This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Indian; and the pattern is *v*.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Lavya f IndianMeans "renowned for her devotion to her teacher" in Indian.
Lovejeet ਲਵਜੀਤ m & f Indian (Sikh)From the English word
love combined with Sanskrit जिति
(jiti) meaning "victory, conquering".
Madhavilata f IndianAn Indian girl's name meaning "A flowering vine". Could also be a feminine form of Madhava.
Malarvili மலர்விழி f TamilDerived from Tamil மலர்
(malar) meaning "flower" and விழி
(viḻi) meaning "eye".
Manovir मनोवीर m Sanskrit, Hinduism, Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, Gujarati, Sinhalese, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, KannadaMEANING - "brave by heart", courageous person, bold. Here मनः means by heart or mind + वीर means brave, courageous, warrior
Mavani f MaoFrom the Mao
mava meaning "to shine".
Meghavarna m IndianFrom Sanskrit मेघवर्ण (
meghavarṇa) meaning “cloud color", derived from Sanskrit मेघ (
megha) meaning "cloud", combined with वर्ण (
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Naagadhvani ನಅಗಧ್ವನಿ, നഅഗധ്വനി, நஅகட்வநி, నఅగధ్వని, ନଅଗଧ୍ଵନି f Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Gujarati, Hindi, MarathiName of a
Raga.
Naval नवल m HindiFrom Sanskrit नवल
(navala) meaning "new, novel, fresh".
Navendra नवइन्द्र m IndianMeans "new lord" from Sanskrit नव (
nava) meaning "new, fresh" combined with the name of the Hindu god
Indra, used here to mean "lord".
Navya नव्य f Indian, TeluguMeans "to be praised, laudable" and "navigable" in Sanskrit. However, in Telugu, it allegedly means "blue".
Niladevi नीलदेवी, নীলা দেৱী, নীলা দেবী, નીલાદેવી, ನೀಲಾದೇವಿ f Sanskrit, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, TamilMeans “blue goddess”, from Sanskrit नील (
nīla) meaning “dark blue” combined with देवी (
devī) meaning “goddess.” She is a consort of the god Vishnu.
Nivatha f IndianThis name was originated in back 90's by a great leader Suresh bhai's daughter.They originally wanted Nivedita, but as of her uncle's blessings and very good education, he named her Nivatha instead of Nivedita in her Birth certificate.
Odav ओडव m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, SinhaleseMEANING - "mode which consists of five notes only"... [
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Oviya ஓவியா f TamilFrom Tamil ஓவியம் (oviyam) meaning "painting".
Palanivel பழனிவேல் m Indian, TamilFrom Tamil பழனி
(Paḻaṉi), the name of a town in Tamil Nadu, India, and வேல்
(vēl) referring to a divine spear in Hindu mythology.
Pavitr m IndianMeans "pure", potentially a masculine form of
Pavitra. Notably used by Pavitr Prabhakar.
Pirinav பிரினவ் m TamilMeans "Lord of wisdom" from the Tamil elements "Piran" (பிரான்), which means "lord" or "noble one" and in Tamil, often refers to Vishnu or a respected deity. Paired with "Nav" or "Gnava" (ஞானம் / ज्ञान) which means "knowledge" or "wisdom".
Prajnav m IndianThe name means to be coming from different expectations and be on top.
Pravesh प्रवेश m HindiFrom Sanskrit प्रवेश
(praveśa) meaning "entrance, access, approach".
Pravi પ્રવિ f GujaratiMeaning "Incredible and Affectionate Person".
Prithviraj पृथ्वीराज m Indian, MarathiMeans "king of the earth", derived from Sanskrit पृथ्वी
(pṛthvī́) meaning "Earth" combined with राज
(rāja) meaning "king, sovereign".
Prova f BengaliThe name Prova is from the Indian origin. This name has various meanings. It means lights, radiance, sheen, brilliance, splendor and so on. It is used to indicate the glow of the sun. Again, this name is widely used in Indian literature... [
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Pukalavan புகழவன் m TamilIn the annals of history, there exists a fascinating tale surrounding the word "Pukalavan" and its linguistic origin, intimately intertwined with the Tamil language. According to the legends passed down through generations, Pukalavan was an ancient hero of Tamil origin, revered for his exceptional qualities and deeds that earned him the epithet of the "praised one."... [
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Puruvendhan புருவேந்தன் m Tamil (Rare)The name Puruvendhan is the Tamilized version of the 326 – c. 317 BC king Porus has also known as Purushottaman who is known to have fought Alexander the Great in the Battle of Hydaspes using a great number of elephant and rhino army.
Purva पूर्वा f MarathiIn Sanskrit, "Purva" means "eastern" or "first. It is a common name in India and is often given to girls.
Raeveena f HindiRaeveena is a variation of the Hindi name Raveena, meaning sunny or beauty of the sun.
Rajdev m IndianPossibly derived from Sanskrit राज
(raja) meaning "king" and देव
(deva) meaning "god".
Raveena रवीना f Indian (Modern)Punjabi in origin, this name means "sunflower" (literally "the beauty of the sun", compare Sanskrit
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Ravind रविन्द m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Hinduism, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Indian (Sikh), Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Nepali, MalayalamMeans "lotus flower" in Sanskrit.
Rishidev m IndianRishidev is Hindu Boy name and meaning of this name is "Sage; Lord Shiva
Saanvi सानवी, सान्वी f Indian, HinduismBelieved to be another name for the Hindu goddess
Lakshmi, though its ultimate meaning and origin are uncertain. It may be from Sanskrit सा
(sa) referring to Lakshmi combined with अन्वि
(anvi) meaning "follow, pursue, go after" or from सानु
(sanu) meaning "peak, summit, ridge".
Saavini ସାଵିନି f OdiaMeans "born in Saavan" in Odia. Saavan (or Sawan) is the fifth month in the lunar calendar, equivalent to July, when the monsoon peaks across India.
Sajjeev m Indiana great historical hero who ruled the entire indian sub-continent
Sanvi सन्वी f IndianSaid to mean "one that is pursued" in Sanskrit, with the "pursued one" usually being knowledge (hence the common translation "pursuit of knowledge").
Satvi सात्वी f IndianComes from the Indian word meaning "existence."
Satyadev सत्यदेव m Indian, Hindi, MarathiDerived from Sanskrit सत्य
(satyá) meaning "true, pure, real" combined with देव
(devá) meaning "god, deity".
Selvam செல்வம் m & f TamilThis is a typical Tamil name of persons, and is mostly masculine, rarely used also in the feminine. However, 'Selvan' would be only masculine; and 'Selvi' would be only feminine. 'Selvam' in poetic Tamil means, 'wealth', or 'something precious'... [
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Shaivya m & f HindiKing of kings/ worshipper of Lord Shiva (Hindu god).
Sharvika శార్విక f TeluguThe name consists of numerous first syllables of Hindu gods, one who listens.
Shivam शिवम m Indian, HindiDerived from Sanskrit शिवम्
(shivam) meaning "kindly, tenderly".
Shivansh शिवांश m HindiMeans "a part of Shiva", derived from combining the name of the god
Shiva 1 with Hindi अंश
(ansh) meaning "part, portion", which is derived from Sanskrit अंश
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Shivin शिविन् m IndianMEANING - auspicious, dear, favourable. It is a derived name from Sanskrit word Shiva/शिव . As Sanskrit word रोहिन् is derived from रोह/रोह् and बोधिन् derived from बोध... [
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Shivshakti शिवशक्ति f & m IndianMeans "auspicious power" in Sanskrit. A notable bearer of this name is Shivshakti Sachdev, an Indian TV actress.
Shivum ஷிவம் m Hinduism, IndianThis name is of Indian and Hindu origin and generally means "auspicious" and relates to the god Shiva.
Shravan m MalayalamNamed after Shraavana Civil Month, Śrāvaṇa (Sanskrit: श्रावण) is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. In India's national civil calendar, Śrāvaṇa is the fifth month of the year, typically beginning in mid to late July and ending in late August... [
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Shuvo শুভ m & f Bengali (Hindu)Via Sanskrit Śubha (शुभ), meaning "good" or "lucky". Ultimately from Sanskrit root
śubh (शुभ्), meaning to embellish.... [
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Shyava श्यावा f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, KannadaMEANING - brown, dark, dark-brown
Sivarama m TeluguThe meaning of this word is "Lord Shiva, Lord Ram" or "auspicious fortune".
Sivraj m HindiThis is basically the name you get when you spell Tony Stark's "Jarvis" backwards. ... [
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Sravanthi स्रवन्ती, స్రవంతి f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, TeluguMeans "continuous flowing water, a river stream" in Sanskrit. It is also used to refer to a type of herb that grows near rivers.
Srinivasa శ్రీనివాస, ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್, ஸ்ரீனிவாஸ் m Telugu, Kannada, TamilAlternate transcription of Telugu శ్రీనివాస, Kannada ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ or Tamil ஸ்ரீனிவாஸ் (see
Srinivas). A notable bearer was Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920).
Srividya శ్రీవిద్య f Telugu, IndianTelugu feminine name derived from
శ్రీ (sri) meaning "wealth, riches, beauty, glory" and
విద్య (vidya) meaning "knowledge, science, learning".
Surdiv m Tamilfirst used in 2001 by Surdiv Vijayakumar.It meens Sur(sun) and div(bright)
Sushovan m Bengali, NepaliThe name is derived from Sanskrit and means "beautiful and handsome" or "gorgeous."
Suvendu শুভেন্দু m Bengali (Hindu)Means "bright moon" or "auspicious moon", derived from Sanskrit शुभ
(shubha) meaning "splendid, bright, auspicious" and इन्दु
(indu) meaning "a drop" (also a name for the moon; see
Indu).
Suvesh f HindiMeans color/light and usually means you have a good heart
Svaksh स्वक्ष : m Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Telugu, Hinduism, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali, Sinhalese, GujaratiMEANING : beautiful eyed, a name of lord Vishnu, having beautiful axle .Here सु means beautiful + अक्ष means eye, axle
Svami स्वामी m & f Indian, HindiDerived from Hindi
svāmī (
स्वामी) meaning "master, lord, owner," from Sanskrit
svāmin (
स्वामिन्), used as an honorific title for yogis initiated into the religious monastic order in Hinduism.
Svara f IndianFrom the Sanskrit
स्वर (svara) meaning "noise, sound, musical pitch".
Svika स्विका f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada"One's own" ;"my own" ; "peculiar"... [
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Trevenee f IndianIndian origin and also deailing with ganga waters or rivers .