Indian (Christian) Submitted Names

These names are a subset of Indian names used more often by Indian Christians. See also about Indian names.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Acca f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Rebecca used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Accamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Rebecca used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Achamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Susanna used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Akkamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam അക്കാമ്മ (see Accamma).
Alphy f & m Indian (Christian)
Possibly a variant of Alfie.
Annama f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Annamma.
Annamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Anna used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Antanv अंतांव m Konkani, Indian (Christian)
Konkani form of Anthony, borrowed from Portuguese Antão. Used by Konkani Catholics.
Avarachan m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Abraham used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Blessan m Indian (Christian, Modern, Rare)
Means 'Blessed Son'. It is a Christian name.
Cherian m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Zechariah used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Cheriyan m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam ചെറിയാൻ (see Cherian).
Devasahayam m Malayalam, Tamil, Indian (Christian), History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "help of God" in Malayalam, composed of Sanskrit देव (deva) "god" and Malayalam സഹായം (sahayam) "help", a translation of Eleazar or Eliezer... [more]
Duli f Sanskrit, Indian (Christian), Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Nepali, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali
MEANING : a kind of pot-herb... [more]
Eman एमन् m Sanskrit, Indian (Christian), Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Hinduism, Indian
MEANING - way, course ... [more]
Fenila फेनिला f Indian (Christian)
MEANING : foamy, frothy, Soapnut ( Sapindus Detergens- Bot.)... [more]
Geevarughese m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Malayalam form of George, used by Saint Thomas Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Genelia f Indian (Christian)
In the case of Indian actress Genelia D'Souza (1987-), it is a portmanteau of the names Jeanette and Neil (the names of her parents)... [more]
Glini f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
An uncommon Indian (Christian) Name, used mostly by St Thomas Christians. Also known as the name of Malayalam actress Gopika’s younger sister.
Immaculate f English (African), Filipino (Rare), Indian (Christian, Rare)
English form of Inmaculada. It is mainly used in African countries where English is one of the official languages.
Ipe m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Joseph used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Juvan m Indian (Christian)
Derived from Juan 1, which has its origin in John, which means "God is gracious". The name can also mean "Junior to Evan".
Karriaan m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Zachariah used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Karriah m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Zachariah used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Khadyotan खद्योतन m Hindi, Hinduism, Indian (Christian), Indian, Sanskrit
MEANING : Sun, sky -illuminator. Here ख means sky + द्योतन means illuminator... [more]
Khajal खजल f Sanskrit, Indian (Christian), Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Hinduism, Indian
MEANING : dew, fog, rain. Here ख means sky + जल means water... [more]
Kochuthresia f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Means "little Theresa" from Malayalam കൊച്ച് (kochchŭ) meaning "small" combined with the name Thresia, a Malayalam form of Theresa. This name is used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala, given in honour of French nun Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897).
Kochuthressia f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam കൊച്ചുത്രേസ്യ (see Kochuthresia).
Kora m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Cyriacus used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians and Syro-Malabar Catholics.
Koruth m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Cyriacus used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians and Syro-Malabar Catholics.
Koshy m Malayalam, Indian (Christian)
Koshy is a derivative of Jesus. St. Thomas Christians of Kerala, India adopt Syriac version of Biblical names. Jesus is accepted in its Aramaic version Yesu or Eeso. Infant Jesus is Koch+Eeso = Kocheesso or Kochoi mutated to Koshy, also spelt as Koshi, Coshi and Koshy.
Kshitiraj क्षितिराज m Sanskrit, Indian (Christian), Indian, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Hinduism, Gujarati
Name: Kshitiraj क्षितिराज... [more]
Kuncheria m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Means "small Zechariah" from Malayalam കുഞ്ഞ് (kuññu) meaning "small, child" combined with Cheria, a Malayalam form of Zechariah.
Kuriakkose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Cyriacus used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians and Syro-Malabar Catholics.
Kuriakose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Cyriacus used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala. A notable bearer was Indian Catholic priest and saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805-1871).
Kurian m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Cyriacus used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Kurien m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam കുര്യൻ (see Kurian).
Kuriyakose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam കുര്യാക്കോസ് (see Kuriakose).
Kuriyan m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam കുര്യൻ (see Kurian).
Kuruvila m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Cyriacus used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians and Syro-Malabar Catholics.
Kuruvilla m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Kyrillos (see Cyril) used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Kuryakose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Cyriacus used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians and Syro-Malabar Catholics.
Lookose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Luke used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Loveleen f Indian (Christian)
Combination of Love 2 and the popular suffix -leen.
Lukose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Loukas (see Luke) used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Mahini महिनी f Sanskrit, Indian (Christian), Indian, Hindi, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali
MEANING - "mighty, strong"... [more]
Mariamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Miryam (see Mary) used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Markose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Mark used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Maryamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam മറിയാമ്മ (see Mariamma).
Mathai m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Matthew used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Mathen m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Matthew used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Mathoo m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Matthew used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Mathulla m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Matthew used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Nazareth f & m English (Puritan), English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian), Indian (Christian), Filipino (Rare), Spanish, Armenian (Rare)
From the biblical place name, now an Arabic city in northern Israel (see Nazareth). In the New Testament it is referred to as the home town of Jesus Christ, and is used as one of his titles: Jesus of Nazareth.... [more]
Ninan m Indian (Christian, Rare, Archaic)
The name Ninan നൈനാൻ has been in use with the Syrian Christian community of Kerala especially around the Kottayam district. It is a Malayalam variant of the biblical name Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
Nitasha नीताशा f Hinduism, Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali, Indian (Christian)
MEANING - gained or obtained hope. Here नीत means gained + आशा means hope.
Oommen m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Thomas used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Ouseph m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Joseph used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Outha m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Joseph used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Pathappan m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Peter used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Pathros m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam പത്രോസ് (see Pathrose).
Pathrose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Petros (see Peter) used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Paulose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Paulus (see Paul) used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Pedru पेद्रु m Konkani, Indian (Christian)
Konkani form of Peter, borrowed from Portuguese Pedro. Used by Konkani Catholics.
Peeri m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Peter used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Philipose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Philip used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Poulose m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam പൗലോസ് (see Paulose).
Querobina f Indian (Christian)
Variant of Cherubina used in Goa. A notable bearer is Indian comedian and actress Querobina Carvalho (1959-).
Quriaqos m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Cyriacus used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians and Syro-Malabar Catholics, via the older form Quiricus.
Raca f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Malayalam form of Rebecca, borrowed from Portuguese Rebeca. Used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Reba f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Malayalam form of Rebecca, borrowed from Portuguese Rebeca. Used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Scaria m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Zechariah used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Scariah m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam സ്കറിയ (see Scaria).
Sebestao सेबेस्तांव m Konkani, Indian (Christian)
Konkani form of Sebastian, borrowed from Portuguese Sebastião. Used by Konkani Catholics.
Shibu षिबू m Indian (Christian)
Born to win
Simanv m Konkani, Indian (Christian)
Konkani form of Simon 1, via the Portuguese form Simão.
Skaria m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam സ്കറിയ (see Scaria).
Skariah m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam സ്കറിയ (see Scaria).
Soosairaj m Indian (Christian), Tamil
Tamil form of Joseph, used by Christians.
Sosa f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Susanna used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Sosamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Susanna used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Susairaj m Indian (Christian)
Tamil form of Joseph, used by Christians.
Susamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Susanna used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Tharian m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of David used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Therthia f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Malayalam form of Theresa, borrowed from Portuguese Teresa. Used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians.
Thresia f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Teresa (see Theresa) used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala. It was borne by Indian nun Saint Mariam Thresia Chiramel (1876-1926).
Thresiamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Form of Teresa (see Theresa) used by Malayalam-speaking Syriac Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Thressia f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam ത്രേസ്യ (see Thresia).
Thressiamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam ത്രേസ്യാമ്മ (see Thresiamma).
Thresya f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam ത്രേസ്യ (see Thresia).
Thresyamma f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam ത്രേസ്യാമ്മ (see Thresiamma).
Varkey m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Short form of Varghese (itself from Geevarghese), used as an independent name.
Varughese m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam വർഗീസ് or വർഗ്ഗീസ് (see Varghese).
Verghese m Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Alternate transcription of Malayalam വർഗീസ് or വർഗ്ഗീസ് (see Varghese).
Yesudas m Indian (Christian)
From യേശു (Yēśu), the Malayalam name for Jesus, combined with Sanskrit दास (dāsa) meaning "servant, slave".
Yohannan m Assyrian, Ancient Aramaic, Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Syriac and Aramaic form of Yoḥanan (see John), as well as the form used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians in India.
Yonan m Assyrian, Indian (Christian), Malayalam
Syriac form of John, used by Malayalam-speaking Saint Thomas Christians in the Indian state of Kerala.
Zabel जाबेल f Konkani, Indian (Christian)
Konkani form of Elizabeth, borrowed from Portuguese Isabel and used by Konkani Catholics.
Zoze जोजे m Konkani, Indian (Christian)
Konkani form of Joseph, borrowed from Portuguese José. Used by Konkani Catholics.