What are some Indian baby boy names that mean 'brave'?

Several Indian boy names convey the meaning of bravery. Some options include Indushi, Mahbeer, Rish, and Veer. These names have Sanskrit or Hindi origins and are popular choices for parents wanting to instill a sense of courage in their sons.

What are some Indian baby boy names that mean 'peace'?

If youre searching for an Indian baby boy name meaning peace, consider Aman. It originates from the Arabic term ‘ʾamn,’ which means ‘peace or tranquility.’ Arav, a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘calm or peaceful,’ is another meaningful option. Sehej, a Punjabi name meaning calm, peaceful, is also a great choice.

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In Indian culture, you can find several baby names with musical meanings. Taantha, meaning music in Manipuri or Meitei, and Swar, meaning ‘tone,’ in Sindhi, are a few examples of masculine Indian names with musical connotations.

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In Indian culture, many baby boy names carry royal meanings. For example, Raja means king, Rajendra translates to lord of kings, Khan signifies ruler or king, and Samrat refers to an emperor or sovereign.

What are some Indian baby boy names that are commonly used in South India?

South Indian baby boy names often reflect regional languages and cultures. Tamil names like Anbu meaning ‘love’ and Malayalam names like Aby meaning ‘father of many’ are common. In Telugu, Jagadish meaning ‘ruler of the world’ is quite popular, while Aravinda meaning ‘lotus’ is frequently used in Kannada. Across South India, names from Hindu mythology, such as Arjun, Krishna, and Karthik, are widespread.

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750 Indian Boy Names Meaning, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Gyan	Boy	Knowledge; Wisdom; Perception; Intelligence
Gautam	Boy	Lord Buddha; The Name of the Buddha
Gor	Boy	Wild Ass; Grave; Desert
Giani	Boy	God is gracious; God is kind; God is courteous
Gotham	Boy	Goat's Town
Gokul	Boy	Name of place where Lord Krishna was raised as a child
Gurman	Boy	Heart of the Guru; Spirit of the Guru; Soul of the Guru
Gagandeep	Boy	A lamp in the sky; Light in the sky; Glorious flame in the sky
Gurvinder	Boy	Part of guru
Giaan	Boy	Knowledge; One Having Exalted Divine Knowledge; Spiritual wisdom

Guhan	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Muruga
Ganesh	Boy	Lord of Hordes; Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati
Gaurik	Boy	Lord Ganesha referred to as the son of Goddess Gauri, and Parvati
Girish	Boy	God of mountains; Lord of the mountains; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Govind	Boy	One of many names of Lord Narayan; Cowherd
Gurveer	Boy	Warrior of the Guru; Brave and Courageous defender of the Guru
Gurvir	Boy	A person who can fight with evil for peace
Gurjas	Boy	Fame of lord; Fame of the Guru
Gurnoor	Boy	A person who is the heavenly light of his Guru; A copy of his Guru
Gautham	Boy	Enlightened; Wise

Gaurav	Boy	honor; Pride; Respect
Gad	Boy	One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Gopal	Boy	One of the names of Lord Shri Krishna, referring to him as a cowherd and protector of cows
Gobind	Boy	Finder of cows; A cowherd; One who locates cattle; Preserver of the world
Govinda	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shri Krishna
Garv	Boy	Proud; Symbol of pride; Superior
Guransh	Boy	Talented; God-gifted mind
Gaalava	Boy	Kind of ebony; The Lordhra tree; Name of a rishi; A pupil of Vishvamitra
Gaayana	Boy	Music; Singing; One who has a sweet melodious voice and can sing well
Gabroo	Boy	Variant of Gabru; Young man; Proud

Gadaa	Boy	Weapon of Lord Hanuman; An irlace; Club; Sword of state
Gadaadhar	Boy	One who carries a Gadaa; One of many names of Lord Hanuman signifying his form carrying Gadaa
Gadadhar	Boy	One of Lord Chaitanya's Associates; One who wields the mace; One who has gadaa (club) as his weapon
Gadadhara	Boy	One who wields the mace; One who has gadaa (club) as his weapon
Gadambar	Boy	One who wields the mace; One who has gadaa (club) as his weapon
Gadhar	Boy	One of many names of Lord Narayan; A Bengali name for Lord Narayana
Gadhi	Boy	One who seeks knowledge; One who yearns for wisdom
Gadhija	Boy	One who is wise and knowledgeable; Another name for sage Visvamitra
Gadin	Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna; One who is armed with a club; One who wields the mace
Gafur	Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable; Undefeatable

Gaganachandra	Boy	The Moon in the sky; Bright and radiant like the Moon in the sky
Gaganadhvaja	Boy	Banner of the sky; The Sun; A cloud
Gaganakunda	Boy	Sky; Heaven; Paradise; Abode of God; Pool of the sky
Gaganavihaaree	Boy	Wandering in Heaven; One who is free to roam in Heaven
Gaganavihari	Boy	Wandering in Heaven; One who is free to roam in Heaven
Gaganchandra	Boy	The Moon in the sky; Bright and radiant like the Moon in the sky
Gagandeepak	Boy	Lamp of the sky; Light of the sky; Glorious flame of the sky
Gagandhwaj	Boy	Sun; Brightness of the sky; Radiant and glorious Sun in the sky
Gaganesh	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva signifying him as the supreme Lord of the sky
Gaganjot	Boy	Lamp of the sky; Light of the sky; Glorious flame of the sky

Gaganjyot	Boy	Lamp of the sky; Light of the sky; Glorious flame of the sky
Gagansindhu	Boy	Ocean of the sky; Ocean of heaven
Gaganvihari	Boy	One who Stays in Heaven; God; One whose abode is paradise
Gagnesh	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva signifying him as the supreme Lord of the sky
Gahlot	Boy	Variant of Gehlot, Gohil, and Guhilot; Wild
Gaish	Boy	Tempest; Commotion; Blizzard
Gaja	Boy	Elephant; Strong; Mighty; Powerful; Abundance; Fertility and Richness; Wisdom and Royalty
Gajaadhar	Boy	One who can command an elephant; One who is powerful, brave, wise, and clever
Gajaanan	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajaanand	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of knowledge and wisdom

Gajab	Boy	Amazing; Fantastic; Wonderful; Splendid; Magnificient
Gajabahu	Boy	One who has strength of an elephant; A powerful and mighty person
Gajakarna	Boy	One who has eyes like an elephant; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Gajamuka	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajamukh	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajamukha	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajanan	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajananan	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajanand	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Wisdom and happiness
Gajananda	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Wisdom and happiness

Gajananeti	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajananvihari	Boy	One who stays in Heaven; God; One whose abode is paradise
Gajapathi	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajaren	Boy	Lord Ganesh
Gajari	Boy	Enemy of Elephant; One of many names of Lord Shiva
Gajarupa	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajasiras	Boy	Lord Ganesh
Gajavadan	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajavakra	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of knowledge and wisdom
Gajavaktra	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of knowledge and wisdom

Gajbaahu	Boy	One who has the strength of an elephant; A powerful and mighty person
Gajbahu	Boy	One who has the strength of an elephant; A powerful and mighty person
Gajdant	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of knowledge and wisdom
Gajendar	Boy	Variant of Airawat; King of the elephants
Gajendran	Boy	Variant of Airawat; King of the elephants
Gajendranath	Boy	Owner of Gajendra; One of many names of Lord Indra signifying his possession of Airawat
Gajhodhar	Boy	Owner of Gajendra; One of many names of Lord Indra signifying his possession of Airawat
Gajinder	Boy	Variant of Airawat; King of elephants
Gajkaran	Boy	One who has elephant ears; Wise and knowledgeable person with elephant ears
Gajmukh	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom

Gajnam	Boy	Variant of Airawat; King of elephants
Gajpati	Boy	Master of elephants; One of the many names of Lord Ganesha
Gajraj	Boy	Variant of Airawat; King of elephants
Gajrup	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Gajvadan	Boy	One of many names of Lord Ganesha signifying his form with elephant face; Lord of Knowledge and Wisdom
Galav	Boy	To worship; Name of a sage
Gaman	Boy	Progressive; Undergoing; Journey; Attaining; Moving; Approaching
Gamatee	Boy	Happiness; Joyful; Delighted; Charmed; Ecstatic
Gambheer	Boy	Variant of Gambhir; Majestic; Deep; Serious; Regal; Magnificient
Gambheera	Boy	Variant of Gambhir; Majestic; Deep; Serious; Regal; Magnificient

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