93 Rare Hindu Baby Names With Meanings and Incredible Histories

Aashita Dhingra
Feb 16, 2024 By Aashita Dhingra
Originally Published on Apr 21, 2022
Edited by Lara Simpson
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When selecting baby names, parents are increasingly looking for unique baby girl names and baby boy names.

The name you select today will stay with the baby for their entire life and be a part of their identity. It, therefore, becomes important to give due time to the selection of the baby names.

Read on for some of the most interesting baby names.

Rare Hindu Names For Baby Girl

Here are some interesting and rare Indian baby girl names for your little one.

Aabha (Hindu origin), meaning 'glow, light, one who shines,' is a very beautiful name beginning with A.

Aahana (Hindu origin),meaning 'morning glory,' is a very pretty feminine name.

Aahna (Hindu origin),meaning 'exist,' is a perfect, holy name. One of the unique baby girl names.

Akshaya (Hindu origin), meaning 'never decreasing,' is an interesting name for a Hindu girl.

Aarushi (Hindu origin), meaning 'first ray of the sun,' is a very popular name for a young person.

Akriti (Hindu origin), meaning 'shape,' is a supreme and unique baby name.

Ashi (Hindu origin), meaning 'smile, joy, laughter, blessing,' is a beautiful name for a baby girl.

Ayushi (Hindu origin), meaning 'one who has a long life,' is a commonly used name for a young girl.

Adhishri (Hindu origin), meaning 'exalted, main,' is a beautiful eternal name. One of the rare baby girl names for a Hindu girl.

Advaita (Hindu origin), meaning 'union of matter and soul, non-duality, unique.' One of the rare baby girl names.

Adya (Hindu origin), meaning 'first, Goddess Durga, the Earth,' is an interesting name for a girl inspired by goddess Durga, a warrior goddess.

Ahalya (Hindu origin), meaning 'the wife of Rishi Gautam,' is a beautiful and victorious name.

Amoli (Hindu origin), meaning 'priceless,' is a very beautiful name full of happiness.

Arya (Hindu origin), meaning 'wise or noble,' is a pure and bright name for your baby girl.

Bhama (Hindu origin), meaning 'light,' is a very rare name for a sweet young woman of the world.

Erisha (Hindu origin), meaning 'speech,' is a victorious and bright name for your brave princess.

Ganika (Hindu origin),meaning 'like a flower, jasmine flower, conscious, flower,' is a name that brings joy. One of the unique baby girl names.

Hiranya (Hindu origin)means 'made of gold; imperishable or precious metal,' is a name full of the fire of desire.

Jeevika (Hindu origin), meaning 'water, source of life, livelihood,' is a sage-like name full of peace.

Kajol (Hindu origin), meaning 'eyeliner,' is a very popular name like Parvati for a daughter.

Kalpi (Hindu origin), meaning 'imagined,' is an excellent name for a girl who is bright and intelligent as a sage. One of the unique baby girl names.

Kamana (Hindu origin), meaning 'wish, desire,' is a popular name choice. Kamana 'wish, desire' is an interesting name meaning.

Rare Hindu Baby Boy Names Starting With A

If you want to name your child with a name starting with the alphabet 'A,' you can choose from the list given below to find the baby name that resonates with you the most!

Aadidev (Hindu origin), meaning 'the first God, the Lord of the lords,' is a highly beloved name.

Aahan (Hindu origin), meaning 'sunrise, first ray of light,' is a unique name.

Aadiv (Hindu origin), meaning 'delicate,' is a very uncommonly used name.

Aakesh (Hindu origin), meaning 'Lord of the Sky.' You can also use it as Akash.

Aarush (Hindu origin), meaning 'winter sun.' It is a unique name in the Hindu religion.

Aatreya (Hindu origin), meaning 'name of a sage, clever, receptacle of glory,' is a rare baby boy name.

Aayansh (Hindu origin),meaning 'The first ray of light, part of parents, gift of God', is one of the unique boy names.

Abhik (Hindu origin),meaning 'fearless or brave,' is one of the unique boy names in the Hindu religion.

Abhisumat (Hindu origin), meaning 'radiant,' is another name for the sun, a very beautiful name.

Acchutan (Hindu origin),meaning 'Lord Vishnu', is a divine name that is as unique as the sky. A rare Indian name derived from Lord Krishna.

Adhrit (Hindu origin), meaning 'supportive,' is a very beautiful name full of the light of religion.

Advaith (Hindu origin),meaning 'non-duality, unique,' is another name for Brahma and Lord Vishnu.

Ahilan (Hindu origin),meaning 'knowledgeable and commanding.' It is a unique and modern name for a son.

Akarsh (Hindu origin),meaning 'attractive,' is a very good choice for baby naming,

Anirudh (Hindu origin), meaning 'without obstacles,' is a unique Hindu baby name.

Anish (Hindu origin), meaning 'supreme,' is a beautiful and modern name.

Anjuman (Hindu origin),meaning 'society,' is an excellent choice for baby naming.

Aatish (Hindu origin), meaning 'explosive, a dynamic person.,' is a famous name in India.

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Rare Hindu Baby Names Based On Ganesha

If you are a worshipper of Lord Ganesha, then these names given below will surely attract you so that you can choose from the list below for your little child.

Aathesh (Hindu origin), meaning 'Lord Ganesh, King', is a rare Indian name for a boy.

Aayog (Hindu origin), meaning 'Having a strong bond with Lord Ganesha.' It is a unique Indian baby name.

Alampat (Hindu origin), meaning 'someone eternal just like Lord Ganesha,' is a beautiful name blessed by Lord Ganesha.

Anav (Hindu origin), meaning 'The elephant-god filled with love for mankind.' It is one of the lovely boy names inspired by Lord Ganesha.

Aradhya (Hindu origin), meaning 'blessing of Lord Ganesha,' is a very beautiful name.

Ayaan (Hindu origin), meaning 'Lord Ganesha represents the two solstices,' is a very beautiful name.

Gajanan (Hindu origin) means' someone with an elephant's head.' It is another name of Lord Ganesha.'

Gajapati (Hindu origin), meaning 'Lord Ganesha,' is a modern name for a unique Indian baby.

Gaurik (Hindu origin), meaning 'carrying the beauty of white mustard like the God Ganesha.'

Ibhaan (Hindu origin), meaning 'the God whose face resembles an elephant,' is a unique name.

Kabilaan (Hindu origin), meaning 'a popular saint who worships Lord Ganesha.'

Kapil (Hindu origin), meaning 'a boy whose skin is brownish yellow, same as Lord Ganesha,' is a very popular name.

Ojas (Hindu origin), meaning 'a boy shining brilliantly and brightly as Lord Ganesha himself.' One of the popular Indian names.

Parin (Hindu origin), meaning 'another name of Lord Ganesha.'

Pradnyesh (Hindu origin), meaning 'the Lord of all wisdom and knowledge,' is a very beautiful name.

Prahar (Hindu origin), meaning 'the Lord who signifies the rightful beginning.' One of the rare Indian names.

Prathmesh (Hindu origin), meaning 'the best of the best among all Gods.' One of the popular Indian names.

Rudveda (Hindu origin), meaning 'a name that recalls the power of Lord Ganesha.' One of the fascinating Indian names.

Shardul (Hindu origin), meaning 'the king of all Gods, the ultimate Lord Ganesha.'

Siddhesh (Hindu origin), meaning 'the God of all worship, Lord Ganesha.'

Taksh (Hindu origin), meaning 'the God whose eyes are as beautiful as a pigeon,' is a very beautiful name.

Varad (Hindu origin), meaning 'The strength of fire that Ganesha brings with himself,' is a very different name.

Yunay (Hindu origin), meaning 'the Lord who is the most powerful.' One of the popular Indian names.

Rare Hindu Baby Names With Strong Meaning

Here is a list of some Hindu baby names with strong meanings that will amaze you!

Aadhira (Hindu origin), meaning 'moon,' is a beautiful and divine name for your baby.

Aamani (Hindu Origin), meaning 'spring,' is a sweet-sounding name for your baby girl.

Aashvee (Hindu Origin), meaning ‘victorious,’ is an Indian baby name inspired by Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge.

Aayansh (Hindu origin), meaning 'the first ray of light, part of parents, gift of God, sun, like splendor or brightness of the sun.' It is one of the popular Indian names.

Abhisumat (Hindu origin), meaning 'radiant, another name of the Sun, mane of Lord Sun.'

Adhrit (Hindu origin), meaning 'supportive, who does not need support but supports everyone. The name also means Lord Vishnu, who is a Hindu god.

Anish (Hindu origin) means 'supreme, having connections with Lord Krishna and Vishnu.' It can also mean sun god.' One of the names, the baby of the Hindu religion, could be assigned.

Ansh (Hindu origin), meaning 'part of little things,' is a beautiful name.

Anushka (Hindu origin), meaning 'grace,' is a very popular name. Your search or wish for a pure-meaning name ends here.

Apurva (Hindu origin), meaning 'unique or one-of-a-kind,' is a term used to describe something that is one of a kind. Vedanta philosophy also includes a performance element.'

Arihant (Hindu origin), meaning 'destroyer of enemies.' One of the popular Indian baby names.

Bhadrak (Hindu origin), meaning 'good or virtuous.' One of the interesting Indian baby names.

Bodhi (Hindu origin) means 'awakening, enlightenment or becoming aware.' One of the unique Indian baby names.

Chahna (Hindu origin), meaning 'affection,' is a very beautiful name as pure as heaven.

Chaitya (Hindu origin), meaning 'temple, sanctuary or prayer hall.' One of the popular Indian baby names.

Chayan (Hindu origin) is derived from the Sanskrit word Chayana, which means to choose in preference to another. One of the fascinating Indian baby names.

Chinmay (Hindu origin), meaning 'knowledgeable.'

Dhuni (Hindu origin), meaning 'river.' The context of this name can be found in the sacred books.

Doshagya (Hindu origin) gets inspiration from its Sanskrit word, Dosajja, which means 'someone who can recognize evil and stays away from it.'

Falak (Hindu origin), meaning 'heaven.' is One of the popular Indian baby names for girls.

Ganak (Hindu origin), 'meaning astrologer,' is conferred to babies likely to be future intellectuals or mathematicians.

Govind (Hindu origin), meaning 'cowherd,' is a name as bright as a lamp.

Haimi (Hindu origin), meaning 'mysterious and seeks more to life than what is presented to her,' is a lovely name for a baby of the female gender.

Harshavardhana(Hindu origin), meaning 'creator of happiness, one who increases joy.' It was also the king's name that reigned in North India in the seventh century.

Iravaj (Hindu origin), meaning 'who is born of water,' is another name for the Love God Kaama.

Kamada (Hindu origin), meaning 'giving what is wished,' is also the name of the followers of Skanda.'

Kamala (Hindu origin), meaning 'lotus flower,' is a lovely name for a baby of the female gender.

Kaushik (Hindu origin), meaning 'sentiment of love and affection, is one of the unique baby names.

Kunal (Hindu origin), meaning 'lotus, a bird with beautiful eyes.' It was also the name of the son of Emperor Ashoka.

Maya (Hindu origin), meaning 'illusion,' is a beautiful name. Your search or wish for an intelligent and meaningful name ends here.

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Written by Aashita Dhingra

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Aashita DhingraBachelors in Business Administration

Based in Lucknow, India, Aashita is a skilled content creator with experience crafting study guides for high school-aged kids. Her education includes a degree in Business Administration from St. Mary's Convent Inter College, which she leverages to bring a unique perspective to her work. Aashita's passion for writing and education is evident in her ability to craft engaging content.

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