Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) Boy Names With Meanings
32 names with meanings and origins.
Gujarati names draw on Sanskrit and Jain traditions, and the baby's paternal aunt (foi) traditionally picks the name from the rashi syllable at the naming ceremony. These 32 Gujarati boy names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.
Top picks
- Chhaganlal — “A traditional Gujarati name meaning a beloved child; often used to protect a child with a humble, earthy name.”
- Darab — “A noble Persian name referring to a great king or possessor of wealth, often found in Parsi communities.”
- Hanokh — “A name meaning dedicated or experienced, used within Gujarati Christian contexts to refer to the biblical Enoch.”
- Ajaan — “A name denoting someone who is well-known or famous, or one who has achieved great recognition.”
- Alikuli — “A historic compound name meaning servant of Ali, combining spiritual devotion with humility.”
- Aurangzeb — “A Persian-origin name meaning ornament of the throne, famously borne by the last major Mughal emperor.”
- Bhailal — “A traditional Gujarati name meaning beloved brother, combining bhai for brother and lal for dear.”
- Dinshaw — “A name popular among Parsis meaning king of religion or faith, combining spirituality with leadership.”
- Dwarkesh — “A spiritual name meaning lord of Dwarka, referring to Krishna as the king of the sacred coastal city.”
- Faramroz — “A Parsi name of Persian origin meaning one who keeps his promises or a faithful person.”
- Ajaanઅજાન
Boy · Gujarati · “A name denoting someone who is well-known or famous, or one who has achieved great recognition.”
- Alikuliઅલીકુલી
Boy · Gujarati · “A historic compound name meaning servant of Ali, combining spiritual devotion with humility.”
- Aurangzebઔરંગઝેબ
Boy · Gujarati · “A Persian-origin name meaning ornament of the throne, famously borne by the last major Mughal emperor.”
- Bhailalભાઈલાલ
Boy · Gujarati · “A traditional Gujarati name meaning beloved brother, combining bhai for brother and lal for dear.”
- Chhaganlalછગનલાલ
Boy · Gujarati · “A traditional Gujarati name meaning a beloved child; often used to protect a child with a humble, earthy name.”
- Darabદારાબ
Boy · Gujarati · “A noble Persian name referring to a great king or possessor of wealth, often found in Parsi communities.”
- Dinshawદીનશા
Boy · Gujarati · “A name popular among Parsis meaning king of religion or faith, combining spirituality with leadership.”
- Dwarkeshદ્વારકેશ
Boy · Gujarati · “A spiritual name meaning lord of Dwarka, referring to Krishna as the king of the sacred coastal city.”
- Faramrozફરામરોઝ
Boy · Gujarati · “A Parsi name of Persian origin meaning one who keeps his promises or a faithful person.”
Unisex · Gujarati · “Traditionally a surname derived from the occupation of a perfume seller. Used as a name to denote historical lineage.”
- Gopaldasગોપાળદાસ
Boy · Gujarati · “Meaning a servant of Gopal (Krishna), it signifies devotion and a life dedicated to the service of the divine.”
- Gustadગુસ્તાદ
Boy · Gujarati · “A Parsi name of Persian origin meaning a master or a free man, often associated with skill and independence.”
- Hanokhહનોખ
Boy · Gujarati · “A name meaning dedicated or experienced, used within Gujarati Christian contexts to refer to the biblical Enoch.”
- Hiralalહીરાલાલ
Boy · Gujarati · “A precious name meaning a beloved diamond, symbolizing someone who is rare, valuable, and cherished like a gem.”
- Isudasઈસુદાસ
Boy · Gujarati · “A devotional name meaning servant of Jesus, common among Indian Christian communities.”
- Jayantiજયંતી
Unisex · Gujarati · “Meaning victorious or a celebration of victory, it often refers to an anniversary or the birth of a deity.”
- Kaikhushruકેખશરૂ
Boy · Gujarati · “A Parsi name of Persian origin meaning a famous king or a person of noble character and high renown.”
- Kurushકુરૂષ
Boy · Gujarati · “The Persian name for Cyrus, meaning far-sighted or like the sun, famously associated with the founder of the Achaemenid Empire.”
- Lakhmanલખમણ
Boy · Gujarati · “The Gujarati form of Lakshman, meaning a person endowed with prosperous signs and brotherly devotion.”
- Meherwanમહેરવાન
Boy · Gujarati · “A gentle name meaning kind, compassionate, or a person who bestows friendship and grace upon others.”
- Mohandasમોહનદાસ
Boy · Gujarati · “Meaning a servant of the charming one, referring to a devotee of Lord Krishna, famously borne by Mahatma Gandhi.”
- Narimanનરિમાન
Boy · Gujarati · “A classic Persian name meaning bright-hearted or a person of courageous soul, common among Parsis.”
- Pirozપીરોઝ
Boy · Gujarati · “A Parsi name of Persian origin meaning victorious or triumphant, representing success.”
- Saraswatichandraસરસ્વતીચંદ્ર
Boy · Gujarati · “A literary name combining the goddess of knowledge, Saraswati, with the moon, representing wisdom and light.”
- Shamશામ
Boy · Gujarati · “A name for Lord Krishna, meaning dark or evening, referring to his beautiful dark complexion.”
- Sheetalશીતલ
Unisex · Gujarati · “A refreshing name meaning cool, calm, or soothing, often associated with a gentle and peaceful nature.”
- Simranસિમરન
Boy · Gujarati · “A spiritual name that signifies the act of remembrance, meditation, or keeping the divine in one's thoughts.”
- Somchandસોમચંદ
Boy · Gujarati · “A traditional name meaning one who is as cool and lustrous as the moon, combining lunar grace with brilliance.”
- Sorabસોરાબ
Boy · Gujarati · “A legendary Parsi name meaning illustrious and bright, famously belonging to a hero in ancient Persian epics.”
- Suramyaસુરમ્ય
Boy · Gujarati · “A poetic name that describes something exceedingly beautiful, pleasing to the eyes, and wonderfully charming.”
- Valamવાલમ
Boy · Gujarati · “An affectionate name meaning beloved, dear one, or a person who is deeply loved by others.”
- Vastupalવસ્તુપાલ
Boy · Gujarati · “A traditional Jain and Gujarati name meaning protector of wealth or guardian of possessions.”
The naming ceremony
Namkaran is often held on the 12th day, and the father's sister (foi) traditionally names the child.
Birth star and calendar customs
Families often take the first syllable from the baby's janma nakshatra (27 lunar mansions, each with four padas) or rashi (Moon sign). Some also consult numerology or a family deity.
Gujarati naming traditions
The chhathi ceremony on the sixth night and the naming (namkaran) led by the foi are Gujarati customs; the foi often suggests several names starting with the rashi syllable and the family chooses one. Boys' names commonly end in -bhai and girls' in -ben in everyday speech.
Choosing by birth star? See names by rashi and nakshatra or try the nakshatra finder.
Common questions
Want a name that blends both parents? Try the Baby Name Combiner.
Following Hindu naming traditions? Browse baby names by rashi & nakshatra, names by meaning, names by origin or names by numerology number.
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