Hindu Baby Boy Names Starting With G
2235 names with meanings and origins.
2235 Hindu boy names that start with G. Hindu names usually come from Sanskrit and often honour a deity, a virtue or nature. Many families pick the first syllable from the baby's birth nakshatra at the Namakaran ceremony.
Popular hindu boy names with G: Gautam, Gaurav, Gopal. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Gautam — “Name of the Buddha”
- Gaurav — “A sense of great honor, pride, and dignity that brings respect to one's family and self.”
- Gopal — “The protector and tender of cows, a gentle name reflecting the youthful cowherd days of Krishna.”
- Girish — “The lord of the mountains, referring to the strength and stillness of Lord Shiva on Kailash.”
- Gaganachandra — “This Indian name poetically describes the moon as it appears in the vast sky.”
- Gourab — “From Bengali roots signifying 'happy' or 'pride'. A masculine name expressing joy and a healthy sense of self-worth.”
- Gurditta — “This Indian name describes a child born with the Guru's blessing. It signifies a life started under divine spiritual guidance and protection.”
- GnanaVel — “Referring to the spear of wisdom held by Lord Murugan, symbolizing the power of knowledge to destroy ignorance and darkness.”
- Gugan — “A beloved Tamil name for Lord Murugan, referring to him as one who dwells in the cave of the heart, a protector and guide.”
- Gajamukta — “Pearl of the elephant”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Named after a historical figure; refers to an ancient sage in Indian mythology. Used as a traditional, scholarly name.”
Unisex · Indian · “A singer; melodious”
Unisex · Indian · “A story; poem; song”
Unisex · Indian · “A singer; melodious”
Unisex · Indian · “Mother of the Vedas; a mantra”
Unisex · Indian · “Strong and powerful”
Unisex · Indian · “Refers to one who is sun-rayed or possesses the brilliance of the sun. It is a metaphorical term for radiant energy.”
Unisex · Indian · “One with rays of light”
Unisex · Indian · “A word meaning deep, profound, or mysterious. Used for someone perceived to have a contemplative or wise personality.”
Unisex · Indian · “Gabhiradhiye comes from Sanskrit gambhira, "deep," and dhi, "intellect." It conveys "one of profound intellect."”
Unisex · Indian · “Deep-souled one”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from a regional root. Means a bird; name of a poet. Used to signify freedom, flight, and poetic sensitivity.”
Unisex · Indian · “Young; handsome boy”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit for one who wields the mace (Gada). Refers to Lord Vishnu or Hanuman, symbolizing strength and protective power.”
Unisex · Indian · “A title for Lord Krishna; the elder brother of Gada. A classic mythological reference.”
Unisex · Indian · “Born as brother of Gada”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit for wielder of the mace, referring to a strong protector or deity. It implies strength, authority, and power.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means 'remover of illness,' from Sanskrit gada, 'disease,' and harin, 'removing.' The ending is a Sanskrit inflection.”
Unisex · Indian · “From gada (mace), padma (lotus), and dhara (holder). Describes an attribute of Vishnu or similar deities. A highly traditional name.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who holds the mace”
Unisex · Indian · “Gadashikshakara means "one who teaches the use of the mace" in Sanskrit. It is an epithet of Hanuman.”
Unisex · Indian · “Increasing or flourishing like a mace”
Unisex · Indian · “Knowledge; wisdom”
- Gadhadharगदाधर
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing one who wields a mace, specifically used as a name for Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Bengali · “Gadhar is a Bengali name for Lord Narayan or Vishnu. It is a traditional and formal name for boys.”
- Gadhiगाधि
Boy · Indian · “An Indian male name known in mythology as the name of the father of Vishvamitra.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the mace”
Unisex · Indian · “Mace and lingam combined”
Unisex · Indian · “Father of the mace-wielder”
- Gadinகடின்
Boy · Tamil · “A Sanskrit-origin name meaning one who is armed with a mace, representing strength, protection, and a warrior's spirit.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Gada; meaning the bearer of a mace, typically Lord Vishnu. Denotes protection.”
Unisex · Indian · “Bearer of the mace”
Unisex · Indian · “Poetic prose; a story”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning one who loves poetry. Reflects a refined taste for literature and the appreciation of artistic expression.”
Unisex · Indian · “One composed of both prose and poetry.”
Unisex · Indian · “Forgiving; merciful”
Unisex · Indian · “Forgiving leader”
Unisex · Indian · “Forgiving; merciful”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from an Arabic root meaning 'invincible' or 'the forgiver'. A masculine name used to denote strength and resilience.”
- Gaganगगन
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name translates to the sky or the heavens.”
Boy · Indian · “Gagan-Vihari is a Sanskrit name meaning one who moves in the sky. Used as a grand and spiritual masculine name in India.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Gagana (sky) and Abha (light), meaning sky-like or celestial. Used to convey an ethereal quality.”
- Gaganachandraगगनचंद्र
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name poetically describes the moon as it appears in the vast sky.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit, one belonging to the sky or celestial space. Used to suggest a heavenly quality.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who traverses the sky”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'gagana' (sky) and 'akara' (creator). It refers to a cosmic entity or architect responsible for the creation of the firmament.”
Unisex · Indian · “One whose form is the sky”
Unisex · Indian · “Reflecting the sky”
Unisex · Indian · “Dweller of the sky”
Unisex · Indian · “Existing in the infinite sky”
Unisex · Indian · “One worshipped in the sky”
Unisex · Indian · “Beauty of the sky”
Unisex · Indian · “Abiding in the sky”
Boy · Punjabi · “From 'Gagan' (sky/heaven) and 'Bir' (brave). It means a brave soul from heaven. A masculine name.”
Boy · Punjabi · “From Punjabi, meaning light of the sky. Used as a metaphorical name for one who brings brightness and hope to others.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the sky”
Boy · Punjabi · “From 'Gagan' (sky) and 'Inder' (Lord). It signifies the master of the heavens. A masculine name.”
Boy · Punjabi · “The one who overcomes the sky.”
Boy · Punjabi · “The one who lives in the sky.”
Boy · Punjabi · “From 'Gagan' (sky) and 'Jit' (victory). It means one who has conquered the heavens. A masculine name.”
Boy · Punjabi · “Light of the sky”
- Gaganjyotगगनज्योत
Boy · Indian · “Gaganjyot is a radiant name that beautifully means 'Light of the sky,' bringing a sense of wonder and brilliance to your child.”
Unisex · Indian · “Prince of the sky”
Boy · Punjabi · “The one who is very closer to the sky.”
Boy · Punjabi · “The one who like the sky a lot.”
- Gaganvihariगगनविहारी
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name describes a celestial being or one who dwells and travels within the heavens.”
- Gagneshகக்னேஷ்
Boy · Tamil · “A divine name referring to the Lord of the sky or heavens, symbolizing vastness, freedom, and a high-reaching spirit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Situated in the deep or profound”
Unisex · Indian · “Comparable to the deep”
Unisex · Indian · “Being in the depths”
Unisex · Indian · “Cave; mountain pass; secret place”
Unisex · Indian · “Gaikwad is a Marathi surname commonly interpreted as “cow gate,” from words for “cow” and “gate.””
Boy · Indian · “A rare term suggesting a tempest or storm. Used to describe dynamic energy, intensity, or a forceful personality.”
Unisex · Indian · “A sacred hymn or chant”
Unisex · Indian · “A sacred hymn or chant”
Boy · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit, meaning elephant. Used to symbolize strength, intelligence, and grace in a person.”
- Gajaadharगजाधर
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name describing a powerful person who can command an elephant.”
Unisex · Indian · “Elephant-faced; Lord Ganesha”
Unisex · Indian · “Elephant-faced; Lord Ganesha”
Unisex · Indian · “One who has an elephant face”
Unisex · Indian · “Relating to an elephant”
Boy · Hindi · “From Hindi, meaning wonderful or extraordinary. Used as a casual, upbeat name for a boy who is uniquely gifted.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Gaja (elephant) and Bahu (arm). Meaning strong as an elephant. Used to describe physical power and resilience.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who wears the hide or skin of an elephant.”
Boy · Indian · “Who can command An elephant”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit for lord of elephants. Used as a majestic name in India.”
Unisex · Indian · “Tamil compound meaning protector of elephants. Used to denote strength and guardianship.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means 'one who rides an elephant' in Sanskrit, from gaja, 'elephant,' and ga, 'going.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajaghne is a form of Sanskrit Gajaghna, meaning 'elephant slayer,' from gaja, 'elephant,' and ghna, 'slaying.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajahantre is a Sanskrit devotional form meaning "to the slayer of the elephant," an epithet of Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “King of elephants”
Boy · Indian · “A Sanskrit name meaning one with eyes resembling those of an elephant. An epithet for Ganesha, symbolizing wisdom and focus.”
Unisex · Indian · “Having elephant ears”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajala is an Indian spelling of Ghazala, an Arabic name meaning 'gazelle.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Gaja (elephant) and Gamini (one who moves). Meaning walking like an elephant. Used to imply a graceful or stately gait.”
Unisex · Indian · “Elephant-faced, referring to Lord Ganesha”
Unisex · Indian · “Elephant-faced, referring to Lord Ganesha”
Unisex · Indian · “Elephant-faced, referring to Lord Ganesha”
- Gajamukaगजमुख
Boy · Indian · “Gajamuka means elephant-faced, representing Ganapati, bringing blessings of wisdom and prosperity.”
Unisex · Indian · “Pearl of the elephant”
Boy · Punjabi · “Refers to a huge sound, thunder, or a loud noise. Occasionally used as a masculine name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means 'elephant-faced'; a Sanskrit name referring to the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Refers to Ganesha, the lord of elephants. Used as an epithet to invoke the wisdom and auspicious nature of the deity.”
- Gajananगजानन
Boy · Sanskrit · “One with an elephant face ( lord ganesh); one with elephant face”
Boy · Indian · “One with elephant face, Elephant faced Lord”
Boy · Indian · “A variant of the name for Lord Ganesha. Refers to the elephant-headed deity, representing wisdom and the removal of obstacles.”
- Gajanandகஜானந்த்
Boy · Tamil · “A joyful name referring to Lord Ganesha, meaning one who has the face of an elephant and brings immense happiness to all.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit; means elephant-faced, a title for Ganesha. Used in honor of the god known for removing obstacles.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Lord of elephants (King of elephants)”
Boy · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit 'Gaja' (elephant) and 'Raja' (king); means king of elephants. A noble name reflecting grandeur and power.”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajaruban is a Tamil form of Sanskrit Gajarupa, meaning "having the form of an elephant." It is associated with Ganesha.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means 'elephant-like form'; a Sanskrit name often associated with Ganesha.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Elephant demon (Mythological figure)”
Boy · Indian · “A term describing the trunk of an elephant. Associated with the iconography of Lord Ganesha; used to evoke divine attributes.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Meaning elephant-faced; an epithet for Lord Ganesha. Used to signify intelligence and the removal of life's hurdles.”
Unisex · Indian · “Elephant-colored”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning elephant-colored. It suggests a person of strength, stability, and an imposing, calm physical presence.”
Unisex · Indian · “Elephant-colored”
Unisex · Indian · “One with an elephant-like face”
- Gajbaahuगजबाहु
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for boys describing an individual who possesses the immense strength of an elephant.”
Boy · Indian · “Who has strength of An elephant”
- Gajdantगजदंत
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to elephant tusks and is frequently used as a title for the deity Ganesha.”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajeeshan is a Tamil form of Gajesha, meaning "lord of elephants" in Sanskrit. It is associated with Ganesha.”
Unisex · Indian · “King of elephants”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A variation of 'Gajendra'; means king of elephants. Used for boys to symbolize majesty and physical prowess.”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from 'Gaja' (elephant) and 'Indra' (king). Refers to the king of elephants or a powerful lord; signifies regal strength.”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning king of elephants; often symbolic of strength, power, and high status in Indian culture. Used as a masculine name.”
Unisex · Indian · “King of elephants”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajendragaman means 'one who walks like a majestic elephant,' from Sanskrit gajendra, 'king of elephants,' and gamana, 'going or gait.'”
Unisex · Indian · “A poetic name describing one who moves with the majesty of an elephant. It denotes strength and a steady gait.”
Unisex · Indian · “King of elephants”
- Gajendranathगजेंद्रनाथ
Boy · Sanskrit · “Owner of gajendra; owner of gajendra (lord indra); owner of the gajendra”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of elephants”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajendrarudha means “mounted on the king of elephants,” from Sanskrit gajendra, “elephant king,” and arudha, “mounted.””
Unisex · Indian · “Boon-giver for the elephant king”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajenthan is a Tamil variant of Gajendra, meaning "lord of elephants," from Sanskrit gaja, "elephant," and indra, "lord."”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of elephants”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of elephants”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of elephants”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A compound meaning bearer of elephants. Used to signify immense strength and the ability to carry great burdens.”
Unisex · Indian · “Gaji is a regional form of Ghazi, from Arabic, meaning "warrior" or "one who takes part in a military expedition."”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of elephants”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of elephants”
Unisex · Indian · “Gajjala is a Telugu surname derived from gajjelu, meaning 'anklets' or 'ankle bells.'”
- Gajkaranगजकरण
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit masculine name translates to one who has ears like those of an elephant.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “One with elephant belly (name for Ganesha)”
Unisex · Indian · “One who saves elephants”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of elephants”
- Gajpatiगजपति
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means master of elephants and is an epithet for Lord Ganesha.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit compound for king of elephants. Symbolizes majesty, size, and dominance; used to imply leadership and authority.”
- Gajrupகஜரூப்
Boy · Tamil · “A name describing someone with a majestic appearance like an elephant, signifying strength, wisdom, and a grand presence.”
Unisex · Indian · “Like an elephant”
- Gajvadanगजवदन
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one with an elephant face. It is a traditional title for Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom and beginnings.”
Unisex · Indian · “Pride of elephants”
Unisex · Indian · “The one who is saluted starting with the letter G.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit root, the name of a legendary sage. A masculine name used to denote wisdom.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Refers to an ancient sage from Indian mythology. Used as a traditional name for boys to encourage wisdom and patience.”
Unisex · Indian · “Friend of the sage Galava”
Unisex · Indian · “Galaxi is a creative spelling of Galaxy, the English word for a vast group of stars. Its ultimate root is Greek galaxias, meaning 'milky.'”
- Galibগালিব
Boy · Bengali · “From Arabic "ghalib", meaning conqueror, victor, or dominant.”
Unisex · Indian · “Gamagamavihina means “free from coming and going” in Sanskrit, suggesting freedom from the cycle of birth and death.”
Unisex · Indian · “Journey or movement”
Unisex · Indian · “Journey or movement”
Unisex · Indian · “One who enjoys the coming and going or the flow of life.”
- Gambheerகம்பீர்
Boy · Tamil · “A name that signifies a person with a deep, serious, and profound character, reflecting wisdom, stability, and calm.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit, meaning serious, profound, or deep. Used for boys to signify a personality with great depth and wisdom.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit adjective meaning deep, serious, or profound. Describes a person with a contemplative and steady nature.”
Unisex · Indian · “Deep or serious”
Unisex · Indian · “One with a deep presence”
Unisex · Indian · “Having a deep voice”
Unisex · Indian · “Gambler is an English word meaning 'someone who bets or takes risks,' derived from the verb 'gamble.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Serious or steady”
Unisex · Indian · “Steady or journeying”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning acquired or attained. Used to signify someone who is valued or has been hard-won by parents.”
Unisex · Indian · “Acquired or attained”
Unisex · Indian · “One who attains deeper understanding”
Unisex · Indian · “One who grants goals”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit, meaning group, collection, or community. Used for both genders to represent togetherness and unity.”
Unisex · Indian · “Adornment of the masses”
Unisex · Indian · “Wealth of the groups”
Unisex · Indian · “A group or assembly of people”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit-derived, a title associated with Ramakrishna. A masculine name of religious significance.”
Unisex · Indian · “Leader or lord of the divine host”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Meaning the lord of the hosts or groups; a title for Ganesha. Used to represent leadership and organization.”
Boy · Indian · “A Sanskrit title for Lord Ganesha, the lord of the Ganas (celestial attendants). Used to evoke divine authority.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord or king of the divine group”
Unisex · Indian · “Supreme king of the divine assembly”
Unisex · Indian · “Presiding lord of the divine forces”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit for the leader of all celestial troops or groups. An epithet for Ganesha, highlighting his managerial and divine role.”
Unisex · Indian · “Leader or supporter of the divine host”
Unisex · Indian · “The sacred river Ganges”
Unisex · Indian · “One who sings the song of the divine group”
Unisex · Indian · “One having a single eye in the divine host”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit Gana (host/group) and Jan (born). Means born of the divine attendants of Shiva.”
- Ganakகணக்
Boy · Tamil · “A name referring to a mathematician or an astrologer, someone who is skilled in calculations and understanding the stars.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit word meaning one who calculates or a mathematician. Suggests intelligence, logic, and analytical ability.”
Unisex · Indian · “One worshipped by the divine groups”
Unisex · Indian · “Creator or author of the divine group”
Unisex · Indian · “Creator or author of the divine group”
Unisex · Indian · “Creator of the divine host”
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