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
Hafeez		Boy	Protector; Providing shield; Islamic God name
Hafez		Boy	Responsible caretaker; Guardian; Keeper; Preserver
Hafid		Boy	Protector of the religion; Guardian of the Islamic religion
Hakoda		Boy	Gift of God
Halstead		Boy	An animal shed
Harbhajan		Boy	God's prayer; Bhajan or prayer of Lord Shiva
Harleigh		Boy	Rock meadow, Hare meadow
Harlequin		Boy	Mute Pantomime Clown
Harmandeep		Unisex	Light of God
Harrye		Boy	An estate's ruler
Harsh		Boy	Gladness; Cheerfullness
Harshan		Boy	Lustrous splendor of God
Harshat		Boy	Happiness; Gladness
Harshavardhan		Boy	Inventor of Joy; One who provides full happiness
Harshil		Boy	Joyful
Harshill		Boy	King of hills
Harshim		Boy	Over Smart
Harshnil		Boy	Scared; Not daring
Harti		Boy	Daring
Hartley		Boy	Dear field
Hartly		Boy	Stag Grazing land
Hartman		Boy	Fast Runner
Hartmann		Boy	Hard; Strong man
Hartwell		Boy	Water hole for stags; Stag spring
Hartwig		Boy	Strong advisor; Hard; Strong; Powerful
Hartwill		Boy	Stag pool; Lives near the stag's spring
Harunalrashid		Boy	Celebrated Abbasi Caliph
Harvee		Unisex	Battle worthy
Hereburg		Boy	An army's fortress
Hereca		Boy	Thoughtful; Introverted
Hereferth		Boy	A free soldier of the army
Herefrith		Boy	A peaceful soldier
Hermind		Boy	A soldier who protects
Hermo		Boy	Army Staff
Herne		Boy	Fabulous Hunter
Hernox		Boy	Spontaneous; Impulsive
Herolt		Boy	Rules an Estate
Heron		Boy	Long-legged bird
Heros		Boy	A variation of an ancient Greek name
Herould		Boy	Derived from the name Hebreweald; Army; Power; Leader; Ruler
Herrold		Boy	Authoritative person in the army
Heruuord		Boy	An untiring, reasonable and discreet individual
Hervise		Boy	A new name
Hervy		Boy	Battle worthy
Herward		Boy	Army Guard
Herz		Boy	Heart
Hesam		Boy	A sharp sword
Hesekiel		Boy	God strengthens; God will strengthen
Hesh		Boy	Loving
Hesham		Boy	generous
Heshini		Boy	Indian Tamil name
Himaayat		Boy	Help; Support
Hobson		Boy	Robert's son
Humfry		Boy	friendly soldier
Humility		Boy	Someone who feels less important and proud
Hummer		Boy	high strength multipurpose automobile
Humphrie		Boy	Person wo loves to be calm
Hurlburt		Boy	The strength of an entire army
Hurriyat		Boy	A free and independent person
Hurst		Boy	A man from the wooded hill
Hurste		Boy	He who lives in the forest
Husaam		Boy	A man who is good with a sword
Husaam udeen		Boy	Faith's sword
Husaamudeen		Boy	The sword of faith
Husayn		Boy	A pretty and handsome man
Husayni		Boy	A relation through the ancestry of Husayn
Husein		Boy	A good and handsome person
Husian		Boy	A small, short good-looking man
Husnan		Boy	A Muslim male name
Ilea		Unisex	To ascend
Inderjit		Unisex	God's victorious warrior
Inderpreet		Unisex	God's love
Ink		Unisex	Colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing
Jakara		Unisex	Grateful
Jakhia		Unisex	Unique and charismatic
Jamar		Boy	A beautiful man
Jamareon		Boy	One who has strong will
Jamari		Boy	A good-looking man
Jambert		Boy	Variation of Lambert; A bright place
Janaka		Boy	A father
Janakiram		Boy	God's name, name of Janki's husband
Janakiraman		Boy	Name of Lord Rama
Janakpreet		Boy	Fatherly love
JanakrIndian		Boy	Son of Janaki
Janal		Boy	He who is cute and sweet
Janana		Boy	An ancestor
Jancis		Boy	One who is from France
Janda		Boy	A flag
Jandro		Boy	To defend
Japji		Unisex	Meditative prayer or song
Jarnail		Boy	The Commanding Officer; General of an Army; A derivative of the name Janeil
Jasbir		Boy	Victorious hero; Triumphant warrior
Jashandeep		Unisex	Victorious light
Jashanpreet		Unisex	Celebration and love
Jaslin		Unisex	Beautiful; Sweet; Kind
Jasman		Unisex	Unique; Surprise; Gift from God
Jasmeet		Unisex	Victorious union
Jasminder		Boy	Lord of Glory; God of Splendidness; Magnificent God
Jasreet		Unisex	Victory; Triumph
Jatindranath		Boy	Name of Lord Shiva

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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