359 Spiritual Indian Sikh Names For Your Child

Sacred names honoring the profound wisdom of the Sikh Gurus.

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The Sikh principle of 'Seva,' or selfless service, has had a significant global impact, leading to a growing interest in Indian Sikh names worldwide. Within the Sikh community, religion significantly influences the selection of names for newborns. The Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scripture, is the primary source for these spiritually rich names.

Many Sikh families practice the tradition of choosing names through a process known as Naam Karan. The ritual, known as ‘Hukamnama,’ involves choosing a name that begins with the first letter of a hymn from the Guru Granth Sahib, making the process highly spiritual and meaningful. Sikhs usually have a given name along with a surname, which may be a family or caste name or a Khalsa name. Sikh names are unisex and consist of a prefix and a suffix. When a Sikh becomes a Khalsa, men take the name ‘Singh,’ meaning ‘lion,’ and women adopt the name ‘Kaur,’ meaning ‘Crown Princess.’

Names such as Ekam meaning ‘one’ or ‘united,’ Fateh meaning ‘the victorious one,’ Deep meaning ‘the lamp of light,’ and Navpreet meaning ‘new love’ are quite popular and loved by parents. Explore our list of carefully selected Sikh names to find more beautiful names for your child.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Veer	Boy	One who is brave; Another name of Lord Mahavir
Yuvraj	Boy	Prince or heir apparent
Angad	Boy	Of my own body; An ornament; Son of Vali
Zorawar	Unisex	Brave warrior; Fearless warrior
Manraj	Boy	Lord of the mind
Avleen	Unisex	Graceful, blessed, divine
Veera	Unisex	A strong and brave person
Ranveer	Boy	A winner
Gurfateh	Boy	Victory of the Guru
Hargun	Girl	One having Godly merits

Avnoor	Girl	Luminous or radiant
Kiren	Unisex	Ray of light or beam of hope
Sehaj	Unisex	Peaceful, calm, contentment
Akir	Unisex	Noble, powerful, intelligent
Gurman	Boy	Hairy; Gourmet; Heart of the Guru
Sargun	Unisex	blessed with attributes or possessing divine qualities
Jasman	Unisex	Unique; Surprise; Gift from God
Tegh	Boy	He who wields the sword
Amitoj	Boy	Unlimited Glow; Infinite Radiance; One who will shine forever
Amanpreet	Boy	One who loves peace

Jatinder	Boy	One who conquered the five evils
Yashveer	Girl	Victorious or brave; full of fame or glory
Jagdeep	Boy	Light of the universe
Harsimran	Boy	Remembering God; In memory of God; God's Thoughts
Ranbir	Boy	A brave warrior
Harinder	Boy	Brown; Yellow; Drops of rain; Monkey; Tawny; Horse; Lion
Ramandeep	Boy	Pleasing; Peace; Light
Gurbani	Unisex	Word of the Guru; Divine knowledge
Fenn	Unisex	Marshland; Wetland
Harjas	Boy	One who sings God's praises

Harkirat	Boy	One who sings of God's praise
Gagandeep	Boy	Light in the sky; Glorious flame in the sky; Heavenly lamp
Jasmeet	Unisex	Victorious union
Khani	Unisex	Gift from God; Blessed by God
Kias	Unisex	Unique; Modern
Kison	Unisex	Clever mind
Jasnoor	Girl	The light of God
Jaspal	Boy	Lord Krishna; Protector of glory
Amardeep	Boy	Eternal light; Immortal light; A source of light forever
Abhijot	Unisex	Radiant, enlightened

Dilraj	Boy	King of Hearts; One who rules hearts
Akali	Girl	sharp, intelligent, warrior
Jakhia	Unisex	Unique and charismatic
Gurjas	Boy	Fame of lord; Fame of the Guru
Gurkirat	Boy	One who sings praises of the Guru
Gurnoor	Boy	'Pleasant face of God; Teacher; Light
Jasdeep	Boy	The lamp that radiates God's glory
Jaskirat	Boy	One who sings prayers
Gurjit	Boy	Victory of Guru
Kyryn	Unisex	Strong; Mythical

Manmeet	Boy	Friend of mind; Companion of mind; Well wisher for mind; Supporter and guide of mind
Onkar	Boy	God is One; There is only one God
Gurinder	Boy	Lord; God; Teacher
Parminder	Boy	One who is the God of the gods
Ravinder	Boy	Lord of the Sun; Brilliant; Radiant and bright sun
Zaviar	Boy	Strong; Brave; Leader
Ajeet	Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable
Jagjit	Boy	Conqueror
Aikam	Boy	One of a kind
Arshdeep	Boy	Lamp of the sky; Light of the universe

Randeep	Boy	Hero of the battle; Lamp of the battle; Brightness and shine of a battle
Amritpal	Boy	One who is protected by the Lord's nectar
Nimrit	Unisex	Pure, precious, noble
Harveen	Girl	The Pleiades; Battle worthy; God is gracious
Guransh	Boy	Son of the gods
Ayria	Girl	The enlightened one
Jaskaran	Boy	A good deed; Sun of God; God's gift
Dilpreet	Boy	Heart; Mind; Soul; Love; Pleasure; Joy
Josan	Unisex	Beautiful
Rajbir	Boy	Brave king

Tejveer	Boy	Brave; Powerful
Gurpreet	Girl	Love of the Guru; Love of the Teacher
Hardeep	Girl	Strong; Light of God; God's light
Jasreet	Unisex	Victory; Triumph
Sukhmani	Girl	She who is a peace bringer
Kajol	Girl	Eyeliner
Preet	Girl	Love; Affection; Pleasure
Savreen	Unisex	Radiant; Compassionate; Strong
Simrin	Unisex	Remembering; Meditative
Prabhjot	Girl	The light of God; Brilliance

Avreen	Unisex	Variant of Avril, meaning Apri
Suli	Unisex	Peaceful; Gentle
Surveen	Girl	Charming; Graceful
Harpreet	Girl	Love of God
Pavneet	Unisex	Beloved; Cherished
Sehajpreet	Unisex	Tranquil love
Charanjeet	Unisex	Winning the service of Guru's lotus feet; One who has won the chance of serving God's Feet
Ekanjeet	Boy	God's Triumph; Victory of God
Guneet	Boy	One who is meritorious for his virtues, righteousness, honor, good characteristics, and great qualities
Gurcharan	Boy	Refuge at the guru; Feet of the guru; One who serves at the guru's feet

Gurkeerat	Boy	One who sings praises of the Guru; One pay tributes to his Guru through bhajans and keertans
Gurkiran	Girl	The ray of Guru's light; Radiance and brightness of Guru
Gurmeet	Boy	Friend of Guru; A companion of the Guru; A variant spelling is Gurmit
Gursharan	Boy	Refuge at the Guru; Feet of the Guru; One who serves at the Guru's feet
Harbhajan	Boy	God's prayer; Bhajan or prayer of Lord Shiva
Jasbir	Boy	Victorious hero; Triumphant warrior
Jasleen	Boy	Absorbed in Singing God's Praises; Immersed in adoring God; Engrossed in singing God's charm
Jasminder	Boy	Lord of Glory; God of Splendidness; Magnificent God
Karampreet	Boy	The lover of God's grace; One who loves God's nobility, miracle, dignity and graciousness
Keerat	Boy	Fame; Distinction; Recognition; Eminence; Renown

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With the growth of the Sikh community worldwide, there is increasing interest in names that celebrate and preserve cultural heritage. These names uphold Sikh traditions and values, offering a solid connection to the faith. Indian Sikh names are distinctive and carry profound, meaningful interpretations. Their positive attributes connect with people from various backgrounds, making them appealing to a broader audience. Please browse our selection of Indian Sikh names to find meaningful choices for your child.

Infographic: Indian Sikh Names For Your Child

Indian Sikh names are usually based on the Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhism’s holy book. They play a key role in preserving Sikh traditions and values. Many of these names blend a modern feel with traditional roots, making them a good choice for those seeking a balance. Check out the infographic below to discover distinctive and meaningful names.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some Indian Sikh names inspired by the Guru Granth Sahib?

A few Indian Sikh names inspired by the Guru Granth Sahib include Harpreet, meaning ‘one who loves God,’ Gurpreet, meaning ‘one who loves the Guru,’ Jaspreet, meaning ‘one who sings the praises of God,’ and Simran, meaning ‘meditating on the name of God.’ These names represent the spiritual teachings and values found in the Guru Granth Sahib.

2. What are some Indian Sikh names that mean peace?

Indian Sikh names that mean ‘peace’ include Akalsukh, meaning ‘forever in peace and delight;’ Guraman, meaning ‘peace through the Guru;’ Gurshant, which means ‘attaining peace through the word of the Guru;’ Khem, denoting ‘one with Peace and Joy;’ Mansukh, meaning ‘one with peace of mind;’ Sukhcharan, which translates to ‘peace attained through Guru's Lotus Feet;’ and Sukhdeep, meaning ‘light of peace.’

3. What are some Indian Sikh names that mean 'light'?

Indian Sikh names that mean ‘light’ include Gurdeep, meaning ‘lamp of the Guru,’ Sukhdeep, which translates to ‘light of peace,’ and Yashdeep, meaning ‘light of the glory.’

4. What are some Indian Sikh names with historical significance?

A few Indian Sikh names with deep historical significance include Bhagat, which is related to Bhagat Singh, a key figure in the Indian independence movement, and Ranjit, which is associated with Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire.

5. What are some Indian Sikh names that are easy to pronounce globally?

Some Indian Sikh names that are easy to pronounce by people of different cultures and languages include Amrit, meaning ‘immortal,’ Simran, meaning ‘meditating on the name of God,’ Jaspreet, meaning ‘one who sings the praises of Go,’ and Gurpreet, meaning ‘one who loves the Guru.’

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