30+ Indian Baby Names To Swoon Over

India has long been a subject of fascination in Western countries, with the cuisine, religion, and even activities (yoga anyone) being actively enjoyed by many of our population.

To many, India is a love affair of incredible tastes, amazing people, stunning cultural heritages, and inclusive religious ideals. So, is it really any surprise that Indian names are also coming into fashion?

There are so many Indian names to love that we don’t know if we could pick just one. If an Indian inspired name is on your baby name list, here’s a good place to start.

Amala (F): D

erived from a Sanskrit word meaning “clean, pure”.

Amrita (F):

Comes from the Sanskrit for “immortal”.

Aruna (M):

Means “reddish brown” in Sanskrit.

Bodhi (U):

The bodhi tree was the one the Buddha sat under to gain enlightenment.

Chandra (U):

In Sanskrit this name means “moon”, but it’s actually derived from a word that means “to shine”.

Dev (M):

Comes from the Sanskrit word�deva which means “god”.

Devi (F):

From the Sanskrit word�devi which means “goddess”.

Essa (F):

Means “desire, wish” in Sanskrit.

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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