786 Sikh/Punjabi Baby Boy Names With Meanings
Lion-like names to inspire your boy to become an invincible warrior.
Religion plays a key role in selecting a baby name in the Sikh and Punjabi community. Sikh boy names are usually taken from the Holy Book of Sikhs, The Guru Granth Sahib. They are derivatives of Sanskrit names, which are inspired from nature and mythological characters too. They are mostly influenced by popular and successful people to create a positive vibe in the baby's life. Naming a child in the Sikh community is considered a special tradition. This is because names not only represent the individual, but also the society and its values, history, and culture. One unique point is that Sikh baby boy names are generally followed by the last name ‘Singh,’ meaning ‘Lion’ (1). Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and the last Sikh Guru, instructed this. At the time, a person’s social standing and class could be determined by their surname. Guru Gobind Singh wanted to bring equality by creating an egalitarian society, so he sought to remove the caste system by instructing all Sikh men and women to take Singh and Kaur as their surnames, respectively. Punjabi or Sikh names also tend to carry deep meanings. For instance, traditional names, like Gurpreet (love of the Guru) and Navjot (new light), hold a special place in the hearts of parents seeking to honor their heritage. Sikh names also reflect the culture’s deep reverence for nature and spirituality. Names like Kiran (ray of light) and Balbir (courageous) represent virtues the community cherishes. Meanwhile, Divjot (divine light) or Gurvaid (divine knowledge) are names derived from the Guru Granth Sahib (2). They are part of the sacred verses that represent Sikh beliefs. Here, we have a list of the names, popular from the old times to modern times, with meanings. This might help you better understand Sikh names and their significance.
Name | Gender | Meaning | |
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Ajeet | Boy | Victorious; Invincible; Unconquerable; One who cannot be defeated by anyone | |
Amar | Boy | Immortal; Unending | |
Chirag | Boy | A lighted lamp | |
Guneet | Boy | One who is meritorious for his virtues, righteousness, honor, good characteristics, and great qualities | |
Gurjas | Boy | Fame of lord; Fame of the Guru | |
Gurkeerat | Boy | One who sings praises of the Guru; One pay tributes to his Guru through bhajans and keertans | |
Gurleen | Unisex | A person who is absorbed in the Guru | |
Gurman | Boy | Heart of the Guru; Spirit of the Guru; Soul of the Guru | |
Gurmeet | Boy | Friend of Guru; A companion of the Guru; A variant spelling is Gurmit | |
Gurnoor | Boy | A person who is the heavenly light of his Guru; A copy of his Guru | |
Gursharan | Boy | Refuge at the Guru; Feet of the Guru; One who serves at the Guru's feet | |
Harkiran | Boy | The rays of God's light | |
Jasleen | Boy | Absorbed in Singing God's Praises; Immersed in adoring God; Engrossed in singing God's charm | |
Keerat | Boy | Fame; Distinction; Recognition; Eminence; Renown | |
Kirpal | Boy | Kind; Benevolent; Compassionate; Generous | |
Manmeet | Boy | Friend of mind; Companion of mind; Well wisher for mind; Supporter and guide of mind | |
Parampreet | Boy | One who is in the love of God | |
Ranbir | Boy | A brave warrior | |
Veer | Boy | One who is brave; Another name of Lord Mahavir | |
Aad | Unisex | The man; In the beginning | |
Aagyakar | Boy | One who is fearsome; Obedient; Willing to comply with elders | |
Aagyapal | Boy | The one who upholds the state's obedience | |
Aaradh | Boy | The person having Deep love or affection | |
Aas | Boy | the act of waiting or having hope | |
Aavai | Boy | Arrive; To come | |
Abhijeet | Boy | Variation | |
Abhijot | Unisex | Radiant, enlightened | |
Acharjeet | Boy | The victory of an inanimate object | |
Acharpreet | Boy | An inanimate love or affection | |
Achet | Boy | Unconscious; One who is not in his conscious sense; A carefree person | |
Achetbir | Boy | A carefree brave person | |
Achetmeet | Boy | The friend or companion of the carefree person | |
Aeros | Unisex | Powerful, innovative, dynamic | |
Aikam | Boy | One of a kind | |
Ailo | Unisex | Joyful; Bringer of happiness | |
Aiven | Unisex | Gift of God; Radiance | |
Ajinder | Boy | Mighty king or; Indra the king | |
Ajuni | Unisex | Eternal; Beyond birth or death | |
Akalchet | Boy | One remembering and always trusting God | |
Akalchetan | Boy | Aware of Eternal Love | |
Akaldharam | Boy | Eternal truth; A capability of judging, analyzing and discriminating others | |
Akaldhian | Boy | Absorbed in eternal one; One living and working with God | |
Akalmeet | Boy | Timeless; Eternal friend; A friend of God | |
Akalprem | Boy | Love of God | |
Akaltat | Boy | The Eternal Reality | |
Akashbir | Boy | Brave as the sky; Potential of being a philanthropist | |
Akashpreet | Boy | Love for Sky | |
Akhandpreet | Boy | Undivided love | |
Akharee | Boy | From God's word | |
Akhee | Boy | Off an eye; In a blink of an eye | |
Akhilpal | Boy | All-nurturing God | |
Akir | Unisex | Noble, powerful, intelligent | |
Aksil | Boy | Noble, strong, warrior | |
Alera | Unisex | Noble; Majestic | |
Amanpreet | Boy | One who loves peace | |
Amardeep | Boy | Eternal light; Immortal light; A source of light forever | |
Anahat | Unisex | Unbeatable | |
Anden | Boy | Leader; Strong; Determined | |
Angad | Boy | Of my own body; Bracelet; Armlet; An ornament; Son of Vali | |
Antar | Boy | Strong one; Famous warrior | |
Anveer | Boy | Radiant warrior | |
Arthas | Boy | Noble leader, strong ruler | |
Artist | Unisex | Creative; Expressive; Talented | |
Arveen | Unisex | Exalted; noble; radiant | |
Arvik | Unisex | Independent; Universal | |
Arzel | Unisex | Fair or honest | |
Asten | Unisex | Ash tree; Eastern town | |
Avleen | Unisex | Graceful, blessed, divine | |
Avreen | Unisex | Variant of Avril, meaning Apri | |
Avreet | Boy | Unique; Exotic; Strong | |
Axen | Unisex | Fruiting body of a grain plant | |
Aydian | Unisex | Strong; Confident; Leader | |
Bair | Boy | Strong; Son of the sea | |
Balminder | Boy | A clever person; an honest being | |
Balwant | Unisex | Full of might; Immense strength | |
Balwinder | Unisex | Victorious through strength | |
Banda | Boy | The Person | |
Bellami | Unisex | Beautiful; Sweet sound | |
Benni | Unisex | Son of the right hand | |
Bhagatveer | Boy | A brave devotee of God | |
Bhavanjot | Boy | Soothing Light | |
Bik | Boy | Stride; Strong | |
Bikram | Boy | Stride; Strong | |
Bilaval | Boy | A God-like person with a happy personality | |
Bimalinder | Boy | Pure King | |
Bimaljeet | Boy | Victory of the Pure | |
Bimaljot | Boy | Pure Light | |
Bimalmeet | Boy | Pure; Friendly | |
Bimalpal | Boy | Preserver of Purity | |
Bimalpreet | Boy | Pure and clean Love | |
Bimalprem | Boy | Pure Love | |
Bimbaka | Boy | The Disc of the Sun or the Moon; Lord of Images | |
Bimbisara | Boy | The Essence of the Absolute | |
Bimbita | Boy | Reflected | |
Binay | Boy | Blessing | |
Bincy | Boy | Someone who Will Make the Best of Ever | |
Binder | Boy | Brave Leader | |
Bindumat | Boy | Has Pearls; Knows the Truth; Wealthy; Wise | |
Bindusara | Boy | Excellent Pearl; Truthful | |
Binnyker | Boy | Fearful | |
For Sikh or Punjabi parents, these Sikh boy names stand for their cultural heritage. They are a means to take forward the Sikh legacy. Over generations, parents have gravitated toward these names as they honor the community’s shared history and their respected Gurus’ teachings. Most of them signify courage, love, and devotion, some of the most valued qualities of the community. The names may have undergone changes in modern times, but the Sikh beliefs that unite them remain intact.
Infographic: Trending Sikh/Punjabi Boy Names With Meanings
The arrival of a new family member is a special gift of God and also calls for a celebration. Among Sikhs and Punjabis, the child's naming ceremony is called 'naam karan.' Most of the names come from the community's Holy Book, the Guru Granth Sahib. Check out this infographic to uncover some popular names for your boy.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How are Sikh babies' names chosen?
The parents choose the name of the baby in a ceremony held at the Gurdwara, in presence of close friends and family. Parents make Karha Parsad and also offer a Rumala for the Guru Granth Sahib. Eventually prayers are said for the wellbeing of the child and their long life. Once the Ardas is over, the Guru Granth Sahib is opened randomly and the first letter of the first word of the hymn on the page is selected as the first letter of the child’s name.
2. What are some Sikh baby boy names that are gender-neutral or unisex?
Some of the common and beautiful gender-neutral Sikh baby boy names include Balwant, Harmeet, Harjot, Chadda, and Ripujeet.
3. What are some Sikh baby boy names inspired by nature?
Examples of Sikh baby boy names that are inspired by nature include Ankur (meaning new life), Kudrat (meaning God, nature), Brijpal (meaning son of nature), Pahulpreet (meaning nature loving), and Ayaan (meaning first ray of the sun).
4. Are there any traditional Sikh baby boy names that have been passed down through generations?
Traditional Sikh baby boy names that have been passed down through generations include Aditpal, Har, Agamjot, Naginder, and Paramdeep.
References
- WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A SIKH?
https://www.sikhcoalition.org/about-sikhs/faq/ - Sri Granth.
https://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.gurbani?S=y
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