The most challenging, yet exciting task for new parents is finding a unique and beautiful name rooted in their culture and tradition. So how about giving your little one a profound, classical, and sublime name from the treasure trove of Marathi language?
Marathi names are taken from Hindu mythology, like Ramayana or Mahabharata or Marathi folklore. Before zeroing in on the name, elders, and astrologers are consulted. And on the day of Baarsa or the naming ceremony, the child’s aunt whispers the name in the child’s ear four times, along with a prayer. She then announces the name to everyone present in the ceremony. This is followed by blessings of the elders and ends with a feast.
If you’re on the lookout for a distinctive Marathi baby name, you’ve landed at the right place. Below is MomJunction's complete database of Marathi baby names with meanings. So are you ready to select your favorite?
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aakhya (आख्या) | one who has high reputation and fame; state of being famous | Boy | |||
Aaruni | To begin or develop anything and grow light in the morning. It also means dawn. | Girl | |||
Adhrgu | One who knows the co-existence | Boy | |||
Akshayaa | Immortal, Indestructible | Girl | |||
Alagumuthu | Handsome Gem | Boy | |||
Bhagyashi | Fortunate and lucky | Girl | |||
Bhandishtha | A name of Goddess Lakshmi | Girl | |||
Bhavanika | The abode of the universe | Girl | |||
Bhavanjali | She who is full of emotions | Girl | |||
Bhaveeka | She who is righteous and honest | Girl | |||
Bhavyani | A part of grand | Girl | |||
Dharaa | Earth | Girl | |||
Dharika | Sun, morning sun | Girl | |||
Dharmi | She who is religious | Girl | |||
Dharuna | Supporting | Girl | |||
Dhaval | The fair one, a fair child | Boy | |||
Ilesh | Lord of the earth | Boy | |||
Kamda | Kamda means One who can Fulfill All Wishes of Others | Girl | |||
Manadha | Giving honor | Girl | |||
Manasika | Of mind | Girl | |||
Manayi | Wife of Manu | Girl | |||
Mandra | Pleasant | Girl | |||
Manitha | Honored | Girl | |||
Manjori | The sacred basil | Girl | |||
Mannya | Flower | Girl | |||
Manshvi | She who is intelligent | Girl | |||
Manva | Mind or mind identifier | Girl | |||
Mirajkar | A person belongs to the city of Miraj | Unisex | |||
Mohi | As fragrant as honey bunch, as sweet taste as sugar. | Girl | |||
Morya | A Marathi slang that means go ahead | Girl | |||
Nakusha | An unwanted female child | Girl | |||
Nakushi | A girl who was not wished for | Girl | |||
Namniya | A respectable person, full of respect | Boy | |||
Nandedkar | One who halls from Nanded city | Unisex | |||
Narvel | The time of mankind | Boy | |||
Navjat | The fortress which is on the mountain of the ocean. | Boy | |||
Nidhra | The one who resembles the Moon. | Boy | |||
Nishakant | Ruler of the nation. | Boy | |||
Nivant | One who is calm and cool | Boy | |||
Nrupal | Ruler of the nation. | Boy | |||
Osho | The shine of the earth, sparkle of the domain | Boy | |||
Pradha | She who is extremely distinguished | Girl | |||
Prahas | A person who has a lot of qualities. An upright individual | Boy | |||
Prahaval | To have a magnificent form | Boy | |||
Prahi | Wellness | Girl | |||
Prajnan | A clever, brainy and wise individual | Boy | |||
Pramti | One who is consciouss and aware | Boy | |||
Pramukh | One with the qualities of a chief or leader | Boy | |||
Pranal | A waterway, estuary, creek | Boy | |||
Praruj | An extremly good-looking and likable person | Boy | |||