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Nishat নিশাত m & f Arabic, Bengali
Means "energetic, lively" in Arabic.
Nithya நித்யா, ನಿತ್ಯ, నిత్య, നിത്യ f Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam
Southern Indian form of Nitya.
Nitika नीतिका f Hindi
From Sanskrit नीति (nīti) meaning "guidance, moral conduct".
Nitya नित्या, नित्य f & m Hinduism, Hindi
Means "always, eternal" in Sanskrit. This is a transcription of both the feminine form नित्या (an epithet of the Hindu goddess Durga) and the masculine form नित्य.
Padma पद्म, पद्मा, பத்மா, ಪದ್ಮಾ, పద్మా f & m Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu
Means "lotus" in Sanskrit. This is a transcription of both the feminine form पद्मा and the masculine form पद्म.... [more]
Padmini ಪದ್ಮಿನಿ, பத்மினி, పద్మిని f Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
Means "multitude of lotuses", a derivative of Sanskrit पद्म (padma) meaning "lotus".
Pallab পল্লব m Bengali
Bengali form of Pallav.
Pallabi পল্লবি f Bengali
Bengali feminine form of Pallav.
Pallav पल्लव m Hindi
From Sanskrit पल्लव (pallava) meaning "budding leaf, shoot".
Pallavi पल्लवी, ಪಲ್ಲವಿ, పల్లవి, பல்லவி f Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
Feminine form of Pallav.
Pankaj पंकज, પંકજ, পঙ্কজ, ਪੰਕਜ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali
Modern form of Pankaja.
Parminder ਪਰਮਿੰਦਰ m & f Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit परम (parama) meaning "highest, best" combined with the name of the Hindu god Indra.
Parth પાર્થ, पार्थ m Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi
Modern form of Partha.
Partha पार्थ, পার্থ, পাৰ্থ m Hinduism, Bengali, Assamese
Means "son of Pritha" in Sanskrit. This is another name for the three elder Pandavas, who were sons of Pritha (another name of Kunti) and Pandu.
Parvaiz پرویز m Urdu
Alternate transcription of Urdu پرویز (see Parvez).
Parvati पार्वती f Hinduism, Hindi
Means "of the mountains", derived from Sanskrit पर्वत (parvata) meaning "mountain". Parvati is a Hindu goddess of love and power, the benign form of the wife of Shiva. A daughter of the mountain god Himavat, she was a reincarnation of Shiva's first wife Sati. She is the mother of Ganesha and Skanda.
Parveen پروین, परवीन f & m Urdu, Hindi
Alternate transcription of Urdu پروین or Hindi परवीन (see Parvin).
Parvez পারভেজ, پرویز m Bengali, Urdu
Bengali and Urdu form of Parviz.
Parvin پروین, परवीन f & m Persian, Urdu, Hindi
Means "the Pleiades" in Persian. The Pleiades are a group of stars in the constellation Taurus. This name is typically feminine in Iran, but unisex in India.
Pavan पवन, పవన్, ಪವನ್ m Hindi, Nepali, Telugu, Kannada
Modern form of Pavana.
Pitambar पीताम्बर m Hindi
Modern form of Pitambara.
Pooja पूजा, પૂજા, পূজা, ਪੂਜਾ, పూజా, പൂജ, பூஜா, ಪೂಜಾ f Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Nepali
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi/Nepali पूजा, Gujarati પૂજા, Bengali পূজা, Gurmukhi ਪੂਜਾ, Telugu పూజా, Malayalam പൂജ, Tamil பூஜா or Kannada ಪೂಜಾ (see Puja).
Poonam पूनम f Hindi
Alternate transcription of Hindi पूनम (see Punam).
Poornima பூர்ணிமா, ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮಾ, पूर्णिमा f Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi
Alternate transcription of Tamil பூர்ணிமா, Kannada ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮಾ or Hindi/Marathi पूर्णिमा (see Purnima).
Prabhakar ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್, ప్రభాకర్, பிரபாகர், प्रभाकर m Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Hindi
Modern form of Prabhakara.
Prabhat प्रभात m Hindi
Means "shining forth, morning" in Sanskrit, derived from प्रभा (prabhā) meaning "to shine".
Prabhu प्रभु, பிரபு, ಪ್ರಭು m Hinduism, Tamil, Kannada
Means "mighty, powerful, master" in Sanskrit. In the Rigveda this is an epithet of both the Hindu gods Surya and Agni.
Prabodh प्रबोध m Hindi
Means "awakening" in Sanskrit.
Prachi प्राची, પ્રાચી f Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
From Sanskrit प्राच्य (prācya) meaning "eastern, ancient".
Pradeep प्रदीप, প্রদিপ, പ്രദീപ്, ಪ್ರದೀಪ್, ప్రదీప్, பிரதீப் m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi प्रदीप, Bengali প্রদিপ, Malayalam പ്രദീപ്, Kannada ಪ್ರದೀಪ್, Telugu ప్రదీప్, Tamil பிரதீப் or Nepali प्रदिप (see Pradip).
Pradip प्रदीप, প্রদিপ, പ്രദീപ്, ಪ್ರದೀಪ್, ప్రదీప్, பிரதீப் m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
Derived from Sanskrit प्रदीप (pradīpa) meaning "light, lantern".
Prahalad प्रहलाद m Hindi
Variant of Prahlad.
Prahlad प्रह्लाद, प्रल्हाद, প্রহ্লাদ, ପ୍ରହ୍ଲାଦ m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia
Modern form of Prahlada.
Prakash प्रकाश, ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್, பிரகாஷ், ప్రకాష్, പ്രകാശ്, પ્રકાશ, প্রকাশ, ପ୍ରକାଶ m Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Nepali
Derived from Sanskrit प्रकाश (prakāśa) meaning "light, bright, shining".
Pramod प्रमोद, ಪ್ರಮೋದ್ m Hindi, Marathi, Kannada
Modern form of Pramoda.
Pran प्राण m Hindi
From Sanskrit प्राण (prāṇa) meaning "breath".
Pranab প্রণব, প্ৰণব m Bengali, Assamese
Bengali and Assamese form of Pranav.
Pranav प्रणव, પ્રણવ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
This is the Sanskrit word referring to ओम् (om), the Hindu sacred syllable.
Pranay प्रणय m Hindi, Marathi
From Sanskrit प्रणय (praṇaya) meaning "leader, guidance, love".
Prasad ప్రసాద్, प्रसाद, ಪ್ರಸಾದ್, പ്രസാദ്, பிரசாத், ପ୍ରସାଦ, প্রসাদ m Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Odia, Bengali, Nepali
From Sanskrit प्रसाद (prasāda) meaning "brightness, clearness, graciousness, offering". This is a word referring to an offering of food made to a deity.
Prasanna பிரசன்னா, ಪ್ರಸನ್ನ, ପ୍ରସନ୍ନ, ప్రసన్న, प्रसन्न m Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Odia, Hindi
Means "clear, bright, tranquil" in Sanskrit.
Prasenjit প্রসেনজিৎ m Bengali
Means "conqueror of an expert army" in Sanskrit.
Prashant प्रशान्त, প্রশান্ত m Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Bengali
From Sanskrit प्रशान्त (praśānta) meaning "calm, quiet".
Prashanth பிரசாந்த் m Tamil
Tamil form of Prashant.
Pratap प्रताप m Hindi, Marathi
From Sanskrit प्रताप (pratāpa) meaning "heat, splendour, glory".
Prateek प्रतीक, પ્રતિક, প্রতীক m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi प्रतीक, Gujarati પ્રતિક or Bengali প্রতীক (see Pratik).
Pratibha प्रतिभा f Hindi, Marathi
From Sanskrit प्रतिभा (pratibhā) meaning "light, splendour, intelligence".
Pratik प्रतीक, પ્રતિક, প্রতীক m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali
From Sanskrit प्रतीक (pratīka) meaning "look, appearance".
Pratima प्रतिमा f Hindi, Marathi
From Sanskrit प्रतिमा (pratimā) meaning "image, likeness, reflection".
Praveen प्रवीण, પ્રવીણ, ಪ್ರವೀಣ್, ప్రవీణ్, பிரவீண், പ്രവീൺ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi प्रवीण, Gujarati પ્રવીણ, Kannada ಪ್ರವೀಣ್, Telugu ప్రవీణ్, Tamil பிரவீண் or Malayalam പ്രവീൺ (see Pravin).
Praveena பிரவீணா, ప్రవీణ, പ്രവീണ, ಪ್ರವೀಣಾ, प्रवीणा f Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi
Alternate transcription of Pravina.
Pravin प्रवीण, પ્રવીણ, ಪ್ರವೀಣ್, ప్రవీణ్, பிரவீண், പ്രവീൺ m Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam
From Sanskrit प्रवीण (pravīṇa) meaning "skilled".
Pravina प्रवीणा, ప్రవీణ, பிரவீணா, പ്രവീണ, ಪ್ರವೀಣಾ f Marathi, Tamil
Feminine form of Pravin.
Prema பிரேமா, ಪ್ರೇಮಾ, प्रेमा f Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Nepali, Hindi
Feminine form of Prem.
Pritha पृथा, পৃথা f Hinduism, Bengali
Means "the palm of the hand" in Sanskrit. This is another name of the legendary Hindu figure Kunti.
Priya प्रिया, பிரியா, ప్రియ, പ്രിയാ, ಪ್ರಿಯಾ, প্রিয়া f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali
Means "beloved" in Sanskrit. It appears briefly in the Puranas belonging to a daughter of King Daksha.
Priyanka प्रियंका, प्रियङ्का, प्रियांका, ప్రియాంక, பிரியங்கா, പ്രിയങ്ക, ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ, প্রিয়াঙ্কা f Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali
From Sanskrit प्रियंकर (priyaṃkara) meaning "agreeable, amiable".
Puja पूजा, પૂજા, পূজা, ਪੂਜਾ, పూజా, പൂജ, பூஜா, ಪೂಜಾ f Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Nepali
From Sanskrit पूजा (pūjā) meaning "honour, worship". This is the name of a Hindu ritual of reverence.
Punam पूनम f Hindi
Means "full moon" in Hindi, ultimately from Sanskrit पूर्णिमा (pūrṇimā).
Punita पुनीता f Hindi, Marathi
Feminine form of Punit.
Purnima पूर्णिमा, পূর্ণিমা, பூர்ணிமா, ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮಾ f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada
From Sanskrit पूर्णिमा (pūrṇimā) meaning "full moon".
Purushottam पुरुषोत्तम m Hindi, Marathi
Modern form of Purushottama.
Pushpa पुष्पा, ಪುಷ್ಪಾ, புஷ்பா, పుష్ప f & m Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali
From Sanskrit पुष्प (puṣpa) meaning "flower". This is a transcription of both the feminine form पुष्पा and the masculine form पुष्प. Especially in Nepal it is frequently masculine.
Qadir قادر, قدیر m Arabic, Urdu
Means "capable, powerful, mighty" in Arabic, from the root قدر (qadara) meaning "to have power, to be able". This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: قادر, in which the first vowel is long, and قدير, in which the second vowel is long. In Islamic tradition القادر (al-Qādir) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Qamar قمر m & f Arabic, Urdu
Means "moon" in Arabic.
Qasim قاسم m Arabic, Urdu
Means "one who divides goods among people" in Arabic, derived from قسم (qasama) meaning "to divide, to distribute". This was the name of a son of the Prophet Muhammad who died while young.
Qurban قربان m Urdu, Azerbaijani
From Arabic قربان (qurbān) meaning "sacrifice, sacrificial animal". It is associated with the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, which features the ritual sacrifice of an animal.
Rabeya রাবেয়া f Bengali
Bengali form of Raabi'a.
Rabi 2 রবি m Bengali, Nepali
Bengali and Nepali form of Ravi.
Rabia رابعہ f & m Arabic, Turkish, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic رابعة (see Raabi'a), as well as the usual Turkish and Urdu form.... [more]
Rabindra রবীন্দ্র m Bengali
Bengali form of Ravindra.
Rachana रचना, રચના f Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Nepali
From Sanskrit रचन (racana) meaning "creation, preparation".
Rachna रचना f Hindi, Marathi
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi रचना (see Rachana).
Radha राधा, రాధా, ராதா, ರಾಧಾ, രാധാ f Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi
Means "success, prosperity" in Sanskrit. This was the name of the favourite consort of the Hindu deity Krishna. She is associated with beauty and compassion, and is considered an avatar of Lakshmi.
Radhika राधिका, રાધીકા, രാധിക, ರಾಧಿಕಾ, రాధిక, ராதிகா f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
Used in Hindu scripture as an endearing form of Radha.
Rafiq رفیق, রফিক m Arabic, Azerbaijani, Urdu, Bengali
Means either "friend" or "gentle, kind" in Arabic.
Raghu रघु, ರಘು, రఘు, രഘു m Hinduism, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam
Means "swift" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a heroic king in Hindu epics, the great-grandfather of Rama.
Rahat راحت m & f Arabic, Urdu
Means "rest, comfort" in Arabic.
Rahim رحیم, রহিম m Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Pashto, Bengali, Malay
Means "merciful, kind, compassionate" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الرحيم (al-Raḥīm) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Rahima রহিমা f Arabic, Bengali
Feminine form of Rahim.
Rahman রহমান m Arabic, Persian, Pashto, Indonesian, Malay, Bengali
Means "merciful" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الرحمٰن (al-Raḥmān) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Rahul राहुल, রাহুল, ৰাহুল, ରାହୁଲ, રાહુલ, ਰਾਹੁਲ, രാഹുൽ, ராகுல், ರಾಹುಲ್, రాహుల్ m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu
Modern form of Rahula.
Raj राज, রাজ, ਰਾਜ, રાજ, ராஜ், రాజ్, ರಾಜ್, രാജ് m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali
Means "empire, royalty", from Sanskrit राज्य (rājya).
Raja 2 राजा, راجا, ராஜா, రాజా, രാജ, രാജാ, ರಾಜಾ m Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Indonesian
Means "king, ruler", from Sanskrit राजन् (rājan).
Rajani रजनी, రజని, ರಜನಿ f & m Hinduism, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Hindi, Nepali
Means "dark, night" in Sanskrit. This is another name of the Hindu goddess Durga.
Rajaram राजाराम m Hindi, Marathi
Means "king Rama", from Sanskrit राज (rāja) meaning "king" combined with the name Rama 1. This name was borne by a 17th-century ruler of the Maratha Empire.
Rajeev राजीव, രാജീവ്, ராஜிவ் m Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Nepali
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi/Nepali राजीव, Malayalam രാജീവ് or Tamil ராஜிவ் (see Rajiv).
Rajender राजेन्द्र m Hindi
Alternate transcription of Hindi राजेन्द्र (see Rajendra).
Rajendra राजेन्द्र, राजेंद्र, રાજેન્દ્ર, రాజేంద్ర m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Nepali
Means "lord of kings", derived from Sanskrit राज (rāja) meaning "king" combined with the name of the Hindu god Indra, used here to mean "lord". This was the name of two 11th-century rulers of the Chola Empire in southern India.
Rajesh राजेश, রাজেশ, રાજેશ, ਰਾਜੇਸ਼, ராஜேஷ், రాజేష్, ರಾಜೇಶ್, രാജേഷ് m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali
Means "ruler of kings" from Sanskrit राज (rāja) meaning "king" and ईश (īśa) meaning "lord, ruler".
Rajib রাজীব m Bengali
Bengali form of Rajiv.
Rajinder ਰਜਿੰਦਰ m & f Indian (Sikh)
Variant of Rajendra used by Sikhs.
Rajiv राजीव, രാജീവ്, ராஜிவ் m Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Nepali
From Sanskrit राजीव (rājīva) meaning "striped". This is used to refer to the blue lotus in Hindu texts.
Rajkumari राजकुमारी f Hindi
Means "princess" in Sanskrit.
Rajneesh रजनीश m Hindi
Alternate transcription of Hindi रजनीश (see Rajnish).
Rajni राज्ञी f Hindi
Means "queen" in Sanskrit.
Rajnish रजनीश m Hindi
Means "lord of the night" from Sanskrit रजनी (rajanī) meaning "night" and ईश (īśa) meaning "lord, ruler". This is another name for the moon in Hindu texts.
Raju राजू, రాజు, ராஜூ, രാജു m Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Nepali
Variant of Raja 2.
Rakesh राकेश, રાકેશ, ਰਾਕੇਸ਼, ರಾಕೇಶ್, രാകേഷ്, ராகேஷ், రాకేష్ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
Means "lord of the full moon" from Sanskrit राका (rākā) meaning "full moon" and ईश (īśa) meaning "lord, ruler".
Rakhi राखी f Hindi
From a word for a type of ritual wristband, ultimately from Sanskrit रक्ष् (rakṣ) meaning "to protect".
Ram 2 राम, রাম, ராம், రామ్, രാം, ರಾಮ್ m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Nepali
Modern form of Rama 1.
Rama 1 राम, రామ, ராமா, ರಾಮ, രാമ m Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Means "pleasing, beautiful" in Sanskrit. In Hindu belief this is the name of an incarnation of the god Vishnu. He is the hero of the Ramayana, a Hindu epic, which tells of the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon king Ravana, and his efforts to recapture her.... [more]
Ramachandra रामचन्द्र, रामचंद्र, ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರ, రామచంద్ర, ராமசந்திர m Hinduism, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
Derived from the name of the Hindu deity Rama 1 combined with Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra) meaning "moon". This is another name of Rama.
Ramadevi रमादेवी f Hindi
From the name of the Hindu goddess Rama 2 (referring to Lakshmi) combined with Sanskrit देवी (devī) meaning "goddess".
Ramakant रमाकांत, ରମାକାନ୍ତ m Hindi, Marathi, Odia
Modern form of Ramakanta.
Ramakanta रमाकान्त, ରମାକାନ୍ତ m Hinduism, Odia
Means "desired of Lakshmi", from Rama 2 (a name of Lakshmi) combined with Sanskrit कान्त (kānta) meaning "desired, beloved". This name refers to Lakshmi's husband Vishnu.
Ramakrishna రామకృష్ణ, ರಾಮಕೃಷ್ಣ, रामकृष्ण m Telugu, Kannada
Combination of the names of the Hindu deities Rama 1 and Krishna. This name was borne by the Hindu religious teacher Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886).
Raman 1 ராமன், രാമൻ, ರಾಮನ್ m Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada
Variant of Rama 1.
Raman 4 रमण, ਰਮਨ m Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi
Northern Indian form of Ramana.
Ramana रमण, రమణ, ரமண m Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil
Derived from Sanskrit रमण (ramaṇa) meaning "pleasing, delightful". This is an epithet of the Hindu love god Kama or the solar charioteer Aruna.
Rambabu రాంబాబు m Telugu
Means "father Rama" from the name of the Hindu deity Rama 1 combined with Telugu బాబు (bābu) meaning "father".
Ramchandra रामचंद्र m Marathi
Form of Ramachandra more common in northern India.
Ramdas रामदास m Marathi, Hindi
Means "servant of Rama" from the name of the Hindu deity Rama 1 combined with Sanskrit दास (dāsa) meaning "servant". This name was borne by a 17th-century Hindu holy man from Maharashtra.
Ramesh रमेश, ರಮೇಶ್, രരമേഷ്, ரமேஷ், రమేష్, રમેશ m Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Nepali
Modern transcription of Ramesha.
Rameshwar रामेश्वर m Hindi
Modern form of Rameshvara.
Ramkrishna রামকৃষ্ণ, रामकृष्ण m Bengali, Marathi
Form of Ramakrishna more common in northern India.
Ramprasad রামপ্রসাদ, रामप्रसाद m Bengali, Hindi, Marathi
Means "clearness of Rama" from the name of the Hindu deity Rama 1 combined with Sanskrit प्रसाद (prasāda) meaning "clearness, brightness". This name was borne by the Bengali poet Ramprasad Sen (c. 1723-1781).
Ramzan رمضان m Chechen, Urdu
Chechen and Urdu form of Ramadan.
Rana 2 رانا, রানা m Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali
From the Sanskrit title राणा (rāṇā) meaning "king".
Rani 1 రాణీ, रानी, राणी, রাণী, റാണി, رانی f Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Urdu, Indonesian
From Sanskrit राणी (rāṇī) meaning "queen".
Ranjeet रणजीत, रंजीत, रणजित, রঞ্জিত m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Alternate transcription of Hindi रणजीत or रंजीत, Marathi रणजित or रणजीत or Bengali রঞ্জিত (see Ranjit).
Ranjit रणजीत, रंजीत, रणजित, রঞ্জিত m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
From Sanskrit रञ्जित (rañjita) meaning "coloured, pleased, delighted". A famous bearer was Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), the founder of a Sikh kingdom that covered most of the Punjab and Kashmir.
Rasel রাসেল m Bengali
Bengali form of Rasul.
Rasheed رشید m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic رشيد or Urdu رشید (see Rashid).
Rashid رشید, راشد m Arabic, Urdu, Uzbek, Malay
Means "rightly guided" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الرشيد (al-Rashīd) is one of the 99 names of Allah.... [more]
Rashida رشیدہ, راشدہ f Arabic, Urdu
Feminine form of Rashid.
Rashmi रश्मी, ರಷ್ಮಿ, రష్మి, ராஷ்மி f & m Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
From Sanskrit रश्मि (raśmi) meaning "ray of sunlight, rope, cord".
Rasool رسول m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic رسول (see Rasul), as well as the usual Urdu transcription.
Ratan रतन, রতন m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Variant of Ratna.
Rathna ரத்னா f & m Tamil
Southern Indian variant of Ratna.
Rati रति f Hinduism, Hindi
Means "rest, repose, pleasure" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the Hindu goddess of love and pleasure, the wife of Kama.
Ratna रत्न, रत्ना, రత్న f & m Hindi, Telugu, Nepali, Indonesian
Derived from Sanskrit रत्न (ratna) meaning "jewel, treasure". This is a transcription of both the feminine form रत्ना and the masculine form रत्न.
Ratnam రత్నం m & f Telugu
Southern Indian variant of Ratna.
Ravi रवि, রবি, ରବି, રવિ, రవి, ரவி, ರವಿ m Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Nepali
Means "sun" in Sanskrit. Ravi is a Hindu god of the sun, sometimes equated with Surya. A famous bearer was the musician Ravi Shankar (1920-2012).
Ravinder ਰਵਿੰਦਰ m & f Indian (Sikh)
Variant of Ravindra used by Sikhs.
Ravindra रवीन्द्र, रवींद्र, రవీంద్ర, ರವೀಂದ್ರ m Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada
Means "lord of the sun" from Sanskrit रवि (ravi) meaning "sun" combined with the name of the Hindu god Indra, used here to mean "lord". This is another name for the Hindu god Surya.
Raza رضا m Urdu
Urdu form of Rida.
Reena रीना f Hindi, Marathi
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi रीना (see Rina 3).
Rehman رحمٰن, رحمان m Urdu
Urdu form of Rahman.
Reshma रेशमा, রেশমা, రేష్మా f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu
From Hindi रेशम (resham) meaning "silk", ultimately of Persian origin.
Reva रेवा f Hinduism, Hindi
Means "one that moves" in Sanskrit. This is another name of the Hindu goddess Rati.
Reza রেজা m Persian, Indonesian, Bengali
Persian, Indonesian and Bengali form of Rida.
Richa ऋचा, ഋചാ, রিচা f Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali
From Sanskrit ऋच (ṛc) meaning "praise, verse, sacred text".
Rina 3 रीना f Hindi, Marathi
From Sanskrit रीण (rīṇa) meaning "melted".
Ritika रीतिका f Hindi
Means either "movement, stream" or "brass" in Sanskrit.
Riya रिया, রিয়া f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Means "singer" in Sanskrit.
Rizwan رضوان m Urdu, Arabic
Urdu form of Ridwan, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription.
Rizwana رضوانہ f Urdu, Arabic
Urdu form of Ridwana, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription.
Rohan 1 रोहन, রোহন, ರೋಹನ್ m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada
Derived from Sanskrit रोहण (rohaṇa) meaning "ascension".
Roshan रोशन m & f Persian, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali
Means "light, bright" in Persian.
Rubab رباب f Arabic, Urdu
From an Arabic word referring to a type of stringed musical instrument. This was the name of the wife of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Husayn.
Rudra रुद्र, ରୁଦ୍ର m Hinduism, Nepali, Odia
Probably means "crying, howling, roaring" from Sanskrit रुद् (rud). This is the name of a Hindu god associated with the wind and storms, appearing in the Rigveda. He is identified with Shiva.
Rukhsana رخسانہ f Urdu
Urdu form of Roxana.
Rupa रूपा, রূপা f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Nepali
From Sanskrit रूप (rūpa) meaning "shape, form".
Saba 2 صبا f Persian, Urdu
Means "soft breeze" in Persian.
Sabeen صبین f Urdu
Possibly from Arabic meaning "follower of another religion", a name given to the Prophet Muhammad and other Muslims by non-Muslim Arabs.
Sachin सचिन, સચિન, సచిన్ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu
Possibly from Sanskrit सत् (sat) meaning "existence, essence". A famous bearer is the retired Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar (1973-).
Sadaf صدف f Arabic, Persian, Urdu
Means "seashell, mother-of-pearl" in Arabic.
Saddam صدّام, সাদ্দাম m Arabic, Urdu, Bengali
Means "one who confronts" in Arabic. It was borne by the Iraqi president Saddam Hussein (1937-2006).
Sadhana সাধনা, साधना f Bengali, Hindi, Marathi
Derived from Sanskrit साधना (sādhanā) meaning "accomplishment, completion".
Sadia سعدیہ, সাদিয়া f Arabic, Urdu, Bengali
Feminine form of Sadi.
Sadiq صادق m Arabic, Urdu
Means "true, sincere, loyal" in Arabic, derived from the root صدق (ṣadaqa) meaning "to tell the truth".
Saeed سعید m Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Dhivehi
Alternate transcription of Arabic سعيد (see Said), as well as the usual Persian, Urdu and Dhivehi transcription.
Saeeda سعیدہ f Urdu
Urdu form of Saida.
Sahil साहिल, ساحل m Azerbaijani, Hindi, Urdu
Means "coast, shore" in Azerbaijani, Hindi and Urdu, in all cases a borrowing from Arabic ساحل (sāḥil).
Saif سیف, সাইফ m Arabic, Urdu, Bengali
Means "sword" in Arabic.
Saiful সাইফুল m Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay
First part of compound Arabic names beginning with سيف ال (Sayf al) meaning "sword of the" (such as Sayf ad-Din).
Saifullah سیف اللہ m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic سيف الله or Urdu سیف اللہ (see Sayfullah).
Saima 1 صائمہ f Urdu
Derived from Arabic صائم (ṣāʾim) meaning "fasting".
Saira سائرہ f Urdu
Possibly means "traveller" in Arabic.
Sajjad سجّاد, সাজ্জাদ m Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali
Means "one who prays" in Arabic, derived from سجد (sajada) meaning "to bow down, to prostrate".
Sakina سکینہ f Arabic, Urdu
Means "calmness, peace" in Arabic.
Sakshi साक्षी f Hindi, Marathi
From Sanskrit साक्षिन् (sākṣin) meaning "witness".
Saleem سلیم m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic سليم or Urdu سلیم (see Salim).
Salih সালেহ m Arabic, Turkish, Bosnian, Bengali
Means "virtuous" in Arabic, a derivative of صلح (ṣalaḥa) meaning "to be good, to be proper". According to the Quran this was the name of an early Arabian prophet.
Salim سلیم m Arabic, Urdu
Means "safe, sound, intact" in Arabic, derived from the root سلم (salima) meaning "to be safe". This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: سليم, in which the second vowel is long, and سالم, in which the first vowel is long.
Salma سلمیٰ, সালমা f Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Indonesian
Means "safe" in Arabic, derived from سلم (salima) meaning "to be safe".
Salman سلمان, সালমান m Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay
Means "safe" in Arabic, a derivative of سلم (salima) meaning "to be safe".
Samar 2 ثمر, সমর m Urdu, Bengali
From Arabic ثمر (thamar) meaning "fruit, profit".
Sameer 2 समीर, সমীর, સમીર m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi समीर, Bengali সমীর or Gujarati સમીર (see Samir 2).
Sameera 2 సమీరా, समीरा f Telugu, Marathi, Hindi
Alternate transcription of Telugu సమీరా or Marathi/Hindi समीरा (see Samira 2).
Sami 3 سمیع m Arabic, Urdu
Means "hearing, listening" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition السميع (al-Samīʿ) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Samia 1 সামিয়া f Arabic, Bengali
Alternate transcription of Arabic سامية (see Samiya), as well as the usual Bengali transcription.
Samia 2 سامعہ, سمیعہ f Urdu
Feminine form of Sami 3.
Samina ثمینہ f Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic ثمينة (see Thamina), as well as the usual Urdu transcription.
Samir 2 समीर, সমীর, સમીર m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati
From Sanskrit समीर (samīra) meaning "wind, air".
Samira 2 समीरा, సమీరా f Marathi, Hindi, Telugu
Feminine form of Samir 2.
Sampath ಸಂಪತ್, సంపత్, சம்பத் m Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Sinhalese
From Sanskrit सम्पत्ति (sampatti) meaning "success, wealth".
Sandeep संदीप, সন্দীপ, ਸੰਦੀਪ, સંદિપ, ಸಂದೀಪ್, സന്ദീപ്, సందీప్, சந்தீப் m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi संदीप, Bengali সন্দীপ, Gurmukhi ਸੰਦੀਪ, Gujarati સંદિપ, Kannada ಸಂದೀಪ್, Malayalam സന്ദീപ്, Telugu సందీప్, Tamil சந்தீப் or Nepali सन्दीप (see Sandip).
Sandhya संध्या, సంధ్యా, சந்தியா, ಸಂಧ್ಯಾ, സന്ധ്യ f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
Means "twilight" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a Hindu goddess of twilight, a daughter of Brahma.
Sandip संदीप, সন্দীপ, ਸੰਦੀਪ, સંદિપ, ಸಂದೀಪ್, സന്ദീപ്, సందీప్, சந்தீப் m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
From Sanskrit सन्दीप् (sandīp) meaning "to blaze, to burn".
Sanjana संजना f Hindi, Marathi
From Sanskrit सञजन (sañjana) meaning "uniting, joining".
Sanjay संजय, সঞ্জয়, ସଂଜୟ, સંજય, ಸಂಜಯ್, സഞ്ജയ്, సంజయ్, சஞ்சய் m Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
Modern form of Sanjaya.
Sanjeet संजीत m Hindi
Alternate transcription of Hindi संजीत (see Sanjit).
Sanjeev संजीव, સંજીવ, ਸੰਜੀਵ, సంజీవ్, ಸಂಜೀವ್ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Kannada
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi संजीव, Gujarati સંજીવ, Gurmukhi ਸੰਜੀਵ, Telugu సంజీవ్ or Kannada ಸಂಜೀವ್ (see Sanjiv).
Sanjib সঞ্জীব m Bengali
Bengali form of Sanjiv.
Sanjit संजीत, সঞ্জিত m Hindi, Bengali
From Sanskrit संजित (saṃjita) meaning "complete victory".
Sanjiv संजीव, સંજીવ, ਸੰਜੀਵ, సంజీవ్, ಸಂಜೀವ್ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Kannada
Derived from Sanskrit संजीव (saṃjīva) meaning "living, reviving".
Sankar ശങ്കർ, শংকর m Malayalam, Bengali
Alternate transcription of Malayalam ശങ്കർ or Bengali শংকর (see Shankar).
Santhosh സന്തോഷ്, సంతోష్, சந்தோஷ், ಸಂತೋಷ್ m Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada
Southern Indian form of Santosh.
Santosh संतोष, সন্তোষ, ସନ୍ତୋଷ, ਸੰਤੋਸ਼, سنتوش, സന്തോഷ്, సంతోష్ m & f Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Urdu, Malayalam, Telugu
From Sanskrit संतोष (saṃtoṣa) meaning "satisfaction, contentment".
Saral सरल m Hindi
From Sanskrit सरल (sarala) meaning "straight".
Sarala சரளா, సరళ, ಸರಳಾ f Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
Feminine form of Saral.
Saraswati सरस्वती f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi
Means "possessing water" from Sanskrit सरस् (saras) meaning "fluid, water, lake" and वती (vatī) meaning "having". This is the name of a Hindu river goddess, also associated with learning and the arts, who is the wife of Brahma. She appears in the Vedas.
Sardar سردار m Persian, Urdu, Pashto
From a title meaning "chief, leader", derived from Persian سر (sar) meaning "head, authority" and the suffix دار (dār) meaning "possessor".
Sarika सारिका f Hindi, Marathi
From a Sanskrit word referring to a type of thrush (species Turdus salica) or myna bird (species Gracula religiosa).
Sarita 2 सरिता f Hindi, Marathi, Nepali
Means "flowing" in Sanskrit.
Sarvesh सरवेश m Hindi, Marathi
Means "ruler of all" from Sanskrit सर्व (sarva) meaning "all" and ईश (īśa) meaning "ruler, lord".
Sashi ಶಶಿ m & f Kannada
Alternate transcription of Kannada ಶಶಿ (see Shashi).
Satish सतीश, ಸತೀಶ್, సతీష్ m Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu
Modern form of Satisha.
Satyavati सत्यवती, సత్యవతి f Hinduism, Hindi, Telugu
Means "truthful", derived from Sanskrit सत्य (satya) meaning "true, real" and the suffix वती (vatī) meaning "having". In the Hindu epic the Mahabharata she is a commoner who becomes the wife of Shantanu, king of Hastinapura.
Savitri सावित्री f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi
Means "of the sun" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a hymn in the Rigveda dedicated to Savitr, a sun god. This is also the name of Savitr's daughter, a wife of Brahma, considered an aspect of Saraswati. In the Hindu epic the Mahabharata it is borne by King Satyavan's wife, who successfully pleas with Yama, the god of death, to restore her husband to life.
Sayfullah سیف اللہ m Arabic, Urdu
Means "sword of Allah" from Arabic سيف (sayf) meaning "sword" combined with الله (Allah).
Seema सीमा f Hindi, Marathi
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi सीमा (see Sima 2).
Seeta सीता f Hindi
Alternate transcription of Hindi सीता (see Sita).
Seetha சீதா, சீதை f Tamil
Tamil form of Sita. The name of the mythological figures is சீதை, while சீதா is the spelling used for people.
Sekar சேகர் m Tamil
Tamil form of Shekhar.
Sekhar శేఖర్, শেখর m Telugu, Bengali
Telugu and Bengali form of Shekhar.
Shabana شبانہ f Urdu
Feminine form of Shaban.
Shabnam شبنم f Persian, Urdu
Means "dew" in Persian and Urdu.
Shafiq شفیق, শফিক m Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Malay
Means "compassionate" in Arabic, from the root شفق (shafaqa) meaning "to pity, to sympathize".
Shahed শাহেদ m Arabic, Bengali
Alternate transcription of Arabic شاهد (see Shahid 1), as well as the usual Bengali form.
Shaheen شاہین m Persian, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Persian شاهین (see Shahin), as well as the usual Urdu transcription.
Shahid 1 شاہد m Arabic, Urdu
Means "witness" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الشاهد (al-Shāhid) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Shahid 2 শহীদ m Arabic, Bengali
Means "martyr, witness" in Arabic. This name is related to Shahid 1, though it is spelled distinctly in Arabic.
Shahida شاہدہ, শাহিদা f Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Malay
Feminine form of Shahid 1.
Shahin শাহীন m Persian, Arabic, Bengali
Means "falcon" in Persian, referring more specifically to the Barbary falcon (species Falco pelegrinoides). The bird's name is a derivative of Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king".
Shahjahan شاہ جہان m Urdu
Means "king of the world" from Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king" and جهان (jahān) meaning "world". This was the name of the 17th-century Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal.
Shahnaz شہناز f & m Persian, Arabic, Urdu
Means "delight of the king" from Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king" and ناز (nāz) meaning "delight, comfort, coquetry".
Shahrukh شاہرخ, शाहरुख़ m Urdu, Hindi
Urdu and Hindi form of Shahrokh. A notable bearer is the Indian actor Shahrukh Khan (1965-), normally called Shah Rukh Khan.
Shahzad شہزاد m Persian, Arabic, Urdu
Means "prince, son of the king" in Persian.
Shahzada شہزادہ m Urdu
Variant of Shahzad.
Shailaja शैलजा, శైలజ f Hinduism, Telugu
Means "daughter of the mountain" in Sanskrit, from शैल (śaila) meaning "mountain" and (ja) meaning "born". This is another name of the Hindu goddess Parvati.
Shakir شاکر m Arabic, Urdu
Means "thankful" in Arabic, from the root شكر (shakara) meaning "to thank".
Shakti शक्ति f & m Hinduism, Hindi
Means "power" in Sanskrit. In Hinduism a shakti is the female counterpart of a god. The name Shakti is used in particular to refer to the female counterpart of Shiva, also known as Parvati among many other names.
Shakuntala शकुन्तला, शकुंतला f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi
Derived from Sanskrit शकुन्त (śakunta) meaning "bird". This is the name of a character in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, with the story adapted by Kalidasa for the 5th-century play Abhijnanashakuntalam. It tells how Shakuntala, who was raised in the forest by birds, meets and marries the king Dushyanta. After a curse is laid upon them Dushyanta loses his memory and they are separated, but eventually the curse is broken after the king sees the signet ring he gave her.
Shama शमा, شمع f Hindi, Urdu, Marathi
Means "lamp, candle" in Hindi and other Indian languages, ultimately from Arabic شمْع (shamʿ).
Shams شمس f & m Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Semitic Mythology
Means "sun" in Arabic. This was the name of a pre-Islamic Arabian goddess of the sun, identified with the Akkadian sun god Shamash (whose name is related) and the northern Arabian goddess Nuha.
Shamsuddin শামসুদ্দিন m Arabic, Bengali, Malay
Alternate transcription of Arabic شمس الدين (see Shams ad-Din), as well as the usual Bengali and Malay form.
Shandar شاندار m Urdu
Means "fabulous" in Urdu.
Shankar शंकर, ಶಂಕರ್, ശങ്കർ, శంకర్, சங்கர், শংকর m Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Nepali
Modern transcription of Shankara.
Shanta शान्ता, शांता f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali
Means "pacified, calm" in Sanskrit. In the Hindu epic the Ramayana this is the name of a princess of Anga who marries Rishyasringa.
Shantanu शंतनु, শান্তনু m Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Means "wholesome" in Sanskrit. In the Hindu epic the Mahabharata this is the name of a king of Hastinapura.
Shanthi சாந்தி, ശാന്തി, ಶಾಂತಿ f Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada
Southern Indian form of Shanti.
Shanti शान्ती, शांती f Hindi, Marathi, Nepali
From Sanskrit शान्ती (śāntī) meaning "quiet, peace, tranquility".
Sharad शरद m Hindi, Marathi, Nepali
From Sanskrit शरद् (śarad) meaning "autumn".
Sharada शारदा f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali
Means "autumnal, associated with autumn" in Sanskrit, a derivative of शरद् (śarad) meaning "autumn". This is another name for the Hindu goddess Saraswati.
Sharif شریف m Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, Persian, Tajik, Uzbek, Malay
Means "noble, eminent" in Arabic, a derivative of شرف (sharufa) meaning "to be noble, to be illustrious". This was a title used by the descendants of Muhammad.
Sharma शर्म m Hindi
From Sanskrit शर्मन् (śarman) meaning "protection, comfort, joy".
Sharmila சர்மிளா, शर्मिला f Tamil, Marathi
Derived from Sanskrit शर्मन् (śarman) meaning "protection, comfort, joy".
Shashi शशि, शशी, শশী, ಶಶಿ, శశి m & f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu
Traditional name for the moon, it literally means "having a hare" in Sanskrit. This is a transcription of both the masculine form शशि and the feminine form शशी (spelled with a long final vowel).
Shaukat شوکت m Urdu
Urdu transcription of Shawkat.
Shawkat শওকত m Arabic, Bengali
Derived from Arabic شوكة (shawka) meaning "bravery, valour, power".
Shazia شازیہ f Urdu
Meaning unknown, possibly of Arabic origin meaning "rare, unusual".
Sheela शीला, ಶೀಲಾ, ஷீலா f Marathi, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil
Alternate transcription of Shila.
Shekhar शेखर, ਸ਼ੇਖਰ, શેખર m Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati
From Sanskrit शेखर (śekhara) meaning "crest, crown, peak".
Shikha शिखा f Hindi
From Sanskrit शिखा (śikhā) meaning "crest, plume".
Shila शीला, ஷீலா, ಶೀಲಾ f Marathi
Derived from Sanskrit शील (śīla) meaning "conduct, disposition, character".
Shiva 1 शिव, శివ, ಶಿವ, ശിവ, சிவா m Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali
Derived from Sanskrit शिव (śiva) meaning "benign, kind, auspicious". Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction and restoration, the husband of the mother goddess Parvati. Though he does not appear in the Vedas, Shiva nevertheless incorporates elements of Vedic deities such as the storm god Rudra. He is often depicted with four arms and a third eye, and has both fierce and gentle aspects.... [more]
Shivali शिवाली f Hindi
Possibly means "beloved of Shiva 1".
Shivani शिवानी f Hinduism, Hindi
Means "wife of Shiva 1" in Sanskrit. This is an epithet of the Hindu goddess Parvati.
Shobha ಶೋಭಾ, शोभा f Kannada, Hindi, Marathi
Derived from Sanskrit शोभा (śobhā) meaning "brilliance".
Shreya श्रेया, শ্রেয়া, શ્રેયા f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati
From Sanskrit श्रेयस् (śreyas) meaning "superior, better".
Shrinivas श्रीनिवास m Marathi
Means "the abode of Shri" from the name of the Hindu goddess Shri combined with Sanskrit निवास (nivāsa) meaning "abode, house".
Shriram श्रीराम m Hindi, Marathi
From the Sanskrit honorific श्री (śrī) meaning "radiance, splendour" combined with the name of the Hindu deity Rama 1.
Shrivatsa श्रीवत्स m Hindi (Rare)
Means "beloved of Shri" from the name of the Hindu goddess Shri combined with Sanskrit वत्स (vatsa) meaning "beloved, dear". This is the name of a mark on Vishnu's chest.
Shubham शुभम m Hindi, Marathi
Derived from Sanskrit शुभ (śubha) meaning "splendid, bright, auspicious".
Shweta श्वेता, શ્વેતા f Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati
From Sanskrit श्वेत (śveta) meaning "white".
Shyam श्याम, శ్యామ్, ശ്യാം, சியாம், ಶ್ಯಾಮ್, শ্যাম m Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Nepali
Modern masculine form of Shyama.
Shyama श्याम, श्यामा m & f Hinduism, Hindi
Derived from Sanskrit श्याम (śyāma) meaning "dark, black, blue". This is a transcription of both the masculine form श्याम (another name of the Hindu god Krishna) and the feminine form श्यामा (another name of the goddess Kali).
Shyamal শ্যামল m Bengali
From Sanskrit श्यामल (śyāmala), a derivative of श्याम (śyāma) meaning "dark, black, blue".
Shyamala சியாமளா, శ్యామల, श्यामला f Tamil, Telugu, Marathi
Feminine form of Shyamal.
Siddharth सिद्धार्थ, સિદ્ધાર્થ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Modern form of Siddhartha.
Siddhartha सिद्धार्थ, সিদ্ধার্থ m Sanskrit, Buddhism, Bengali
Means "one who has accomplished a goal", derived from Sanskrit सिद्ध (siddha) meaning "accomplished" and अर्थ (artha) meaning "goal". Siddhartha Gautama was the real name of the Buddha.
Siddiqa صدّیقہ f Arabic (Rare), Urdu
Feminine form of Siddiq.
Sikandar سکندر m Urdu, Pashto
Urdu and Pashto form of Alexander.
Sima 2 सीमा, সীমা f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
From Sanskrit सीम (sīma) meaning "boundary, limit".
Simran ਸਿਮਰਨ, सिमरन f & m Punjabi, Hindi
Means "continuous remembrance" in Punjabi, derived from Sanskrit स्मरण (smaraṇa) meaning "recollection".
Sita सीता f Hinduism, Hindi, Nepali
Means "furrow" in Sanskrit. Sita is the name of the Hindu goddess of the harvest in the Rigveda. This is also the name of the wife of Rama (and an avatar of Lakshmi) in the Hindu epic the Ramayana. In this story Sita is abducted by the demon king Ravana, with her husband and his allies attempting to rescue her.
Sitara ستارہ f Urdu
Means "star" in Urdu, ultimately from Persian.
Sitaram सीताराम, সীতারাম m Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Bengali
Combination of the names of the Hindu deities Sita and Rama 1.
Siva சிவா, శివ, ಶಿವ, ശിവ m Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Tamil சிவா, Telugu శివ, Kannada ಶಿವ or Malayalam ശിവ (see Shiva 1).
Sneha स्नेहा, স্নেহা, ಸ್ನೇಹ f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada
Means "love, tenderness" in Sanskrit.
Sohail سہیل m Urdu
Alternate transcription of Urdu سہیل (see Suhail).
Soma 2 सोम, সোমা, सोमा m & f Hinduism, Bengali, Hindi
From Sanskrit सोम (soma), the name of a ritual drink appearing in the Vedas. It is probably derived from an Indo-Iranian root meaning "to press out, to extract". As a Vedic god, Soma is a personification of this drink. He is sometimes equated with the moon god Chandra.... [more]
Sona 1 सोना f Hindi
Means "gold" in Hindi, derived from Sanskrit सुवर्ण (suvarṇa) meaning literally "good colour".
Sonal सोनल, સોનલ f Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
From Hindi सोना (sonā), Marathi सोन (son) or Gujarati સોનું (sonum) meaning "gold", all derived from Sanskrit सुवर्ण (suvarṇa) meaning literally "good colour".
Sonam सोनम f & m Tibetan, Bhutanese, Hindi, Marathi
Means "virtuous, good karma, fortunate" in Tibetan.
Srinivas శ్రీనివాస్, ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್, ஸ்ரீனிவாஸ் m Telugu, Kannada, Tamil
Southern Indian form of Shrinivas.
Subhadra सुभद्रा, ସୁଭଦ୍ରା f Hinduism, Odia, Marathi, Hindi
Means "good fortune", derived from the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with भद्र (bhadra) meaning "fortune, prosperity". According to the Hindu epic the Mahabharata she was the sister of Krishna and the wife of Arjuna.
Subhan سبحان m Arabic, Urdu
Means "glory, praise" in Arabic.
Subhash सुभाष, સુભાષ, সুভাষ m Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali
Means "eloquent", derived from the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with भाषा (bhāṣā) meaning "speech".
Subrahmanya सुब्रह्मण्य, సుబ్రహ్మణ్య m Hinduism, Telugu
From the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" and ब्रह्मन् (brahman) meaning "devout worshipper". This is another name for the Hindu god Skanda.
Subramaniam சுப்பிரமணியம் m Tamil
Tamil variant of Subrahmanya.
Subramanian சுப்பிரமணியன் m Tamil
Tamil variant of Subrahmanya.
Sudarshan सुदर्शन, సుదర్శన్, சுதர்சன், ಸುದರ್ಶನ್ m Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada
Means "beautiful, good-looking" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with दर्शन (darśana) meaning "seeing, observing".
Sudarshana सुदर्शना f Hindi
Feminine form of Sudarshan.
Suhail سہیل m Arabic, Urdu
Derived from Arabic سهل (sahl) meaning "level, even, smooth". This is the Arabic name of the second brightest star in the sky, known in the western world as Canopus. It is also the official (IAU) name of the third brightest star in the constellation Vela.
Sujata सुजाता, সুজাতা, ସୁଜାତା f Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Buddhism
Means "well-born", derived from the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" and जात (jāta) meaning "born, grown". According to Buddhist lore this was the name of the woman who gave Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) a bowl of pudding, ending his period of severe asceticism.