186 Indian Girl Names with Meanings

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Indian girl names starting with A

AarushiArushi or Aarushi may refer to: Arushi, wife of the legendary sage Chyavana Arushi Sharma (born 1995), Indian actress Aarushi Sharma (active from 2015), Indian actress and beauty queen Aarushi Talwar (1994–2008), victim in the 2008 Noida double murder case
AditiAditi is a female given name in India. Aditi may refer to:
AishwaryaऐशवरयAishwarya (Sanskrit: ऐश्वर्य, romanized: Aiśvarya) is a Hindu Indian and Nepali male or feminine given name, which means "prosperity" and "wealth".
AkhilaअखAkhila (in Devanagari: अखिला akhilā) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian given name, which means "everything" or "complete". Akhilā means the consort of god Akhil who is Gokul.
AmbikaAmbika (pronounced "Ahm′-bik-uh") is an Indian given name. The name Ambika is a derivative name from Durga Ma.
AmiAmi is a given name of Hebrew, Persian, Indian, Japanese, and other origins.
AmitaAmita is a female given name of Indian origin. The name means "infinite, boundless" in Sanskrit.
AmritaअमतAmrita or Amruta (Sanskrit: अमृत, IAST: amṛta), Amrit or Amata in Pali, (also called Sudha, Amiy, Ami) is a Sanskrit word that means "immortality". It is a central concept within Indian religions and is often referred to in ancient Indian texts as an elixir.
AnanyaअननयAnanya is the common English spelling of two Indian given names: the masculine अनन्य ananya and the feminine अनन्या ananyā. The meaning of name Ananya is "unique".
AnasuyaAnasuya is an Indian feminine given name that may refer to Anasuya, a personage in Hindu mythology Anasuya (film), a 2007 Telugu-language film Anasuya Bharadwaj, Indian television presenter and actress Anasuya Devī (1923–1985), Indian spiritual leader Anasuya…
AnjaliअञजलAñjali (Devanagari: अञ्जलि) is a Sanskrit word that means "salutation" or "reverence".
AnjuAnju is the Romanized form of several given names of unrelated origin. In Indic languages, Anju is a diminutive form of the female given names Anjali and Anjana.
AnkitaअङकAnkita is a given Indian female name (Sanskrit: अङ्किता, romanized: Aṅkitā, lit. 'marked').
AnoushkaThe names Anoushka, Anouska, Anuschka, Anushka and Annushka are diminutive forms of the female given name Anna, derived from the Russian diminutive Аннушка. Anoushka (انوشکا) also means "grace" or "a favour" or "a flower" in Persian.
AnuAnu is a given name and surname found independently in several cultures. The Finnish and Estonian name is derived from the Karelian variant of the name Anna, which became popular after Kersti Bergroth's play Anu ja Mikko of 1932.
AnupamaअनपमAnupama (Devanagari: अनुपमा anupamā) is a Hindu feminine given name. In Sanskrit, it means "incomparable", or "excellent".
AnuradhaAnuradha, sometimes shortened as Anu, is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
AnushreeAnushree and Anusree are feminine given names of Indian origin. This name originally means Beautiful and Beautiful/pleasant morning.
AparnaAparna may refer to: One of the names of the Hindu goddess Parvati
ApoorvaअपरवApurv or Apurva is the common English spelling of two related Indian given names: the feminine अपूर्वा apūrvā and the masculine अपूर्व apūrva.
ArpitaArpita is an Indian given name and the female form of Arpit. According to the Penguin Book of Indian Names, it means "offered" or "fixed upon; delivered; entrusted; given back; surrendered".
ArtiआरतArti (also spelled Aarti, Aarthi or Arati) (Hindi: आरती ārtī) is a Hindu feminine given name, derived from the ritual of the same name.
ArundhatiArundhati is an Indian given name. Notable people with the name include: Arundhati Ghose (born 1940), Indian diplomat Arundhati Ghosh (born 1960), cricketer Arundhati Kirkire (born 1980), cricketer Arundhati Nag (born 1956), polyglot actress Arundhati…

Indian girl names starting with B

BinitaवBinita (Nepali: विनिता) is a name given to females in India and Nepal. Notable people with the name include: Binita Toppo (born 1980), Indian hockey player Binita Soren, Indian mountaineer Binita Desai, Indian animator and educator Binita Prabhu, a fictional…
BipashaBipasha is a Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "the Beas river".

Indian girl names starting with C

ChandrikaChandrika may refer to:

Indian girl names starting with D

DamayantiदमयतDamayanti (Hindi : दमयंती) or Dayamanthi is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "soothing" and "subduing".
DeepaदDeepa or Dipa (Sanskrit: दिपा, romanized: Dīpa) is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin. In India, it is a popular feminine given name, meaning "lamp" and "light".
DeepaliदDeepali (Hindi : दीपाली) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "joy", "happiness into one's life"
DeepikaदDeepika (ദീപിക, दीपिका) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "lantern" and "light".
DeeptiदDeepti (Nepali: दीप्ति) is a Hindu feminine given name, which means "the ray of hope". It basically means "a bright flame that blinds the eye".
DimpleA dimple is a facial feature. Dimple or Dimples may also refer to:
DiyaDiya is a feminine given name and a surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘diyam’ which means ‘light’ or ‘lamp’.

Indian girl names starting with E

EvaEva is a female given name derived from the Greek Εὕα (Heúa), and ultimately from the Hebrew חַוָּה (Ḥawwāh), the name of the first woman in the Book of Genesis. The name spread widely in Europe through the Latin Bible and remains common in many languages.

Indian girl names starting with G

GayatriगGayatri (or Gayathri, Gaayathri, Gayathrie) (Sanskrit: गायत्री, gāyatrī) is the feminine form of gāyatra, a Sanskrit word for a song or a hymn.
GitaगGita, or Geeta (Devanagari: गीता gītā), is an Indian feminine given name.
GitanjaliगGitanjali or Geetanjali (Devanagari: गीताजंली gītāñjalī) is an Indian feminine given name. There is a famous woman named Gitanjali F.
GulGul is a common name in Persian (گل Gol), Pashto (ګل Gwal) and Turkish (Gül) languages, meaning rose. Gul is used as a family name in Europe, Central and South Asia.

Indian girl names starting with H

HaimantiहमनतHaimanti (Sanskrit: हैमन्ती, romanized: Haimantī) is an Indian female given name. It is the feminine derivative of Hemanta, one of the six Indian ecological seasons—Ritu—in northern half of Indian subcontinent, which runs in early winter approximately from…
HarpreetHarpreet may refer to Harpreet Sawhney, engineer Harpreet Sandhu (actor), actor and filmmaker Harpreet Sandhu (politician), Indian American politician and community activist Harpreet Singh (boxer) (born 1979), Indian boxer Harpreet Singh (carrom player),…
HarshitaहरषHarshita (Hindi : हर्षिता) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "full of happiness". The name is traditionally associated with pureness of heart and soul, and honesty.
HemalataHemalata or Hemalatha may refer to: Hemalatha, an Indian actress in Tamil cinema Hemalatha (Telugu actress), an Indian actress in Telugu cinema Hemalatha Lavanam (1932–2008), Indian social reformer and writer S.
HemlataHemlata is a feminine given name. Notable persons with the name include: Hemlata (singer) (born 1954), Bollywood singer Hemlata Talesra (born 1944), Indian educationalist Hemlata Kala (born 1975), Indian cricketer Hemlata Negi, Indian politician Hemlata…
HimashreeHimashree is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Himashree Roy (born 1995), Indian athlete Hemashree or Hemashree Hosahalli Nagaraju (1982–2012), Indian actress and politician
HinaHina is a feminine given name. In South Asia (Urdu: حنا), it is derived from Henna.
HiraHira or Heera is a given name of South Asian (Indian, Pakistani) and Māori origin. It is a unisex name in India and Pakistan though more associated with women.

Indian girl names starting with I

IlaIla is a feminine and masculine given name, with multiple origins.
IndiraIndira is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian popular feminine given name, which means "beauty" and "splendid". It is an epithet of Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
IndraniIndrani is a feminine Indian name. Indrani is the name of Shachi, wife of Hindu God Indra.
IndumatiIndumati or Indumathi may refer to: Indumati, in Hindu mythology, the consort of Aja of Kosala Indumathi (film), 2009 Indian film Indumati, a fictional princess in the Indian animated series Chhota Bheem Indumati Bhattacharya, Indian politician Indumati…
IshikaईशIshika (ईशिका) is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:

Indian girl names starting with J

JasleenयशसJasleen is an Indian and Punjabi female given name, used especially from Sikhs. It is derived from Sanskrit यशस् (yaśas) meaning "fame, praise, glory" and लीन (līna) meaning "absorbed in".
JoshnaJoshna is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Joshna Chinappa (born 1986), Indian squash player Joshna Fernando (born 1991), Indian actress and model
JuhiJuhi is an Indian given name which means "jasmine flower".

Indian girl names starting with K

KanchanaKanchana or Kanjana is an Indic-language-based name, often used as a feminine given name.
KanikaकनKanika (sanskrit, कनिका) is a Sanskrit Indian feminine name, often found in the Hindu and Jain communities. It means "atom", "seed" or "gold".
KanishkaKanishka or Kaniska may refer to Kanishka (c. AD 127–163), emperor of the Kushan dynasty Kanishka II (c.
KareenaKareena is a female given name common across various cultures. Kareena is derived from and used as a variation of the name Katherine, or, alternatively, from the Sanskrit word and name Karuna, which means "compassion" , “empathy" and “kindness” .
KarthikaकरथKarthika or Kartika (Tamil : கார்த்திகா , Hindi : कर्थिका, Malayalam : കാർത്തിക) is a popular Indian divine feminine name derived from the god Kartikeya, which means "bestower of courage".
KavitaकवKavita (Hindi: कविता) is a feminine given name.
KeerthiKeerthi, also spelled Keerti, Keerthy or Kirti, is an Indian feminine given name. It may refer to: include: Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar (born 1974), Indian actress and model Keerti Nagpure (fl.
KirtanकKirtana (Sanskrit: कीर्तन; IAST: Kīrtana), also rendered as Kirtan, is a Sanskrit word that means "narrating, reciting, telling, describing" of an idea or story, specifically in Indian religions.
KshamaकषमKshama (Sanskrit: क्षमा, romanized: kṣamā) is a Sanskrit word that is used in Hinduism to indicate forgiveness. Kshama symbolizes forgiveness and forbearance.
KumudiniKumudini may refer to Kumudini boat massacre, on 15 May 1985 in a ferry. Kumudini College, located in Tangail, Bangladesh People Kumudini Basu, Bengali writer and social reformer Kumudini Lakhia, Indian dancer Kumudini Mohapatra, Indian writer Kumudini…

Indian girl names starting with L

LakshanyaलकषणLakshan (Devanagari: लक्षण lakṣaṇa) is a South Asian masculine given name. Some of the meanings of the Sanskrit word lakṣaṇa are "mark, sign", "aim, goal", "lucky mark".
LakshmiLakshmi, or Laxmi, is a name derived from Lakshmi, one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism.
LataलतLatha (Hindi: लता, Kannada: ಲತಾ) is a Hindu Indian female given name, which means "creeper" and "Durga". Latha may refer to:
LathaLatha may refer to:
LatikaलतLatika (Sanskrit diacritics: latikā, Hindi: लतिका, Marathi: लटिका) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means a "Beautiful Hindu Goddess".
LeelaLeela or 'Lila' is a name of Sanskrit origin and related to Hindu religion and philosophy. Sanskrit word leela/lila can be translated as "play or divine play" (noun), as in the Hindu philosophical concept of leela between Radha and Krishna.
LeilaLeila (Arabic: لَيْلَى, Hebrew: לילה, Syriac: ܠܹܠܝܵܐ), also spelt Layla, is a feminine given name of Arabic origin.
LenaLena is a feminine given name, a short form of Helena (Ἑλένη), meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. It may be a given name by itself or a diminutive of Helena and variants, such as Elena.

Indian girl names starting with M

MadhuriMadhuri may refer to:
MahaswetaMahasweta is a feminine given name. Notable people with this given name include: Mahasweta Devi (1926 – 2016), an Indian writer and activist Mahasweta Ray (born 1962), an Indian actress and TV personality Mahasweta Chakraborty (born late 1990s), an Indian…
MalathiMalathi is a Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger rebel and the first women fighter to killed in combat.
MallikaMallika is a Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "jasmine". Notable people with the name include: Mallika (actress), Indian actress Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook, Thai politician Mallika Chabba (born 1985), Indian painter Mallika Chopra (born…
MaltiMalti is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Malti Devi (1968–1999), Indian politician Malti Joshi (1934–2024), Indian novelist, essayist, and writer Malti Sharma (1930–2018), Indian politician
ManeetManeet is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Maneet Ahuja (born 1984), American author, journalist, television news producer, and hedge fund specialist Maneet Chauhan (born 1976), US-based, Indian television personality and…
ManishaमनManisha (Sanskrit: मनीषा, romanized: Manīṣā) is a Sanskrit term meaning intelligence and desire.
ManjulaमजलManjula (Sanskrit: मंजुला) is a Hindu and Sanskrit female given name, which means, "melodious".
ManoramaManorama may refer to:
MayaMaya is a feminine name in various languages with various meanings. In the ancient Indian language Sanskrit, Māyā means "the illusory nature of reality or the illusion of creation", and is an alternate name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
MeghanaMeghana is an Indian feminine given name and an occasional surname. It may refer to Meghana Erande (born 1981), Indian actress Meghana Gaonkar (born 1987), Indian actress Meghana Jakkampudi (born 1995), Indian badminton player Meghana Narayan (born 1977),…
MeghnaThe Meghna is a major river in Bangladesh. Meghna may also refer to: BNS Meghna, patrol craft of the Bangladeshi Navy Meghna Bank, Bangladeshi bank Meghna Group, Bangladeshi business group People with the given name Meghna: Meghna Chakrabarti, Indian-American…
MiraMira is a feminine given name with varying meanings. In the Romance languages, it is related to the Latin word ''mirus'' for 'wonder' and 'wonderful'.
MithuMithu is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
MitraMitra is a given name. People with the name include: Mitra Bir (died 1978), freedom fighter and educationist from Goa, India Mitra Farahani (born 1975), Iranian filmmaker and painter Mitra Farazandeh (born c.
MohiniMohini is the only female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and goddess Parvati. Mohini or Jaganmohini may also refer to:
MoushumiMoushumi (born 1972) is a Bangladeshi film actress. Moushumi may also refer to: Moushumi Bhowmik (born 1964), Indian singer Moushumi Chatterjee (born 1960), Indian actress Moushumi Hamid (born 1988), Bangladeshi film and TV actress Moushumi Kandali, Indian…

Indian girl names starting with N

NadiaNadia is a female name. Variations include Nadja, Nadya, Nadine, Nadiya, and Nadiia.
NahlaNahla is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. The name is of Arabic origin meaning "first drink of water" or "water in the desert", there's also Nahla valley in Iraq.
NailaNaila or Na'ila (ِArabic: نائلة) is a female given name of Arabic origin meaning "gracious".
NairanjanaNairanjana may refer to the Lilajan River in India. It is also an Indian female given name.
NamrataNamrata is an Indian or Nepalese feminine given name that may refer to Namrata Brar, Indian-American journalist, investigative reporter and news anchor Namrata Mohanty, Indian Odia singer Namrata Purohit (born 1993), Indian Pilates instructor Namrata Rao…
NanditaNandita or Nanditha is an Indian feminine given name. It is a North Indian name.
NavjeetNavjeet is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Navjeet Bal, American lawyer Navjeet Kaur Dhillon (born 1995), Indian athlete
NeelaNeela is a feminine given name which may refer to:
NeelamNeelam or Neelum is a given name, taken from the Sanskrit word for sapphire.
NeeraNeera is an Indian feminine given name meaning "water". It may refer to the following notable people: Neera Desai (1925–2009), Indian researcher, activist, social worker and academic Neera Tanden (born 1970), American political consultant and government…
NeetuNeetu is a female given name. Notable people with the name include: Neetu Chandra (born 1984), Indian film actress, model, and martial artist Neetu David (born 1977), Indian cricketer Neetu Singh (born 1958), Indian actress Neetu Singh (born 1990), Indian…
NehaनहNeha (Hindi and Sanskrit: नेहा; Hindi pronunciation: [neː.ɦɑː]) is a popular Hindi/ Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, often found in the Hindu community. It means 'love' / 'affection', 'rain' / 'downpour', and is sometimes translated as 'beautiful eyes'.
NidhiNidhi is a Sanskrit feminine given name and a Thai masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people: Nidhhi Agerwal, Indian actress and dancer Nidhi Bisht (born 1985), Indian casting director filmmaker, lawyer, actress and writer Nidhi…
NiharikaNiharika is a female Indian given name. In Sanskrit, it means a nebula or galaxy, dew drops or a person admired for her looks.
NikitaNikita (Russian: Ники́та [nʲɪˈkʲitə]) is a common masculine name in Eastern Europe and Greece. The Russian variant originated as a Greek name, and subsequently Russian name.
NimishaNimisha is an Indian feminine given name. It may refer to the following notable people: Nimisha Madhvani, Ugandan diplomat Nimisha Mehta, British actress Nimisha Mukerji, Canadian film and television director Nimisha Pandey, Indian television and Internet…
NishaनNisha, meaning "night" in Sanskrit (निशा, nishā), is an Indian female given name. Notable people with the name include: Nisha Adhikari, Nepalese actress Nisha Agarwal (born 1989), Indian actress Nisha Ali (born 1986), Indian-born Emirati cricketer Nisha Ayub…
NivethaNivetha is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Nivetha Pethuraj (born 1991), Indian actress and model Nivetha Thomas (born 1995), Indian actress, dancer, and model
NupurNupur is a feminine given name and a surname of Indian origin. People with that name include:

Indian girl names starting with P

PadmavatiPadmāvatī may refer to:
PalakPalak is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Palak Jain, several Indian actresses Palak Kohli (born 2002), Indian para-badminton player Palak Kour Bijral (born 1996), Indian rhythmic gymnast Palak Lalwani (born 1996), Indian…
PallaviPallavi is an Indian feminine given name that may refer to Pallavi (actress), Indian actress and producer Pallavi Aiyar, Indian journalist and author M. D.
PapiyaPapiya is an Indian given name. Papiya may refer to:
ParvatiपParvati (Devanagari: पार्वती pārvatī) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which comes from the name of the goddess Parvati. Alternative spellings include Parvathy and Parvathi.
PoonamपनमPoonam or Punam (Hindi: पूनम) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian predominantly feminine given name, which means "full moon". Notable people with the name include:
PoulomiPoulomi Ganguli is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Poulomi Das (born 1996), Indian model and television actress Poulomi Desai, Indian multimedia artist Poulomi Ghatak (born 1983), Indian table tennis player
PranatiPranathi is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "salutation" or "reverence" . It may refer to: Pranati Deka, ULFA activist Pranati Mishra, Indian athlete Pranati Rai Prakash, Indian model, actor, singer Pariva Pranati, Indian actress
PratibhaपरतPratibha (Sanskrit: प्रतिभा, romanized: Pratibhā) is a Hindu Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "genius", "ingenuity", "light", "intelligence", and "splendour".
PratikshaपरतPratiksha (transl. awaiting; Nepali: प्रतीक्षा) is a female given name in Hindi and Nepali languages.
PreetiPreeti, also: Preethi, Preety, Preity, Priti, or Prethy, is a female given name in India.
PriyaपरPriya or Pria (Sanskrit: प्रिया, lit. 'dear, beloved', IAST: Priyā) is a common given name in India which is also used in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
PriyankaPriyanka is a popular female given name in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It is a name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Priyankera' or 'Priyankara', meaning someone or something that is sweet, dayan, lovable, or her presence makes the place more happy and the…
PujaPuja or Pooja may refer to:
PutlibaiPutlibai can refer to: Putlibai Gandhi (1844–1891), mother of Mahatma Gandhi Putlibai (dacoit) (1926/1929–1958), Indian female dacoit

Indian girl names starting with R

RaginiRagini may refer to:
RajathiRajathi is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Rajathi, known by the stage name Indraja, Indian actress Rajathi Kunchithapatham, Indian politician Rajathi Salma (born 1968), Tamil writer, activist, and politician
RamyaरमयRamya (Sanskrit: रम्य or रम्या) is a Sanskrit female given name, which means "pleasant" and "delightful", predominantly used in South India.
RaniरRani (Sanskrit: राणी, romanized: Rāṇī) is a female title, equivalent to queen, for royal or princely rulers in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It translates to 'queen' in English.
RanjeetaRanjeeta or Ranjeeta Kaur (born 1956) is an Indian actress. Ranjeeta, Ranjita or Ranjitha is also an Indian feminine given name.
RashmiरशमRashmi (also Rashami, Rashmika) (Sanskrit: रश्मि) is a Hindu, Sanskrit unisexual name in India. Rashmi means a single 'First ray of light', a very popular name in Hindu.
RatiRati is the goddess of passion and lust in Hinduism. Rati is a given name that may refer to: A masculine given name of Georgian origin (რატი): Rati Andronikashvili (born 2001), Georgian basketball player Rati Samkurashvili (born 1977), Georgian politician…
RehanaRehana may refer to: Rehana (actress), Indian and Pakistani film actress Sheikh Rehana, Bangladeshi politician Rehana, Haripur, a village and union council in Pakistan Reyhaneh or Rehāna, a village in Abdoliyeh-ye Gharbi Rural District, Iran Rehana Khatoon,…
RekhaRekha, is a Sanskrit word, meaning line. It is a common feminine given name in India and Nepal.
RidhimaRidhima or Ridheema is an Indian feminine given name. It may refer to: Ridhima Dilawari, Indian golfer Ridhima Ghosh (born 1989), Indian Bengali actress Ridhima Pandey (born 2008), Indian environmental activist Ridhima Pandit (born 1990), Indian actress and…
RitwikaRitwik, Ritwick, Rithvik or Ritvik may refer to Ritwik (given name), an Indian male given name Ritwik (theatre group), a theatre group in West Bengal, India Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan, a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language film Ritvik Holdings, a Canadian…
RohiniRohini (Rohiṇī) is a Sanskrit origin feminine name. The literal translation is “ascending”, “growing”, and “red one”.
RoopaरपRoopa (Hindi: रूपा) is a female given name in many languages of India, which means "blessed with beauty". Roopa may refer to:
RukmaniRukmini is a Sanskrit feminine given name and a surname that may refer to the following notable people: Given name Rukmani Bai, Indian politician Rukmani Devi (1923–1978), Sri Lankan film actress and singer Rukmani Gounder, New Zealand economist Surname…
RukminiRukmini is a Hindic feminine given name that may refer to the following notable people: Rukmini Bhaya Nair, Indian linguist, poet, writer and critic Rukmini Callimachi (born 1973), Romanian-American journalist Rukmini Chaudhary, Nepalese politician Rukmini…

Indian girl names starting with S

SaloniसलSaloni (Hindi : सलोनी) is a female name of Indian origin. Notable people with the name include: Saloni (actress) (Zohra Begum; 1950–2010), Pakistani actress Saloni Aswani (born 1987), Indian actress and model Saloni Batra (born 1997), Indian actress Saloni…
SanahSanah is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Sanah (singer) (born 1997), Polish singer and songwriter Sanah Moidutty (born 1991), Indian singer and songwriter Sanah Mollo (born 1987), South African women's footballer
SandhyaSandhya may refer to:
SaniaSania (Urdu: ثانیہ, Persian : ثانیہ) is an Urdu Persian feminine given name, which means "second cardinal number" and "splendid". It comes from the Arabic cardinal number for second in feminine form ثانية and it means second for feminine objects.
SanjanaSanjana is a common Indian feminine given name, meaning "gentle" or "peaceful". Notable people with the given name include: Sanjana Agri, Indian politician Sanjana Anand (born 1995), Indian actress Sanjana Bathula, Indian speed skating track athlete Sanjana…
SaranyaSaranya is a Hindu goddess. Saranya may also refer to: Saranya Bhagyaraj (born 1984), Indian actress Saranya Mohan (born 1989), Indian actress Saranya Ponvannan (born 1970), Indian actress Saranya Nag, Indian actress Saranya Sasi (1986–2021), Indian actress
SaritaSarita may refer to:
SavitriSavitri or Savithri may refer to:
SeemaसSeema also spelled Sima, Sema (Sanskrit: सीमा sīma) is an Indian feminine given name meaning 'limit/boundary/frontier'.
ShahlaShahla (Arabic: شَهْلَاء [ALA-LC: Shahlāʼ]; Azerbaijani: Şəhla; Bengali: শাহলা; Indonesian: Syahla; Persian: شَهلا; Tajik: Шаҳло; Urdu: شَہلا; Uzbek: Shahlo) is a feminine given name used throughout the Muslim world.
SharmilaशरमSharmila (Hindi : शर्मिला) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian popular feminine given name, which means "comfort", "joy" and"protection".
SheelaशSheela (Hindi : शीला) is a Hindi Indian popular feminine given name, which means "character" and "good conduct".
SheetalशSheetal (Hindi : शीतल) is a Hindi given name, which means "cool, cold". It is also romanized as Shital.
ShilpaशShilpa (Devanagari: शिल्पा) is an Indian feminine given name which means "sculpture", "statue" and "work of art".
ShivangiShivangi is a female given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
ShivannaShivanna may refer to: B. Shivanna, Indian politician Kagalvadi M.
ShreyaShreya is an Indian feminine given name. It is a name of Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and it means attributes of Lakshmi- good fortune, beauty and excellence.
ShubhaशभShubha (शुभा) is a female given-name among Hindus and means auspicious, or bringing good luck. The meaning comes from the root, Shubh (शुभ).
ShubhangiShubhangi is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Shubhangi Atre (born 1981), Indian television actress Shubhangi Gokhale (born 1968), Indian actress Shubhangi Kulkarni (born 1959), Indian cricketer Shubhangi Latkar (born 1972), Indian film…
ShwetaशवतShweta (Devanagari: श्वेता) is an Indian Hindu feminine given name. The Sanskrit word श्वेता śvetā literally means "white".
SimranसमरणSimran is a Punjabi word derived from Sanskrit, स्मरण (smaraṇa, "the act of remembrance, remembrance, reminiscence, recollection"). As a female first name, it may also refer to:
SnehaसनहSneha (Hindi: स्नेहा) is a popular Hindu Indian feminine given name, which means "Affection".
SonaliSonali is a popular Indian female given name.
SreelekhaSreelekha is an Indian given name. Notable people with the name include: Sreelekha Mitra (born 1971), Indian Bengali film and television actress Sreelekha Mukherji, Indian Bengali actress R.
SudhaसधSudha (Sanskrit : सुधा) is a Hindu/ Sanskrit Indian feminine given name meaning living water and also, in other variations, nectar.
SuhaniSuhani is an Indian feminine given name. The meaning of Suhani is Pleasant, Beloved or Cherished one.
SujataसजSujātā (Hindi: सुजाता) is an Indian popular feminine given name, which means "birth", "from a good family origin" and"origin".
SulochanaसलSulochana (Hindi: सुलोचना, "one with beautiful eyes") is a popular Indian feminine given name, and may refer to:
SunilaSunila may refer to:
SushmaसषमSushma (Nepali: सुष्मा) is a female given name in India and Nepal. It means "sparkling beauty" or first ray of the sun or beautiful women.
SusmitaSusmita (also spelled as Sushmita and Sushmitha and Sushmithak) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name.
SwathiSwathi may refer to:

Indian girl names starting with T

TanishaTanisha is a feminine given name in many cultures. In the Sanskrit language, Tanisha is the feminine equivalent of the name Tanish and persons with the name are commonly Hindu by religion or of the Indo-Aryan peoples.
TanushreeतनशरTanushree (Devanagari: तनुश्री) is an Indian feminine given name, which means "beautiful".
TanviतनवTanvi (Sanskrit: तन्वी, romanized: Tanvī) is a feminine given name which means "slender-bodied maiden" in Sanskrit. It is an epithet of the Hindu goddess Durga.
TejalतजलTejal (Devanagari : तेजल) is an Indian feminine given name.
TejaswiTejaswi is an Indian name that may refer to Given name Tejaswi Madivada (born 1991), Indian film actress and model Tejaswi Prakash Wayangankar, Indian television actress Surname Poornachandra Tejaswi (1938–2007), Kannada writer, novelist, photographer,…
TejaswiniTejaswini is an Indian feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Tejaswini Kolhapure, Indian actress Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, Indian politician Tejaswini Lonari, Indian actress Tejaswini Manogna, Indian model Tejaswini Niranjana, Indian…
TulsiTulsi is a name.

Indian girl names starting with U

UmaUma is a given name in various cultures. In India, it is the name of the Hindu goddess, who is more commonly known as Parvati.
UzmaUzma (عظمیٰ) is a female name of Arabic origin meaning "lofty" or "supreme". The name is commonly used in mostly Pakistan, Iran and among Muslims of India.

Indian girl names starting with V

VaniVani is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which comes from the name of the Goddess Saraswati. The name means 'eloquent in words'.
VarshaVarsha may refer to: Varsha (season), the monsoon season in the Hindu calendar. Varsha (genus), an insect genus in the tribe Empoascini Varsha (film), a 2005 Kannada-language Indian feature film directed by S.
VibhaVibha is an Indian feminine given name. The Sanskrit word vibhā has the meaning of "shining, bright".
VidyaVidya is an Indian given name. It may refer to:
VijayalakshmiVijaya lakshmi is a Hindu Indian feminine given name or surname, which means "goddess of victory". The name may refer to:

Indian girl names starting with Y

YaminiयYamini (Hindi : यामिनी) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "starry night", "artistic", or "light in the dark".
YashomatiYashomati or Yasomati is an Indian female given name. Notable people with the name include: another name for Yashoda, a character in Hindu mythology Yasomati (died c.

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How many Indian girl names are in this list?

This list has 186 Indian girl names, from Aarushi to Yashomati, and 61 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

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Well-documented Indian girl names include Ridhima, Arti, Lakshmi, Ritwika and Sanjana. Scroll the list above for the meaning and origin of each one.

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