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.

What are some Indian baby boy names with musical meanings?

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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412 Indian Boy Names Meaning, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Neel	Boy	Sky blue color; Bluish image
Neev	Boy	Groundwork; Elementary; Basis; Rudimentary
Naksh	Boy	A drawing or a sketch
Nayan	Boy	The one who is extremely happy and blissful
Nalan	Boy	An honest king
Nihaal	Boy	Satisfied; Comfortable; Cheerful
Nimai	Boy	A person who is filled with joy
Niyan	Boy	Eyes of a person
Nadal	Boy	Life circumstances
Nirav	Boy	Free of making sound; Making little of any kind of noise

Nishaan	Boy	The big emperor who commands the other rulers as well
Nikash	Boy	Distance; Skyline; Possibility; Perspective
Niraj	Boy	One who was born in water or the lake
Nikesh	Boy	Another name for Lord Sri Maha Vishnu
Nimit	Boy	The closest angel to the God
Nirvik	Boy	Fearless and self-assured
Neerav	Boy	The person who is very calm and peaceful
Nihar	Boy	Fog; Haze; Vapour; Spray; Smog
Nikshay	Boy	The person who is greatly pleasing or entertaining
Nilay	Boy	Household or manor or residence or home-grown or grange

Neeraj	Boy	Lotus, which is blooming in the water
Nikil	Boy	The winning person on behalf of people
Nipun	Boy	One of the colors; Green
Nimesh	Boy	The person who is connected to God
Niket	Boy	Family; Tower; Homemade; Castle; Household
Nimalan	Boy	A name given to Lord Murugan
Neelan	Boy	Lord Krishna who is in blue color image
Neelesh	Boy	Another name for Lord Krishna
Nilesh	Boy	The Lord of blue or sapphire or Lord Krishna
Nishad	Boy	The Lion among the males

Nischal	Boy	The Lord of all the mankind
Nashir	Boy	Helper; Assistant
Nikunj	Boy	Sweet smelling cologne
Nadar	Boy	Hope; Hopeful
Ninad	Boy	Priceless gift from God
Naamliv	Boy	Absorbed in a name; One who meditates in the name of Lord Shiva
Naag	Boy	The huge snake or serpent
Naag-raaj	Boy	The king of the serpents; One who possesses serpents
Naagarjun	Boy	The superior among the serpents
Naagchand	Boy	The serpent; The serpent possessor

Naagdhar	Boy	Lord Shiva, one who wears the cobra around his neck
Naagendra	Boy	The lord of the peak of serpents
Naagesh	Boy	The god of the serpents; One of the names of Lord Shiva
Naagpal	Boy	The person who is the savior of the serpents
Nagpal	Boy	Protector of serpents
Naagpati	Boy	The ruler of the serpents
Naagraaj	Boy	The serpent King
Naagraj	Boy	The monarch of the serpents
Naakesh	Boy	The bright moon in the sky
Naambhagat	Boy	Follower of the Lord

Naavalan	Boy	The person who delivers a speech
Naavarasan	Boy	A person skilled in drawing
Nabarun	Boy	Born under the shining sun
Nabendu	Boy	Born under the first moon
Nabh	Boy	Blue sky
Nabhanyu	Boy	Eternal
Nabhayan	Boy	Closer to the sky
Nabhendu	Boy	Beautiful moon in the sky
Nabhi	Boy	Supreme effort that one can make
Nabhij	Boy	Lord Brahma, world creator

Nabhik	Boy	Accurate path leader
Nabhiraj	Boy	Lord Brahma; The initiator of the universe
Nabhith	Boy	Oblivious to dangers
Nabhkanti	Boy	A person who resembles the sun
Nabhoj	Boy	A person from the sky
Nabhomandal	Boy	The person who resembles the blue sky
Nabhomani	Boy	The rays of the sun
Nachiappa	Boy	Father of burning fire
Nachik	Boy	Short form of Nachiketa
Nachiket	Boy	Son of Vajashravas

Nachiketa	Boy	Event of burning fire
Nachiketan	Boy	Meant to burn
Nachiketh	Boy	Fire from hell
Nachimi	Boy	Friendly with a sensitive nature
Nacoma	Boy	Attractive in character
Nadapratithishta	Boy	Admiring and drawn to music
Nadinatha	Boy	Lord of streams or rivers
Nadipati	Boy	Master of rivers
Nagaiah	Boy	God Cobra; King of snakes
Nagaiyan	Boy	King of snakes

Nagaja	Boy	Daughter of high hills
Naganan	Boy	Born of a snake
Naganand	Boy	The son or born of Naga
Naganath	Boy	Biggest cobra; Ruler of serpents
Nagander	Boy	Big sun in the world
Nagandra	Boy	The ruler of the black cobra
Nagannan	Boy	Master of snakes; Charmer
Nagapati	Boy	Master of all hills
Nagappa	Boy	Father of the serpents; Forefather of the cobra
Nagappan	Boy	Ancestor of snakes

Nagaraj	Boy	Possesses snakes
Nagaraja	Boy	Monarch of serpents
Nagarajan	Boy	Lord of all snakes
Nagarathn	Boy	The one who has a precious diamond
Nagarathna	Boy	The precious diamond of the serpents
Nagari	Boy	Antagonist of snakes
Nagarin	Boy	Master of the city or town
Nagarjun	Boy	Greatest among serpents
Nagarjuna	Boy	Champion among snakes
Nagas	Boy	Another name for snake or cobra

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