Hindu Baby Boy Names Starting With N
3347 names with meanings and origins.
3347 Hindu boy names that start with N. 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 N: Nikhil, Neel, Nirvaan. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Nikhil — “Whole, complete”
- Neel — “Blue”
- Nirvaan — “Liberation; ultimate bliss”
- Nitin — “Master of the right path”
- Nakul — “The fourth of the Pandava brothers, known for his handsome appearance and mastery of horses.”
- Niralika — “From 'Nirala' (unique/separate). Used to highlight the individuality and special nature of the child, implying a one-of-a-kind quality.”
- Nandipriya — “Beloved of Nanda”
- NallaThambi — “Meaning good younger brother, this name is full of affection and represents a cherished member of the family.”
- Navanidhi — “From 'Nava' (nine) and 'Nidhi' (treasures). The nine treasures. Used as a symbol of abundance and prosperity.”
- Nishra — “Night or darkness”
Boy · Indian · “Belonging to the Sky”
Boy · Indian · “Celestial, Appearing in the Sky, Name of certain constellations”
- Naabhiनाभि
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the center of the body or the navel, and was the name of an ancient legendary king.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the country”
Unisex · Indian · “Sound; musical tone”
- Naagநாக்
Boy · Tamil · “Derived from Sanskrit, it refers to the Cobra or a serpent, often associated with divinity and protection in Indian culture.”
- Naag-raajநாகராஜ்
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning the king of serpents, this name usually refers to the divine Sheshanaga who supports the universe and Lord Vishnu.”
Boy · Indian · “One of the kauravas”
- Naagarjunनागार्जुन
Boy · Sanskrit · “Naagarjun was an ancient philosopher, bringing a sense of profound wisdom and intellectual depth to your child's name.”
- Naagdharनागधर
Boy · Sanskrit · “One who wears cobra; one who wears cobra ( lord shiva)”
- Naagendraनागेंद्र
Boy · Sanskrit · “King of the serpents; lord of serpents ( vaasuki )”
- Naageshनागेश
Boy · Sanskrit · “God of serpents ( sheshnaag ); god of serpents (sheshnaag)”
Boy · Indian · “Savior of serpents”
Boy · Indian · “King of serpents”
- Naagpatiनागपति
Boy · Sanskrit · “King of serpents ( vaasuki ); king of serpents (vaasuki)”
Unisex · Indian · “King of serpents”
- Naagrajनागराज
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means king of serpents. It is associated with Sheshnaag, the thousand-headed snake king in Hindu mythology.”
Unisex · Indian · “Successful; prosperous”
Unisex · Indian · “Means serpent or cobra; a traditional Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means lord of serpents; an Indian name from the Sanskrit term for cobra.”
- Naakeshநாகேஷ்
Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning the Lord of serpents, often used as an epithet for Lord Shiva who wears a serpent around his neck.”
Unisex · Indian · “Noble or righteous one”
Unisex · Indian · “Means lotus flower; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name for beauty.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means divine melody or song; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Garland of names”
- Naamdevநாம்தேவ்
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning the devotee of the Divine Name, famous as the name of a prominent Marathi saint-poet in the Bhakti movement.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from roots implying name or gentle nature. It is often used to suggest someone soft-spoken and pleasant.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Nama (name). Means named or famous; often used for girls, implying one who is well-recognized.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means day; a short Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
- Naanakநானக்
Boy · Tamil · “Referring to Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, the name conveys qualities of humility, enlightenment, and universal love.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means daily or belonging to the day; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
- Naaraayanनारायण
Boy · Sanskrit · “Naaraayan is a Sanskrit male name meaning the refuge of man. In Hindu tradition, it is a significant name for the deity Vishnu, symbolizing a protector of all humanity.”
- Naaradநாரத்
Boy · Tamil · “Named after the divine sage Narada, known for his wisdom, musical talent, and role as a messenger between gods and humans.”
Boy · Indian · “Narang ca be used as a surname in various culture”
Unisex · Indian · “Means of the song or dance; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Boy · Indian · “The adobe of beings”
Unisex · Indian · “Means nectar of the day; a Sanskrit-inspired Indian name.”
Boy · Indian · “Gift from God, Rewarded, Given, Giving”
Unisex · Indian · “Melody or music”
Unisex · Indian · “Means protector of melody; an Indian name from Sanskrit roots.”
- Naavalanनावलन
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that describes a skilled orator or someone who is well-versed in the various arts.”
- Naavarasanநாவரசன்
Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning the king of words or eloquence, referring to someone who has great mastery over speech and language.”
Unisex · Indian · “God of new beginnings”
Unisex · Indian · “New or innovative”
Unisex · Indian · “Heroine or queen”
Unisex · Indian · “Means divine path; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Boy · Indian · “Star of our eyes”
Unisex · Indian · “Nobleman or king”
- Nabajitনৱজিত
Boy · Assamese · “Nabajit means newly conquered or victorious in a new way, representing modern victory.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means new light or dawn; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means prophet or leader; an Indian name with Arabic-Persian influences.”
- Nabenduநபேந்து
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning the new moon in the sky, this name symbolizes growth, gentle light, and the start of a new phase.”
Boy · Indian · “Sky, Ocean, Heavenly”
Unisex · Indian · “Radiant as the sky”
Unisex · Indian · “Means of the new dawn; an Indian name from Sanskrit roots.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means of the sky or heaven; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Boy · Indian · “Moon in the sky.”
Boy · Indian · “Centre of body, An ancient king”
- Nabhijநபிக்
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning born from the navel, referring to Lord Brahma who was born from the lotus sprouting from Lord Vishnu's navel.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Sanskrit-based name meaning lord of the sky or heavens. It suggests a high-reaching or elevated personality.”
- Nabhirajनाभिराज
Boy · Indian · “Nabhiraj is associated with the '14th Manu of Jain mythology,' signifying an ancient and revered lineage.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who travels through the sky”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'Nabha' (sky) and 'Gata' (one who moves). It describes one who travels through space. Used for an expansive, airy name.”
- Nabhojநபோஜ்
Boy · Tamil · “A Sanskrit name meaning born of the sky, often used to describe celestial beings or something ethereal and divine.”
- Nabhomaniनभोमणि
Boy · Sanskrit · “The sun; jewel of the sky ( sun); jewel of the sky (sun)”
Unisex · Indian · “Means seeker of the divine path; a traditional Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Nabhu' (sky) and 'Ja' (born). Denotes someone born from the heavens or having a celestial, airy nature.”
- Nabhyaநபிய
Boy · Tamil · “Meaning belonging to the sky or celestial, this name represents a person with a vast and lofty character.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means prophetess or divine messenger; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means divine messenger; an Indian name of spiritual significance.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'Nabi' (prophet) and 'Jan' (soul/beloved). Used to describe someone who is as beloved as a prophet.”
- Nabirনবীর
Boy · Bengali · “From Arabic roots meaning 'noble' or 'distinguished'.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sweet or pleasant”
Unisex · Indian · “Means new dawn or fresh start; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means of the divine or Brahmin; an Indian name of spiritual origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means protected by the divine; a traditional South Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means soul of the sage; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means wise or insightful; a short Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means wise one; a feminine variation of the Indian name Nachi.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means son of the wise or protected; a traditional Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means goddess or a devoted one; a Tamil name.”
- Nachikनचिक
Boy · Sanskrit · “Nachik is a delightful short form of Nachiketa, a name steeped in ancient wisdom and spirit.”
- Nachiketनचिकेत
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the son of Vajashravas. It is famously associated with the seeker of knowledge in the Upanishads.”
- Nachiketaनचिकेता
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to fire or an ancient sage. Nachiketa is a famous figure in the Upanishads known for his spiritual seeking.”
Boy · Indian · “The name of the boy who went to see Lord Yama and got Brahma Vidya from Yama”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a precious gem-like character; a Tamil name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who is dancing; a Sanskrit-derived name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means someone who is dancing or joyful; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a devoted son or child; a traditional Tamil name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a skillful mover or performer; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the essence of sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Leader or guide”
Unisex · Indian · “Dancing or music”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who understands sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Boy · Indian · “One who appreciates and loves music”
Unisex · Indian · “King of dance; referring to Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “King of dance; referring to Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “King of dance; referring to Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who takes the form of sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one whose essence is sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a melodic sound or voice; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one beyond sound or silence; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the soul of sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the physical embodiment of sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Tamil word for star. Used to signify brightness, guidance, and a lofty position.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beautiful or river”
Unisex · Indian · “A musical note or tone”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a courageous or heroic person; an Indian name.”
- Nadeeshनदीश
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means the god of the river or the ocean. It represents the lord of all flowing waters.”
Unisex · Indian · “God of the river”
Unisex · Indian · “God of the river”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a beautiful sound or music; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means to give or a gift; a Sanskrit-derived name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'Nada' (sound) and 'Deva' (lord), meaning lord of sound. Often used in musical families to honor rhythm and vocal art.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the root for sound. Means sound or music. Used to suggest a harmonious nature or talent for musical arts.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means sound or music; a Sanskrit-derived name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a sweet sound or melody; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a beautiful melody; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from terms meaning voice or call. It is used to signify someone who is expressive and communicates with intent.”
Unisex · Indian · “Precious or rare”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a sweet friend or loved one; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a guide or someone who leads; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who looks for or perceives sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a precious pearl or gem; a Tamil name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one whose arms are like sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the river”
Unisex · Indian · “River or daughter of the river”
Unisex · Indian · “Lover of the river or music”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a virtuous sound or nature; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the form of sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who reflects the form of rivers and the ocean.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the rivers”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who resides in sound; a Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a king of sound or a ruler; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a leader or guide; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who is peaceful with sound; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a seeker of knowledge or truth; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Love or affection”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a beautiful wish or desire; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a seeker of knowledge; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a seeker of truth; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who is truthful; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a truthful person; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a pure and joyful soul; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Desire or aspiration”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a joyful or lovely person; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who is always joyful; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a person filled with joy; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a guide or a leader; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a skillful guide or creator; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a bright or leading light; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a leader or an enlightened one; an Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “One with beautiful eyes”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Tamil root for vision. Means beautiful eyes. Used to compliment physical attractiveness and a clear, piercing gaze.”
Unisex · Indian · “Useful or beneficial”
Unisex · Indian · “Rooted in concepts of compassion or kindness. Used as an affectionate name reflecting a gentle and caring nature.”
Unisex · Indian · “Offering to the serpent deity”
Unisex · Indian · “A hero associated with serpents”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a devoted follower of the snake deity; a Sanskrit name.”
- Nagabhooshanनागभूषण
Boy · Indian · “An Indian male name describing one who wears serpents as ornaments. This is a traditional title for the deity Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'naga' (serpent) and 'bhusha' (adornment). Refers to one who wears serpents as jewelry, typically Shiva. A devotional name.”
Boy · Indian · “One who wears snakes as ornaments, Lord Shiva”
Boy · Indian · “One who has serpents as ornaments”
Boy · Indian · “God Shankar, Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit Nagabhu, meaning 'mountain-born,' an epithet of the god Skanda. Nagabhuve is its inflected form used in invocations.”
Unisex · Indian · “Adorned with snakes”
Unisex · Indian · “One wearing snakes as ornaments”
Boy · Indian · “Name of a poet.”
Unisex · Indian · “Moon of the serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “Jewel of the serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “Vision of the serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'naga' (serpent) and 'darshini' (one who sees). It refers to one who envisions or possesses a spiritual connection to the serpent deity.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the serpents”
Unisex · Indian · “One who bears the serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “From Naga and Darshan; meaning vision of the serpent deity. A religious or mythological name.”
Unisex · Indian · “One supported by the serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “King of the serpents”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the serpents”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'naga' (serpent) and 'adhiv' (dweller). Refers to one living with or associated with serpents, often linked to Hindu mythological imagery.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who moves like a serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “Dweller in the serpent world”
Unisex · Indian · “Destroyer of serpents”
Unisex · Indian · “One holding a serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'naga' (serpent) and 'iah' (devotee). It means 'devotee of the serpent god.' Used in traditional, spiritual contexts.”
Unisex · Indian · “Born of the serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved of the serpent goddess”
Unisex · Indian · “One associated with the serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “Worshipped by the serpent maidens.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who creates serpents”
Unisex · Indian · “From Naga (serpent) and Karnika (earring). A decorative name referencing jewelry. A feminine name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Nagakesaramalin means “wearing a garland of nagakesara flowers” in Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Adorned with serpent bracelets”
Boy · Indian · “Son of serpents.”
Unisex · Indian · “One wearing serpent-shaped earrings”
Unisex · Indian · “Serpent vine or creeper”
Unisex · Indian · “Serpent vine or creeper”
Unisex · Indian · “From Naga (serpent) and Latha (vine/creeper). Refers to a vine resembling a snake. A feminine name in India.”
Unisex · Indian · “Mark of the serpent”
Unisex · Indian · “Devotee of the serpent linga”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the serpent linga”
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