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
Mahadevi Goddess Parvati, The great Goddess, An epithet of Durga, Consort of Shiva, An epithet of Lakshmi, Consort of Vishnu, Epithet of Parvati, Mahadevi is the presiding deity at the chakrateerth on the gandakee river
Mahabhadra Ganga river
Mahaabala Having immense strength, Great strength, Enormously strong Lord
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
Magisha
Maghna River gangas
Maghi Giving gifts
Magha Name of a Nakshathra, Months name
Mageshwari God name
Magathi Great
Magana Engrossed
Magadhi Flower
Madura Sugar, A bird
Madri (Second wife of Pandu; Mother of Nakul and Sahdeva; daughter of King Shalya.)
Madirakshi Woman with intoxicating eyes
Madira Nectar, Intoxicating, Wine
Madhvi A creeper with beautiful flowers, Springtime
Madhuvanti Sweet like Honey, Name of a Raga
Madhuvanthi Sweet like Honey, Name of a Raga
Madhushri Beauty of Spring
Madhushree Beauty of Spring
Madhushana
Madhusha Beauty
Madhurya She who has voice sweeter
Madhurima Sweetness
Madhuri Sweet girl
Madhurani Queen of bees
Madhura Sugar, A bird
Madhupreetha Goddess Durga, She who likes Honey
Madhuparna Tulsi leaf
Madhunisha Pleasant night
Madhunika Sweetness of Honey
Madhumitha Full of Honey, Sweet person
Madhumita Full of Honey, Sweet person
Madhumika
Madhumati Delight Moon, Full of Honey
Madhumathi Delight Moon, Full of Honey
Madhumanti
Madhumalli Royal Jasmine
Madhumalati Name of a Raga, A flowering creeper
Madhumalathi Name of a Raga, A flowering creeper
Madhulika Honey, Sweetness, Bee
Madhulekha Beautiful
Madhulatha Sweet creeper or Lovely creeper
Madhulata Sweet creeper or Lovely creeper
Madhula Sweet, Intoxicating, A drink
Madhul Sweet, Intoxicating, A drink
Madhuksara One who showers Honey
Madhukari Bee
Madhukaitabhahantri Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and kaitabha
Madhuja Made of Honey, Sweet, Honeycomb, The earth
Madhuchhanda Pleasing metrical composition
Madhuchanda Metrical composition
Madhubhala Honey spear
Madhubala Sweet girl
Madhavilata A flowering creeper
Madhavi A creeper with beautiful flowers, Springtime
Madanika
Maaya Goddess Lakshmi, Wealth, Unreality, Compassion, Sympathy, An unreal or illusory image, Name of mother of Buddha, Prakriti, Affection, An epithet of Lakshmi, Art, Wisdom, One of the nine shaktis of Vishnu
Maatangi Goddess of Matanga, Goddess Durga
Maarisha Worthy, Respectable
Maanyata Principles, Assumption
Maanya The quiet one, Worthy of honor, Respected, Honourable
Maanvi Girl with humanity, One who poses all best qualities
Maanushi Woman, Goddess Laxmi, Kind
Maansi Intellectual or spiritual endeavour, Another name for Goddess Saraswati
Maanini Lady, Nobel, Women, Self respected
Maanika Of jewels, Ruby
Maanhitha Together, Conversation with God, Honored
Maandhari Honourable
Maandavi Consort of Bharat in Ramayan, Fit, Competent, Administrator
Maanavika Young girl
Maanavi Girl with humanity, One who poses all best qualities
Maanasi With a sound mind, A lady, Intellectual or spiritual endeavour, Another name for Saraswati
Maanasa Conceived in the mind
Maalini Fragrant, Jasmine, Gardener, Another name for Goddess Durga and the Ganges, A garland maker, Wearing a garland
Maalika Daughter, Queen, Owner, A garland, Jasmine, Intoxicating drink
Maalavi Princess, A musical Raag
Maala Garland
Maahi River, Great earth, Heaven and earth conjoined, The number one
Maaheshvari Power of Lord Mahesha (Lord Shiva)
Maagha Name of a Nakshathra, Months name
Lyna A devoted one, Tender, Woman of magdala, To be present in latent, United, Noble
Luvleen Absorbed in Love
Luni Salty
Lunasha Beauty of flower
Lumbini The grove where Buddha was born
Lumbika A musical instrument
Lukeshwari King of the empire
Lucia The light of india
Loxi
Loveleen Love to God
Loukyini
Loukya Worldly wise, Goddess Lakshmi
Lotica Give light to others
Loshini Shine above the whole world
Loshana Combination of rose and Anna
Lopamudra Consort of saint Agastya, Learned woman (Wife of sage Agastya)
Lookeshwari King of the empire
Lona Beauty, Pretty

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