Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) Girl Names With Meanings
11 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 11 Gujarati girl names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.
Top picks
- Rinku — “A sweet, casual name often used as a term of endearment, suggesting a person who is cheerful and lively.”
- Avan — “A Parsi name relating to water or the goddess of the waters, signifying purity and life-giving force.”
- Gandhi — “Traditionally a surname derived from the occupation of a perfume seller. Used as a name to denote historical lineage.”
- Harkha — “A joyful name that translates to happiness or delight, reflecting the cheer and gladness a child brings to their parents.”
- Jayanti — “Meaning victorious or a celebration of victory, it often refers to an anniversary or the birth of a deity.”
- Khursheed — “A name of Persian origin meaning the shining sun, representing warmth, light, and brilliance.”
- Madhumalti — “A beautiful name referring to the Rangoon Creeper vine, symbolizing a sweet flowering plant with fragrant blossoms.”
- Manek — “A precious name meaning ruby or gemstone, reflecting value, brilliance, and a rare, sparkling personality.”
- Sheetal — “A refreshing name meaning cool, calm, or soothing, often associated with a gentle and peaceful nature.”
- Vanashree — “A nature-inspired name meaning the beauty or wealth of the forest, reflecting a love for the green outdoors.”
- Avanઆવાં
Girl · Gujarati · “A Parsi name relating to water or the goddess of the waters, signifying purity and life-giving force.”
Unisex · Gujarati · “Traditionally a surname derived from the occupation of a perfume seller. Used as a name to denote historical lineage.”
- Harkhaહરખા
Girl · Gujarati · “A joyful name that translates to happiness or delight, reflecting the cheer and gladness a child brings to their parents.”
- Jayantiજયંતી
Unisex · Gujarati · “Meaning victorious or a celebration of victory, it often refers to an anniversary or the birth of a deity.”
- Khursheedખુરશેદ
Girl · Gujarati · “A name of Persian origin meaning the shining sun, representing warmth, light, and brilliance.”
- Madhumaltiમધુમાલતી
Girl · Gujarati · “A beautiful name referring to the Rangoon Creeper vine, symbolizing a sweet flowering plant with fragrant blossoms.”
- Manekમાણેક
Girl · Gujarati · “A precious name meaning ruby or gemstone, reflecting value, brilliance, and a rare, sparkling personality.”
- Rinkuરિંકુ
Girl · Gujarati · “A sweet, casual name often used as a term of endearment, suggesting a person who is cheerful and lively.”
- Sheetalશીતલ
Unisex · Gujarati · “A refreshing name meaning cool, calm, or soothing, often associated with a gentle and peaceful nature.”
- Vanashreeવનશ્રી
Girl · Gujarati · “A nature-inspired name meaning the beauty or wealth of the forest, reflecting a love for the green outdoors.”
- Zheelઝીલ
Girl · Gujarati · “A serene name meaning a lake or a waterfall, representing calm waters and the beauty of nature.”
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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