Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and one of the top five most spoken languages in the entire world. Such a widely-spoken language with such a long history can be a rich source of beautiful names.
Since the recent presidential election, the Hindi name Kamala has risen in popularity due to the US vice president, Kamala Harris. This is a traditional Hindi first name that can be translated as “lotus,” “pale red,” or simply “garden.” It’s a lovely name that’s feminine and fresh.
Many Hindi girls’ names are related to nature. Dhara is simple a girl’s name that means “the earth.” The name Tulsi in Hindi refers to the fragrant medicinal herb, sometimes called Holy Basil, that is commonly grown in India. Besides its medicinal benefits, it is also considered a sacred plant, used in religious rituals.
The name Reshma isn’t very popular outside of India, but it’s a lovely-sounding name that means “silk.” Silk has been farmed in India for thousands of years and is one of the most precious and expensive fabrics on earth.
Asha is a Hindi girl’s name that has grown in popularity in other countries. The name means “hope” or “life,” originating in the ancient Sanskrit language. Chandra is also a name that started growing in popularity as people became more interested in Indian culture. It comes from the name of the Hindu moon goddess.
Aditi
Meaning: Free
Origin: Hindi
Ahisma
Meaning: Not violent
Origin: Hindi
Ajaya
Meaning: Invincible
Origin: Hindi
Alka
Meaning: Long hair
Origin: Hindi
Ambar
Meaning: Sky
Origin: Hindi
Ambika
Meaning: Goddess of the moon
Origin: Hindi
Amritha
Meaning: Precious
Origin: Hindi
Ananda
Meaning: Bliss
Origin: Hindi
Arpana
Meaning: Dedicated
Origin: Hindi
Aruna
Meaning: Radiant
Origin: Hindi
Arvinda
Meaning: Feminine form of Arvind: Red lotus
Origin: Hindi
Asha
Meaning: Alive and well
Origin: Arabic
Avasa
Meaning: Independent
Origin: Hindi
Avatara
Meaning: Descending
Origin: Hindi
Baka
Meaning: Crane
Origin: Hindi
Bela
Meaning: Jasmine
Origin: Hindi
Bharati
Meaning: India
Origin: Hindi
Chandi
Meaning: Angry
Origin: Hindi
Chandra
Meaning: Moon shining
Origin: Hindi
Changla
Meaning: Active
Origin: Hindi
Chitra
Meaning: Bright
Origin: Hindi
Corona
Meaning: Kind
Origin: Hindi
Daru
Meaning: Pine
Origin: Hindi
Dhara
Meaning: The earth
Origin: Hindi
Divya
Meaning: Divine
Origin: Hindi
Ganesa
Meaning: From Ganas
Origin: Hindi
Garuda
Meaning: The sacred bird that carries Vishnu
Origin: Hindi
Gauri
Meaning: Gold
Origin: Hindi
Hanita
Meaning: Divine grace
Origin: Hindi
Hara
Meaning: A form of Shiva
Origin: Hindi
Indira
Meaning: The mythological wife of Vishnu
Origin: Hindi
Indra
Meaning: King of the gods
Origin: Hindi
Jarita
Meaning: A bird
Origin: Hindi
Jayne
Meaning: Victory
Origin: Hindi
Kali
Meaning: In Mythology Kali is wife of Shiva and a Hindu goddess symbolizing the essence of destruction
Origin: Hindi
Kalinda
Meaning: Kalinda
Origin: Hindi
Kamala
Meaning: Lotus
Origin: Hindi
Kanya
Meaning: Virgin
Origin: Hindi
Kasi
Meaning: From Kasi
Origin: Hindi
Kaveri
Meaning: From the sacred river Kaveri
Origin: Hindi
Kesava
Meaning: She of the beautiful hair
Origin: Hindi
Kiran
Meaning: Ray
Origin: Hindi
Lalasa
Meaning: Love
Origin: Hindi
Mahesa
Meaning: Wife of Shiva
Origin: Hindi
Matrika
Meaning: Divine Mother
Origin: Hindi
Narmada
Meaning: Gives us pleasure
Origin: Hindi
Padma
Meaning: Lotus flower
Origin: Hindi
Rania
Meaning: Queen
Origin: Hindi
Reshma
Meaning: Silk
Origin: Hindi
Tulsi
Meaning: Basil
Origin: Hindi
