140 Indian Spiritual Names For Boys & Girls

When you are pregnant, the one thing that gets you excited is selecting names for your baby. Selecting the perfect name for your baby is not an easy job. Every culture has different names, but every culture values names that have good meanings. Many people prefer to name their child that has a spiritual meaning, as this conveys their faith, belief, and culture. If you are one of those parents who want to name your baby someone who has a spiritual touch to it, stop your search. We have a list of spiritual Indian baby names for you to choose from. Let’s start with some spiritual names of baby girls and then move on to spiritual names for boys.

Spiritual Girl Names

There are some qualities that we all aspire to have, and spiritual names for girls are a great way of expressing that. With names that mean “hope,” “grace,” and “sacred”, you can impart some of the treasured qualities to your daughter. Here are some names for a baby girl with a spiritual element in it:

1. Aadilakshmi

This name signifies Goddess Lakshmi, The Primal Laxmi

2. Aaradhya

Worshipped

3. Aashirya

From the land of God

4. Aastha

Regard, faith, support, hope

5. Abhaya

Goddess Durga, fearless

6. Ada

Noble

7. Adrija

Name of Goddess Parvati

8. Amara

Grace, immortal one

9. Anika

One of the names of the Goddess Durga, who is the emblem of strength, courage, and fierce in Hindu mythology

10. Anita

Grace

11. Anjani

Mother of Lord Hanuman

12. Archana

Respected, worship

13. Arya

Noble

14. Asha

Hope

15. Anum 

Blessing of God

16. Archna 

Worship

17. Bandna 

Prayer

18. Bhakti

Prayer, Devotion

19. Bhavya

Goddess Parvati

20. Bhuvi

Heaven

21. Darshini

Gift of God/Blessed girl

22. Devaki

Mother of Lord Krishna

23. Dityaa

Another name for Lakshmi, Answer of prayers,

24. Darshee 

Moonlight

25. Dvita 

Existing in two forms

26. Eesha

Goddess Parvati, purity

27. Gita

Song, the song of God

28. Guramrit 

Immortal nectar of God 

29. Gurbani 

Sikh religious prayer

30. Harpooj 

Worship

31. Homa

Born out of the sacred fire

32. Isha

Without a superior

33. Krishnavi

Lord Krishna in the Gujarati language

34. Kshipra

A sacred river in Hinduism, purity

35. Leela

Divine play, creation of God, beauty

36. Medina 

Holy City in Saudi Arabia

37. Mehr 

Grace

38. Namita

Devotee

39. Nandini

A holy cow, Goddess Durga

40. Nitya

Eternal, Goddess Parvati

41. Paawni 

Sacred

42. Prayerna 

Worship

43. Pavana

Pure, holy

44. Pooja

Worship, prayer

45. Prisha

God’s gift

46. Pujitha 

Prayer

47. Radhya 

One worthy or worship

48. Richa

Brilliance, hymn, the collected body of the Vedas, the writing of the Vedas

49. Rishika

Saintly

50. Rubani

The soul’s voice

51. Ruhani

Sacred, divine

52. Saanvika

A name of Goddess Lakshmi

53. Saavya

Another name of Lord Vishnu

54. Sadhana

Worship

55. Sana

Art , Praise, Prayer

56. Sanya

The fortunate one

57. Sharvi 

Divine

58. Swarana 

Prayer of God

59. Shradhdha

Trust, Faith

60. Shruti

Knowledge of the Vedas, Expert in Vedas, Insight

61. Suchi

Holy, pure

62. Tarani

The sun

63. Triveni 

The confluence of three sacred rivers.

64. Tulsi

Unmatched, unique

65. Upasna

Veneration, worship

66. Vinanti 

Request

67. Vaishanavi

Worshipper of Lord Vishnu

68. Vedanti

One who has knowledge of the Vedas

69. Yagnitha 

Worship

70. Yajna 

Worship

Spiritual Boy Names

For a baby boy, you must be looking for a name that has a spiritual as well as a strong meaning. Spiritual names for boys are peaceful, elegant, and have the right amount of handsome that makes it all the more interesting and meaningful. So, here are some spiritual boy names that sound powerful and will be good for your baby boy:

1. Aahnik

Prayer

2. Abhay

Fearless, son of Dharma

3. Abhideya

The chief function of the living entity

4. Abhishek

Purification, the shower of milk

5. Abid

Worshipper of God

6. Abram

Exalted father, high father

7. Advay

The union of soul and God

8. Agastya

A saint in Hindu mythology

9. Akshar

God of gods, eternal

10. Anugrah

Divine blessing

11. Arul

Blessing of God, the grace of God

12. Aryan raj

Spiritual, noble, illustrious

13. Ashish

Blessings

14. Ashneer

Amrit, sacred water

15. Attamjeet 

God of spirituality 

16. Atharva

The first Vedas, Lord Ganesh, knower of the Arthara Vedas

17. Bhavin

Beautiful and Blessing

18. Bodhi

Enlightenment

19. Devansh

Part of the Devas

20. Devarsh

God’s gift

21. Devyam

A part of the divine

22. Dhitik

The wise one

23. Dipesh 

Sky Jewel

24. Divayam

Divine, unique

25. Gurdit

One born with Guru’s blessings

26. Gurjot

Guru light

27. Hardeep

Light of God, strong

28. Hansin 

The universal soul

29. Harish

Lord Shiva

30. Harjyot

Light of the God

31. Ishwa 

Spiritual teacher

32. Ishan

Lord Vishnu

33. Jagdeep

Light of the world

34. Jebin 

Worship

35. Kalash

Sacred pot, a holy urn

36. Kashyap

Wise, Famous Sage

37. Kirthan 

Prayer

38. Krishav

Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva

39. Naagdhar

One who wears a cobra (Lord Shiva)

40. Nathan

The Gift of the Almighty

41. Nevaan 

One who is spiritually holy

42. Ninad

The sound of flowing water

43. Nirvaan

Liberation of the soul, enlightenment

44. Om

Sacred syllable

45. Omaansh 

Part of God

46. Paramarath 

Divine

47. Pranav

The sacred syllable Om, Lord Vishnu, an epithet of Shiva

48. Pujit 

Worship

49. Rijesh 

Virtuous

50. Rishi

Sage, pious, pleasure

51. Ritvik

Scholar, head of the Vedas

52. Ruhan

Spiritual

53. Saaj

One who worships God

54. Saajid 

One who worships God

55. Saatvik

Pious

56. Sanay

Eternal

57. Satvant 

Intellectual

58. Sarosh

Prayer, inspiration, auspicious messenger

59. Sivanand

One who is Happy in Lord Shiva’s thoughts or Shiva’s worship

60. Subhadip 

Holy

61. Subhan

Holy, Praising Allah

62. Tahir 

Pure

63. Tej

Power, Glory, Light, Security, Lustrous,  Brilliance

64. Tripat 

The holy trinity

65. Ujesh 

Conquering

66. Vairaj 

Spiritual glory

67. Vedant

One who has the knowledge of the Vedas, Absolute truth

68. Vedarth 

Essence of the Vedas

69. Vedish 

Lord of the Vedas

70. Vishvas

Confidence, Belief, Faith

FAQs

1. What makes a baby name “spiritual” in Indian culture?

Spirituality is journey of self-discovery and seeking the true meaning of existence and living. For a name to be considered spiritual, it should have qualities like peace, contentment, gratitude, acceptance, positive emotions, and emotional balance. If a baby name symbolises any of the characteristics in the broad spectrum and make you see the real meaning of living, the name can be considered spiritual.

2. Are there any naming customs or ceremonies related to spiritual names in Indian culture?

There are no specific naming customs when it comes to giving spiritual Indian baby names to children, but there are several general naming traditions that are still followed in modern India. This is for the well-being of the children. The most common tradition in Indian culture is the Namkaran – the naming ceremony. The ceremony includes selecting a suitable name for the child with the help of a priest and giving that name to the child after paying respects to the gods and ancestors.

A name is something that forms a part of a person’s identity and remains with them all their life. So, pick a name that has deep meaning and something your child can relate to when they grow up. Take the time to consider your options among these beautiful Hindu spiritual names and select the best name for your child .

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