Boy
Aarav
आरव
crying, howling, noise [1]; peaceful, calm [5]
OriginSanskrit
Pronunciation
/aː.ɾəʋ/ (Hindi) [1]
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FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE
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Boy
Aarav
आरव
crying, howling, noise [1]; peaceful, calm [5]
OriginSanskrit
Pronunciation
/aː.ɾəʋ/ (Hindi) [1]
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Girl
Aditi
अदिति (Devanagari) [1]
Boundless, entire, freedom, security (Sanskrit) [1]
OriginSanskrit
Pronunciation
/ˈɐ.d̪i.t̪i/ (Sanskrit) [1]
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Boy
Arjun
अर्जुन (Hindi) [1]
"white", "clear", "bright", "shining", "silver" [5][3]
OriginSanskrit
Pronunciation
Hindi: /əɾ.d͡ʒʊn/; Urdu: /əɾ.d͡ʒʊn/ [3][4]
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Boy · Girl
Diya
दीया (Devanagari), دیا (Arabic)
Light; Lamp
OriginArabic, Hindi
Pronunciation
English: /ˈdiːə/ or /ˈdiːjə/; Hindi: /d̪iː.jɑː/
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Boy
Vihaan
विहान (Hindi)[1]
Dawn, Morning[1]
OriginSanskrit
Pronunciation
American /vɪhɑn/, British /viːˈhæn/[3]
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Girl
Zoya
Зоя (Russian) [2]
life (from Greek ζωή) [2]
OriginSee profile
Pronunciation
/ˈzoʊjə/ (American), /ˈzɔɪ.ə/ (British) [5][6]
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From the languages you speak at home to the heritage you hold close, find names used in the communities that matter to you.
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A LITTLE GUIDANCE GOES A LONG WAY
For the journey to your name.
NAMING GUIDE01
Sanskrit Baby Names: Meanings, Roots, and Modern Usage
A comprehensive guide for Indian and diaspora parents on Sanskrit baby names, covering their linguistic roots, typical meanings, gender patterns, and practical steps for…
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Unisex Indian Baby Names: Usage, Meanings, and Considerations
This guide explains how unisex Indian baby names are used, what they mean, and what practical factors parents should weigh, drawing on recent naming…
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Indian Girl Names Starting with A: Meanings and Origins
Explore a curated selection of Indian girl names that begin with the letter A, complete with meanings, linguistic roots, and cultural notes. All entries…
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