786 Sikh/Punjabi Baby Boy Names With Meanings

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
Eon		Unisex	An indefinitely long period of time; A billion years
Erbir		Boy	Lover of God
Erheer		Unisex	Diamond
Erjot		Unisex	A new beginning
Esharbir		Boy	Brave as God
Eshwarjeet		Boy	God's victory
Esko		Boy	Divine protection
Fade		Unisex	Gradually disappearing; Lessening in importance
Fatehbir		Boy	A brave victor
Fatehdeep		Boy	A victory's lamp
Fatehdharam		Boy	A victory of righteousness
Fatehnaam		Boy	Victory of Naam
Fatehpreet		Boy	He is victorious
Fenn		Unisex	Marshland; Wetland
Fifa		Unisex	Short form of Alfífa meaning protection
Fiori		Unisex	Flowers; Blooms
Foola		Boy	A flower; Blossom; Bloom
Future		Unisex	Potential, promise, upcoming
Gaganbir		Boy	A brave person from the sky or heaven
Gagandeep		Boy	A lamp in the sky; Light in the sky; Glorious flame in the sky
Gaganinder		Boy	The master of the heavens
Gaganjeet		Boy	One who overcomes the sky
Gaganjeev		Boy	One who lives in the sky
Gaganjit		Boy	One who wins over the sky
Gaganmeet		Boy	One who is very close to the sky
Gaganpreet		Unisex	One who adores the sky
Gajan		Boy	Huge sound; Big noise
Gatnirmal		Boy	One who got delivered by the spiritual powers
Gatsangat		Boy	One who has a great company; Companion
Gatshabad		Boy	One who is liberated through a teacher's words
Geetprakash		Boy	The light of a song or rhythm
Ghamand		Boy	A person who has a big ego and is very proud
Ghamandjeet		Boy	The victory of pride
Ghamandjot		Boy	The light of the pride
Ghamandprem		Boy	The love of pride
Giandeep		Boy	Lamp of divine knowlegde
Giandhiaan		Boy	One that is absorbed in eternal knowledge
Gianinder		Boy	King of knowledge
Gianjas		Boy	In praise of devine knowledge
Gianjeevan		Boy	Life full of devine knowledge
Gianjog		Boy	Union through divine knowledge
Gianjot		Boy	Light of knowledge
Giankamal		Boy	Lotus of devine knowledge
Gianleen		Unisex	One absorbed in devine light
Gianmeet		Boy	Friend of knowledge
Gianparkash		Boy	Light of devine knowledge
Gianprem		Boy	Love of the divine knoledge
Gianrang		Boy	Imbedued with divine knoledge
Gianras		Boy	Elixir of divine knowledge
Gianratan		Boy	Germs of divine knowledge
Gianroop		Boy	Embodiment of divine knowledge; Light
Gianseetal		Boy	Peace through divine knowledge
Giansh		Boy	Full of knowledge
Giantek		Boy	Support of divine knowledge
Gianutaam		Boy	Having exalted divine knowledge
Gianveer		Boy	Brave and divine in knowledge
Gianwant		Boy	Having qualities of divine knowledge
Gillan		Unisex	Divine beauty or fair one
Girdhar		Boy	The one who holds the mountain; Lord Krishna
Gizmo		Unisex	Name of the Mogwai from Gremlins
Gnanachelvan		Boy	Learned
Grahisa		Boy	The king of all the nine planets
Graig		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Grainger		Boy	Farmer
Gram		Boy	Gravel homestead; Grain
Green		Boy	From a grassy village
Greenley		Boy	One who is very analytical
Greg		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Greger		Boy	A good learner and determined individual
Greggory		Boy	Vigilant
Gregoire		Boy	One who is creative and dynamic
Gregor		Boy	Watchful
Gregori		Boy	Lover of companionship and peace
Gregson		Boy	Son of Greg
Grey		Boy	Gray-haired; Pleasing; Welcome; Brindled coloration
Greydon		Boy	A person who leads everyone as a king or a leader
Greylond		Boy	A person who leads everyone as a king or a leader
Greysen		Boy	Son of steward; Guardian or warden
Gunaratan		Boy	One who is a gem of good characters
Gurbani		Unisex	Word of the Guru; Divine knowledge
Gurcharan		Boy	Refuge at the guru; Feet of the guru; One who serves at the guru's feet
Gurdweep		Boy	Light of the Guru
Gurjodh		Boy	Warrior of Guru
Guru		Unisex	Teacher, guide, expert
Haashim		Boy	Generosity; Kindness; With a bright heart
Haatim		Boy	Decisive by nature; Determined; Strong-minded
Hab		Unisex	Love; Affiliation; Friendship; Hope
Habash		Boy	Guinea fowl; Guinea hen
Hadir		Boy	Beautiful; Stunning; Striking; The sound of thunder
Hadon		Boy	From the heath or open uncultivated land
Hadrami		Boy	Nobel man; The name of some prominent men
Hadrian		Boy	From Hadria
Hadwin		Boy	War friend; Friend in the war
Hadwinn		Boy	Friend in war; An alternative to the spelling of Hadwin
Hadwyn		Boy	Companion during the war; Friend during wartime
Hadwyne		Boy	Buddy in warfare; Companion in war-time
Haecci		Boy	Idealistic; Highly imaginative; Intuitive
Haele		Boy	Lives in the hall
Haestingas		Boy	Tribes of Anglo-Saxon Britain; Violent; Aggressive; Fierce
Haethbeorht		Boy	Deep inner desire to lead; Organize; Supervise

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.

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