133 Sinhala Baby Names From The Sri Lankan Islands

Apart from the endless beaches, rolling surf, fun trains, elephants, and scrumptious cuisine, Sri Lanka is also famous for several ethnic groups, consisting mainly of Tamil, Moor, Malay, Burghers, Christians, and, of course, Sinhalese. Exploring Sinhala baby names with meanings is thus an exciting process for many parents. What’s even more fascinating is that all the ethnic groups in Sri Lanka have their own set of naming methods and conventions. They usually have two names, the first being the father’s name and the second being the given or personal name. For instance, in Muhandiramla Simon, Muhandiramla is the father’s name, and Simon is the given or personal name. Women also follow the same name structure but adopt their husband’s names after marriage (1). Apart from that, the suffix ‘GE’, Sinhalese for tribe or house, is appended with the first name. For instance, in MuhandiramlaGE Simon, GE indicates the place of origin of the family, the head of the family, or a special characteristic of the family, which may have prevailed in the past. This prefix must be carried down by all the descendants, no matter male or female. It should also be noted that Sinhalese communities maintain a caste system, which asserts its influence on names and titles even today. However, today Sinhalese names only have a personal name and a last name or surname. They do not have a family name. Names in Sri Lanka can be masculine, feminine, or unisex. You will find that most Sinhala surnames have a Sanskrit origin. However, many Portuguese surnames entered the culture because of the Portuguese invasion of Sri Lanka in the 16th and 17th centuries. So are you ready to dive into a world of profound Sinhala baby names? Scroll down and find one that will suit your child.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Kevin		Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle
Amanda		Girl	One who is made for love and respect; Loved by others
Zev		Boy	Wolf
Tavish		Boy	Son of Tamhas
Dayani		Girl	She who is friendly
Ama		Girl	Child born on Saturday
Sithara		Girl	Star
Sahan		Boy	To forgive
Ayomi		Girl	My joy
Diyon		Boy	Brave birth
Inesh		Boy	King of the kings
Ajith		Boy	Victorious; Invincible; Unconquerable; One who cannot be defeated by anyone
Anuradha		Girl	A star; A goddess of good fortune
Onisha		Girl	Lord of the mind
Anika		Girl	Graceful; Fearless; Goddess Durga; Soldier
Lashith		Boy	A Sri Lankan name
Manil		Boy	Jewel of a Son; Gem of a Son; Precious; Gem
Achala		Girl	Earth; Steady; Mountain
Asanka		Boy	Fearless; One witout doubt
Asheni		Girl	A strict natured, serious and diplomatic person
Ceylon		Girl	Name of a place
Chaminda		Boy	An experienced person
Chatura		Boy	Fosterer of genius
Hetuwa		Boy	An old Sri Lankan name
Kalani		Unisex	Heaven; Sky; Royal one
Keshini		Girl	Lion
Kosala		Boy	The name means Lion
Pediya		Boy	A strong and powerful individual
Piraichudan		Boy	A person who loves horses
Suranga		Unisex	A divine person
Tourmaline		Girl	Colored crystals
Achila		Girl	The feminine form of Achilles or without lips
Ajantha		Boy	He who is creative; Name of a famous Buddhist cave
Amithnal		Boy	A loving and wise leader
Asiri		Boy	Blessings
Athula		Boy	Something that's immeasurable; Incomparable
Avanthi		Girl	Name of a historical city
Bandhini		Girl	Bond
Banduka		Boy	He who is outstanding
Bhakthi		Girl	Devotion
Buddhika		Unisex	He who is clever and wise
Chamara		Boy	Expressive
Champaka		Boy	A flower
Charuka		Girl	Beautiful
Chathura		Boy	He who is skillful, smart, and genius
Chaturi		Girl	She who is clever
Chithkala		Girl	Knowledge
Chrishantha		Boy	Social; A sociable being
Dilipa		Girl	The one who gives, accepts, and protects
Dulani		Girl	Cutting
Duminda		Boy	The Bo tree; Bodhi tree
Erajh		Boy	Morning light
Eromi		Girl	Understanding
Gayesha		Girl	Expressive
Geethan		Boy	He who gains honor through songs
Harshani		Girl	Joy; Delight
Hinni		Girl	God strengthens
Insith		Boy	A leader's heart
Iranga		Boy	Expressive
Isuri		Girl	She who is lucky or fortunate
Jeewana		Boy	Life or giving life
Kalathma		Girl	She who possesses Great Arts
Kavith		Boy	Poet
Kiyoma		Girl	A good mother
Kovider		Boy	Wisdom
Lakmini		Girl	Woman; A female
Lakshani		Girl	She who is nice with everyone.
Lakshitha		Girl	She who is distinguished
Liyoni		Girl	The origin of writing
Lochani		Girl	One with bright eyes
Mandari		Girl	The coral tree
Manura		Boy	Good for mankind
Mewan		Boy	One with a good personality; Looks like a supermodel
Minrada		Girl	She who gives wisdom and love
Muralidharan		Boy	The bearer of the flute
Nadeeka		Girl	Creative
Nadesha		Girl	Born of a river
Natharie		Girl	Brilliant wisdom
Nayanadini		Girl	A woman with attractive eyes
Nayanathula		Girl	A woman with a good sight
Neja		Girl	Success in law
Nelith		Boy	Personification of law
Nethaka		Boy	He who has the ability for legal argument
Nevindie		Girl	She who enjoys law or abides by law
Nevinka		Girl	She who enjoys law
Nihinsa		Girl	One who is innocent
Nilmini		Girl	An ambitious woman
Nilukshi		Girl	A self-expressive woman
Nimala		Girl	She who is creative
Nimali		Girl	An independent woman
Nimthaki		Girl	One who is logical and sane
Nipuni		Girl	An intelligent woman
Nishantha		Boy	Night's end; Dawn
Nuveena		Girl	Special and wise leader
Pamu		Boy	Chief
Rangani		Girl	She who has excellent dancing skills
Ranpalee		Girl	A noble leader
Ranuga		Boy	He who journeys with gold
Ravima		Girl	Sweet
Sachith		Girl	A person with a good mind and heart

Infographic: Sweet Sinhala Names For Boys And Girls

Sinhala baby names carry deep cultural and religious symbolism. Many of them signify traits that everyone would want in a child. These names often have roots in the Sanskrit language, while some show Portuguese influence. Check out this infographic to uncover a great variety of names for your bundle of joy.

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