33 Modern Hindu Baby Boy Names With Meaning

The history of Hinduism in India can be traced to about 1500 BCE. Sanskrit is the language generally used in Hindu texts. But Sanskrit is now spoken by less than 1% of Indians.

Hindi is spoken as a first language by nearly 425 million people. I have selected 33 modern Hindu baby boy names with meanings included.

Viraj

Viraj comes from the Sanskrit word “vira” (hero) and “ja” (born). So, Viraj means splendor.

Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu has a meaning that I love, ”one who is with self-respect.” Abhimanyu is a character in the Mahābhārata and is related to the epic’s hero Arjuna. He learned from Arjuna how to enter a military formation known as chakravyuha.

Shahjahan

Shahjahan has Persian origins and is symbolizing ”ruler of the world” or ”king of the world.” Shah Jahan I was the fifth Mughal Emperor. He built the Taj Mahal, an immense mausoleum of white marble.

Amogh

Amogh is a name of Lord Ganesh who is also called the “Remover of Obstacles.” Lord Ganesh is a revered deity in the Hindu pantheon.

Dhruvansh

Dhruvansh comes from the Sanskrit words Dhruv (that means ”immovable”) and Ansh (fragment).

Ainesh

Ainesh means radiant and glorious like the sun.

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Sanjay

”Triumphant” or “completely victorious.” Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt bears this name.

Jaimin

Jaimin means ”one who succeeds” and is popular in the Gujarati-speaking communities.

Tejas

Sharpness.

Aarav

Aarav is popular in India and is meaning ”clam” or ”peacefull” like all babies are.

Reyansh

Reyansh means “ray of light.” Reyansh as ray-ahnsh and is rare in India.

Aarnav

Aarnav means sea or ocean.

Ishaan

Ishaan is symbolizing the third eye of Shiva. Lord Shiva is the destroyer as well as the husband of Goddess Parvati. She is the goddess of power and beauty. “Shiva” means “Auspicious One” and is the Supreme Being in Shaivism.

Facts about the Hindus

Hinduism has no central doctrinal authority.

Most Hindus believe in Brahman that is the supreme divine force that underpins all existence.

The populations living around the River Indus first used this word.

The Rig Veda is the oldest known book in the world.

This religion sees the world as timeless, having no beginning or end.

Varun

Varun is a derivative of Varuna who is the lord of all the aquatic creatures. In the Rigveda Varuṇa is known ase one who encompasses the whole world. Varun means “he who covers or binds.”

Adbhut

Astonishing or wonderful.

Shatrughna

Shatrughna is meaning ”killer of foes” or “destroyer of enemies.” Shatrughna is the younger brother of Rama one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu (the Supreme Being within Vaishnavism). Shatrughna is of Sanskrit origin.

Kabir

Kabir means ”renowned” and is also the name of an Indian saint and a disciple of Ramananda.

Samarth

Samarth is a Sanskrit word denoting ”ability” or ”efficiency.”

Advik

Advik is commonly used in Hindu communities and means unparalleled.

Hridyansh

Piece of heart.

Agastya

Agastya is symbolizing ”mover of the unmoving” or ”one who moves mountains.” In Hinduism Agastya was a revered Indian sage who was the author of several poems in the Rigveda. He’s also the father of Siddha medicine.

Rithvik

Saint or priest.

Isharv

Isharv has the meaning of ”divine strength.”

Nirbhay

Nirbhay has Sanskrit origins and means without fear” or ”fearless.”

How to choose a modern Hindu name for your baby boy

Hindu boy names are rich in meaning, tradition, origins, and variety.

There is a ceremony for a newborn baby called the naamkaran sanskar puja. Sanskar Puja tags the child’s formal entry into their family.

Ivaan

God’s glorious gift. Ivaan is a variant of the Slavic Ivan.

Moksh

Moksh means ”release from the cycle of rebirth” or ”salvation.” Also spelled moksha, Moksh comes from the Sanskrit word muc (to free, this is the utmost aim of human life). Moksha is also used in Sikhism and Jainism. In the Vedic period moksha was ritualistic.

Gurveer

Gurveer means ”warrior of the Guru.” Guru is a Sanskrit term for a guide or mentor.

Kartik

Giver of courage.

Shaurya

Shaurya is symbolizing heroism. This is a good moniker for all people who plan to be parents today.

Bhuvanesh

Bhuvanesh means ”Lord of the Earth” and is linked with Supreme Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu preserves life on Earth.

Ishan

Ishan alludes to Lord Shiva the destroyer, but he is also the giver. He brings about change in the world.

Idhant

Luminous.

Devansh

Devansh is composed from Deva (god) and Ansh (portion) and means ”a fragment of God.”