Telugu Boy Names With Meanings
13 names with meanings and origins.
Telugu names blend Sanskrit roots with Telugu forms and are often linked to family deities such as Venkateswara, Lakshmi and Hanuman. These 13 Telugu boy names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.
Top picks
- Sheelam — “From Sanskrit 'Shilam', meaning character, virtue, or good conduct.”
- Datla — “Gift”
- Dunnapothu — “Buffalo”
- Gangaiah — “Lord of the Ganges”
- Gangaraaju — “King of the Ganges”
- Kalluri — “Village of stones”
- Kalva — “A place name”
- Katta — “A community; strong; firm”
- Kesavalu — “Another name for Lord Vishnu”
- Kodali — “Sickle”
Boy · Telugu · “From Sanskrit 'Shilam', meaning character, virtue, or good conduct.”
Unisex · Telugu · “Gift”
Boy · Telugu · “Buffalo”
Boy · Telugu · “Lord of the Ganges”
Boy · Telugu · “King of the Ganges”
Unisex · Telugu · “Village of stones”
Boy · Telugu · “A place name”
Unisex · Telugu · “A community; strong; firm”
Boy · Telugu · “Another name for Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Telugu · “Sickle”
Unisex · Telugu · “From the hill fort”
Boy · Telugu · “A respected title; village headman”
Boy · Telugu · “Well; reservoir; a source of water”
Telugu naming traditions
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana the family name (inti peru) comes first, then the given name. The Namakaranam is usually held on the 11th or 21st day, and many families choose a name starting with the syllable of the baby's janma nakshatra.
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.
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