भूमि

Earth, Base, Introduction

Bhumija

भूमिजा

Born from the earth, Another name of Goddess Sita

Dhara

धारा

Earth, Stream

Dhatri

धात्री

Earth

Falguni

फाल्गुनी

Born in Falgun

21. Uttara Ashadha (Bhe, Bho, Jaa, Jee / भे भो जा जी)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Jagrati

जागृति

Awakening, Awareness, One who has great worldly knowledge

Janvi

जान्वी

Ganga, the river, As precious as your life, Another name of Ganga river

Jeeva

जीवा

Life, Immortal

Jivantika

जीवंतिका

Name of a Raga, One who gives blessings of long life

22. Shravana (Khee, Khoo, Khe, Kho / खी खू खे खो)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Khevna

खेवना

Wish

23. Dhanishtha (Gaa, Gee, Gu, Ge / गा गी गु गे)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Gargi

गार्गी

An ancient scholar, Name of a learned woman, Goddess Durga

Gayatri

गायत्री

A vedic Mantra praising the Sun, A sacred verse, A Goddess

Gitika

गीतिका

A little song, A small song

Gitisha

गीतिशा

Seven sound of song

Gulika

गुलिका

A Pearl, Circular, A shot

Gungun

गुनगुन

Soft and warm

24. Shatabhisha (Go, Saa, See, Soo / गो सा सी सू)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Gopi

गोपी

Milkmaid friends of Lord Krishna, Protector of Cows

Gopika

गोपिका

A cowherd, Cowherd woman, Defender

Saanvi

सान्वी

Goddess Lakshmi

Saya

साया

Shelter, Shade, Influence

Sita

सीता

Goddess Sita, Genus of a bird, Wife of rama

25. Purva Bhadrapada (Se, So, Daa, Dee / से सो दा दी)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Dakshayani

दाक्षायणी

Goddess Durga, The daughter of Daksh, Name of daughter of Daksha

Damini

दामिनी

Lightning, Conquering, Self-controlled

Deeksha

दीक्षा

Initiation, Sacrifice, Preparation for ceremony

Diya

दीया

Lamp, Light

Sejal

सेजल

River water, Pure flowing water, Water of the river

Selvi

सेल्वी

Sign of wealth, Happy prosperous daughter

Soha

सोहा

Name of a star, Celebration, A musical Raag

Sonal

सोनल

Golden

26. Uttara Bhadrapada (Doo, Tha, Jha, Yna / दू थ झ ञ)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Durva

दूर्वा

A medicinal herb, Sacred grass

Zarna

झरना

A small stream of sweet water

Zhalak

झलक

Glimpse, Spark, Sudden motion

27. Revati (De, Do, Cha, Chee / दे दो च ची)

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Chakrika

चक्रिका

Goddess Lakshmi, The Goddess Who has the divine wheel

Charitha

चरिता

Good, One having a very clean character, Warm hearted

Devanshi

देवांशी

Divine, Part of God

Devi

देवी

Goddess, Queen, Noblewoman

Dola

दोला

Swing, Oscillating

Charts differ slightly between regions. For example, some families use Ju, Je, Jo for Shravana instead of Khee, Khoo, Khe, Kho. Many families also keep a nakshatra name for rituals (sometimes called the rashi naam) and choose a different name for everyday use and documents. Both are valid choices.

Hindu Baby Girl Names by Theme

If you already know the feeling you want the name to carry, start with one of these shortlists.

Hindu Girl Names Linked to Goddess Lakshmi

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Bhargavi

भार्गवी

Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Parvati

Haripriya

हरिप्रिया

Goddess Lakshmi, Beloved of Hari

Indira

इंदिरा

Goddess Lakshmi, Bestowed of prosperity, Epithet of Lakshmi

Kamala

कमला

Lotus, Goddess Lakshmi

Laxmi

लक्ष्मी

Goddess Lakshmi, Wealth

Padma

पद्मा

Lotus, Goddess Lakshmi

Saanvi

सान्वी

Goddess Lakshmi

Shreya

श्रेया

Goddess Lakshmi, Auspicious, Luster

Shriya

श्रिया

Goddess Lakshmi, Auspicious, Luster

Vaishnavi

वैष्णवी

Goddess Lakshmi, Devotee of Lord Vishnu

Hindu Girl Names Linked to Goddess Saraswati

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Akshara

अक्षरा

Letters, Goddess Saraswati, Syllable

Bharati

भारती

Goddess Saraswati, India

Vaani

वाणी

Speech

Vani

वाणी

Speech

Veena

वीणा

Musical instrument of Goddess Saraswati

Vidya

विद्या

Knowledge, Goddess Saraswati

Hindu Girl Names Linked to Goddess Durga and Parvati

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Aadhya

आध्या

First power, Goddess Durga

Ambika

अंबिका

Mother Goddess, Goddess Durga

Aparna

अपर्णा

Goddess Parvati

Bhavani

भवानी

Goddess Parvati

Durga

दुर्गा

Goddess Durga, Invincible

Gauri

गौरी

Fair, Goddess Parvati

Girija

गिरिजा

Born of a mountain, Goddess Parvati, Daughter of Himalaya

Ishani

ईशानी

Goddess Durga, Consort of Lord Shiva

Shivani

शिवानी

Goddess Durga, The consort of Shiva, Parvati

Uma

उमा

Goddess Parvati

Short Hindu Girl Names With 3 or 4 Letters

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Anvi

अन्वी

Goddess of the forest, A name of Devi

Diya

दीया

Lamp, Light

Ira

इरा

Earth, Goddess Saraswati

Isha

ईशा

Ruler, Goddess Durga

Maya

माया

Illusion, Goddess Lakshmi

Mira

मीरा

Devotee of Lord Krishna

Riya

रिया

Graceful, Gem

Siya

सिया

Goddess Sita

Tara

तारा

Star

Uma

उमा

Goddess Parvati

Veda

वेदा

Sacred knowledge

Hindu Girl Names Inspired by Nature

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Bhumi

भूमि

Earth

Dhara

धारा

Earth, Stream

Ganga

गंगा

Sacred river Ganga

Kamini

कामिनी

Beautiful, Desirable

Mallika

मल्लिका

Jasmine, Garland, Queen

Mayuri

मयूरी

Pea-hen

Meghana

मेघना

Cloud

Pallavi

पल्लवी

New leaves, A shoot, Young

Vasudha

वसुधा

The earth

Hindu Girl Names Meaning Moon, Star or Light

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Chandni

चांदनी

Moonlight

Chandrika

चंद्रिका

Moonlight, Soothing light of the Moon

Deepa

दीपा

Lamp, Light

Jyoti

ज्योति

Flame, Lamp, Light

Kiran

किरण

Ray of light

Niharika

निहारिका

Nebula, Dew drops

Prabha

प्रभा

Light, Glow, Shine

Roshni

रोशनी

Brightness, Light, Brilliance

Tara

तारा

Star

Usha

उषा

Dawn

Hindu Girl Names Meaning Wisdom and Virtue

Name

Name in Hindi

Meaning

Gargi

गार्गी

An ancient scholar, Name of a learned woman, Goddess Durga

Karuna

करुणा

Compassion, Mercy, Gentleness

Kirti

कीर्ति

Fame, Reputation, Happiness

Maitreyi

मैत्रेयी

A learned woman of the past, Friendly, A wise woman

Medha

मेधा

Intellect, Goddess Saraswati

Pratibha

प्रतिभा

Light, Keen intellect, Splendour

Shanti

शांति

Peace

Shraddha

श्रद्धा

Veneration, Goddess Chamundi, Worship

Smriti

स्मृति

Meeting, Remembrance, Memory

Sneha

स्नेहा

Affection, Love

Vidushi

विदुषी

Learned

FAQs on Hindu Baby Girl Names

How were the names on this list chosen?

The names come from Mylo’s baby name database. We kept only girl names tagged as Hindu with an Indian or Sanskrit origin, removed duplicate spellings, boy names and names with unclear meanings, and shortened each meaning to its most common sense. Each name links to its full Mylo name page.

Which Hindu girl names mean Goddess Lakshmi?

Saanvi, Kamala, Padma, Indira, Shriya, Vaishnavi, Bhargavi and Haripriya are among the names linked to Goddess Lakshmi. You will find more in the theme section above.

What are some short Hindu girl names with 3 or 4 letters?

Ira, Uma, Isha, Diya, Anvi, Tara, Riya, Veda and Mira are short Hindu girl names that are easy to say in any language.

Is it okay to name our daughter directly after a goddess?

Yes, many Hindu families do, with names like Lakshmi, Durga, Gauri or Parvati. Some families prefer one of the goddess’s epithets instead, such as Saanvi or Padma for Lakshmi, or Ishani for Parvati. Both are common, so follow what feels right for your family.

Can we choose a name that does not match the nakshatra syllable?

Yes. Nakshatra naming is a tradition, not a legal requirement. Many families use the nakshatra syllable only for a ritual name and choose a different everyday name.

Can we register the birth before finalising the name?

Yes. Under Section 14 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, a birth can be registered without a name and the name added later. In many states the name can be added free within 12 months, with a small fee after that, as explained in this Government of Nagaland notice on birth registration. Rules differ by state, so confirm with your municipal or panchayat registrar, and use exactly the same spelling on the birth certificate, Aadhaar, school records and passport.

Are modern Hindu names different from traditional ones?

Modern Hindu names tend to be shorter, with two or three syllables like Anvi, Ira or Navya, and are easy to pronounce in many languages. Traditional names are often longer, like Bhagyalakshmi or Padmavati. Both usually keep a Sanskrit meaning, so the choice is about sound and family preference.

Looking for a brother’s name too? See our list of modern Hindu baby boy names with meanings. And if you are putting together a welcome hamper, the Mylo Baby Wellness Kit is a gentle skincare set for newborns.

References

  1. Drik Panchang. Nakshatra Pada Swar: Name Initials for 27 Nakshatras.

  2. Drik Panchang. Nakshatra: List of 27 Nakshatras.

  3. Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala. The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.

  4. Government of Nagaland, Department of Information and Public Relations. Notice on registration of births and deaths.

  5. Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries, University of Cologne. Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary.

  6. Mylo. Baby Names With Meanings.

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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