Baby Names

Since ancient times, naming babies after their birth has been a widely practiced tradition in many religions. Religion places significant emphasis on choosing a name that carries specific meanings. The selection of the best name for a child is determined based on religious beliefs. In our society, a person's name plays a crucial role in defining their identity. The religious practice of naming individuals originated to bestow a unique identity upon them, as their entire future is believed to rest upon it. Not only in India but also in other countries, people of various faiths have attached great importance to the naming process for several decades. Within religious contexts, it is believed that a name should possess positive connotations to uphold the individual's reputation within the community. According to religious beliefs, a person's personality is believed to be influenced by their name. This implies that the characteristics of an individual, such as how they treat others and the tone of their speech, are all reflected in their name. In many religious traditions, the naming of a baby takes place shortly after birth. Most parents aspire to give a meaningful name to their child, as they believe that the name can shape the child's future and nature. Success in life is also thought to be influenced by one's name. In various religious communities, there is a strong emphasis on ensuring that a child, especially a daughter, becomes a successful individual. To achieve this, parents often choose names for their child that carry deep and inspiring meanings associated with success.

Hindu girl names with meanings

Name Meaning
Malathi Rajas good friend, Lover and life partner, Name of a flower, Sweet smelling and makes it’s presence
Malashree An early evening melody
Malasa Emanating from the lotus
Malarvizhi Cute eyes
Malarvili Beautiful eyes like a flower
Malarkodi A flowering vine
Malari Flower
Malar Jasmine
Malaka Amorous, Affectionate
Malahari Name of a Raga
Malada Auspicious, Lucky
Mala Garland
Makshika Bee, Honey
Makshi Honeybee
Makali The Moon
Maiya Little girl
Maitry Good will, Friendship, Kindness
Maitri Good will, Friendship, Kindness
Maitreyi A learned woman of the past, Friendly
Maitrayee Wise woman
Maitra Friendly, Kind
Maithri Good will, Friendship, Kindness
Maithra Friendly, Kind
Maithily Goddess Sita, An epithet of Seeta, Daughter of Janak, The king of Mithila
Maithili Goddess Sita, An epithet of Seeta, Daughter of Janak, The king of Mithila
Mainavi Intellectual, Singing bird
Mainali
Maina A bird
Mahuya Name of a beautiful flower
Mahuli Melodious, A musical Raag
Mahubala Sweet girl
Mahodari One who has huge belly which stores the universe
Mahiya Happiness, Exultation
Mahitha Greatness, River, Respected, Excellent, Revered
Mahita Greatness, River, Respected, Excellent, Revered
Mahishasuramardini Goddess who killed demon mahishasura
Mahishasuramardini Goddess who killed demon mahishasura
Mahisha Destroyer of Mahisha
Mahiram Lovers
Mahira Highly skilled, Expert, Quick, Talented, Powerful
Mahima Greatness, Splendour, Majesty, Dignity, Power
Mahikaa The earth, Dew, Mist, Frost (Celebrity Name: Arjun Rampal)
Mahika The earth, Dew, Mist, Frost
Mahijuba A hostess
Aksara Letters, Goddess Saraswati
Aksa Soul, Gods blessing, A mosque
Akruthi Nature or beautiful, Figure
Akriti Shape, Form, Figure, Appearance
Akrita Daughter who is having rights of Sun
Akita Bad
Akishita Wonder girl, Permanent, Constant
Akira Graceful strength (Celebrity Name: Farhan Akhtar)
Akila The earth
Akhira Splendid, Elegant
Akhilarka All pervading radiance and brilliance of The Sun
Akhila Complete
Akashleena Star
Akashini Women with beautiful hair
Akasha Flew in the Sky
Akarshana Attraction
Akarsha Above everybody
Akanya One who is outstanding example of peace & humility
Akansha Wish, Desire
Akanksha Desire, Wish
Akangsha Desire, Wish, Ambition, Hope
Akane Someone you cannot stop loving
Akancha Desire
Akalka Free from impurity, Moonlight
Mahi River, Great earth, Heaven and earth conjoined, The number one
Maheswari Goddess Durga, Great lady, An epithet of Durga, A dakshayanee in Mahakal, Consort of maheshvar, I.e. Shiva, Name of a river
Maheshwari Goddess Durga, Great lady, An epithet of Durga, A dakshayanee in Mahakal, Consort of maheshvar, I.e. Shiva, Name of a river
Maheshi Goddess Parvati, The consort of Mahesh i.e. Shiva, Epithet of Parvati
Maheshani Great, Consort of Mahesh
Mahendi A paste of leaves
Mahelika Woman, Attendant
Mahek Sweet odor, Sweet smell, Aura, Fragrance
Mahavidya Supreme knowledge
Mahati Name of naradudu Veena, Great
Mahathi Name of naradudu Veena, Great
Mahatapa With severe penance
Mahaswetha Goddess Saraswati, Perfectly white
Mahasweta Goddess Saraswati, Perfectly white
Mahasri Goddess Lakshmi, Name of a buddhist Goddess, An epithet of Lakshmi
Mahashri Goddess Lakshmi, Name of a buddhist Goddess, An epithet of Lakshmi
Mahanya One who save the world
Mahanvita
Mahanthi
Mahanshi
Mahanandi Name of a Raga
Mahalya
Mahalika Woman, Attendant
Mahalaxmi Goddess Lakshmi, Lakshmi the great, Consort of Vishnu, She is the presiding deity at kolhapur, She destroyed a Daitya called Mahal hence she is called mahalsa or Mahalakshmi
Mahalasa Goddess Lakshmi, The one who leisurely enjoys life
Mahalakshmi Goddess Lakshmi, Lakshmi the great, Consort of Vishnu, She is the presiding deity at kolhapur, She destroyed a Daitya called Mahal hence she is called mahalsa or Mahalakshmi
Mahakantha Earth
Mahakanta Earth
Mahakali Goddess Durga, The most destructive and terrible aspect of the Shakti power principle, An epithet of Durga in her terrific form
Mahajabeen Beautiful
Mahagauri Goddess Durga, One of the nine forms of Durga, Name of a river
Mahaganga The great Ganga

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