Aarav
Peaceful, wise
Modern Sanskrit name meaning peace and wisdom
Pronunciation: AA-rav
Aadhya
Beginning, first, most important
Modern name representing primordial energy
Pronunciation: AA-dhya
Vihaan
Dawn, beginning
Represents new beginnings and the break of dawn
Pronunciation: vi-HAAN
Ananya
Unique, incomparable
Celebrates individuality and uniqueness
Pronunciation: a-NAN-ya
Arjun
Bright, shining, white
Legendary archer from Mahabharata, symbol of focus and dedication
Pronunciation: AR-jun
Saanvi
Goddess Lakshmi
Modern name honoring the goddess of wealth
Pronunciation: SAAN-vi
Simran
Remembrance, meditation
Central concept in Sikh spirituality
Pronunciation: sim-RAN
Krishnan
Lord Krishna, dark
Devotional name honoring Lord Krishna
Pronunciation: KRISH-nan
Diya
Lamp, light
Symbol of knowledge dispelling ignorance
Pronunciation: di-YA
Gurdeep
Lamp of the Guru
Represents spiritual enlightenment
Pronunciation: gur-DEEP
Meera
Ocean, devotee of Lord Krishna
Saint-poetess devoted to Lord Krishna
Pronunciation: MEE-ra
Aditya
Sun, son of Aditi
Solar deity representing light and knowledge
Pronunciation: a-DIT-ya
Ravi
Sun
Name of the sun god in Hindu mythology
Pronunciation: RA-vi
Priya
Beloved, dear one
Expresses love and endearment
Pronunciation: PRI-ya
Karan
Helper, companion
Warrior from Mahabharata known for generosity
Pronunciation: ka-RAN
Karthik
Lord Murugan
Popular Tamil deity
Pronunciation: kar-THIK
Sai
Divine, godly
Associated with Sai Baba, popular saint
Pronunciation: sigh
Sourav
Fragrance, divine smell
Modern Bengali name
Pronunciation: sou-RAV
Dhruv
Pole star, constant
Young devotee who became the pole star
Pronunciation: dhruv