Baby Names

Hindu Baby Girl Names with Meanings (2026)

Graceful Hindu girl names, from goddess names to nature and modern favourites — each with a checked meaning.

Updated 9 July 2026 · Verified against official sources

A daughter’s name often carries beauty, grace and blessing in Hindu tradition — the name of a goddess, a river, a flower, or a quality like wisdom or radiance. This list brings together Hindu baby girl names with their widely-accepted meanings and origins.

Each name links to its own page with origin, region, an honest popularity signal and its numerology number. Common names appear first; scroll for rarer, distinctive choices.

Hindu baby girl names and their meanings

Showing 75 of 647 names, most common first. Tap any name for its full meaning, origin, region and numerology.

PoojaWorship; prayer JyotiLight; a flame PoonamThe full moon; the full-moon night KumariA young girl; a goddess AartiThe ritual of worship with a sacred lamp SuneethaOne of good conduct NehaLove; affection; rain PreetiLove; affection SeemaBoundary; limit; a horizon LakshmiThe goddess of wealth and fortune MamtaMotherly love; deep affection PriyankaDear; beloved SumanA flower; good-hearted RekhaA line; a streak; a limit NishaThe night AnitaGrace; without guile; unbounded SonuGolden; a beloved, darling one KavitaA poem KajalKohl; a dark eye adornment KiranA ray of light KomalTender; delicate ManjuSweet; pleasant; snow GeetaA sacred song; the Bhagavad Gita ManishaIntellect; wisdom SoniaGolden; wisdom ReenaA jewel; pure; melted SangeetaMusic; melody AshaHope; desire; aspiration RenuA grain of pollen; a fine particle PriyaBeloved; dear one SoniGolden; lovely RajniThe night AnjaliAn offering with both hands; a gift ShivaniA name of Goddess Parvati NeelamA sapphire AnjuOne who lives in the heart; a blessing MeenaA precious blue gem; a fish SapnaA dream RakhiThe sacred thread of protection KanchanGold RaniA queen DeepaA lamp; light KhushbuFragrance; a sweet scent BhawnaFeeling; sentiment; emotion RadhaKrishna's beloved; prosperity PushpaA flower SavitaThe sun; the life-giver MadhuHoney; sweetness SaritaA river SonamFortunate; the merit of good deeds MayaIllusion; magic MinakshiOne with fish-shaped eyes; a goddess ChandaniMoonlight SitaThe consort of Lord Rama; a furrow UshaDawn; the first light of day LalitaPlayful; graceful; a goddess SarojLotus; born in water ArchanaWorship; a ritual offering SheetalCool; calm; soothing ChanchalLively; playful; restless ChandniMoonlight ReshmaSilken; soft as silk VarshaRain RituA season of the year RitaCosmic order; truth; a way of life VandnaWorship; adoration; a prayer PayalAn anklet RoopaBeauty; graceful form; silver DurgaThe invincible goddess; the unattainable MeeraA devotee of Krishna; prosperous DeepikaA small lamp; light GulshanA rose garden; a flower garden ShantiPeace; tranquillity SheelaGood character; conduct; virtue UrmilaLakshmana's wife; a wave

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Popular themes for girl names

Goddess names (Lakshmi, Parvati, Saraswati, Durga) invoke a blessing. Nature names (Ganga, Kamala/lotus, Jharna/waterfall) are gentle and evergreen. Virtue names (Vidya/knowledge, Shanti/peace, Aditi/boundless) name a hope for her character.

As with all Indian names, a single name can carry more than one meaning across languages — we give the common one, and recommend confirming anything you will use officially.

Frequently asked questions

What is a beautiful modern Hindu girl name?

Popular modern picks include Aadhya, Saanvi, Kiara, Myra and Aarohi — short, melodic and meaningful. Tap any name for its meaning and origin.

Which Hindu girl names come from goddesses?

Many: Lakshmi, Parvati, Saraswati, Durga, Gayatri and their forms (Ambika, Kamala, Vaishnavi). Each links to its full meaning.

Are the meanings reliable?

Yes — each is checked against widely-accepted sources. Many names have more than one accepted meaning; we show the common one.

Can I browse by first letter?

Yes — open any name and use the "names starting with…" link, or use the A–Z browse in the Name Finder.

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Formulas are verified against official or authoritative sources and reflect rules known as of 9 July 2026. Universities can revise conversion rules — always confirm with your examination cell for official submissions.