Indian names are different from English names, and they are based on the various cultures of India. Choosing an Indian girl name can be a hard task, and here we bring you a long list of
pretty girl names of Indian, Hindu, and Sanskrit origin. These names have great meanings and they make good names for your little girls.
Aabha: Sanskrit name means "glow."
Aahna: Exist.
Aakanksha: Desire or wish.
Aakriti: It means "shape" in sanskrit.
Aarushi: First ray of the sun.
Aashi: Smile, joy, laughter, blessing.
Aayushi: One who has a long life.
Aditi: Sanskrit name means "freedom, security, boundless, or entire."
Adra: Rock, hard.
Adya: Sanskrit name means "first."
Ahimsa: Non-violent.
Akshita: Permanent.
Alekhya: Picture; painting.
Amna: Peace, desire, safety.
Amulya: Sanskrit name means "priceless."
Bandita: Blessed.
Banhi: Fire.
Barkha: Rain.
Bavishni: One who has future.
Bhakti: Devotion.
Bhanu: The sun.
Bhrithi: Strengthened; nourished or cherished.
Bindhiya: A point marked by woman on forehead.
Bodhi: Bodhi tree; enlightenment.
Chaitali: Born in the month of chaitra or march.
Chandni: Moonlight.
Charita: Sanskrit name means "good."
Chetana: Perceptive; consciousness; life; excellent intelligence.
Chhaya: Hindi name means "shadow."
Chinmayi: Supreme consciousness.
Chitrita: Beautiful or decorated.
Daksha: Brilliant.
Damini: Sanskrit name means "lightening."
Danika: Morning star.
Darpana: Mirror.
Darsha: To see, to perceive or to have a vision.
Darshita: Sight, shown.
Dayanita: Tender.
Dayita: Beloved.
Deeba: Silk.
Deeksha: Spiritual initiation.
Deepali: Collection of lamps.
Dipanwita: Lights of diwali.
Divya: Sanskrit name means "divine or divine brilliance."
Eesha: Purity. also another name for goddess parvati.
Eeshta: Beloved, also another name of lord vishnu, goddess lakshmi.
Eswari: The wife of lord shiva.
Falguni: One who is born in the month of falgun.
Gagana: Heavenly sky.
Ganika: Like a flower.
Gargi: Wise woman.
Garima: Dignity.
Gaurika: A popular name in south india that means "a young girl."
Gautami: River godavari, the givers of life.
Gayatri: Mother of the vedas or goddess.
Geetika: A little song.
Gina: Silvery.
Gini: Parrot.
Gitanjali: Collection of poems.
Hamsika: Another name for saraswati, the goddess of education.
Harini: Deer.
Harisha: Sanskrit name means "happiness."
Harita: Green.
Harleen: Within the love of god.
Harshita: Full of joy and always happy.
Ila: Earth. also refers to the daughter of manu, the hindu lawgiver.
Ina: Mother, strong, sun.
Indira: Beauty, splendid.
Indu: Sanskrit name means "bright drop." the moon is the epitome of beauty in indian culture.
Iniya: Sweet.
Inu: Attractive.
Ishaani: The ruling goddess.
Jaanvi: As precious as your life.
Jagruti: Awakening; vigilance.
Jaya: Victory.
Kaira: Peaceful, unique.
Kajal: Eyeliner; kohl.
Kajri: Light as a cloud.
Kalpana: Idea, imagination or fancy.
Kalyani: Sanskrit name means "welfare, beautiful, lovely, auspicious, good fortune, happiness."
Kanchana: Gold.
Kangana: Bracelet.
Karima: Giving; generous.
Laavanya: Beauty.
Laboni: Grace.
Lasya: Graceful; dance performed by goddess parvati.
Maahi: Like a river.
Nainika: Pupil of the eye.
Nalini: Sanskrit name means "lotus."
Omisha: The goddess of life and death.
Paakhi: Bird.
Pallavi: New leaves.
Parul: A five-petaled flower known for its beauty.
Rachana: One who is like the creation.
Ragini: Like a melody or music.
Rathi: The hindu goddess of love, carnal desire, lust, passion and sexual pleasure.
Saachi: Truth.
Suhasini: One with a beautiful laughter or smile.
Tamanna: Wish or desire.
Vaani: Speech.
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