There are loads of Indian girl names to choose from. After all, India is the second most populated country in the world — so they had to get creative when crafting unique names for their daughters. As a result, India now has some of the most stunning girl names, all of which have deep and gorgeous meanings tied to them.
Some of the most traditional girl names in India are Diya, Prisha, and Riya. In fact, these names are so popular they have entered the baby name charts in both America and England. Diya is a name of Mbama, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Latin origin meaning “love, lamp, or heavenly.” Prisha is a name of Hindi origin meaning “loving.” And Riya is the Sanskrit word for “singer.”
Names like Adhira, Haima, Mirai, and Roshni are also popular picks amongst Indian parents. However, these names have yet to enter the US top 1,000. The Indian name Adhira can mean everything from “strong and quick” to “moon and lightning.” And following the theme of light, the Indian name Roshni means “brightness.”
The Indian names Haima and Mirai are also of Muslim and Japanese origin, respectively. Haima means “snow or avatar of Goddess Parvati.” Whereas Mirai means “future or wait” in Japan and “miracle” in India.
For more lovely Indian girl names with equally beautiful meanings, check out the list below.
Aadhirai
Meaning: A special Star
Origin: Indian
Adhira
Meaning: Strong and quick, moon and lightning
Origin: Indian
Ahaana
Meaning: Dawn
Origin: Indian
Bahula
Meaning: A Star
Origin: Indian
Bhanumati
Meaning: Famous
Origin: Indian
Biddy
Meaning: Powerful
Origin: Indian
Bristi
Meaning: She is like a rain
Origin: Indian
Candra
Meaning: She is of the moon
Origin: Indian
Chandani
Meaning: Light of Moon
Origin: Indian
Churni
Meaning: A river
Origin: Indian
Dalaja
Meaning: Pure honey
Origin: Indian
Diya
Meaning: Love, lamp, or heavenly
Origin: Mbama, Sanskrit, Hindi, Latin
Druti
Meaning: Softened
Origin: Indian
Eeshika
Meaning: A powerful arrow
Origin: Indian
Esther
Meaning: Sweet
Origin: Indian
Ekamjot
Meaning: God’s Light
Origin: Indian
Fatima
Meaning: A captivating woman
Origin: Indian, Arabic
Fulki
Meaning: Brightness
Origin: Indian
Gagan
Meaning: Sky
Origin: Indian
Geeti
Meaning: A song
Origin: Indian
Haima
Meaning: Snow or avatar of Goddess Parvati
Origin: Muslim
Hemal
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Indian
Inaaya
Meaning: Gift from God
Origin: Indian
Jaimol
Meaning: Beloved girl
Origin: Indian
Jemin
Meaning: Beautiful, tiny dove
Origin: Indian
Jyoti
Meaning: The Light of the Sun
Origin: Indian
Kaasni
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Indian
Kiara
Meaning: Dark hair
Origin: Indian
Konalaka
Meaning: A beautiful and passionate person
Origin: Indian
Laasya
Meaning: Smile
Origin: Indian
Lumbika
Meaning: A Musical Instrument
Origin: Indian
Luni
Meaning: Spicy
Origin: Indian
Maahi
Meaning: Love
Origin: Indian
Mirai
Meaning: Miracle
Origin: Indian
Myra
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Indian
Natesa
Meaning: The master of dance
Origin: Indian
Nilima
Meaning: Lover of blue
Origin: Indian
Pakshi
Meaning: A sweet singing bird
Origin: Indian
Preet
Meaning: Love
Origin: Indian
Prisha
Meaning: Loving
Origin: Hindi
Riya
Meaning: Singer
Origin: Sanskrit
Roshni
Meaning: Brightness
Origin: Indian
Saach
Meaning: A truthful, beloved and graceful person
Origin: Indian
Siya
Meaning: Woman who always wins
Origin: Indian
Tamasi
Meaning: Night
Origin: Indian
Tuhina
Meaning: Snow
Origin: Indian
Udita
Meaning: The one who has risen
Origin: Indian
Urvi
Meaning: Our mother earth
Origin: Indian
Vama
Meaning: A lovely woman
Origin: Indian
Vidya
Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: Indian