130 Short Boy Names & Their Meanings
A name is the first individual identity. This is presented when we are born into this world. So, it is essential that the name connects with the parents. We present you with the best of short Indian boy names. All you have to do is make a choice.
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Time changes trends. What is in trend today will not be in trend tomorrow. The trend of names for children shifts the same way. These days the trend is to have short names. But to find the origin and know the meaning is difficult. Short boy names are hard to find. Here is a list of beautiful short and sweet baby boy names that are trending the nation. These names have origins in various cultures with unique and loveable meanings. We hope you find your baby boy’s name.
Also Read: Tips On Choosing A Perfect Name for Your Baby
Here are a few things to keep in mind before you pick a name.
- Choose a name that you and your spouse connect with
- Read the name along with the last name to confirm it rings well together
- Always read the meaning and understand how it is pronounced
- Go something that would be globally easy to pronounce; something short and sweet.
- Do not settle for anything that does not stay back in your heart.
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Unique Short Baby Boy Names
Do remember that the origins are given in the brackets. You may also find different origins and different meanings for one name. Sometimes different names with similar meanings also can be found. The various permutations and combinations will help you decide a name that is flexible with numerology, star and preferred phonetic sound.
| Name | Origin | Meaning |
| Aaqil | Arabic | Intelligent |
| Aaron | Hebrew | Meaning ‘elevated’, enlightened |
| Aarya | Hindu | Goddess Parvati, Goddess Durga |
| Aayu | Indian | Span of life |
| Abel | Hebrew | Meaning of Abel is ‘son of breath’ |
| Adam | Hebrew | Generic meaning of Adam is ‘man’,Hebrew word ‘adama’, and means ‘birth |
| Adi | Sanskrit | The absolute beginning, unparalleled, Embellished, Jewel, The First. |
| Ahan | Sanskrit | Richest of all, Glorious Morning, Essence of time. |
| Alex | Greek | It is a short form of Alexander means ‘man warrior’ |
| Alfie | English | Meaning ‘sage’ or ‘wise’ |
| Ali | Hebrew | Sublime, lofty, high, tall, excellent, noble |
| Alif | Arabic | The Arabic Alphabet’s first letter. |
| Amay | Sanskrit | Lord Ganesh, The one who is not cunning, Free of deceit. |
| Ansh | Sanskrit | A Portion, a part of your body, inch, a precious bit of something. |
| Ario | Spanish | Fierce, intimidatingly courageous. |
| Ark | American, Hebrew | The sun, lightening, fire, hymn, sage |
| Arka | Sanskrit | Lightning, The Sun, Praised, First rays of Sun. |
| Arnav | Sanskrit | The ocean, stream or wave. |
| Arth | Sanskrit | Meaning, Synonym. |
| Arz | Arabic | Mountain, (Sufism) As requested, To present. |
| Atvi | Indian, Ukrainian | Energy |
| Aum | Sanskrit | Sacred sound, the first sound that created the universe. |
| Avi | Indian, Hebrew | The sun and air |
| Axel | Hebrew | Father of peace |
| Badri | Indian | Lord Vishnu, bright night |
| Bali | Sanskrit | Soldier, devotee of Lord Ram |
| Bansi | indian | Flute |
| Bhav | indian | Lord Shiva, sentiment, real |
| Bhishma | Sanskrit | One who has taken a terrible vow, son of Santanu by Ganga in Mahabharat |
| Brij | indian | Place of Lord Krishna, strength |
| Bryan | Celtic | The one who is Noble, Of High Order. |
| Budh | Sanskrit | The enlightened one. |
| Cole | Scottish | The one who is Dark-Hued, Victorious. |
| Dev | Sanskrit | God, The Supreme, Divine. |
| Dru | French | Masculine, Male like. |
| Eisa | Arabic | Jesus, Son of God. |
| Elan | French | Energy, elegance, panache. |
| Eli | Hebrew | High, Literally means “My Lord”, The Noble One. |
| Euon | Scottish | Literally means “Born of the tree”. |
| Evan | Welsh | Gracious. Rock. (Gaelic) Young Warrier. |
| Gaja | Sanskrit | Lord Ganesh, Elephant like, Powerful. |
| Gati | Sanskrit | Beats of rhythm, speed, progress. |
| Gavi | Hebrew | Literally means “God is my power”. |
| Guru | Sanskrit | Teacher, Master, The one who shows the path. |
| Gyan | Sanskrit | Knowledge, Advice, Wisdom. |
| Hara | Sanskrit | Lord Shiva, The destroyer of evil. |
| Hari | Sanskrit | Lord Vishnu, Lion. |
| Ishaan | Sanskrit | Lord Shiv’s third eye, the destroyer of evil. |
| Ivan | Russian | Literally means – “Gift of God”, Soldier. |
| Jace | Hebrew | Literally means – “Almighty is salvation” |
| Japa | Sanskrit | Chanting in spirituality, continuous chanting of God’s name, verbally immersed in spirituality or thought of God. |
| Jay | Latin | Rejoice. Hail. |
| Kabir | Arabic | The name of a Mystic Poet, The great. |
| Kal | Finnish | The one who is Strong or has mighty strength. |
| Kapali | Sanskrit | Lord Shiva, The one who makes everything worthy. |
| Kent | English | Meaning ‘high or coastal land’ |
| Khairi | African | Kingly. |
| Kush | Sanskrit | Rama’s son, sacred grass. |
| Lagan | Sanskrit | Love, attachment, affection. |
| Lee | Chinese | Lee means ‘meadow’ |
| Luv | Sanskrit | Rama’s son, sacred particle. |
| Mahir | Arabic | Skillful, expertise, courageous. |
| Manan | Sanskrit | Deep thought, intellect. |
| Manu | Sanskrit | First man, father of all men. |
| Meraki | Greek | Creativity born from the soul. Doing work or something with your soul. |
| Mitr | Sanskrit | (Sanskrit) The one who is a Friend, Partner. |
| Mika | American | Wise little raccoon |
| Moe | Japanese | (Japanese) Blossoms, blooms, sprouts. |
| Moksh | Sanskrit | Liberation from worldliness, Absolute freedom. |
| Nakula | Sanskrit | The most handsome. Brother of Lord Rama. |
| Naman | Sanskrit | Salutations to God, Bowing before elders, teachers and Almighty. |
| Nanda | Sanskrit | The one who is full of Joy, to be happy. |
| Nasim | Arabic | Fresh, breeze. |
| Neil | Irish | Champion, Heroic. |
| Neo | Greek | New. Gift |
| Nik | Greek | The Almighty, The Greatest, The Divine. |
| Nilay | Sanskrit | Lord Vishnu,The one who is twilight coloured, Dark Hued. |
| Nirvan | Sanskrit | In a state of Bliss, freed from worldliness, Liberation. |
| Ojas | Sanskrit | Positive Energy, Lustrous, Brilliant, Physical Strength. |
| Pahi | Sanskrit | A single petal of a flower. |
| Paul | Latin | Meaning ‘humble’ |
| Pranay | Sanskrit | Love, Strong affection, Intense liking. |
| Peter | Greek | Rock, stone |
| Qalb | Arabic | The heart, the cause, Thinking from the heart. |
| Raees | Arabic | The one who is Wealthy, Chieftain, Richest of all. |
| Rafi | Arabic | Nobility, Of high standard |
| Raif | Arabic | Merciful,Gentle |
| Raj | Sanskrit | King |
| Ram | Sanskrit | The incarnation of Lord Vishnu: Lord Ram, A pleasant person. |
| Rana | Sanskrit | The absolute King, The supreme leader. |
| Ransh | Indian | Aparajit, another name of Ram |
| Raul | French | Versatile |
| Rey | Spanish | The King. |
| Rig | Sanskrit | A Vedic text, Praise, Shine. |
| Rio | Spanish | The one who is a River. |
| Rishon | Hebrew | First |
| Roy | Norman | The one who is a King. |
| Rudra | Sanskrit | The almighty (in Shaivism). |
| Ruh | Arabic | The spirit, The immortal inner self, the Soul. |
| Ryan | Irish | A Little King, Illustrous, A King’s Descendent. |
| Samar | Sanskrit | Commander of A battlefield, The one who leads others |
| Sarvin | Sanskrit | Great Archer, God of Love. |
| Shaan | Hebrew | Peace. Pride. |
| Shad | Arabic | without worry, happiness, Filled with joy. |
| Shaurya | Sanskrit | Heroism, Power |
| Shawn | Irish | Gift of God, Gracious God. |
| Shlok | Sanskrit | Vedic chant, song, listen. |
| Sidha | Sanskrit | Faultless. Perfection. |
| Skanda | Sanskrit | Lord Shiva’s Firstborn- Karthikeya or Subramanian, Composition. (Buddism) The five aggregates that complete a being. |
| Sparsh | Sanskrit | Touch, A touch of love. |
| Taha | Arabic | Sacred secret, A secret safeguarded by God. |
| Tali | Sanskrit | Rising, Progressing. |
| Tej | Sanskrit | Brightness, Lusture that lures all. |
| Ullas | Sanskrit | One who is full of Joy, happiness. |
| Umang | Sanskrit | Joy, Enthusiasm. |
| Vahid | Persian | Unique, Individual. |
| Vajra | Sanskrit | Jewel, precious. |
| Vana | Sanskrit | Clever, Brilliance of mind. |
| Vansh | Sanskrit | Lineage, Descendant. |
| Ved | Sanskrit | Sacred Awareness, Sacred scriptures. |
| Veer | Sanskrit | Brave, Courageous. |
| Vihaan | Sanskrit | The absolute, the dawn, first ray of the Sun |
| Yadu | Sanskrit | Krishna, Cowherd. |
| Yaju | Sanskrit | Vedic text, Knowledge. |
| Yati | Sanskrit | Aesthetic, devout, A King. |
| Zach | Hebrew | Literally means “Remembered by God”. |
| Zahir | Arabic | Visible, The one who is impossible to be unnoticed, Dawn |
| Zane | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Zeus | Greek | Highest of Gods, Shine |
| Zed | Hebrew | The Lord is righteous |
“What’s in a name?” said Shakespeare. “It is everything”, is today’s answer. It is the identity to which our children will respond and react; a gift that remains with them for life; a word that they will hear multiple times every single day. Hope you have found the perfect name for your precious.
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