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Avya आव्या f Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali, Sinhalese, Indian (Sikh)Meaning, "to animate, to drive, to offer (to gods as hymn), to protect, favour."
Awadh अवध m Sanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati, Indian, Nepali, Hinduism, Sinhalese, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, MalayalamMEANING - indestructible, not hurting or killing, innoxious, not violable. Here अ means not, absence + वध means killing
Awan m & f UrduDenoting someone from the Awan tribe of Pakistan.
Ayaansh m TeluguMeans "The Ray of Sun," "Part of Parents," "God Gift".
Ayan میں, அயன், आहन् m Urdu, Persian, Tamil, Sanskrit, Hindi, TurkishPersian and Urdu meaning is prima-facie. Hindi and Tamil usage is from 'Ayan' the name of Brahma, the Creator. Ayan' in Turkish, means "obviously" or "clearly". Ayan in Sanskrit means 'Speed'.
Ayana f IndianAllegedly derived from Sanskrit
ayana "going" (with the inteded meaning of "way").
Ayatullah m Arabic, UrduDerived from the same root as the Persian religious title of آیتالله
(Ayatollah), which originated from a term in passage 51:20–21 of the Quran. It was not commonly used as a title until the early 20th century... [
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Ayeza عائزہ f UrduAlternate transcription of Urdu عائزہ (see
Aiza).
Ayodhya अयोध्या m & f IndianAyodhya is a city in India, and birthplace of the god
Rama in Hindu mythology. It comes from अयोध्या (
ayodhyā), "unconquerable citadel" in Sanskrit.
Ayush आयुष m HindiFrom Sanskrit आयुष
(āyuṣa) meaning "life, lifespan".
Ayyappan അയ്യപ്പൻ, ஐயப்பன் m Hinduism, Malayalam, TamilPossibly means "lord father" from Malayalam അച്ഛൻ
(acchan) meaning "father" and Malayalam അപ്പന്
(appan) or Tamil அப்பா
(appa) both meaning "father"... [
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Azam اعظم m & f Arabic, Persian, Urdu, MalayMeans "greater, greatest" in Arabic. It is more often used as a feminine name in Iran.
Azhagan m TamilFrom the ancient "LIVING" classical language Thamizh(Tamil). Means handsome, beautiful etc.
Azimullah عظیم اللہ m Arabic, UrduMeans "magnificence of
Allah", from Arabic عَظِيم
(ʿaẓīm) meaning "magnificence, grandiose" and الله
(Allah).
Azizul আজিজুল m Bengali, MalayFirst part of compound Arabic names beginning with عزيز ال
(ʿAzīz al) meaning "dear of the, beloved of the" or "excellence of the, power of the" (such as
Azizullah).
Azka ازکی f & m Arabic, Indonesian, UrduMeans "purer, more befitting, better" in Arabic, ultimately from the root زكا
(zakā) meaning "to be good or just, to be suitable". It is sometimes used as a masculine name in Indonesia, while it is solely feminine elsewhere.
Azmat عظمت m Arabic, UrduMeans "greatness, might, importance" in Arabic, from the root عظم
('azuma) meaning "to be great".
Baani ਬਾਣੀ f IndianHence, the name Baani holds a deep religious meaning in Punjabi. In Gurmukhi, Baani is written as ਬਾਣੀ, and it means 'style' or 'verge. '
Babhru बभ्रु, बभ्रू m & f IndianIndian unisex name also written as Babhrú
(बभ्रु), masculine and sometimes feminine, or Babhrū
(बभ्रू), which is purely feminine, meaning "reddish-brown, tawny".
Bageshree बागेश्री f MarathiBageshree is a form of ''raag'' or melody in Indian Classical Music. It is a raag usually sung at late evenings to bring peace to the mind. It is a feminine name.
Bahinabai f MarathiFrom Marathi
बहीण (
bahīṇ) "sister, female cousin" with joint suffix
बाइ (
bāi), used for feminine names as a affectionate term to adult women. This was the name of a Varkari female-saint from Maharashtra, India.
Bajal باجل m UrduMeans 'living' in Urdu. In Urdu it can be written as 'باجل'.
Bakht بخت m & f Urdu, PashtoMeans "fortune, luck" in Urdu and Pashto, ultimately from Persian بخت
(bakht).
Bakhtawar بختاور f & m UrduMeans "bringing happiness" derived from Persian بخت
(bakht) meaning "fortune, happiness" and آور
(avar) meaning "bringing, giving".
Bakul f & m IndianBakul is the name of a sweet smelling flower. The name Bakul originated as a Hindu name. The name Bakul is most often used as a girl name or female name, but can sometimes be used for men.... [
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Balagangadharanatha बलगङ्गाधरनाथ m Obscure, Indian (Rare, ?)Means "finding refuge in the might of the Ganges-supporter (i.e.
Shiva)" in Sanskrit, from a combination of Sanskrit बल
(bala) "might, strength" with
Gangadhara, a name of the god Shiva meaning "
Ganga-supporter, Ganges-receiver, the ocean", and नाथ
(nātha) "patron, protector, lord" or "refuge"... [
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Balasaraswati बालासरस्वती f IndianMeans "child possessing water" in Sanskrit. A famous bearer is Balasaraswati, a Bharatanatyam dancer from Tanjore, India.
Balwant ਬਲਵੰਤ m & f Indian (Sikh)Means "possessing strength" from Sanskrit बल
(bala) meaning "strength, might" and वत्
(vat) meaning "possessing, having".
Banashri বনশ্রী f BengaliFrom Sanskrit वन
(vana) meaning "forest, wood" and श्री
(shri) meaning "diffusing light, radiance, splendour, beauty".
Bandhavi బాంధవి f Hindi (Rare), Indian (Rare), Telugu (Rare)From Sanskrit बान्धवी
(bāndhavī) meaning "female relative" (the feminine form of बान्धव
(bāndhava) "relative, kinsman", which is a vṛddhi derivative of बन्धु
(bandhu) "relation").
Bandhuli বান্ধুলি f Bengali (Hindu)From the Sanskrit name for the noon flower (species Pentapetes phoenicea), which might be related to the Sanskrit noun बन्धु
(bándhu) meaning "connection, relation, bond; a kinsman, relative, kindred" (the source also of Bengali বন্ধু
(bondhu) "friend").
Bangaru m IndianTranslates to "golden" in Telugu. Also used to express "fine", "noble", "beautiful" or "admirable".
Bapsi بپسی f Indian (Parsi)Meaning unknown. This is borne by Bapsi Sidhwa (1938-), a Pakistani American novelist of Gujarati Parsi descent.
Barkat برکت m UrduMeans "blessing, good fortune" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic بركة
(baraka).
Basav m BengaliThe name "Basav" is of Indian origin, particularly from the Kannada language. It is often associated with the historical figure Basavanna, who was a 12th-century philosopher, statesman, and social reformer in the Indian state of Karnataka... [
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Basharat بشارت m & f UrduMeans "good news" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic بشارة
(bashāra).
Batool بتول f Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic بتول (see
Batul), as well as the usual Urdu form.
Beejal बीजल m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Nepali, Bengali, Punjabi, Assamese"Seedy" ; "furnished with seed or grains"
Beena بينا f Persian, Kurdish, UrduMeans "perceptive, far-sighted, insightful," from the Urdu word for "able to see".
Behula f Hinduism, Bengali, AssameseBehula is a protagonist in the Manasamangal genre of Assamese and Bengali medieval epics. A number of works belonging to this genre were written between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries... [
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Benazir بینظیر, বেনজীর f & m Urdu, BengaliFrom Persian بینظیر
(bi-nazir) meaning "incomparable, matchless". It is used as a feminine name in Pakistan while it is typically masculine in Bangladesh. A famous bearer was Benazir Bhutto (1953-2007), the first female prime minister of Pakistan.
Bhadra भद्र, भद्रा m & f Hinduism, HindiMeans "good, excellent, fortunate" or "prosperity, happiness, health" in Sanskrit. This is the name of several figures in Hinduism, including an aspect of the goddess
Devi, and one of the eight queen-consorts of
Krishna... [
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Bhagatveer ਭਗਤਵੀਰ m Punjabi, Indian (Sikh)From Punjabi ਭਗਤ
(bhagat) meaning "worshipper, devotee" (itself from Sanskrit भक्त
(bhakta) meaning "devoted, loyal, faithful") and Sanskrit वीर
(vīra) meaning "hero, man, brave".
Bhajan भजन, ਭਜਨ, ভজন m & f Hindi, Punjabi, BengaliFrom Sanskrit भजन
(bhajana) meaning "reverence, worship, adoration", also referring to a type of devotional song or hymn. As a Punjabi name it is sometimes feminine.
Bhakti भक्ति m & f Sanskrit, IndianSanskrit word meaning devotion, love, attachment, etc. In Hinduism, the concept of emotional devotion to a personal deity or spiritual idea, and is also the name of the associated movement- notable Bhakti poet-saints include Mirabai and Kabir Das.
Bhanu भानु, ভানু, ଭାନୁ, భాను m & f Indian, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, TeluguMeans "ray of light, brightness, splendour" in Sanskrit.
Bhanumati भानुमती f IndianMeans "luminous" or "shining like the sun", from Sanskrit
भानु (
bhanu) "ray of light, splendour, brightness; the sun; beautiful woman" and
-मत् (
-mat) "as, like, having the qualities of".
Bhatta भट्टा f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, MalayalamMEANING - a noble lady, any woman of high rank, queen (who is not crowned). Name of an enchanteress... [
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Bhavani భవానీ, भवानी f Telugu, HinduismFrom Sanskrit भव
(bhava) meaning "being, existence". This is the name of a Hindu goddess,
Durga in her amiable form.
Bhavya भव्य, भव्या m & f HindiHindi unisex name meaning "magnificant, grandiose".
Bhawandeep m PunjabiBhawan means a house or a hall and deep means a oil lamp which provide light to us.by combining these words bhawan and deep we found that the meaning of Bhawandeep- a oil lamp which is present in a dark house or a hall provides light to the dark house or a hall and kill the darkness present in the it.It means this name has good meaning.
Bhawanishankar भवानीशंकर, भवानीशन्कर f IndianThis name is made by two person's name first is a female (BHAWANI) & second is a male (SHANKAR)... [
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Bhoja m Indian, HistoryUltimately derived from Sanskrit
भुज् (
bhuj) "to enjoy, consume, eat". This was the name of one of the ruler of the Kingdom of Malwa in central India, widely regarded as one of the most celebrated kings in the Indian history... [
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Bhramar भ्रमर m HindiMeans "black bee, black beetle" in Hindi.
Bhumika f IndianRole - like one to be enacted in a play /negotiations / history etc.; Basis of --- e.g. The candidate first built "bhunika" (basis) for his career goal assignment with the job he is now aspiring.
Bhupendra भूपेंद्र m HindiMeans "lord of the earth" from Sanskrit भू
(bhu) meaning "earth, land" combined with the name of the Hindu god
Indra, used here to mean "lord".
Binapani বীণাপাণি, ବୀଣାପାଣି f Bengali, OdiaFrom Sanskrit वीणापाणि
(vīṇāpāṇi) meaning "lute-hand", derived from वीणा
(vīṇā) meaning "lute" and पाणि
(pāṇi) meaning "hand".
Bindumalini बिंदुमालिनी f HindiHindi feminine name meaning "who wears garlands of pearls".
Bipasha বিপাশা f BengaliFrom the Bengali name of the Beas River in the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India, which is derived from Sanskrit and literally means "unfettered, free". Known bearers are Bipasha Basu (1979-), a Bengali actress, and Bipasha Hayat (1971-), a Bangladeshi actress.
Biraaj बिराज m HindiHindi masculine name meaning "shining".
Birbaha f SantaliMeaning unknown. A notable bearer is Birbaha Hansda, an Indian actress and politican.
Bisa बिसा f Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Hinduism, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Sinhalese, NepaliFeminine form of
Bis.
Bismillah بسم اللہ m Arabic, Urdu, PashtoFrom the Arabic phrase بِسْمِ ٱللّٰه
(bi-smi llāh) meaning "in the name of God (Allah)", from اِسْم
(ism) "name" combined with اللّٰه
(allāh) "
Allah".
Bodhani बोधनी f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali, SinhaleseMEANING : intellect , Knowledge, Teaching, exciting
Braunee ब्राउनी f HindiFrom
ब्राउनी (Braunee) meaning "Brownie".
Brihaspati बृहस्पति, বৃহস্পতি m & f Hinduism, Indian, Bengali, HindiFrom Sanskrit बृहस्पति
(bṛhaspati) meaning "Jupiter (the planet)" or "Thursday". This is the name of a Hindu deity of piety and religious devotion who is often identified with the planet Jupiter.
Brijendra बृजेंद्र m IndianMeans "ruler of Brij" from the place name ब्रज
(Braj), also known as Brij or Brijbhumi, which is a region in Uttar Pradesh, India, considered to be the land of the Hindu god
Krishna, combined with the name of the god
Indra, used here to mean "lord".
Brinendra m IndianBrij is the birth place of Lord Shri Krishan.and Indra is the lord of Gods,by Vedic.
Brynaam m HindiHe who creates/nurtures nature. In some Indian traditions this name is also an alternate name for Lord Vishnu.
Canda चण्डा f IndianIndian feminine name meaning "Fierce, impetuous, violent", an epithet of
Parvati.
Chahna चाहना f HindiMeans "wish, desire, affection" in Hindi.
Chakori चकोरी f Indian (Rare), Hindi (Rare)From Sanskrit चकोर
(chakora) which refers to a mythological bird in Hinduism, probably based on the chukar partridge. The bird was said to feed on moonbeams as a sign of love for the moon (
Chandra).
Chakrayudh चक्रायुध m Indian, HindiThe name of a discus-like weapon, from Sanskrit
चक्र (
cakra) "wheel, circle, discus" and
आयुध (
ayudha) "weapon".
Chamaikho m MaoDerived from the Mao
ocha meaning "wealth",
omai meaning "people" and
kho meaning "ask".
Champa चंपा f Indian, Hindi, SinhaleseMeans "frangipani (both plant and flower)" in Hindi, referring to a plant belonging to the
Plumeria genus.
Chanakya m Indiana great indian economist, author of arthashastra and a great mastermind.
Chanchala f IndianThe name means "unsteady", or "restless". It is also apparently synonymous with the name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
Chandragupta चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य m Indian (Italianized, Rare)Chandragupta Maurya (c. 321 - c. 297 BCE), known as Sandrokottos (or Sandrokottos) to the Greeks, was the founder of the Maurya dynasty (4th to 2nd century BCE) and is credited with the setting up of the first (nearly) pan-Indian empire... [
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Chandrani f TeluguThis is a unique name and the meaning of the name is wife of the moon