Unique Short Names for Hindu Baby Girls
Presenting to you the most selective list of short yet meaningful, snazzy, cute girl names for the baby girl of a modern Indian family. We are the experts of discovering and also making new, short and sweet yet powerful Indian names suitable for new generation Indian babies.
Hindu Baby Names for Girls: Cute and Short
| Abdhi | आब्धि | Sea |
| Abha | आभा | Glow/ Luster |
| Abja | अब्जा | Born in water |
| Aboli | अबोलि | Name of a flower |
| Achla | अचला | The earth/ Stable |
| Adah | अदाह् | Adornment(Hebrew) |
| Adhya | आध्या | Goddess Durga/ First power |
| Adri | आद्री | Mountain valley |
| Afra | आफ्रा | Dust colored/ White(Arabic) |
| Aheli | अहेली | Pure (Origin Unknown) |
| Aksha | अक्शा | Immortal/Soul |
| Akshi | अक्शी | Immortal |
| Aliza | अलीझा | Joy, Delight (Hebrew) |
| Alma | अल्मा | Nourishing (English) |
| Alva | अल्वा | White(English) |
| Ambu | अम्बु | Water |
| Ami | अमी | Nation (Hebrew) |
| Amvi | अम्वी | Goddess Amba (Origin Unknown) |
| Ani | आनी | Unique/Beautiful(Armenian) |
| Ania | आनीआ | Grace (Polish) |
| Anmi | अन्मी | Dawn/ Passionate (Bengali?) |
| Annu | अनु | Atom |
| Anny | Prayer(Hebrew) | |
| Ansha | अन्शा | Portion |
| Anshi | अंशी | Gods gift/New Generation |
| Anshi | अंशी | Gods gift |
| Anvee | अनवी | Goddess |
| Anvi | अन्वि | Kind |
| Anvi | अन्वि | Name of a Goddess |
| Anya | अन्या | Inexhaustible/ Limitless |
| Apra | अप्रा | Top level of intelligence |
| Ara | आरा | Speedy/Iron |
| Ara | आरा | Opinionated (Arabic) |
| Archa | अर्चा | Worship |
| Archi | आर्ची | Ray of light |
| Ardra | अर्द्रा | 6th Nakshatra |
| Areet | आरीत | Beloved/ Friend |
| Aria | आरीआ | Air/Melody(Italian) |
| Arja | अर्जा | Divine |
| Arna | अर्णा | Goddess Laxmi/River |
| Arna | अर्णा | Goddess Lakshmi |
| Arni | अर्नी | Free from Debts |
| Aru | अरु | The Sun |
| Arvi | आरवी | Peace |
| Ashi | आशी | Lady(Bhutan) |
| Ashni | आश्नि | Lightning/Rudra |
| Asmi | आस्मी | I am/ Self-confident |
| Asra | आस्रा | River of Paradise (Arabic) |
| Astra | आस्त्रा | Star (English) |
| Asya | अस्या | Grace(Hebrew)/Dance by Parvati |
| Asya | अस्या | Dance by Parvati/ Grace(Hebrew) |
| Athi | आती | Aquatic Bird |
| Aura | औरा | Breeze (Latin) |
| Avi | अवी | Lord/Sun |
| Bella | बेल्ला | Beautiful(French) |
| Bhati | भाती | Luminous |
| Bhini | भीनी | Pleasant |
| Bodhi | बोधि | Enlighten |
| Charvi | चार्वी | Beautiful woman |
| Daivi | दैवी | Pious soul |
| Deep | दीप | A lamp/ Beautiful |
| Della | डेल्ला | Noble(English) |
| Delma | डेल्मा | Hospitable (English) |
| Deya | देया | Gift |
| Dhanvi | धान्वि | Armed with a Bow |
| Dherya | धैर्या | Petience |
| Dia | दीया | Lamp(Hindi) |
| Drea | द्रेया | Man, Warrior (English) |
| Drisha | द्रीशा | Sight/Beautiful |
| Edha | एधा | Passion Power |
| Eesha | एषा | Goddess Parvati |
| Eila | एइला | The earth/ Cardamom |
| Eka | एका | Matchless /Goddess Durga |
| Ela | एला | The earth/ Cardamom tree |
| Esha | एषा | Desire |
| Eta | एता | Luminous/Brilliant |
| Frea | फ्रेया | Lady (English) |
| Garvi | गर्वी | Pride |
| Gavi | गावि | A forest in kerala |
| Gaya | गया | Wise |
| Geya | गेया | Singer |
| Gira | गिरा | Language |
| Grahi | ग्राही | Accepting |
| Greha | ग्रेहा | Planet |
| Griva | ग्रीवा | Singer |
| Hasti | हस्ती | Great |
| Heli | हेलि | Sun/Embrace |
| Hesha | हेशा | Strong |
| Hima | हिमा | Gold/ Snow |
| Hita | हिता | Love |
| Homa | होमा | Born out of sacred fire |
| Hrida | हृदा | Hearty/Pure |
| Hrisha | हृशा | Lord Vishnu |
| Hriti | ह्रिति | Happiness |
| Hyma | हैमा | Goddess Parvati |
| Ibha | इभा | Elephant |
| Iha | इहा | The earth/ Desire |
| Ikshu | इक्षु | Eye |
| Ila | इला | Earth/ Daughter of Manu |
| Ina | ईना | Mother/ Strong/ Sun |
| Inka | इनका | Foremost one |
| Ipsa | इप्सा | Desire |
| Ishi | इशी | Goddess Durga/Commanding |
| Ishta | इष्ता | Beloved/ Goddess Lakshmi |
| Ishya | इश्या | Spring |
| Jena | जेना | White/ smooth (English) |
| Jenya | जेन्या | Truth/ Original |
| Jia | जिया | Heart/ Sweet heart (Arabic) |
| Jina | जीना | Gold/ Bright/ Vishnu |
| Jisha | जिशा | Highest feelings for living |
| Jui | जुई | A flower |
| Kaaya | काया | Body/ Elder sister |
| Kala | कला | Art/ Talent/ Creativity |
| Kani | कनी | Girl |
| Katha | कथा | Story |
| Kavya | काव्या | Poetry in motion |
| Keli | केली | Earth/ Sport |
| Kiki | किकि | Nickname for K-name (English) |
| Kora | कोरा | Maiden (Greek) |
| Kuhu | कूहु | Cuckoo bird sings Kuhu |
| Labdhi | लब्धि | Gain |
| Leya | लेया | Loyalty (Spanish) |
| Maghi | माघी | Full Moon in Magh |
| Mahi | माही | River/ Great Earth |
| Mara | मारा | Eternally beautiful (Greek) |
| Margi | मार्गि | Traveler |
| Marvi | मार्वी | Beauty redefined |
| Mia | मिआ | Beloved (English) |
| Nabha | नभा | Nobel high/ Sky/ No limit |
| Neva | नेवा | New/ White Race (English) |
| Nimi | निमी | Sparkling Eyes |
| Oma | ओमा | Life giver |
| Oni | ओनी | Shelter |
| Parna | पर्णा | Leaf |
| Parni | पर्णी | Leafy |
| Rai | राई | Radha |
| Raya | रया | Flow/ Sated with drink |
| Raya | रया | Zeal /Princess |
| Reet | रीत | Tradition/ Culture |
| Rewa | रेवा | Swift |
| Reya | रेया | Lakshmi/ Graceful/ Singer(Multiorigin) |
| Ribha | रिभा | Sings praises/ Lord Shiva |
| Ridhi | रिधि | Good fortune/ Prosperity |
| Rishu | रिशू | To rise/ Honest |
| Riti | रीति | Method/ Wealth/ Memory/ Well being |
| Rochi | रोची | Light |
| Rolee | रोली | Sindoor/ Famous |
| Roya | रोया | Dream, Vision (Persian) |
| Rua | रुआ | Goddess Parvati/ Perfect/ Invisible |
| Ruha | रूहा | Grown/ Ascended |
| Ruta | रूता | Truth |
| Saee | सई | Female friend/ A flower |
| Saha | सहा | Tolerant/ The earth/ Apsara |
| Sai | सई | Female friend/ A flower |
| Sakhi | सखी | Friend |
| Sanha | सनहा | Skillful/ Radiance/ Elegance |
| Sara | सारा | Princess/ Noble/ Precious |
| Sara | सारा | Best |
| Saura | सौरा | Celestial |
| Savi | सावी | Goddess Lakshmi/ The Sun |
| Sayee | सई | Friend |
| Sela | सेला | A Rock (English) |
| Shari | शारी | Arrow |
| Shini | शिनी | To shine among all |
| Shoni | शोणी | One of complexion of red lotus |
| Shravi | श्रावी | Cool |
| Shreea | श्रीआ | Goddess Lakshmi/ Auspicious/ Great |
| Tashi | ताशी | Prosperity |
| Toya | तोया | Water |
| Toya | तोया | Toy (English) |
| Urmi | उर्मि | Wave |
| Urna | उर्ना | Cover |
| Urva | उर्वा | Big |
| Urva | उर्वा | Great/ Ocean |
| Urvi | उर्वी | Earth |
| Ushi | उशी | Wish/ Desire |
| Valli | वल्लि | Creeper |
| Vari | वारी | Water/ Sea |
| Vega | वेगा | Brightest star |
| Vela | वेला | Time/ Season |
| Vela | वेला | Time/ Season/ Tide |
| Vena | वेना | Desire/ Discern/ Musical instrument |
| Vena | वेना | Desire/ Anxious |
| Viha | विहा | Heaven/ Air/ Sky |
| Vipa | वीपा | Speech |
| Xena | झेना | Hospitable (English) |
| Yahvi | याह्वि | Heaven/ Earth |
| Yoga | योगा | An art of achieving happiness |
| Yuga | यूगा | Era/ Lord Murugan |
| Zia | झीया | Light (Arabic) |
| Zina | ज़ीना | Vishnu/ Buddha/ Victorious |
| Ziri | ज़ीरी | Cricket (Sanskrit) |
| Ziva | झीवा | Splendour(Hebrew) |
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These are easy to pronounce, sweet, and short names with a world of meaning hidden in them. A short name is ever trendy.
PLEASE NOTE: Most of the above names are Sanskrit (If not, other origins are mentioned in brackets).
Other origin names are selected which are suitable for Indian Baby girls. (i.e. Easy for Indians to pronounce)
Did you like our collection of cute and short meaningful names for baby girls? Please do comment.
Please don’t forget to mention which names you like most.
Also please do share Hindu baby girl names which are short and beautiful and which I forgot to include in the above list
80 Comments
Good suggestions.
Thanks Jyotirmoy.
Hi Sapna
I have chosen the name Archi for my girl. But I am not sure about the title. Please help me.
And also I must say great work
Hi Madhu,
Archi is a Sanskrit name which means: Ray/Shining/Bright
Its a positively meaningful and rare baby name. Short and easy to pronounce. Good choice.
Hi, sapana, nice work…It’s realy helpful.
I want to give my parents name to my daughter…
My mom name is Aruna and my dad name is Ravindra. Plz suggest good name
hi Sapana,
Could you pls suggest some good names with Sa for my girl baby.
Also pls suggest baby names based on our names. (Sankar & Satia)
Thanks
Sankar C
Hello Sankar,
Please see below 3 posts:
Unique Names for Girls
Names Inspired by Hindu Goddess
Short Names for Girls
I have a few suggestions from your names
Sanvi – Lakshmi
Saarya – Pious Woman
Saahithi Literature
Saha – The earth
Sahika – Summit
Sahuri : War/Powerful/Earth
Saketha : Lord Krishna
Sanhita – Joined Union
Samithra – Good friend
Samrita – Wealthy
Samyukta/Sanyukta – Devi/Durga
Thanks for your reply 🙂
Could pls share few more names starts with Pra/Sa.
We need to finalise names in two/three days of time. kindly help us.
Regards
Sankar C
Praasha Desire
Praatika Image / Symbolic
Pracheeta Origin / Starting point
Pradyuta To begin to shine
Pragnika Clever lady
Praharsha Happy girl
Prahasini Continues smiling girl
Prajisha Morning
Pramik Best / Fulfilling desires
Pranal God
Pranamya Offering obeisances
Pranani Most beautiful
Pranavee Goddess Parvati / The first sound of universe Aum (Alternate Spelling: Pranavi)
Pranaya Leader
Pranidhi Spy
Pranika Goddess Parvati
Pranisha Love to life
Pranja Very cute
Pranusha Prathama Usha – first rays of the morning Sun
Pranvi Forgiveness / Goddess of life / Maa Parvati
Pranvuta Praised
Prasheila Ancient time
Prashi Accomplishment / Fame
Prashvita Parvati / Lord Shivas wife
Prathulya Incomparable
Prathusha Saisudha / Early morning / Dawn
Prathysha Saisudha / Early morning / Dawn
Prathyumna Victory
Prathyusha Saisudha / Early morning / Dawn
Prati One who appreciates and loves music
Pratichi West
Pratika Image / Beautiful / Symbol / Symbolic
Pratitha Well known
Prattusha Beautiful / soft
Prattysha Morning
Pratusha Saisudha / Early morning / Dawn
Pratushya Morning
Pratyaksha One who is real
Pratyaya Perception / Thought / Intention
Pratyusha Bright morning
Pravara Eminent
Prayukta Experimented
Prayushi Pure
Prayuta Mingled with
Saadhvi Religious women / Courteous / Polite
Saahana Raga
Saarya Name of a pious woman
Saatvika Goddess Durga / Calm (Alternate Spelling: Saatwika)
Saavi Goddess Lakshmi / The Sun
Saavini Pertaining to the month of Saavan / One who prepares Soma
Sabrang Rainbow
Sachita Consciousness
Sadhvi Religious women / Courteous / Polite
Saesha With great desire and wish / Truth of life
Sagnika Fiery / Passionate / Married / With fire
Sahuri War / Powerful / Victorious / The earth
Sahya A mountain in india
Saisha With great desire and wish / Truth of life (Alternate Spelling: Saiyeisha)
Saketa Lord Krishna (Alternate Spelling: Saketha)
Samanvi One who has all the best qualities
Sambhwi Durga
Samiha Generous
Samika Peaceful
Samiksha Analysis
Samita Collected
Samithra Good friend
Sanchana Gathering of good habits
Sanchaya Collection
Sanha Skilful / Radiance / Elegance / Conciseness
Sanheeta A compilation or a bunch of vedic hymns / Code (Alternate Spelling: Sanhitha)
Sanmaya Equal / Removal of obstacles / Etc
Sanmita Goddess Parvati / Prasanna Lakshmi
Sanoja Eternal
Sanrakta Red / Pleasant / Beautiful
Sanwari Dusky
Sanya Eminent / Distinguished / Born on saturday
Sarasvi Water / Saraswathi Goddess
Sarayu A holy river
Sarisha Charming
Sarit River
Sarjena Creative
Sarunati Nobleminded
Sarvani Durga / Universal / Complete
Sarvari Night
I hope this helps
Hi Sapana,
We are looking for meaning of Shaarvi, we have short listed this name for our little angel…
We want a name with meaning Durga, and starting with S
Sharvi: There is no direct meaning of Sharvi. Either you relate it to Sarv(Universe) or Sharvar(God of love, night, spotted).
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Ardra : 6th Nakshatra
Areet : Beloved / Friend
Aria : A melody
Arja : Divine
Arni : The Sun
Vipa : Speech
Viri : Flower
Viva : Full of life
Please tell me which one of above are most uncommon and also if they are easy to pronounce. I live out of India hence need a short and easy to pronounce name. Thanks in advance
Uncommon and easy to pronounce from your list: Aria Arni Vipa and Viri. Your selection is already very good.
They all are meaningful and rare. All are beautiful. Excellent work girl! Thanks a lot for your efforts for helping parents.
Thanks Sumeeta for your kind compliment. It means a lot to me.
Hi. Impressive work, i must say. I have searched for a name that signifies ‘truth’ on different platforms, including yours but not able to get a perfect one. ‘Jenya’ is a nice name that also means truth but i am looking for a name that starts with ‘S’ as me and my wife, both have names starting with the letter ‘S’. Can you help me?
Hi Sanjay,
Please send me an email at [email protected]. We do it as a charged service of Baby Names Consultation.
Hey Sapana,
This list of cute baby names is very good. I like few names such as Adri, Afra, Aheli, Aksha, Akshi but unable to select the best one for my baby. She was born on 02 February. Can you help me in selecting a good and meaningful name?
Hi Nidhi,
We have started this as a paid service recently. So please email us at [email protected] if interested (Charges 1000Rs)
Thanks
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Hi, could you help find some names that starts with ‘Kr’? It’s for my daughter.
Kreesha (Divine)
Krina (Beautiful)
Hi
Can u please suggest one nice pet name for my baby girl .. Her name is Nyra
Hi Reena,
Nyra is already a short name so making nickname from same name is bit limited. But go through this list for more beautiful cure nicknames:
Nicknames
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Gira is nice name. I saw Geer for boys on another list on ur website. Are they same names? I mean their meaning and source?
Looking for names for my twin baby girl and boy. Geer and Geera will be too close thought. (I sent you email. pls check)
Hi Praveen
Gira and Geer come from same origin i.e. language/speech in Sanskrit.
I replied to your email.
Thanks
My baby was born on 5th June 2017. According to birth date, she is a Gemini. What will be the right name for her according to the astrology and numerology? My name is Madhuri and my husband’s name is Ashish. Also, let me know what are the things I have to consider while selecting a name for her.
Hi Madhuri,
Please send me details at [email protected] (Charged Consultation, 1000Rs). The numerology and astrology expert of Gomama247, Shivali Saxena will help you in related area. I suggest unique baby names.
I like a few names a lot
Afra
Aheli
Aksha
Ami
Can you suggest the best one?
They all are cute. Aksha would be my personal choice.
I want a sweet nicknames for my cousin with starting letter G. I have checked the list of names that you have mentioned here.
But it is short and I am a bit confused. Can you suggest a few more names with G?
Hi Ashish,
Please check this list too: Nicknames for Babies
I am unable to find a good nickname for my baby. Can you tell me what are the measures which I should consider while selecting a good name? Also give some suggestions of cute nicknames for baby girl.
Hi Ridhima,
Please check this post: Nicknames for Babies (Also some tips given at the end of post in link about creating unique nicknames)
The list of names is huge and finding a suitable name for a girl is the toughest task. So many beautiful names. I like a few names.
Salvi
Sanha
Ruhi
Ryka
Can you suggest which is the best one for a July born girl?
Cant tell you according to astrology point of view, but I would go for Ruhi
I like your collection of new and stylish Indian baby girl names. No doubts it’s awesome. However, I want a stylish name for my baby but unable to find the best one. Do you have more names or you can suggest a good meaningful and stylish name for my baby girl. Please skip the mythological names.
Hi Geeta,
Please email me at [email protected] (Its Charged Consultation for 1000Rs)
Hey,
I want a cute nickname for my baby girl. I want some unique names with starting letter J. Juhi and Jia are very common names. Please suggest a few indian baby girl names.
Hi Rishi,
For more Nicknames check this : Cute Nicknames
Zena, Zuba, Zeshi, Ziri are some baby girl names that I have shortlisted for my girl. Can you help me in suggesting the best one? I am completely clueless
I know name Zuri and its meaningful in many languages. I find it best of other names starting with Z.
From past few days, I was searching a good name for my baby girl but unable to find one. After checking your post, I have some hope. I need a customized name, my husband name is Rishi and my name is Richa. Is any good combination feasible? If you have any suggestion then please let me know.
Hi Richa,
Please email me at [email protected]
Thanks
My girl was born on 15 June, hence her rashi is Taurus. Can you suggest a good name according to her rashi. Also, the name should be unique and meaningful. Thanks in Advance
Hi Rudra,
Please check this list: Rashi Names
If you want to know more rare names send me email : [email protected]
You have listed so many beautiful baby girl names here. But I don’t know how to select the best name for my girl. Can you tell me how to select the best baby girl name
Hi Arya,
I have many lists and tips on baby names, Explore here
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Why selecting a meaningful name is important for parents? Is it necessary to know the meaning? a few months back i have listed down many names that I like the most but I am unable for select the best.
Sanvi, Sachita, Saavi, Shreyasa, Sambhavi are a few names.
Hi Reena,
The meaning is important because a positively meaningful name inspires the child life long also a name is the first impression of the person.
It is totally up to parents.
all of the names you have selected are positively meaningful.
Most of Hindu names are anyways meaningful.
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Hi,
I am blessed with two cute baby girls, both are in-identical twins. My panditji has given a starting letter C for their name. I have researched a lot but couldn’t find any good names but some of the names I have mentioned below. Can you suggest the best names for twin sister.
Chanasya
Chesta
Chitra
Charu
Chansa n Charvi. I believe are best for twins. Other 3 u selected are common n simple names.
The list of meaningful hindu baby girl names is really good. But I am looking for some good suggestion for names that start with E. I like Edha, Eesha, Eka but they are a bit common. Can you help me in providing some unique and rare names?
Hi Neha,
Its charged consultation, email: [email protected] (1200Rs) if interested. Thanks.
Hi…..
Rakshika
Riyashmi
Riya
Can you suggest the best one for my girl..
From past few days I was searching a cute and rare name for my baby girl. Finally I found a few. Can you suggest good baby girl names with H?
Hi Ananya,
Here are some names starting with letter H: Here
Is Arit a Boy name or Girls? I liked it but it sounds boyish. Looking for girls short n stylish names with meaning.
Arit means Praised . Its a unisex name.
Yesha and Yeshi mean same?
Both of the names if you are relating to Sanskrit then are variants of Yash. which means Success and Fame.
Originally its Yasha
Can you plz suggest cute names for our names
Shilu and Sumit.. Pls
Hi Shourya,
Please send me details at [email protected]
Beautiful names thanks for s7ggestion…
Thanks Srushti.
V,K,H,R,Tha,G,D letter’s …I want to be short nd cute baby girl names pls send me
Hi Vineeta,
Please check this page for selected, short and meaningful new names.
what r ur views on name Vena?
Hi Tracy,
Vena (वेना) is a Sanskrit Word, meaning: Love / Desire
Its a beautiful short n easy to pronounce name.
Is Drisha a suitable real name for an indian baby girl? My Surname is Tripathi.
Drisha means sight, we interpret it as beautiful view/lloking for a name. Its a nice name for a new generation baby girl.
I am looking for my two days old daughter. I think I landed on the right page. Ishra is such a beautiful name…
Hi Ronak,
Enjoy Baby name hunting!
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How is name Zoe for an Indian Hindu girl?
Hi Sudeepta,
Zoe means Life in Greek and it was the name of a ruling queen in the 11th century. It is a sweet short name and I don’t think it is not suitable for a Hindu girl.