Site will help you to find a collection of rare, new, uncommon Indian names and Hindu names for your baby. Names are arranged alphabetically and segregated to Boy and Girl categories with the meanings. As per the request from many readers, we also arranged names with different categories(holy names,Sanskrit names etc) and are updating the list regularly.
Significance of a name
The naming of a child is one of the most fundamental Hindu "samskars" or scripture based rites. The name is selected such that its meaning can inspire the child to follow the path of righteousness. The name given to newborn babies are generally suggestive of divine qualities of the vedic deities.
A common practice among Hindus is to name their children after the names of sages, saints, holy persons, deities, and the names of the incarnation of God. It is believed that by repeatedly calling such names one is reminded of the Lord