What are some popular Indian baby names?

In 2022, Aditi, Inaya, and Aarya emerged as the top three favorite Indian names for baby girls. Mohammad, Shivansh, and Dhruv were the favored Indian boy names of 2022, making them the most popular choices for parents.

What is the meaning of the name "Aarav"?

Aarav, a Sanskrit name, carries the beautiful meanings of ‘calm noise’ and ‘melodious music,’ making it a popular choice for baby boys.

What are some Hindi baby names based on Hindu mythology?

Arjun, a Hindi name meaning white or clear, is inspired by Hindu mythology, where Arjuna was a courageous prince and skilled archer in the Mahabharata. Nandini, meaning ‘a woman who brings joy, is an Indian name associated with Hindu mythology, used to address Goddess Parvati and represent her divine grace and beauty through one of her eight eternal companions.

What are some gender-neutral Hindi baby names?

Some gender-neutral Hindi baby names are Shakti, meaning ‘power,’ Kiran, meaning ‘a ray of light,’ and Bhavya meaning ‘grand’ or ‘splendid.’

What are some Hindi baby names that are easy to pronounce for non-Hindi speakers?

Some Hindi baby names that are easy to pronounce for non-Hindi speakers are Aanya meaning ‘limitless,’ Arjun meaning ‘white’ or ‘clear,’ Maya meaning ‘illusion,’ and Rohan meaning ‘ascending.’

What are some Indian baby names that have musical significance?

Hindi baby names like Swara, meaning ‘musical tone,’ Raag meaning ‘musical,’ Aarohi meaning ‘a music tone,’ and Geet meaning ‘song,’ have musical meanings. They are connected to music and represent different aspects of Indian musical culture.

What are some Indian baby names that have a strong connection to Indian history?

Ashoka, Bhagat, Akbar, Indira, Shivaji, and Subhash are Hindi baby names that hold historical significance, being linked to renowned figures and events in Indian history.

What are some Indian baby names that are inspired by Indian cities or landmarks?

The name Abu, meaning father, draws inspiration from Mt Abu in Rajasthan. Similarly, the masculine name Anand is also the name of a place in Gujarat. Additionally, the feminine names Ganga, Godavari, and Kabani have been derived from the names of prominent Indian rivers.

What are some Indian baby names that have a meaning related to strength or courage?

Veer, Sahas, Himmat, and Shakti are Indian baby names related to strength, valor, or courage.

How do Indian parents incorporate astrology and numerology into naming their children?

Indian parents often seek guidance from astrology and numerology when naming their children. They consider the childs birth chart, zodiac sign, and favorable planetary alignments to select a name believed to bring good luck and positive vibes to their childs life.

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885 Indian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Cashmere	Unisex	Luxurious fabric
Chozen	Boy	Clear; Transparent; Meditation; Practice
Camia	Unisex	Fragrant flower
Cylis	Unisex	Wealthy; Beautiful
Charvi	Girl	Beautiful, young lady
Charvik	Boy	Intelligent; Bright; Clever; Active
Chinmay	Boy	Name of Lord Ganesha; Intelligence; Consciousness
Chandara	Boy	Moon; Bright; Shining; Radiant; Beautiful and Serene like the moon
Chaitra	Girl	The first month of the Hindu lunar calendar
Camil	Boy	Faithful companion

Chavi	Girl	Saviour
Chai	Boy	A lively person who is filled with joy; Flavored tea; Man; Victory; Ornamental hairpin
Charith	Boy	One who has a good character
Chanden	Boy	A sandalwood
Carma	Girl	Action; Deed; Faith; Performance; Result
Chitra	Girl	A picture; Bright; Jewel; Clear
Charan	Boy	Feet; Structure for locomotion
Chetan	Boy	Visible; Conscious; Soul
Chevi	Boy	Ear
Chirag	Boy	Light; Lamp

Chetana	Girl	Visible; Conscious; Soul
Chonda	Girl	Wish; a need for something that may or may not happen
Chinmayi	Girl	Intelligence; Consciousness
Chau	Unisex	dewy rice field
Ciya	Unisex	Light; Blessing; Goddess Sita
Chyenne	Girl	Name of a river, city, and tribe
Chandrika	Girl	Soothing light of the Moon; Illumination; Splendor
Chamari	Girl	Flowering garden
Chyra	Unisex	Graceful
Chanya	Girl	Light coming from the Moon

Charmi	Girl	Lovely; A lovely girl
Chiya	Unisex	Life, energy, vitality
Chandini	Girl	Pure and serene moonlight
Charita	Girl	A master of pleasant character
Chandani	Girl	Light of Moon; Silver; Luminous
Chandni	Girl	Light of Moon
Chandra	Boy	Moon
Cakrapani	Boy	Discus holder; One who wields the discus; One of the many names of Lord Vishnu
Carmavan	Boy	Covered with Hides; One who is well Protected and Sheltered
Caturvaktra	Boy	One who has four Faces; One of the many names of Lord Brahma

Ceeven	Boy	A Name that came to a person from Dream
Ceyone	Boy	Rising Sun; Radiant and bright rays of the early morning rising sun
Chaand	Girl	The Moon; Bright, Brilliant and Beautiful like moon
Chaandak	Boy	Shining Moon; Derived from the name Chaand
Chadaiyan	Boy	Lord Shiva
Chahat	Boy	Love; Affection; One who is well-liked; Wish; Dearmost
Chaitnik	Boy	One who always has a peaceful mind; A calm and composed person
Chaitnya	Boy	Consciousness; Wisdom; Soul; Mind; Spirit; Cognizance
Chaitya	Boy	Perceivable; Pertaining to the mind; Individual soul; A Buddhist or Jain shrine including a stupa
Chaityak	Boy	Abode of consciousness; A Place of worship; A Mountain near Magadha; Worshipped

Chaiyn	Boy	Krishna who has the color of the shadow
Chajju	Boy	Shade; Cool; Soothing; Relax;
Chakesh	Boy	King; Emperor; One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Chakora	Boy	A Bird
Chakrabhuj	Boy	One who holds a Chakra (Wheel); One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Chakrank	Boy	One who holds a Chakra (Wheel); One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Chakravak	Boy	A Bird
Chakravarthi	Boy	King; Emperor; One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Chakravarthy	Boy	King; Emperor; One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Chakravarti	Boy	King; Emperor; One of many names of Lord Vishnu

Chakravarty	Boy	King; Emperor; One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Chakri	Boy	King; Emperor; One of many names of Lord Vishnu
Chakshusha	Boy	Seer; A prophet; One who can predict fortune; A variant of Caksusa
Chalam	Boy	Flickering; Shine with a wavering light
Chalapati	Boy	Lord of the Moving; Lord Vishnu
Chalukya	Boy	King; Emperor; Lord Vishnu
Chalvant	Boy	A Determined Person
Chamaraj	Boy	King; Emperor; Ruler
Chamarajendra	Boy	King; Emperor; Ruler
Chamatkar	Boy	Wonder; Miraculous; Remarkable; Amazement; Awe

Champavati	Boy	Owner of Champa Tree; Daughter of an ancient King Raja Sahil Verma
Chanaksha	Boy	Chanakya; Clever; Intelligent; Brilliant; Smart
Chancharik	Boy	Bee
Chanchu	Boy	Clever, renowned, known, and celebrated
Chandabal	Boy	Fiercely Strong; One who is constant and strong like the moon
Chandany	Boy	Moon Light; A variant of Chandani
Chandavir	Boy	Very Brave; Courageous; A Buddhist Deity
Chande	Boy	Moon; Bright; Shining; Radiant; Beautiful and Serene like the moon
Chandeesh	Boy	Moon Light; A variant of name Chandani
Chanderjeet	Boy	Conquerer of the Moon; One who has won over the moon

Chandhru	Boy	Moon; Bright; Shining; Radiant; Beautiful and Serene like the moon
Chandidaas	Boy	A saint; Devotee of Chendi Devi; A variant of Chandidas
Chandimal	Boy	One who is beautiful like a moon; Serene; Bright; Shining; Radiant
Chandmal	Boy	One who is beautiful like a moon; Serene; Bright; Shining; Radiant
Chandnin	Boy	Anointed with Sandalwood; Shiva
Chandrabandhu	Boy	Son of Lord Krishna; One who is considered the friend of the moon
Chandrabanu	Boy	Son of Sri Krishna and Satyabhama; Moon and sun conjoined; Luminous moon
Chandrabh	Boy	Lusture of Moon Light; Like the radiant and bright light of the Moon
Chandrabha	Boy	Lusture of Moon Light; Like the radiant and bright light of the Moon
Chandrachood	Boy	Lord Shiva carrying the Moon on his head

Chandradasa	Boy	One with the moon; Lord Shiva signifying his form carrying the moon on his head
Chandradev	Boy	Moon God; A King; Lord of the moon
Chandrahaasa	Boy	Bow of Shiva; Lord Shiva signifying his form carrying the Moon on his head
Chandrakanth	Boy	Loved by the Moon; One who is attractive and appealing like the moon
Chandrama	Boy	Name of a Lunar and Fertility God; Moon
Chandramadhav	Boy	Sweet; Good looking and charming like the Moon
Chandraneel	Boy	A precious blue gem; One who is precious like the moon
Chandraratna	Boy	One who is a jewel or pearl like the moon; One who is as precious like the moon
Chandrark	Boy	Moon and Sun; Luminous and Lustrous
Chandrasiri	Boy	One who is beautiful like a moon

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