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
Jefford		Boy	Jeff's ford
Jeffree		Boy	The absence of mental stress or anxiety
Jeffries		Boy	Life without troubles and temptations
Jenil		Boy	Possesses desirable qualities
Jerri		Unisex	Spear ruler
Jhonen		Unisex	Gift of God
Johnie		Boy	The most enduring; God is Kind, patient, and gracious
Jomei		Boy	Joyful, musical, passionate
Jomon		Boy	Natural, mysterious, genuine
Jon		Boy	God is gracious
Jona		Unisex	Dove
Jonah		Boy	Dove
Jonaraja		Unisex	Open, trustworthy
Jondalar		Boy	Radiant, adventurous, active
Jone		Unisex	God is gracious
Jonesy		Unisex	People with this name are jubilant and are youthful. They focus on their physical appearance and easily forgive others
Joni		Unisex	People with this name are trustworthy friends and love to spend time with friends. They have many impressive qualities and have joyful spirit
Josan		Unisex	Beautiful
Jouko		Boy	Aggressive; Leadership qualities
Jynx		Unisex	Mysterious; Enigmatic; Unpredictable
Kabel		Unisex	Strength and connection
Kaidon		Unisex	Strong; Leader; Courageous
Kaie		Boy	Pure; Torture
Kailah		Boy	Like God
Kaim		Unisex	Narrow strip of land
Kainen		Unisex	Ocean explorer or sea wanderer
Kaisha		Unisex	Healthy; Alive; Living
Kaius		Boy	To rejoice
Kaivalyan		Boy	Isolation
Kajetan		Boy	From the town of Gaetano
Kajus		Boy	To rejoice
Kakubha		Boy	One that excels
Kakudmi		Boy	Lofty
Kakunda		Boy	Peak, symbol of royalty
Kal		Boy	The strong one
Kal nagini		Boy	Half woman half snake creature
Kal purush		Boy	Orion or the Hunter
Kala priya		Boy	Lover of art
Kaladeep		Boy	Lamp of art
Kaladhar		Boy	The one who shows different phases of the Moon
Kaladhara		Boy	Bearer of the crescent Moon
Kalaghata		Boy	Time slayer
Kalaimaran		Boy	Skilled in the arts
Kamalroop		Boy	Looks like Lotus
Kamie		Unisex	Desire or longing
Kanshin		Boy	Mind; Open heart
Karampreet		Boy	The lover of God's grace; One who loves God's nobility, miracle, dignity and graciousness
Karnam		Boy	Framed
Kasish		Boy	Lord Shiva
Kason		Boy	Son of marsh-dwellers
Kasper		Boy	A treasured secret
Kathaka		Boy	Narrating; Reciting
Kathiran		Boy	The ray of light
Kato		Boy	Who knows it all; Second of twins
Kavleen		Unisex	Pure, creative, loving
Kawhi		Boy	A strong and quiet leader
Kaydn		Unisex	Companion; Gentle; Round
Kaydo		Unisex	All-knowing
Kaysin		Unisex	Unique and independent
Kayto		Unisex	Unique and mysterious
Keatley		Boy	Shed Town, mostly used as a surname
Keeon		Unisex	Strong; Courageous; Determined
Keeyan		Unisex	Royal; Beloved
Keiron		Unisex	Dark-haired warrior
Kel		Unisex	Armor; Protector
Kendryk		Boy	Son of Harry; Chief
Kes		Unisex	Blackness, darkness, night
Keysha		Unisex	Unique; Independent; Strong-willed
Khael		Unisex	Strength; Warrior-like
Khani		Unisex	Gift from God; Blessed by God
Khushpreet		Boy	Loving and delightful; One who loves happiness, delight, cheerfulness, and gladness
Khushwant		Boy	Boy full of happiness
Kianu		Unisex	Cool breeze over the mountains
Kiaran		Unisex	Dark-haired; Dark-skinned
Kias		Unisex	Unique; Modern
Kick		Unisex	Pure
Kili		Boy	Joyful; Adventurous; Strong
Kilik		Unisex	Strength; Warrior; Protector
Kingslee		Unisex	King's meadow
Kir		Unisex	City; Wall
Kiren		Unisex	Ray of light or beam of hope
Kison		Unisex	Clever mind
Konor		Boy	Strong; Brave; Leader
Kovah		Unisex	Protector; Strong; Fierce
Kruze		Unisex	Cross
Kulwant		Boy	Kulwant means The Vessel of Purity and Righteousness of the Sprirtual Family
Kuwarjeet		Boy	Prince
Kyani		Unisex	Strong and powerful
Kyela		Unisex	To ascend; To rise
Kylani		Unisex	Heaven; Sky
Kyryn		Unisex	Strong; Mythical
Lahni		Unisex	Divine; Heavenly; Graceful
Laik		Unisex	Near the lake
Lathe		Unisex	Woodworking machine
Laxus		Boy	Energetic; Powerful; Lightning
Lodi		Unisex	Valley or place of almonds
Lorik		Boy	Brave; Warrior
Loveen		Boy	A person consumed by love and adoration
Luxon		Unisex	Enlightenment; Illumination
Lynia		Unisex	Delicate beauty

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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