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    Hindu Baby Boy Names Starting With L

    960 names with meanings and origins.

    960 Hindu boy names that start with L. 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 L: Laksh, Lakshya, Lokesh. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.

    Top picks

    1. Laksh — “Aim, target”
    2. Lakshya — “Target; destination”
    3. Lokesh — “Lord of the world”
    4. Lalit — “Beautiful; graceful”
    5. Lankesh — “Meaning the King of Lanka, this name is historically associated with Ravana, denoting power, authority, and mastery over his kingdom.”
    6. Lekhon — “Who can write.”
    7. Lakhbir — “Of Indian origin, this male name means one who is as brave as a hundred thousand. It is a powerful name denoting immense courage.”
    8. Lokeswari — “Lady of the worlds”
    9. Lavanga — “Clove; a fragrant spice”
    10. Logasri — “Splendor of the world”
    • Laabhலாப்

      Boy · Tamil · “A name signifying profit, gain, or benefit, representing a child who brings prosperity and value to the family.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the Earth”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Articulate; one who speaks well”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A term of endearment in Hindi/Urdu, meaning beloved or dear. Also refers to the color red, symbolizing life and love.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Charming; beautiful; beloved”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Beloved; desired”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Musical; melodic”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Graceful; beautiful”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From the root 'las', implying grace, art, or playfulness. Used to describe someone with artistic flair and elegant movement.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Dancer, Body, Playful, Peacock, Another, Peacock”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Laash is a Hindi and Urdu word meaning “corpse,” borrowed from Persian. It is not a conventional given name.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Handsome; beautiful”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Handsome; beautiful”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Handsome; good-looking”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Derived from terms for beauty and grace. Refers to someone who is naturally elegant and charming.”

    • Laavanyaலாவண்யா

      Boy · Tamil · “Typically a female name, but used here for beauty and grace; it signifies elegance, charm, and aesthetic appeal.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Grace; beauty; luster”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Graceful; handsome”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Lavanya, meaning grace or beauty; it is a Sanskrit name common in Indian culture.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means of the goddess; a Sanskrit name reflecting divine feminine energy.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit, meaning fit, clever, or capable. Used to describe someone who is well-suited for a task or highly skilled.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “White; pure; clear”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Attainment; gain”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From 'labdha' (attained) and 'bhagya' (luck). Means one who has acquired great fortune. Used to suggest a blessed life.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who has attained knowledge or position”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who has obtained happiness”

    • Boy · Indian · “From the Sanskrit word for gain or profit. It is a common, straightforward name signifying prosperity and positive outcomes in life.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Giver of gain or profit”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From 'labha' (gain) and 'hara' (remover). This name is ambiguous, implying someone who manages or removes profit. Rare usage.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Creator of gain or profit”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Rooted in Labha (profit/gain) and karini (maker). Refers to one who brings prosperity or success. Commonly used as a feminine name.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Destroyer of profit or gain”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who embodies grace and beauty; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit roots.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who possesses gain”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Meaning profitable or gainful. Used as an auspicious name wishing for the child to bring success.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A graceful and musical individual; an Indian name derived from cultural linguistic roots.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Beautiful or lovely”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Small or little”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lucky or auspicious”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A servant or attendant”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Received or obtained”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A sweet round confection”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A sweet round confection”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Inspired by a popular sweet. It means 'resembling a sweet treat.' Used as a whimsical, affectionate name.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A sweet round confection”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A child of the noble lineage; an Indian name referring to ancestral heritage.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Laelitha is a spelling variant of Lalita, a Sanskrit name meaning "playful," "charming," or "graceful."”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Joy or gladness”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Restraint or bridle”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Devoted or attached”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A precious and beloved individual; an Indian name signifying endearment.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lightness or agility”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Very light or agile”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning light in weight or small. Used as an informal or diminutive-style name.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Light in action”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who balances the middle path; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit terminology.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From 'laghu' (light) and 'rupa' (form). It denotes someone with a subtle, light, or agile physical presence.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit roots meaning the remover of lightness or triviality. Used to denote one who brings substance and seriousness.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Moving with light speed”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Refers to an astrological auspicious moment. Used to denote a fortunate or divinely timed birth.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “The sun at an auspicious time”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lagudine is an inflected form of Sanskrit Lagudin, meaning "one who carries a club," from laguda, "club" or "staff."”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A simple word meaning small or little. It is often used as a term of endearment for a younger child in the family.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A small or little one”

    • Laharலகர்

      Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning a wave or a ripple, signifying a boy who brings a rhythmic and energetic flow to his surroundings.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name signifying a song of praise; often used in Indian cultural contexts.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who provides guidance or direction; an Indian name meaning a leader.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A cheerful or joyful person; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit linguistic roots.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A musical note or wave”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From the Sanskrit 'Loka' (world) and 'Ita' (lord), meaning lord of the world. A strong, traditional name for a boy.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Goddess of the world”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Small; affectionate term”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name referring to the evening or nighttime; rooted in Indian poetic tradition.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant of names denoting royal poise; used in various Indian linguistic contexts.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Modesty; bashfulness”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A compound of 'la' (joy) and 'jeevan' (life). Means the joy of life. Used as a modern, upbeat Indian name.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lord of modesty”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Modest; bashful”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Living with modesty”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who is sheltered by or dependent on the essence of modesty and divine feminine power.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Goddess of modesty”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Lajja (shame/modesty), meaning modesty. Used as a name to encourage traditional values.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Protector of modesty”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A traditional term for a modest or shy person. It denotes grace, humility, and a reserved but dignified social presence.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Bashful, Modest”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name signifying an action or task; often used to denote an active person.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who protects the earth; an Indian name with strong, grounded meaning.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant of names meaning kingly or royal; common in Indian cultural traditions.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Brother of Rama”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variation of Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, wealth, and prosperity. A common, auspicious name for a girl.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Wealthy person or prosperous moon”

    • Lakhanलखन

      Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit masculine name famously known as the name of Lord Rama's devoted brother in the epic Ramayana.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit Laksmi (goddess of wealth) and Ram (devotee). Used by those seeking blessings for prosperity.”

    • Lakhbirलखबीर

      Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this male name means one who is as brave as a hundred thousand. It is a powerful name denoting immense courage.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A shortened form of traditional Indian names, often signifying grace.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who is wealthy or prosperous; an Indian name derived from Lakshmi.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Son of the goddess of wealth”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Lakhina, meaning someone of great fortune and prosperity.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, referring to Lord Vishnu. It signifies a divine connection and is chosen by parents seeking a traditional, holy name.”

    • Lakhmanલખમણ

      Boy · Gujarati · “The Gujarati form of Lakshman, meaning a person endowed with prosperous signs and brotherly devotion.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Goddess of wealth and prosperity”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A devotee of the goddess Lakshmi; a name of religious significance in India.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Hindi/Sanskrit derivative meaning king of wealth. Used to denote prosperity, success, or great fortune.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means small; a Hindi name that refers to something little or youthful.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A compound name signifying a devotee of the divine source of wealth. It is often used to invoke blessings of prosperity.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A reference to the energy of a goddess; a name rooted in Indian mythology.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name meaning one who is beloved or precious; used in Indian cultures.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name denoting a devotee of Goddess Lakshmi. The 'appa' suffix is a common traditional honorific; used to show religious dedication.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lucky or associated with wealth”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit roots, lord of Goddess Lakshmi. Refers to the god Vishnu.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lucky or associated with wealth”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Prosperous and lucky one”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A name implying lordship or leadership; derived from Indian linguistic roots.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Devotee of the goddess of wealth”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who possesses good qualities”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sign, mark, or characteristic”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sign, attribute, or lucky sign”

    • Lakshलक्ष

      Boy · Indian · “Aim, target”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A target or aim”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit-derived, meaning a ray of beauty or grace. Used as an elegant name highlighting physical or spiritual attractiveness.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Prosperous; brother of Rama”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Combines Lakshman, from Sanskrit Lakshmana, meaning 'having auspicious marks,' with Yadav, meaning 'descendant of Yadu.'”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Distinguished sign or characteristic”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lakshanajna means "one who knows signs or characteristics" in Sanskrit, from lakshana, "mark or characteristic," and jna, "knowing."”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with auspicious signs”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lakshananvita means "endowed with auspicious marks or qualities" in Sanskrit, combining lakshana (mark or characteristic) with anvita (endowed with).”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Having good signs or fortune”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One possessing auspicious qualities”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with good signs or characteristics”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Possessing auspicious signs”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with meaningful signs”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One having fortunate attributes”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who is like a sign or symbol”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Lord of wealth or fortune”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who worships with immense devotion”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One radiant with auspicious fortune”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One worthy of abundant worship”

    • Boy · Indian · “From the Sanskrit word for a target or objective. It represents focus and determination, often given to boys to inspire clear life goals.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Target of ancient sun light”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One whose sacrifice is focused on a goal”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From 'lakshya' (target/goal). It describes a person who is driven, focused, and determined to succeed in life.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with auspicious traits”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Goddess of wealth or auspicious sign”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who possesses auspicious wisdom”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One associated with the god of wealth”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Lakshmi, implying one who is wealthy, fortunate, or prosperous. A common, auspicious name.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Named after Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Used to wish for a life of comfort and grace.”

    • Boy · Indian · “One with auspicious marks”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One possessing auspicious qualities”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Auspicious radiant wealth”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with auspicious signs”

    • Boy · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning distinguished or observed. Used to signify someone who stands out from others due to merit.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Distinguished or having auspicious marks”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who has been marked by or attained ultimate liberation.”

    • Lakshithलक्षित

      Boy · Indian · “A male name of Indian origin meaning a person with a clear aim or target. It signifies someone who is focused and goal-oriented.”

    • Boy · Indian · “A blend of Sanskrit roots meaning aim, also associated with Lord Shiva. It implies both divine grace and a sharp, focused sense of purpose.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with a clear focus or goal”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Goal-oriented person”

    • Lakshmanलक्ष्मण

      Boy · Sanskrit · “Brother of rama; brother of lord rama; brother of lord rama, prosperous”

    • Boy · Indian · “Lakshmana is a Sanskrit name meaning a person with lucky omens. Used as a classic and heroic masculine name in India.”

    • Boy · Indian · “Mythological term, meaning the reviver of Lakshmana's life. Refers to the divine power of healing in the Ramayana.”

    • Boy · Indian · “A variation of the term for the reviver of Lakshmana's life. Used in religious contexts to signify healing and preservation.”

    • Lakshmidharலக்ஷ்மிதர்

      Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning one who holds or supports Lakshmi, usually referring to Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the world.”

    • Lakshmigopalலட்சுமிகோபால்

      Boy · Tamil · “A divine combination referring to Lord Krishna as the protector of cows and the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing prosperity and care.”

    • Lakshmikantलक्ष्मीकांत

      Boy · Sanskrit · “Goddess lakshmi`s lord/ husband - vishnu; husband of lakshmi; husband of lakshmi ( lord vishnu), or a rich person; vishnu, husband of goddess lakshmi”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit, meaning the Lord of Goddess Lakshmi (Vishnu). Used as a devotional title expressing divine connection.”

    • Lakshminarayanलक्ष्मीनारायण

      Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing the divine union of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu together as a single entity.”

    • Lakshminathலட்சுமிநாத்

      Boy · Tamil · “This name refers to the Lord of Goddess Lakshmi, specifically Lord Vishnu, representing the ultimate master of wealth, beauty, and well-being.”

    • Lakshmipathiలక్ష్మీపతి

      Boy · Indian · “Meaning Lord of Lakshmi, this name refers to Vishnu as the consort of the goddess of wealth and prosperity.”

    • Lakshmipatiलक्ष्मीपति

      Boy · Sanskrit · “Husband of lakshmi; husband of lakshmi ( lord vishnu)”

    • Lakshmiramanலட்சுமிராமன்

      Boy · Tamil · “A beautiful name combining Lakshmi and Rama, signifying the charming Lord Vishnu who brings joy and is accompanied by prosperity.”

    • Lakshyaलक्ष्य

      Boy · Indian · “Target; destination”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Focused on a target”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From 'lakshya' (goal/target) and 'mal' (garland/series). It means 'garland of goals.' Used to denote a life filled with purpose.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Target-oriented”

    • Lakshyanshलक्ष्यांश

      Boy · Sanskrit · “Part of a great goal — lakshya, 'aim,' and ansh, 'portion of,' for a life already pointed somewhere.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who grants goals”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who achieves the goal”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One whose goal is divine”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Calculated goal or target”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One whose form is the ultimate goal of spiritual seekers.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One who reveres the goal”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Small auspicious sign”

    • Boy · Indian · “A variant spelling of Lakshit, meaning distinguished. Used to denote a person of notable character or appearance.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Meaning well-marked or distinguished by positive traits. It is used to signify someone who stands out for their good character.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Meaning possessing auspicious signs or marks. Often linked to traditional ideas of good fortune.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with many auspicious signs”

    • Unisex · Indian · “King with auspicious signs”

    • Boy · Indian · “Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu together”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with auspicious, fortunate traits”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A small staff or club”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Belonging to a clan or family”

    • Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit root, meaning beloved. A common masculine name for a cherished child.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with an attractive tongue”

    • Unisex · Indian · “One with a playful or beautiful tongue”

    • Lalamलालम

      Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the best among its kind or a precious jewel.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Having beautiful or precious eyes”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Ruby or precious red jewel”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Composed of 'Lalana' (woman/womanly) and 'Lalita' (beautiful/charming). It describes beauty. Used as a soft, rhythmic name.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Playful and graceful”

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