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
Lynk		Unisex	Connection, link, bond
Madix		Unisex	Strength; Determination; Uniqueness
Mailey		Unisex	Energetic; Playful; Loving
Malex		Unisex	Endurance; Helpful
Maninder		Boy	One who is the lord of his own mind
Manraj		Boy	Lord of the mind
Manreet		Unisex	Prosperous, Divine, Guided
Mato		Boy	Bear; To kill
Mavery		Unisex	Strength; Determination; Independent
Mayel		Unisex	A well-spoken person
Mehakpreet		Unisex	Fragrance of love
Melona		Boy	Sweet; Exotic; Unique
Mieka		Unisex	Gift from God
Mighty		Unisex	Powerful, strong, capable
Milio		Boy	Strong and determined
Mirsa		Unisex	Peaceful; Calm
Moet		Unisex	Sweet
Monel		Unisex	Strong and noble
Mookie		Unisex	Charming
Mox		Unisex	Energetic; Unique; Unconventional
Mylo		Unisex	Merciful; Soldier
Myris		Unisex	Unique; Mysterious; Enchanting
Nav		Unisex	New; Fresh,; Young
Navreet		Unisex	New gift
Nieko		Unisex	Brave; Victorious; Strong
Nikan		Unisex	Good deed; Good act
Nimrit		Unisex	Pure, precious, noble
Norrin		Unisex	Strong; Noble; Determined
Nugget		Unisex	A small piece or lump, often of gold or chicken
Nyjah		Unisex	Purpose
Paramjit		Boy	Heroic; Ultimate Victory; Supreme Success; Highest triumph
Parminder		Boy	One who is the God of the gods
Pavneet		Unisex	Beloved; Cherished
Perfect		Unisex	Flawless; Ideal; Exceptional
Pistol		Unisex	A handheld device for shooting bullets, used for self-defense, hunting, or sport
Radvin		Unisex	Joyful; Happy
Ramandeep		Boy	Absorbed in the light of the Lord's love; Engrossed in the brilliance and radiance of Lord Rama
Ranveer		Boy	A winner
Rickson		Boy	Strong ruler; Powerful king
Riff		Unisex	Short musical phrase or chord progression
Rix		Unisex	Ruler; Powerful leader
Roczen		Unisex	Yearling
Romik		Boy	Strong, intelligent, and determined
Ruki		Unisex	Bright blue
Ryson		Boy	Powerful; Determined; Leader
Ryssa		Unisex	Noble; Noble rose
Ryze		Unisex	Strong; Powerful; Dynamic
Sabo		Unisex	Maker of sabots
Sagen		Unisex	Descendant of the wise
Sager		Boy	Strength and protection
Samarpreet		Unisex	Devoted servant of God
Sammi		Unisex	God has heard
Saren		Unisex	Strict; Exact
Sargun		Unisex	blessed with attributes or possessing divine qualities
Saryan		Unisex	Refined and noble
Saska		Unisex	Defender of mankind
Sassy		Unisex	Bold; Spirited; Lively; Cheeky
Savreen		Unisex	Radiant; Compassionate; Strong
Sedonia		Unisex	Follower of Saint Sedonius
Sehaj		Unisex	Peaceful, calm, contentment
Sehajpreet		Unisex	Tranquil love
Sehej		Unisex	Peaceful, humble, divine
Sekani		Unisex	Rejoice; Laughter
Seve		Unisex	Energetic; Free-spirited
Seyan		Unisex	Brave; Intuitive; Compassionate
Sha		Unisex	Noble; Princess
Shee		Unisex	Descendant of Séaghdha; Chinese surname
Sherlin		Unisex	Bright meadow
Shiyan		Unisex	Intellect, reflection, mountain
Shorn		Unisex	Cut or trimmed, usually referring to hair or wool from a sheep
Shy		Unisex	Reserved; Introverted; Possibly lacking self-confidence
Sihan		Unisex	Lion; Brave warrior
Sika		Unisex	Golden; Valuable; Promising
Sikh		Unisex	A follower of Sikhism
Simardeep		Boy	One who is like a lamp of remembrance
Simran		Unisex	One who meditates
Simranjit		Boy	One who is a victor of contemplation
Simranpal		Boy	One who meditates and contemplates
Simranpreet		Boy	One who loves to meditate; One who contemplates lovingly
Simrarjit		Boy	One who meditates in the remembrance of God
Simrin		Unisex	Remembering; Meditative
Sincere		Boy	Honest and genuine
Singh		Boy	He is like a lion
Ski		Unisex	Cloud
Smyan		Unisex	Uncommon and unique
Snoh		Unisex	Unique; Mysterious; Ethereal
Sochai		Boy	To achieve something by thinking
Sodhi		Boy	To be a friendly person
Soor		Boy	A Boy who is like the Sun
Sosi		Unisex	Joyful; Artistic; Unconventional
Sourik		Unisex	Brave and courageous warrior
Stryder		Unisex	A person who walks with long steps
Sukhbir		Boy	One who is a warrior of peace
Sukhbirpal		Boy	One who protects the warrior of peace
Sukhchain		Boy	A peaceful person of a calm nature
Sukhcharanjit		Boy	A peaceful victory
Sukhdarshan		Boy	A happiness that can be seen
Sukhindir		Boy	He who is the God of the peace
Sukhjeet		Boy	One who remains in peace
Sukhjeev		Boy	A person who has a very peaceful nature

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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