Looking For A Unique Baby Name? Here Are Top 20 Indian Baby Names You’d Definitely Want To Check Out
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Nothing can describe the joy and excitement that parents feel during the arrival of a little one into their family. However, coming up with a perfect name for your baby could get a bit tricky at times. Some of us look for a name that sounds cool and trendy, while others prefer something more personal and meaningful. In India, our heritage also plays a huge role in determining the name of the baby. Although new and trendy names continue to emerge every year, some old yet classic names always manage to stay relevant as well. Check out our list of top Indian baby names that you may want to take a look at before choosing one for your little bundle of joy.
1. Amyra
Multicultural names have gained a lot of momentum over the last few years. People are increasingly choosing Arabic names for girls as they sound beautiful and feminine. Derived from the Arabic word Amara, Amyra means “princess” or “commander”.
2. Yazhini
Among the rising trend of choosing foreign names there also seems to be a parallel emergence of names that reflect the cultural heritage of our country. If that is what you are looking for while naming your daughter, then Yazhini could be the one you would want to consider. An ancient musical instrument in Tamil, Yazhini also means “sweet voice”.
3. Noah
Biblical names have always remained popular among Christians. However, that doesn’t mean you cannot find some rare and interesting names like the one we have here.
4. Zohaan
Names starting with ‘Z’ are quite rare and that is why we have included some in our list as well. Zohaan means “a gift from God” in Arabic.
5. Myra
When it comes to naming their baby girls, people are increasingly looking for names that are trendy yet have a nice feminine ring to it. If you are one among them, then Myra could be the perfect pick for you. The name is derived from Latin, which means “myrrh”. Other meanings include “beloved”, “drop of the sea”, “sea of bitterness”, and “rebelliousness”.
6. Kiaan
With every tenth person being named Raj or Rohit in our country, people are increasingly looking for unique and interesting names for boys, like the one right here. Kiaan means “grace of God”.
7. Zara
Zara is yet another among a slew of names that have been gaining popularity lately. Zara has its origins in the Arabic language and means “blossoming flower”. It also means “princess” in Hebrew. However, the name has been favored by people across all communities.
8. Sia
Names that sound simple have been on the rise for the last couple of years. And why not if they are as beautiful as this one? Sia was the God of wisdom in ancient Egypt.
9. Ava
Several western names have also been in vogue lately, with people particularly favoring simple yet lovely names such as the one we have here. With Latin and Hebrew origins, Ava means “life”.
10. Samar
Although this name has been around for quite some time, it clearly hasn’t lost its charm and has been gaining some momentum lately. Samar has its roots in Sanskrit and means “reward” or “fruit of paradise”.
11. Zayn
Meaning “beauty or grace” in Arabic, Zayn is quite a rare name that you could choose for your beautiful son.
12. Ivana
Numerous modern names such as this have been gaining popularity among Indians. It means “God is gracious” in Serbian.
13. Neel
Although not a novel name, Neel still is quite favored among people and is one of the popular baby boy names in our country. Having Sanskrit origins, Neel refers to the color blue.
14. Yasmin
This beautiful name comes from the Persian word for jasmine. So why not name your kid just that?
15. Mehul
This one is quite a rare name that has been gaining popularity lately. Mehul is originally a Sanskrit word for rain.
16. Aaden
The last 2-3 years have seen a spike in people looking for rare, if not unique Christian names for their kids. The name has Australian, Gaelic, and Irish origins and means “fire” or “flame”.
17. Riaan
Still haven’t found the name for your little king? You may want to give this name a try then, as it means just that.
18. Ela
Here is yet another simple yet wonderful name. Although it was originally a short form for Elizabeth, Eleonore, or Helena, it is being used as a first name these days. Ela also means “hazel” in Turkish.
19. Neysa
Meaning pure or holy in Greek, Neysa has been a favorable name among Indians recently.
20. Renee
Renee is one of those names that always remains a classic. Derived from the Latin word renascor, it means “to be born again”.
We hope that our list of 20 interesting Indian names for 2020 has helped you find the perfect one for your newborn. Let us know if you have come across other names that are worth sharing.
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