134 Sinhala Baby Names With Meanings

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
Sachith		Girl	A person with a good mind and heart
Sahan		Boy	To forgive
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
Sanuthi		Girl	An intelligent woman; One with good brains
Sasrutha		Boy	Personification of truth
Shalinka		Boy	He who is modest
Shanilka		Boy	One who is determined and confident man
Shehani		Girl	Magic
Sisira		Boy	He who is independent
Sithara		Girl	Star
Sriyani		Boy	Light; Luster; Radiance; Splendor
Subaja		Girl	A fortunate victor
Sukeena		Girl	Leader of comfort
Suranga		Unisex	A divine person
Susanthika		Girl	An active girl
Suvik		Boy	One with a speedy health
Tavish		Boy	Son of Tamhas
Tharindu		Boy	Moon
Tharupiyum		Boy	A star-like lotus
Thehan		Boy	Threefold honors
Theshana		Boy	Gift of god
Thirana		Boy	Permanent honor
Tourmaline		Girl	Colored crystals
Vidhusahani		Girl	A learned woman; She who finds consolation in science
Vidu		Boy	Learned
Vimukhti		Boy	A variant of Moksha; Emancipation
Vino		Girl	Wine
Vinsanda		Boy	He who enjoys with his heart
Visvadinu		Boy	He who has won the universe
Yuvani		Girl	Beautiful and youthful
Zev		Boy	Wolf

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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