137 Sindhi Baby Names Inspired By Diverse Cultures

Sindhi baby names hold substantial meanings and are backed by a rich heritage and culture. Sindhis are an ethnolinguistic, Indo-Aryan group native to the Sindh province of Pakistan and India. The hardworking, dependable, and peaceful people of this community have names inspired profoundly by Sufi principles and doctrines. No wonder Sindhi names are so soothing and pleasing to the ears. While most Sindhi-given names typically stem from social elements and relations, they are also associated with divine and religious connotations. Thus, they not only inspire an individual's spiritual desire but also guide them toward paths of honesty and righteousness.
The Sindhi Hindus residing in India follow a modified form of the patronymic naming system, which usually ends in the suffix –ani. This suffix denotes descent from a male ancestor. Other naming experts opine that the suffix –ani is a Sindhi variation of the Sanskrit word 'ansh', which means 'descended from.' As for the first part of a Sindhi surname, it's derived from the name of the region the ancestor was born in. Some people even add the first name of their great-grandfather to the suffix –ani and adopt it as a family name.

In Northern Sindh, which falls in Pakistan, surnames ending in 'ja', which means 'of,' are also common. Basically, the surname consists of a person's native village followed by the suffix 'ja.' Some of the potential Sindhi names include, Amilah, meaning 'one who keeps her hope alive at every situation' or 'hopeful,' Dameer, meaning 'heart' or 'conscience' and Susheel, meaning 'a good-natured and well-behaved man.' Now that we have acquainted you with the naming conventions of Sindhis let's take a look at some Sindhi names for boys and girls below. This handpicked collection of some of the most popular Sindhi names will surely give you several excellent choices to choose from.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Umar		Boy	Variant of Omar; Flourishing
Usman		Boy	Variant of Uthman; Servant of god
Amilah		Girl	One who is hopeful
Aaminah		Girl	Safe and secure
Aamilah		Girl	One who always does what's right; A righteous woman
Suneel		Boy	Dark blue or sapphire
Ibtisam		Girl	Smile; A girl with a smiling face
Dameer		Boy	Heart; Conscience
Hassam		Boy	Sword
Muzaffar		Boy	Victorious or triumphant in a deed or endeavor
Vasudev		Boy	Name of Krishna's father
Deeba		Girl	Silk; Eye of a mistress
Hamnah		Girl	A female narrator of Hadith
Aalimah		Girl	A woman of high stature and authority; A female scholar
Abdur-rauf		Boy	Serves the most merciful; Glorious and kind one
Akbani		Boy	Used as a last name or surname
Gulabrai		Boy	Beautiful rose flower
Koshi		Girl	Koshi means To Try
Nadhir		Boy	Gives cautions
Nafasat		Boy	Always improving something or someone
Pramda		Girl	A young, joyful woman
Abdul-Mubdee		Boy	Slave of the originator
Abdul-Noor		Boy	Slave of the one who Is light
Abdul-Adheem		Boy	Servant of the greatest
Abdul-Baaqi		Boy	Servant of the everlasting
Abdul-Hafeedh		Boy	Servant of the preserver
Abdul-Mueid		Boy	Servant of the restorer
Abdul-Mutaalee		Boy	Servant of the most exalted
Abdul-Qaiyoum		Boy	Servant of the self-sustaining
Abdur-Raqeeb		Boy	Servant of the watchful
Abdus-Sabour		Boy	Servant of the patient and kind
Abdus-Sameei		Boy	Servant of the all-hearing
Abdus-Shaheed		Boy	Servant of the witness
Abdus-Shakur		Boy	Servant of the appreciative
Abdus-Smad		Boy	Slave of the eternal
Abyad		Boy	The narrator of Hadith
Adawi		Boy	Name of Sayyidina Umer's grandson
Adbul-Qawi		Boy	Servant of the most powerful
Aduz-Zahir		Boy	Slave of the manifest
Afdal		Boy	Better than others; Excellent
Aidh		Boy	Name of a reciter of the Holy Quran
Ajlah		Boy	Bald; Hairless; The name of a narrator of Hadith
Anasah		Boy	A freed slave of the Prophet
Arshaq		Boy	Handsome, and well proportioned
Asbagh		Boy	Colored animal; Huge flood or dyer
Aseed		Boy	Name of a narrator of Hadeeth
Azraq		Boy	The color blue; The name of a companion of Prophet Muhammad
Azraqi		Boy	A person of high authority in the history and geography of Makkah
Baghawi		Boy	Resident of Bagh Or Bagshur in Khurasan.
Bahhath		Boy	Examiner
Bahlawan		Boy	One who is excellent in acrobatics; An acrobat.
Bajala		Boy	One who is honored or venerated
Bakhtari		Boy	The narrator of Hadith
Bakkar		Boy	A reciter of Quran
Baleel		Boy	Moisture
Barraq		Boy	Shining or glowing
Bazam		Boy	Name of the Tabiee
Bulhut		Boy	Bulhut, a narrator of Hadith
Daamin		Boy	Guarantee and surety
Dabbah		Boy	Latch or door lock
Daghfal		Boy	The first Islamic geologist
Dakhil		Boy	Foreigner; Stranger
Damurah		Boy	Sparkle of light; Fire
Dawlah		Boy	Riches, splendor, and happiness
Devakumar		Boy	The son of god
Devidas		Boy	Servant of a Goddess
Dhiya		Boy	Light; Splendor
Dhul		Boy	Name of Prophet Muhammad's sword
Faeq		Boy	One who has the ability to surpass anyone; Excellent
Fakeeh		Boy	A boy with a cheerful disposition
Faqeeh		Boy	Jurist; Scholar of religious laws
Faqih		Boy	An Islamic legal expert
Farafisa		Boy	Prophet's companion
Fujai		Boy	Prophet's companion
Inayat		Boy	Concern or attention
Inderlal		Boy	Son of the supreme Lord; Inder
Mukesh		Boy	A name of Lord Shiva; Cupid
Shah-Nawaz		Boy	Brave; Prince
Somdutt		Boy	A variant of Som
Sonu		Boy	Beloved or familiar with gold
Susheel		Boy	A good natured and well behaved man
Aabirah		Girl	Something that is fleeting; Transitory; Ephemeral
Aabish		Girl	Name of Sa'ad's daughter; The name of Queen of Iran
Aaqilah		Girl	A woman who is extremely intelligent
Abasah		Girl	Name of al-Mahdi's daughter
Abeedah		Girl	A devout worshiper
Abqurah		Girl	A woman with a genius mind
Afeerah		Girl	Something covered with soil or dust
Aighar		Girl	A religious and righteous woman
Ajeebah		Girl	A female narrator of Hadith
Akifah		Girl	A woman who likes to stay busy and occupied
Badiyah		Girl	Desert
Bahiyyah		Girl	Radiant and beautiful
Barzah		Girl	The female narrator of Hadith
Basbas		Girl	Ibn Nafees's slave
Batinah		Girl	Something hidden or innate
Bisharah		Girl	Name of a female narrator of Hadith
Buhayyah		Girl	Name of a freed female slave
Bunanah		Girl	Name of Yazid Al-Abshamiyah's daughter
Buqayrah		Girl	Female narrator of Hadith

Infographic: Splendid Sindhi Baby Names

Sindhi people hail from the Indian subcontinent and have a long and interesting history. Sindhi baby names reflect their rich culture and traditions and have deep meanings. So, if you want to bestow a Sindhi name on your bundle of joy, read through the intriguing infographic below. Don’t forget to save and share it with your friends and family.

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