395 Marathi Boy Names With Maharashtrian Pride

Elevate your little prince's identity with a touch of Marathi charm and elegance.

Written by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Edited by Aneesha Amonz, MSc

Fact-checked by Angela Alex, MA

Last Updated on Nov 26, 2024

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Marathi boy names encapsulate distinctive and extraordinary connotations due to their integral role within the multifaceted Hindu nomenclature practices. In Marathi, the names of boys often have a connection with family. This creates a sort of mix in each name that includes the given name, the father's or husband's name, and the family's last name. The sources of Marathi nomenclature are varied, encompassing both archaic and contemporary influences. Parents gather names from diverse sources, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. They also opt for names tethered to revered rivers like Yamuna and Godavari, or illustrious personalities like the Maratha warrior Shivaji and the Indian ruler Ashoka. Marathi Varkari saints like Tukaram, Dnyaneshwar, and Janabai constitute yet another source of inspiration, alongside characters from modern literature. The Marathi tradition of naming doesn't stop at just regular names. It also includes names that spark the senses. Elements of nature, including the Sun, Moon, and seasons like Vasant (spring) and Sharad (autumn), also find expression as names. Within Marathi culture, endearing nicknames occupy a distinctive niche, expressing affectionate sentiments. Endearing nicknames like Dada, Bandu, Balu, Sonya, and Pillu communicate intimacy and fondness. For parents setting out on the journey of selecting the perfect name for their newborn, the Marathi nomenclature tradition offers an expanse of alternatives. Our compilation presents a diverse array of Marathi male names, each laden with distinctive significations and cultural import.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Jay	Boy	Victory; Jaybird
Samir	Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Rohan	Boy	Ascending; Red-haired
Jai	Boy	Victory; Supplanter; Healer
Dev	Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Aarush	Boy	First ray of sun; Dawn
Hardin	Boy	Brave; Strong; Hardy; Valley of the hare; Affectionate
Josh	Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Ajay	Boy	Unconquerable
Ishan	Boy	Master; Lord; Shiva

Pranav	Boy	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om
Sameer	Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Nikhil	Boy	Perfect; Complete; Whole; All-inclusive; Intact
Devansh	Girl	Part of God
Kamal	Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Arjan	Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Keshav	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Ashwin	Boy	Possessed of horses; A cavalier; Light
Anish	Boy	Supreme; Ultimate; Greatest authority; Without a ruler; Lord Shiva
Kavish	Boy	King of poets; Lord Ganesha

Raj	Boy	King; Ruler; Empire; Royalty
Raghav	Boy	Descendant of Raghu or Lord Ram
Kiyaan	Boy	Royal; Kingship
Taran	Boy	Thunder; A raft; A boat; Crossing over
Vikram	Boy	Stride; Pace; Valor
Madhav	Boy	Vernal; Of the springtime; Krishna; Descendant of Madhu; Honey
Shrey	Boy	Excellent; Better; Best
Akash	Boy	Open space; Sky
Sachin	Boy	True; Real
Anand	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony

Kailash	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Karan	Boy	Clever; Skillful; One who helps; Smart
Sanjay	Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Sandip	Boy	Blazing; Lamp
Priyansh	Boy	The dearest part; Part of one's beloved
Abhimanyu	Boy	One with self-respect; To long for; To desire
Kavan	Boy	Poem and water; Handsome
Ranjit	Boy	Colored; Pleased; Delighted; Joyous; One who is victorious in battle
Kushal	Boy	Skilled; Experienced; Intelligent
Saahas	Boy	Courage; Adventure; Valor; With force

Anant	Boy	Infinite; One with no end; Immortal; Eternal
Gautham	Boy	Enlightened; Wise; The best of cattle
Kartik	Boy	One who bestows power and pleasure; A name of the Hindu calendar month; The constellation of the Pleiades
Mohan	Boy	Charming; Infatuating; Bewitching
Samba	Boy	Happy; Fortunate; To console
Vivek	Boy	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction
Ranjeet	Boy	Colored; Pleased; Delighted; Victorious in battle
Adharv	Boy	Strength; Wisdom; Lord Ganesha
Brijesh	Boy	Lord of Brij; Ruler of Brij
Rupesh	Boy	Lord of beauty

Rahul	Boy	Conqueror of all miseries; Able; Efficient
Shyam	Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Ajit	Boy	Invincible ; Unconquerable; Epithet of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
Gautam	Boy	Lord Buddha; A name of Lord Buddha; One who dispels darkness
Bharat	Boy	India; Being maintained
Jatin	Boy	The auspicious one; One having twisted lock of hair; Lord Shiva
Rutvik	Boy	Holy life; Goodness of life; Sage; Priest; Scholar; One who seeks enlightenment; One who meditates on the Lord's name
Vikas	Boy	Growth; Expansion; Progress
Satish	Boy	Ruler; Lord of Sati; Truthfulness
Devaj	Unisex	Born of the gods

Darshan	Boy	Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Sarath	Boy	Autumn
Dhairya	Boy	Patience; Endurance; Perseverance; Firmness; Durability; Strength; Constancy; Steadiness; Stability; Fortitude; Courage; Calmness; Composure
Devendra	Boy	Lord of gods
Kanishk	Boy	An ancient king; To love; To fulfill
Pranay	Boy	Love; Affection; Leader; Guidance
Sharad	Boy	Autumn
Nithin	Boy	Guidance; Moral conduct
Prahlad	Boy	Joy; Pleasure; Delight
Shubham	Boy	Splendid; Bright; Auspicious

Sanjeev	Boy	Giving life; Reviving
Aadesh	Boy	Command; Instruction; Mandate
Ajai	Boy	The unconquerable; Invincible; Victory
Het	Boy	Love; Adore; Care for
Harshan	Boy	Lustrous splendor of God; Happiness
Nirav	Boy	Free of making sound; Quiet; Silent
Mahith	Boy	Greatness; Honored; Festivity; Esteemed
Kumar	Boy	Boy; Son
Pradeep	Boy	Light; Lantern
Punit	Boy	Cleaned; Purified

Nitesh	Boy	The Lord of ethics; Guidance; Moral conduct
Praveen	Boy	A person who is an expert in something
Niraj	Boy	One who was born in water; Lotus
Santhosh	Boy	Happy; Satisfaction; Contentment
Krunal	Boy	One who is a Constant Companion; Compassionate; Kind to others
Suraj	Boy	Sun
Puneet	Boy	Pure; Clean
Yashas	Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent
Harsh	Boy	Gladness; Cheerfulness
Devaansh	Girl	Part of God

Girish	Boy	God of mountains; Lord of the mountains; One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Harshal	Boy	Happiness
Ravindra	Boy	Lord of the Sun
Kailas	Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Ishay	Unisex	Refresh; Strengthen; Animate
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Kaushal	Boy	He who is clever; Skill; Cleverness; Experience
Keshava	Boy	Lord Vishnu; One who has beautiful long hair; Slayer of Kesi demon
Mithun	Boy	Gemini; A couple; A pair; Twins; A name of Lord Krishna; A Hindu month
Kaustubh	Boy	A jewel worn by Lord Vishnu; Lord Vishnu's precious pearl; A celebrated jewel obtained from the churning of the ocean

Selecting Marathi boy names is a journey into heritage and significance. These names, blending culture and history, span classic legacies to modern treasures. The above list of names offers a peek into the linguistic richness. Whether echoing celestial beings, nature's marvels, or noble traits, these names embody the core of the Marathi legacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some popular Marathi baby boy names?

Among Marathi baby boys, names like Aarav (peaceful melody, calm noise), Atharv (another name for Lord Ganesh), Aryan (noble), Vedant (related to the Vedas), Advait (not dual), Omkar (one who has the form of the sound of the sacred syllable Om), Pranav (referring to the sacred syllable Om), and Ameya (pure or boundless) are popular. Many new parents prefer these names because they combine virtue with spirituality.

2. What is the meaning of the name "Aditya" in Marathi?

Aditya is a boy's name that means belonging to Aditi in Sanskrit. Aditi means boundless, entire, freedom, or security in Sanskrit. It is the name of an ancient Hindu goddess who is considered the mother of the Gods. Besides, Aditya is also the name of the Sun god, Surya.

3. What are some Marathi baby boy names based on mythology?

Marathi baby boy names like Krishna (dark), Rama (pleasing, beautiful), Madhav (of the springtime), Keshav (the long-haired one), Shankar (auspicious, lucky), Ganesh (lord of hordes), and Maruti (son of the Wind god) are based on Indian mythology. Krishna, Rama, Shiva, Ganesh, and Hanuman are the names of Hindu gods while Maruti, Shankar, Keshav, Madhav, and Shriram are other names for these gods.

4. What are some Marathi baby boy names starting with the letter "A," “S,” and “P”?

Names like Ajinkya (invincible), Aditya (sun god), Arjun (white), Abhinav (young, fresh), and Alok (divine light) are some examples starting with A. For names starting with S, we have Sanket (indication, sign), Siddharth (one who has accomplished a goal), Shantanu (wholesome), Swapnil (sleep, dream), and Sagar (ocean). Lastly, here are some Marathi baby boy names starting with P: Pranav (referring to the sacred sound Om), Parth (son of Pritha, another name for Arjuna in the Mahabharata), Pratham (first), Pranay (leader, guidance, love), and Prasad (brightness, offering).

5. What are some Marathi baby boy names that are easy to pronounce?

Marathi baby boy names like Rohan (ascending), Dev (god), Veer (brave), and Yash (fame, glory) are simple to pronounce and spell. These names are derived from Sanskrit words with deep meanings.

6. What are some Marathi baby boy names that are suitable for twins?

Name combinations like Nishant-Nikhil (dawn-whole) Arnav-Pranav (ocean-Om), Aarav-Aryan (peaceful melody-noble), Karan-Arjun (clever-white, names of Kunti’s sons), and Aditya-Ameya (sun god-boundless) may be suitable for twins. These name pairs either complement each other phonetically or mean something deep. Many new parents prefer naming their children using a letter that is compatible with their birth star.

7. What are some Marathi baby boy names inspired by famous personalities?

Marathi boy names like Shivaji (inspired by the great Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj), Dnyaneshwar (inspired by the 13th-century saint, Saint Dnyaneshwar), Bhim (inspired by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar), and Gopal (inspired by Gopal Krishna Gokhale) are given to honor famous personalities.

8. What are some Marathi baby boy names that are popular among non-Marathi speakers?

Many Marathi baby boy names are derived from Sanskrit, which is also the root language for several other Indian languages (1). Hence, Marathi names like Abhijit (victorious), Aditya (sun god), Amar (immortal), Chetan (soul), Girish (lord of the mountain), Kunal (lotus), Nikhil (entire), Pradeep (light), Prashant (calm), Rahul (efficient), and Sandeep (blazing) are common in several languages like Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia, and Bengali.

Infographic: Rich And Significant Marathi Boy Names

Marathi boy names combine tradition and modernity, reflecting family heritage and contemporary trends. Our infographic explores Marathi naming customs, presenting an array of names intertwined with family significance and Hindu mythology. Explore diverse options, each carrying profound meaning, offering an intriguing peek into the culturally abundant and varied Marathi naming traditions.

marvelous and meaningful marathi baby boy names (infographic)

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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Aneesha AmonzMSc

Aneesha holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from USTM, Meghalaya and Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology from VIT, Vellore. With two years of experience, she has worked on different research projects in the field of Food Sciences.

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Angela AlexMA

Angela is an honors student with a master's degree in Linguistics from The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Her combined interest in history and the science of language has taught her the skills to understand how language and its use have changed over time.

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