Modern Indian Boy Names

Dilbaag

The one with a blossoming heart

Dilraaj

Hearty Kingdom

Dina

Love

Dinabandhu

Friend of the poor

Dinakar; Dinkar

The sun

Dipankara

Variant of 'Deepankar'

Divamani

Ornament of Day

Divjot

Divine light

Pisces   Purva Bhadrapada

Divyendu

Light of Moon; the moon

Pisces   Purva Bhadrapada

Dora

A Gift

Pisces   Revati

Dulal

Lovable, Young, Dear one; Loved one

Pisces   Uttara Bhadrapada

Dwarakadaas; Dwarkadas

Servant of Dwaraka

Dwijesh

River; Lord of brahmins

Pisces  

Eashan

Lord Shiva, Sovereign, A Rudra, Name of Sun; Lord Shiva

Aries   Krittika

Ekambar

Sky

Aries   Krittika

Ekanath

King

Aries   Krittika

Ekansh

Whole, One, Complete; Whole

Aries   Krittika

Ekaraj

Emperor

Aries   Krittika

Ekavir

Bravest of the brave

Aries   Krittika

Eknaath; Ekanath; Eknath

Name of a saint from Maharashtra in India

Esharveer

God's warrior

Esmaeel; Ishmael

Son of Abraham; God hears

Faatin

Captivating

Faiyaz

Artistic

Fakeer; Fakir

A saintly person

Falak

Star; heaven

Falgu

Lovely

Saggitarius  

Falgun; Faalgun

A month in the Hindu calendar; Born in Falgun - a Hindu month

Fanibhusan

Lord Shiva, The one who wears a serpent as An ornament; Lord Shiva

Saggitarius  

Faraz

On the top; Above; Equitable

Farid

Unique; Matchless; Wide

Farzin

Learned

Fatehpal

The protector of victory

Fatik

Crystal

Gadhar

Lord Narayan

Gajaanan

One with elephant face; Lord Ganesh

Gajaanan; Gajanan

Elephant-faced; Lord Ganesha

Gambheer; Gambhir

Deep; Serious

Ganapati

Lord Ganesh, Lord of a group of close devotees, Who have reached the climax of devotion; Lord Ganesh

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Gandharv; Gandharva

Celestial musician; Master in music

Gandharvaraaju

Variant of 'Gandharv'

Gandharvaraavu

Variant of 'Gandharv'

Gangaadatt; Gangadatt; Gangadutt

Gift of the Ganges

Gatsharan

Liberated by taking shelter of Guru

Gaurang; Gauraang

A fair one; Husband of Gauri (Parvati); Lord Shiva

Gauranga; Gouranga

Fair complexioned; Golden-limbed; Having a white or yellowish body; Cow coloured

Gemini; Gemine

Twin

Ghulam Ahmad

Variant of Gulam

Gia

Heart, Love, God is merciful, Earth, Beautiful

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Giaandeep; Gyandeep

Lamp of divine knowledge

Giaanpreet; Gyanpreet

One who loves the divine knowledge

Giaanroop; Gyanroop

Embodiment of divine light

Giaanveer; Gyanveer

Brave and divine in knowledge

Gireesh

God of mountain attributed to Lord Shiva, Lord of speech, Epithet of Shiva, Lord of the mountain

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Girindra

Lord Shiva, A Prince among the mountains, A high mountain, Lord of mountains i.e. Shiva, Lord of speech i.e. Brihaspati; Lord Shiva

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Giriraaj; Giriraj

King of mountains

Gobhil

A Sanskrit scholar

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Gopesh

Lord Krishna, King of gopis; Lord Krishna

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Gorakh

Cowherd

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Goswamee; Goswami

Master of cows

Gour

Fair

Goutham

Lord Buddha, Remover of darkness, Full of life, One of the seven rishis, One who enlightens

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Gulabrai

Variant of Gulab

Gulzar

A garden with flowers; Rose Garden; An inhabited town; gardener

Gunbir; Gunveer

Virtuous and brave

Guneet

Knower of virtues, Talented, Excellent, Virtuous

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Gunpreet

The lover of excellences

Gurbachan

Promise of the Guru

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Gurchet

One who remains aware of Guru's Word

Gurdaya

One blessed with the Guru's Grace

Gurdayal; Gurdyal

Compassionate Guru

Gurdeep

Lamp of the Guru

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Gurdev

Diety, Almighty God

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Gurgian; Gurgyan

Having knowledge of Guru's Word

Gurjeet

One winning the Guru's heart

Gurkiran

The ray of Guru's light

Gurleen

One who is absorbed in the Guru

Gurman; Gurmaan

Heart of the Guru

Gursharan

Refuge at the Guru

Aquarius   Dhanishtha

Habib

Friend; Beloved

Hafez

Protector

Hamish

Variant of Jacob; Supplanter

Hanish

Lord Shiva, Ambition

Cancer   Punarvasu

Hansh

Swan

Hanspal

Protector of great soul

Hanuman

The monkey God of Ramayana (Son of the wind God; Devout of Rama and a leading warrior among monkey tribe); Hindu God Anjaneya

Cancer   Punarvasu

Hanumant

The monkey God of Ramayana; Name of a Hindu god

Cancer   Punarvasu

Hara

Remover of sins; The Remover of Sins

Cancer   Punarvasu

Haran

Lord Shiva, Hara means the one who destroys i.e.. who does harana. Lord Shiva is called Hara because he is the destroyer of world, Sins, Evils etc

Cancer   Punarvasu

Harbhajan

Lord's devotee; The one who prays of God

Hardhian; Hardhyan

The one absorbed in the Lord

Hardik

Affectionate, Heartfelt, Cordial; heartfelt

Cancer   Punarvasu

Haresh

Lord Shiva, Shiva, Lord Har; Lord Krishna

Cancer   Punarvasu

Harij

The horizon

Cancer   Punarvasu

Harikiran

Rays of God

Harit

Plowman, Green, Ploughman, Cultivator; greenery

Cancer   Punarvasu

Harjeevan

One who lives God oriented life

Cancer   Punarvasu

Harmeet

God's devotee; Beloved friend

Harnish

Remove the night and spread the light

Cancer   Punarvasu

Haroon

A Prophet's name; Hope; Hope

Hem

Gold; Gold; Lord Buddha

Cancer   Pushya

Hemachander

Golden Moon

Hemadri

Mountain of gold

Cancer   Pushya

Hemang

One with shining body; body made of gold

Cancer   Pushya

Hemanga

Golden bodied; organs made of gold

Cancer   Pushya

Hemendra

Lord of gold

Cancer   Pushya

Hemu

Gold

Cancer   Pushya

Het

Love

Cancer   Pushya

Himaghana

Sun

Hirak

Hira

Cancer   Punarvasu

Hiran

Lord of the diamonds, Immortal

Cancer   Punarvasu

Hiranmay; Hiranmaya

Made of gold

Hiren

Lord of the diamonds

Cancer   Punarvasu

Idhant

Luminous, One who spreads light, Wonderful; Luminous

Aries   Krittika

Ikshan

Sight, Eye, Look, Care; Sight

Aries   Krittika

Indeevar

Blue lotus

Aries   Krittika

Indranil

Another Name of Lord Shiva; Sapphire; Blue Stone

Indrashish; Indrashis

Blessing from Indra (King of gods)

Iravat

Rain clouds, Filled with water; Rain clouds

Aries   Krittika

Ishan

Lord Shiva, The Sun, Vishnu, Agni and Surya, Ruler, Generous, Causing prosperity; The lord of wealth

Aries   Krittika

Ishayu

Full of strength

Aries   Krittika

Jacob

One who supplants; Supplanter

Jagapathi; Jagpati

Lord of the universe

Jagmeet

Friend of the world

Jahnu

Soul, Life force, Birthplace; A Rishi/ Saint

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jaimin

Victory or ancient philosopher, One who has control over his heart and mind

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jaineel

Victorious God Swami Narayan, Victory of blue, Victory over gems

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jainesh

Lord Ganesh, Name of God

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jaison

Son of victory

Jaivant

Victory, Victorious; Victorious

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jaladhar

Cloud

Jalpesh

King of water

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jamshid

Handsome; Sun's rays; Lights

Janish

Lord of men leader, Master of men

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jasper

The treasurer; The name of a gemstone

Jaswant

Worthy of praise, Victorious; Victorious (Yashwant)

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jayashish

Victory with blessing

Jayesh

Victor

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jaypal

King, Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jeet

Mastery, Victory, Success, Win

Capricorn   Shravana

Jeevandeep; Jeevandip; Jivandeep

The lamp of life

Jitesh

God of victory, Winner

Capricorn   Uttara Ashadha

Jorge

Farmer

Jugnu

A firefly, Ornament; Fire

Capricorn   Shravana

Kalash

Sacred pot, The pinnacle of a temple, Holy urn; sacred urn

Gemini   Mrigashirsha

Kanak; Kanaka

Gold

Kanan

A garden, Forest, The mouth of Brahma; forest

Gemini   Mrigashirsha

Kartar

Master of all creation; Lord of creation

Gemini   Mrigashirsha

Keerat

Sing gods praise or glory, Lord Shiva

Gemini   Punarvasu

Kesha

Immense Joy, God is gracious

Gemini   Punarvasu

Khayaal

Thought

Khushnaseeb

Lucky

Kripal

Merciful, Kind, Generous; Compassionate

Gemini  

Kshemendra

Lord of welfare

Lakshmidhar

Lord Vishnu, Possessor of Lakshmi, Name for Vishnu; Lord Vishnu

Aries   Ashvini

Livingston

From Lewin's Town

Lokanath

Lord Shiva, Lord of the world

Aries   Bharani

Magan

Engrossed, Absorbed, Immersed; engrossed

Leo   Magha

Mahiraj

Ruler of the world

Leo   Magha

Makrand

Honey

Leo   Magha

Manak

Good soul, Related to the mind, Affectionate

Leo   Magha

Manan

Meditate, Thinking, Thought; thoughtful

Leo   Magha

Manav

Man, Youth, Relating to Manu, Humankind, Human being, Pearl, Treasure human being; man

Leo   Magha

Manivannan

Related name of Lord Ayyappa

Mano

Tamil Male Singer Mano

Manu

Wise, Attractive, Ruler of the earth, Founder father of human beings, An Apsara or celestial nymph, Intelligent, Humankind, Paradise, Thought; the first human being, a sage

Leo   Magha

Manuj

Human, Born of Manu, Man (Son of Manu)

Leo   Magha

Maulik

Precious, Valuable, Dear, Ultimate, Original, Essential ultimate; Precious

Leo   Magha

Meghnad; Meghnath

Lord of the sky

Milit

Comradeship; Comradship

Leo   Magha

Minesh

Leader of fish

Leo   Magha

Mirza

A Prince

Mital

Friendly, Friendship, Sweet

Leo   Magha

Mitra

Friend, The Sun; a friend

Leo   Magha

Mitul

True friend, Balanced, Moderate; friend

Leo   Magha

Mohsen

One who does good

Moni

Silent

Leo   Purva Phalguni

Mrigendra

Lion; the lion

Leo  

Muni

Sage; Village God

Leo   Magha

Munjal

King of gujarat

Leo   Magha

Nagaiah

Lord cobra

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nagarajan; Nagaraj

King of the serpents

Nalinikant

Husband of lotus, Sun; husband of lotus, (sun)

Scorpio   Anuradha

Naman

Salutation, Bowing, To pay homage; salutation

Scorpio   Anuradha

Namdev

Poet, Saint

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nana

Father of the mother; Grandfather

Naren

People with this name tend to be filled with the Joy of life. they are quite imaginative and enthusiastic

Scorpio   Anuradha

Navaj

King among actors, New; newly born

Scorpio   Anuradha

Naval

Wonder, New, Modern; wonder

Scorpio   Anuradha

Navinder

Brave Lord

Navrang

Beautiful

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nazar

Eyesight; Vision

Neev

Basic, Foundation

Scorpio   Anuradha

Neor

Dew

Nidhish

Lord of treasure, Lord Ganesh giver of wealth; lord of treasure

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nik; Nick

Good; Victorious people

Nikesh

Sri Maha Vishnu

Scorpio   Anuradha

Niket

Home, Lord of all, Residence; house, mansion

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nikunja

Grove of trees; Enchanting

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nilan

Refer to the moon

Nilay

A house, A habitation, A place to Stay, Refuge, House; home, mansion

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nimish

Inside viewer, Spilt second, Transient, Another name for Vishnu; minute as per time, split second

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nimit

Destiny, Fixed, Determined

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nirav

Quiet, Calm, Without sound, Silent; without sound

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nirman

The egoless, Humble, Free from pride

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nirmay

Without blemish, Pure; Pure

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nirmesh

Lord of the night

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nirmit

Created

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nisarg

Nature

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nischal

Calm, Unmovable, Unshakable, Steady

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nischay

Decision, Confirmed

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nityanta

Lord Vishnu

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nivrutti

Separation from world

Scorpio   Anuradha

Nripa

King

Scorpio  

Nripendra

King of kings

Scorpio  

Nripesh

King of kings

Scorpio  

Ogan

Wave

Ojas

Body strength; lustre, vitality

Aries   Rohini

Omanand

Joy of Om

Aries   Rohini

Omja

Born of cosmic unity

Aries   Rohini

Oojam

Enthusiasm

Aries   Rohini

Oorjit

Possesses great might, Powerful, Handsome, Noble, Excellent; powerful

Aries   Rohini

Opinder

Proximity to God

Orang; Aurang

A throne; Wisdom; Understanding; Beauty

Osho

Dear

Pabok

Fire

Padmanabh

One with lotus in his navel, Lord Vishnu

Virgo   Uttara Phalguni

Palak

Eyelash; eyelid

Virgo   Uttara Phalguni

Palash

A flowery tree, Greenery, Horse; Tree

Virgo   Uttara Phalguni

Pamposh

Lotus Flower

Paramartha

Highest truth, Salvation; Highest truth

Virgo   Uttara Phalguni

Paritosh

Delight, Satisfaction or Contentment; satisfaction

Virgo   Uttara Phalguni

Phalgun

Name of a month in Spring season, February-march in the Hindu calendar; name of a Hindu month, spring

Virgo   Purva Ashadha

Prabhanjan

Dust storm

Virgo  

Prabodh

Sound advice, Awareness, Consciousness; waking, vigilance

Virgo  

Pradyut

Light, Lit, Brilliant

Virgo  

Pranay

Romance, Leader, Love; love, friendship

Virgo  

Praneet

Humble boy, Likeable, Sanctified, Modest, Leader

Virgo  

Pranjal

Honest or soft, Dignified, Simple, Self-respecting, Sincere; simple, straightforward

Virgo  

Prasanna

Cheerful, Pleased, Happy, Pleasant; happy

Virgo  

Pratul

Plenty; a balanced person

Virgo  

Priyadarshan

Nice to look at, Handsome

Virgo  

Puneet

Pure or holy; pure

Virgo   Hasta

Purshottam; Purushottam

Best Man

Pushkar

Lotus, A lake, Sky, Heaven, Sun; a blue lotus

Virgo   Hasta

Ritvaan

Happiness

Libra   Chitra

Robin

Fame, Bright, Ascending, Another name for Vishnu

Libra   Swati

Ronak

Delight; brightness, radiance

Ruhin

Spiritual, Sacred, Divine; Spiritual

Libra   Swati

Rujul

Simple, Honest

Libra   Swati

Rupinder

Lord of beauty

Libra   Swati

Rushi

Sag

Libra   Swati

Sachi

Beloved, Grace, Truth, Following, Companion, Another name for Agni; Grace

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Safal

Succeed

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Said; Sayyid

Happy

Saish

With the blessing of Sai - baba ka baccha, Sai ka baccha

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Samarjit

Lord Vishnu

Sanam

Beloved, Benevolence, Favour, Mistress, Image beloved

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Sanatan

Permanent, Eternal God, Lord Shiva, Immortal, Constant, Ancient, Another name of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Sankara

Fortunate, Creator, Lord Shiva; Shiva

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Sanmitra

True Friend

Saral

Very easy, Honest, Simple; simple, straightforward

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Sarang

A musical instrument, Distinguished, Brilliance, Light, Jewel, Gold light, The earth, A musical Raag another name for the Love God Kaama and Shiva; Spotted deer

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Saumitra

Lord Lakshman son of Sumitra), Good friend; Lakshman

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Shahab

Shooting star; Meteor

Shalin

Modest

Aquarius   Hasta

Shardool

Lion, A tiger

Aquarius   Hasta

Shaunak

A great sage and teacher, Wise; Wise

Aquarius   Hasta

Sher

The beloved one or a Lion

Shirin

Charming, Pleasant, Ploughman, Grass

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Shubhang

Lord Shiva, Handsome limbed, Beautifully formed, Elegant, Epithet of Vishnu and Shiva; handsome

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Shuhul

Kind

Sidhesh

Lord of the blessed

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Soham

The presence of divinity of each soul, I am him . every soul has a presence of God in it.god is within; I am

Aquarius   Purva Bhadrapada

Srivar

Lord venkateswara, Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Sukhraj

King of peace

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Swaroop

Truth, Lover of beauty

Aquarius   Shatabhisha

Tanmay

Absorbed

Tanu

Body, Slender, Minute, Delicate, Thin; Slim

Libra   Purva Phalguni

Tapan

Summer; Sun; hot season

Tapas

Sun

Tarak

Protector

Taral

Tiny; liquid

Tejas

Sharp; Lustre; Brilliance; lustre; brilliance

Trilochan; Trilochana

Three-Eyed Lord; Lord Shiva

Tungesh

Moon

Udyan

Motive, Garden, Going out, Purpose, Park

Taurus   Krittika

Ulhas

Joy, Delight, Celebration, Light, Brilliance, Progress; delight, joy

Taurus   Krittika

Utkarsh

Prosperity or awakening or high quality, Advancement - to rise; prosperity, awakening

Taurus   Krittika

Utsah

Anxiely, Goddess Laxmi, Happiness, Excitement, Energy, Courage, Determination

Taurus   Krittika

Utsav

Celebration, Festival, Occasion, Desire

Taurus   Krittika

Vaninath

Consort of Goddess Saraswati

Taurus   Rohini

Vasav

An epithet of Lord Indra; an epithet of Indra

Taurus   Rohini

Vasudeva

Goddess of wealth (Krishna's father, husband of Devaki.); Goddess of wealth

Taurus   Rohini

Vasuman

Born of fire

Taurus   Rohini

Vipra

A priest, Inspired, Wise, Sage, The Moon, A brahmin; Moon

Taurus   Rohini

Virochan

Moon, Fire, Brilliant, Illuminating, Another name for Surya and Vishnu; the sun

Taurus   Rohini

Vishva

Earth, Universe

Taurus   Rohini

Vishwamitra

Sages name, Friend of the universe (Rishi, who took Rama for killing troubling demons); friend of the universe

Taurus   Rohini

Vyomesh

Lord of the Sky; the sun

Taurus  

Yashodhan

Rich in fame

Scorpio   Jyeshtha

Abanindra

Abanindranath

Abdul Ahad

Abdul Gaffar

Abdul Khaliq

Abdul Majeed

Abdul Qadir

Abdul Satar

Abdul Wahab

Abi

Achinta

Adan

Adhesht

Aekadamt

Agamjeet

Agantuk

Agnibhav

Aharpati

Ahendra

Ahendranath

Ajit Kumaar

Ajitaab

Akashdvip; Akashdveep

Akhilaanandam

Alazae

Alex

Aly Khan

Amanveer

Amarakumaar

Amarasimha

Amareswar

Amarjit

Ambaadaas

Ambaajeeraav

Ambikagiri

Ambujam

Amitaruci

Anandashankar

Anantacaritra

Anantamati

Ananyobroto

Anindra

Anmohan

Anoj

Anookul

Arash

Arbaaz

Arhya

Armaan

Arzan

Asaram

Attar

Attin

Attinder

Avanda

Avantivarmana

Baalayya

Baaodhav

Baapiraaju

Badruddin

Baharupa

Baiju

Balaichand

Balavrata

Baneswar

Banti

Taurus   Rohini

Barhaspati

Barkat

Basavaesvar

Bashir Ahmad

Ben

Beni Ram

Bentley

Benudhar

Bhaanodaya

Bhaanuaji

Bhaanuchandar

Bhaanumuarti

Bhaargav

Bhabendra

Bhadram

Bhadrapala

Bhagabhai

Bhagavat

Bhagwat

Bhaiarav

Bhairaam

Bharadvaaja

Bhogilal

Bhumidhar

Biini

Bijan

Bill

Binoba

Bipak

Biplab

Bishwaji

Bismeet

Brahmadhvaja

Brijender

Buddhanandi

Budhasuta

Budrata

Chalam

Chalapati

Chandraka

Charbak

Chris

Cicil

Claire

Daasu

Dakshinaamuarti

Damandeep

Darius

Darsan

Dastagiri

Deakshit

Deanabamdhu

Deapak

Debraj

Dhaeraemdranaadh

Dhamu

Dhanakoti

Dhanamjay

Dhanaraaju

Dhanibuddha

Dhanuraja

Dhanyapaal

Dharanikumaar

Dharmaaraavu

Dharmadhara

Dhiman

Dhitika

Digen

Dimbeswar

Dino

Donny

Durjoy

Eesvaraavu

Eesvaraprasaad

Ellis

Elvin

Elvis

Elwood

Faneemdra

Farzam

Gajapati

Gangaraaju

Garry

Ghanavanth

Gojen

Goplilal

Gulu

Gurbax

Gurdweep

Gurmaher

Gurmant

Gurtej; Gurutej

Hafeez

Hagrama

Haider Bux

Hamdev

Hamsavardhan

Hanumanbax

Har Lal

Haranath

Harbinder

Harbrinderjit

Haridev; Harideb

Harzadan

Hashu

Hassam-ud-Din

Hayee

Hemel

Henry

Heroo; Hiru

Hetanshu

Himanta

Himil

Hiteswar

Homen

Hossein

Ilan

Iliya

Inayat

Inderlal

Indravan

Ishwinder

Jagrup

Jaimun

Jaisil

Jankinath

Jaskaur

Jhabar

Jivatram

Joe

Jogen

Johni

Jonaraaja