Like any nation, in any country, India has developed its own traditions and customs. And, of course, these canons directly apply to Indian names.
According to the laws of Hindi, Indian male names are selected in accordance with the wishes of older family members, also relying on astrology. In general, male names are assigned depending on the religion and caste to which the newborn boy belongs.
Basic rules for choosing a name
All Indian male and female names are assigned following certain rules:
- Long and complicated names are not accepted. Short ones that are easy to pronounce and repeat are encouraged.
- The name should carry a certain meaning. Represent good intentions and wishes. Or identify concepts that carry a positive message.
- Names must not be unique. Common names are accepted in India. Rare names are considered a sign of bad taste. Thus, the same names are often found, they are also the most popular Indian male names.
Names from A to E
Aditya is the sun.
An Indian man who bears this name believes in himself, in hiskindred and to his people. It is characterized by the worship of the Higher powers, bows to idols.
Brahma is the source, the creator.
The bearer of the name proclaims lofty ideas. Naturally gifted with talents. Has leadership qualities and sets himself far-reaching goals.
Vishal - large, voluminous.
A person who has leadership and dominance in his blood. Strives for perfection, idealizes himself and others. Kind of a perfectionist.
Ganesh is a wise god.
The name is given in honor of the Indian deity Ganesh, half-elephant, half-human, who possessed incredible wisdom and intelligence. A person bearing this name attracts good luck and prosperity.
Devdan is a divine gift.
Sincere, open man. Witty and funny, they are commonly referred to as the "life of the party."
There are no common Indian male names for the letters E and E. This is due to the pronunciation and dialect characteristic of the people.
Names F to M
Names beginning with the letters Zh and Z are also missing. Like any nation, Hindi has only certain sound combinations.
Ibrahim is the father of the family and clan.
A man with a strong character. Self-sufficient and balanced. Outwardly, he is always calm, but often a storm of emotions is hidden behind this calmness. Ibrahim's distinctive qualities are that he is monogamous, devoted to his family and the only chosen woman (but do not forget that there are exceptions to every rule).
Kama - beloved, desired.
The name of the god of love andvoluptuousness, symbolized with Cupid. And a man with that name is most often sociable, easily giving compliments, prone to narcissism. Loves attention and flirting. But at the same time, having chosen his half, he is sincerely and wholeheartedly devoted to her.
Lakshman - lucky, prosperous.
A man who is confident in his abilities, in control of his emotions. Causing the respect of others, is most often a leader and usually holds the situation in his hands. Bold and brave, capable of heroic deeds.
Masud (Massoud) - happy.
A sane and balanced man. Calmly and balancedly reacting to the most difficult situations. Honor and good name comes first. Any family, choosing this name for their boy, prophesies a stable life for him.
Names H to T
Nanda - bright joy.
Like many male Indian names and their meanings, the name Nanda is rooted in the distant past. This was the name of the great leader of Gokula. Hence its direct characteristics that have passed through the centuries. Brave, strong, a true leader, as well as a person who can lead. A wayward commander, but at the same time a truly fair and sincere one.
No names beginning with O.
Pranaya is innocent, pure love.
Despite the fact that the name itself embodies such a bright concept as love, Pranay is inherently an active and purposeful leader both in love and in other areas of life.
Ravi - clarified, sun.
Sociable andinquisitive Ravi is characterized by excessive naivety and complacency. Usually a man with this name is generous and ready to share even the last piece of bread. At the same time, such generosity borders on weak will and lack of strength of character.
Sadhir is a wise, positive hero.
Sadhir from early childhood has enviable patience and perseverance. He will teach homework until he is sure of one hundred percent knowledge. He will seek his favorite passion by all available means. He will climb the corporate ladder, not aggressively, but very persistently.
Toril - character.
In the Scandinavian countries, the name Toril is usually called girls. But the Indian male names, the list of which is being considered, includes the name Toril. In India, Toril is a truly masculine name that carries an active life position, firmness of spirit and character. A man with this name can become the very “wall” in every sense that millions of beautiful Indian women (and not only them) dream of. The main thing is not to lead him astray and give him the opportunity to fulfill himself, even if sometimes it looks very strange.
Names U to C
Usha - awakening, dawn.
Often, Indian names for men, quite soft in pronunciation, carry a completely different meaning. So the soft-sounding name Usha characterizes its bearer as a self-confident, courageous hero. Self-possessed even in the most non-standard situations and capable of taking balanced and firmsolutions.
Firdaus - heavenly, divine.
A man who appreciates the customs and traditions of his kind. Honors relatives and ancestors. An honest and open person who does not aspire to be a leader. But at the same time, he is an excellent employee who will move mountains for the sake of the team and achieving the goal.
Harish is the leader, "lord of the monkeys".
A man striving for power and glory. Most often he achieves what he wants, but at the same time he is truthful and fair. An optimist and leader by nature, Harish is always cheerful, smiling and able to charm even the most serious and incredulous interlocutor.
Chandan - sandal wood.
A man with the bright name Chandan is most often a noble and seductive hero of women's dreams. At the same time, he stands firmly on his feet, appreciating stability and well-being. It has an unshakable will to live and infects those around it. Radiant, incorrigible romantic, prone to grand gestures.
Shandar - proud.
The child, who was named Shandar, has been gifted with talents since childhood. He happily reaches for knowledge, loves to learn and achieve new goals. In addition to the basic knowledge gained and career growth, a young man is very easily interested in everything new and thus has several hobbies. Also, men with this name have developed creativity and an irresistible sense of humor.
There are no names starting with the letter C, as well as the remaining letters of the alphabet.
Famous Indian names
Indian names for men, in addition to being common in their country, are alsoare also internationally famous.
For example:
Aditya Pancholi
The most handsome man in Bollywood. An exemplary family man and a supporter of a sports lifestyle.
Ravi Avimili
Brilliant engineer working for IBM. He has over 500 different patents to his credit.
Vishal Thakkar
Unfortunately, he is known not for achievements, but for a sad event - he is a victim of plastic surgeons who left him without a nose. The story of Vishal stirred the hearts of people all over the world. Popularity also varies.
Indian names, although they have an unusual sound and often seem very unusual, are mostly interpreted in bright and positive terms. Many of them are known not only in their own country and among the indigenous population, but throughout the world.
