68 Sinhala Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Sinhala baby boy names are deeply rooted in Sri Lanka's rich history, culture, and tradition. Historically, Sinhala boy names have evolved over centuries and have been influenced by various factors such as colonization, religion, and migration. Ancient Sinhalese names are believed to be associated with Buddhism, Vedic or Puranic gods, lunar asterisms (the nakshatras), demi-gods, sacred flora-fauna, Pali literature, and good virtues (1).

A traditional Sinhalese name typically consists of two or three parts, of which the first part is the patronymic name, followed by the given name and the surname. However, some individuals may have just the house name or ancestral name, represented by the suffix 'ge' or 'ghe'. In Sinhalese culture, babies are given their names during the traditional naming ceremony called 'Nam Tebima’. This special event is performed on an auspicious date and time as suggested by an astrologer. The astrologer or learned priest chooses suitable characters for the child's name based on their time of birth, and then the elders suggest an appropriate name for the child.

Sinhala names also reflect the multicultural influences of the country. Due to historical trade and interaction with neighboring countries, names from Tamil, Malay, and other regional languages have also become a part of the naming landscape. In addition, some Sinhalese communities adopted names from English, Christian, and Portuguese due to the advent of colonization by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. However, while embracing these influences, the Sinhalese community continued to maintain its traditional naming practices and allowed the amalgamation of names from other cultures to exemplify its cultural inclusivity. Thus, to provide you with a perfect blend of modernity and tradition, we have thoughtfully drafted this list that beautifully captures the timeless legacy of Sinhalese names.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Agara		Boy	House; The dwelling place
Ajith		Boy	Victorious; Invincible; Unconquerable; One who cannot be defeated by anyone
Asanka		Boy	Fearless; One witout doubt
Ashane		Boy	Grace; Favoured; God is gracious; God has shown favour
Kalani		Unisex	Heaven; Sky; Royal one
Kevin		Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle
Manil		Boy	Jewel of a Son; Gem of a Son; Precious; Gem
Oshan		Boy	A little warm
Sahan		Boy	To forgive
Tavish		Boy	Son of Tamhas
Theshana		Boy	Gift of god
Ajantha		Boy	He who is creative; Name of a famous Buddhist cave
Amithnal		Boy	A loving and wise leader
Araliya		Unisex	Beautiful flower
Asiri		Boy	Blessings
Athula		Boy	Something that's immeasurable; Incomparable
Banduka		Boy	He who is outstanding
Buddhika		Unisex	He who is clever and wise
Chamara		Boy	Expressive
Chaminda		Boy	An experienced person
Champaka		Boy	A flower
Chathura		Boy	He who is skillful, smart, and genius
Chatura		Boy	Fosterer of genius
Chrishantha		Boy	Social; A sociable being
Diyon		Boy	Brave birth
Duminda		Boy	The Bo tree; Bodhi tree
Erajh		Boy	Morning light
Geethan		Boy	He who gains honor through songs
Hetuwa		Boy	An old Sri Lankan name
Inesh		Boy	King of the kings
Insith		Boy	A leader's heart
Iranga		Boy	Expressive
Jeewana		Boy	Life or giving life
Kavith		Boy	Poet
Kosala		Boy	The name means Lion
Kovider		Boy	Wisdom
Lashith		Boy	A Sri Lankan name
Manura		Boy	Good for mankind
Mewan		Boy	One with a good personality; Looks like a supermodel
Muralidharan		Boy	The bearer of the flute
Nelith		Boy	Personification of law
Nethaka		Boy	He who has the ability for legal argument
Nikini		Unisex	The month of August
Nishantha		Boy	Night's end; Dawn
Pamu		Boy	Chief
Pediya		Boy	A strong and powerful individual
Piraichudan		Boy	A person who loves horses
Ranuga		Boy	He who journeys with gold
Sandun		Boy	Sandalwood
Sanhitha		Boy	He who is good-hearted
Sanjeeva		Boy	A form of Sanjeev; It means living or reviving
Sansuka		Boy	Good comfort
Sasrutha		Boy	Personification of truth
Shalinka		Boy	He who is modest
Shanilka		Boy	One who is determined and confident man
Sisira		Boy	He who is independent
Sriyani		Boy	Light; Luster; Radiance; Splendor
Suranga		Unisex	A divine person
Suvik		Boy	One with a speedy health
Tharindu		Boy	Moon
Tharupiyum		Boy	A star-like lotus
Thehan		Boy	Threefold honors
Thirana		Boy	Permanent honor
Vidu		Boy	Learned
Vimukhti		Boy	A variant of Moksha; Emancipation
Vinsanda		Boy	He who enjoys with his heart
Visvadinu		Boy	He who has won the universe
Zev		Boy	Wolf

Infographic: Popular Sinhala Names With Meanings For Baby Boys

Deeply rooted in Sri Lanka's rich historical and traditional heritage, Sinhala names reflect the country's multicultural influences. These names are also popular among other communities since Sinhala names sound pleasing and unique. We have compiled some of the best ones in the infographic if you are exploring a Sinhala name for your son.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team