Beautiful Indian Girl Names & Meanings
Indian girl names come from a rich diversity of languages including Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and many more. Sanskrit names are especially beloved for their profound meanings tied to Hindu mythology, nature, and virtues. Names like Priya (beloved), Ananya (unique), and Ishita (mastery) reflect India's deep philosophical and spiritual traditions.
49 names listed
Priya
Beloved; dear; loved one
Ananya
Unique; matchless; without equal
Aarav
Peaceful; calm; wisdom
Ishita
Desired; wished for; superior
Kavya
Poetry; poem; poetic beauty
Lakshmi
Good luck; goddess of wealth and beauty; prosperity
Meera
Ocean; sea; prosperous; devotee of Krishna
Nisha
Night; darkness; moonlight
Pooja
Prayer; worship; reverence; devotion
Radha
Success; prosperity; beloved of Krishna
Saanvi
Goddess Lakshmi; one who will be followed; knowledgeable
Tanvi
Slender; delicate; beautiful
Uma
Tranquility; splendor; goddess Parvati
Vidya
Knowledge; wisdom; learning
Yasmin
Jasmine flower; fragrant blossom; gift from God
Zara
Princess; radiance; blooming flower
Aadhya
First power; the beginning; primordial
Bhavna
Feelings; emotions; good thoughts; sentiment
Chitra
Picture; image; bright; variegated
Deepa
Light; lamp; brilliant; radiant
Esha
Desire; wish; pleasure; delight
Fatima
Captivating; one who abstains; daughter of the Prophet
Gauri
White; fair; bright; goddess Parvati
Hema
Golden; made of gold; golden-hued
Ira
Earth; watchful; wind; goddess Saraswati
Jyoti
Light; flame; brightness; radiance
Kamala
Lotus; pale red; goddess Lakshmi
Lalita
Elegant; charming; playful; beautiful
Maya
Illusion; dream; magical power; compassion
Nalini
Lotus; lovely; beautiful lotus
Ojas
Vitality; strength; energy; vigor
Parvati
Daughter of the mountain; goddess Parvati; of the mountains
Riya
Singer; graceful; gem; expression
Sita
Furrow; white; goddess Sita; pure
Tarini
She who liberates; savior; boat
Usha
Dawn; sunrise; goddess of dawn
Vani
Voice; speech; goddess Saraswati; eloquence
Wafa
Faithfulness; loyalty; fulfillment of promise
Xena
Hospitable; welcoming; stranger
Yashoda
One who gives fame; foster mother of Krishna; glory-giver
Chandni
Moonlight; moonbeam; silver light
Diya
Lamp; light; to shine; radiance
Geeta
Song; sacred song; the Bhagavad Gita
Hina
Henna plant; fragrance; sweet-scented
Indira
Splendid; beauty; goddess Lakshmi
Jhanvi
River Ganges; sacred river; pure
Kiran
Ray of light; beam; sunbeam
Laila
Night; dark beauty; born at night
Mira
Ocean; sea; admirable; devoted to God