Finding out that you’re expecting a baby is very exciting, and one of the first things you probably thought about was what the name is going to be. Naming a child often means looking to cultures that have had significance to you during your life. If your heritage is Indian, or if India is meaningful to you for other reasons, what better way to honor it than with your son’s name?
Like with any other culture, Indian boy names have a wide range of meanings. For example, if you’d like your son’s name to invoke images of nature, a name like Arnav (meaning “ocean”) or Vihaan (“dawn”) can do just that.
If you prefer to choose a name that imbues a specific value you’d like your son to aspire to, there are many names for that as well. Ranbir, which means “the brave warrior” is a strong name that will invoke bravery.
Faith is something else that may be important when you’re considering a name. There are plenty of Indian names that reference faith, like Devansh, which means “part of God.”
If Indian culture is something important to you, there are lots of names that will honor it, and you’re sure to find one that will fit your son. Check out the list below for more ideas.
Aadi
Meaning: Adornment, beginning, perfect
Origin: Indian
Aarav
Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Indian
Aarnav
Meaning: Ocean, air, sun, wave
Origin: Indian
Aarush
Meaning: First Ray of the Sun
Origin: Indian
Abeer
Meaning: Fragrance
Origin: Indian
Aditya
Meaning: The sun
Origin: Indian
Advay
Meaning: Unique
Origin: Indian
Agastya
Meaning: Name of a sage
Origin: Indian
Anmol
Meaning: Priceless
Origin: Indian
Bachittar
Meaning: A person with wondrous merits
Origin: Indian
Bahadurjit
Meaning: The victory of the brave
Origin: Indian
Bakhshi
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Indian
Balendra
Meaning: Lord Krishna
Origin: Indian
Balhaar
Meaning: Surrounded by strength
Origin: Indian
Baljiwan
Meaning: Life with strength
Origin: Indian
Balvan
Meaning: Strong Person
Origin: Indian
Balveer
Meaning: Immense Strength or Powerful
Origin: Indian
Banjeet
Meaning: Victory of the forest
Origin: Indian
Brijesh
Meaning: God of land of Brij
Origin: Indian
Chaitanya
Meaning: Cognizance
Origin: Indian
Chakradev
Meaning: Lord Vishnu
Origin: Indian
Chakradhar
Meaning: One who carries chakra
Origin: Indian
Champak
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Indian
Chanakya
Meaning: Bright
Origin: Indian
Chandran
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Indian
Chandresh
Meaning: Moon leader
Origin: Indian
Charan
Meaning: Feet
Origin: Indian
Daksh
Meaning: Son of Lord Brahma
Origin: Indian
Dalbir
Meaning: Propriety Of A King
Origin: Indian
Devansh
Meaning: Part of God
Origin: Indian
Ekalinga
Meaning: Lord Shiva
Origin: Indian
Ekansh
Meaning: Whole
Origin: Indian
Ekapad
Meaning: Lord Shiva
Origin: Indian
Ekaraj
Meaning: Emperor
Origin: Indian
Ekavir
Meaning: Bravest of the brave
Origin: Indian
Faqid
Meaning: One who Knows Law and Divinity
Origin: Indian
Faras
Meaning: A horse used for riding
Origin: Indian
Farhan
Meaning: Glad
Origin: Indian
Fitan
Meaning: Intelligence
Origin: Indian
Gagan
Meaning: Sky or Heaven
Origin: Indian
Hardik
Meaning: From the heart
Origin: Indian
Harsh
Meaning: Excitement
Origin: Indian
Hemang
Meaning: One with shining body
Origin: Indian
Ishwar
Meaning: The lord
Origin: Indian
Jai
Meaning: Victorious
Origin: Indian
Karan
Meaning: Talented
Origin: Indian
Lakshit
Meaning: Targets
Origin: Indian
Manbir
Meaning: Brave from heart
Origin: Indian
Neel
Meaning: Blue
Origin: Indian
Ronith
Meaning: Embellishment
Origin: Indian
