Hindu Baby Boy Names Starting With R
3413 names with meanings and origins.
3413 Hindu boy names that start with R. 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 R: Rohan, Reyansh, Riaan. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.
Top picks
- Rohan — “Ascending”
- Reyansh — “A ray of light”
- Riaan — “Little king”
- Rishi — “A sage or seer, representing wisdom, spiritual vision, and deep meditation.”
- Rudra — “A form of Lord Shiva”
- Rahul — “A popular name meaning an able or efficient person, also historically associated with the son of Gautama Buddha.”
- Raghav — “A popular name for Lord Rama, meaning a descendant of King Raghu, signifying noble heritage.”
- Ravi — “A classic name meaning the Sun, representing radiance, energy, and the source of life in the solar system.”
- Raj — “A powerful yet simple name meaning king, ruler, or royalty, conveying a sense of leadership and grace.”
- Ritesh — “Lord of truth”
Unisex · Indian · “Success or prosperity”
Unisex · Indian · “Devotion or dedication”
Unisex · Indian · “Means princess or capital; a Sanskrit name derived from the word rajadhani.”
Boy · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning the consort of Radha, referring to Lord Krishna. A common name for boys, honoring the divine romantic bond.”
Unisex · Indian · “Successful or prosperous”
Unisex · Indian · “A musical melody or mode”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit word for melody or musical mode. It is a masculine name for someone who loves music.”
Unisex · Indian · “From the Sanskrit 'Raga' (musical mode/color), meaning a melodious song. Used for those whose life is seen as a beautiful, harmonious melody.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who loves music or melody; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Roots 'raaga' (melody) and 'sutha' (daughter). Describes a person who is the essence or product of musical beauty.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of music or melody”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who showers music like rain; a lyrical Sanskrit name.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who follows melody”
Unisex · Indian · “Melodious person”
Unisex · Indian · “Musical or melodic”
Unisex · Indian · “God of melody or music”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of musical modes”
Unisex · Indian · “Goddess of music or melody”
Unisex · Indian · “Musical or belonging to a melody”
Unisex · Indian · “A feminine form of the Sanskrit name Raagith, derived from the word for musical melody or song.”
Unisex · Indian · “A masculine form of the Sanskrit name Raagitha, derived from the word for musical melody or song.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means melodic or musical; a variation of the Sanskrit root for music.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a ray of light or sun; a common Indian name derived from Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a ray of light; a masculine Indian name based on the root for light.”
Unisex · Indian · “Secret; mystery”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a traveler or wanderer; a name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a traveler or wayfarer; a serene Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a female traveler or wanderer; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved; pleasant”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit for beloved, meaning pleasant. Used for someone whose company is deemed delightful and harmonious.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved; pleasant”
Boy · Indian · “Lots of money person”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved; pleasant”
Boy · Punjabi · “Rule, power, kingdom”
- Raajaaராஜா
Boy · Tamil · “A classic and powerful name meaning king or ruler, representing leadership, authority, and a noble character.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means queen or sovereign; a variant of the Sanskrit name Raja.”
Boy · Indian · “Silvery, Dust, Mist, Passion”
- Raajeevराजीव
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit masculine name meaning a blue lotus or one who rules all. It is a common name in India that symbolizes purity and leadership.”
- Raajeevalochanराजीवलोचन
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name describing a person with eyes as beautiful as a blue lotus flower, often used as an epithet for deities.”
Unisex · Indian · “Long life; prosperous life”
Unisex · Indian · “Means lord of kings; a sophisticated Indian name derived from Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Prince; son of a king”
- Raajyashreeराज्यश्री
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males representing the propriety, grace, or wealth of a king.”
- Raakaaराका
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that identifies the day of the full moon. It is also the name of a Vedic goddess presiding over the moon.”
- Raakeshराकेश
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning lord of the night. It is a title for the moon, which governs the sky after the sun sets.”
Unisex · Indian · “A sacred thread; protective talisman”
Unisex · Indian · “Means of the night or descendant of the moon; a Sanskrit-derived name.”
- Raamराम
Boy · Sanskrit · “Raam is a Sanskrit name referring to Lord Rama, an avatar of Vishnu. It signifies the supreme spirit and a godly nature.”
- Raamaanujरामानुज
Boy · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name literally means the younger brother of Rama, famously referring to Lakshmana or the philosopher Ramanuja.”
Unisex · Indian · “Servant of Lord Rama”
Unisex · Indian · “Originating from Sanskrit roots, it means one who is pleasing or charming. A classic and traditional name often used for boys.”
Unisex · Indian · “From the root 'Ram' (to please/charm). It describes one who brings joy and is delightful in nature; used as a friendly, positive name.”
- Raamdattராம்தத்
Boy · Tamil · “A spiritual name meaning a gift from Lord Rama, representing a child who is considered a divine blessing.”
Unisex · Indian · “Pleasing; charming”
Unisex · Indian · “A combined name representing the virtues of both Lord Rama and Lord Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit 'Rajni'; means queen. A regal, traditional name denoting authority, grace, and elevated status.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who follows the path of light; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Essence; joy; nectar”
Unisex · Indian · “Knowledgeable; lover of art”
Unisex · Indian · “Ray of light; luminous”
Unisex · Indian · “Devotee; follower”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a chariot or carrier; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means related to the chariot or path; a unique Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who follows truth or is noble; a Sanskrit-derived Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a follower of truth or beauty; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a seeker of truth or light; a Sanskrit-rooted Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means lord of the chariot or traveler; a classic Indian name from Sanskrit roots.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a journey or path; a feminine Indian name derived from Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a path or way; a peaceful Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means truth seeker or traveler; a Sanskrit-inspired Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who has the brilliance of a chariot; a Sanskrit-derived name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a follower of the right path; a graceful Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means traveler on the path of truth; a classic Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means related to the journey; a Sanskrit-inspired name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a traveler or wayfarer; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a dedicated traveler; a unique Sanskrit-derived name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the sun; a short, powerful Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “King of Lanka in Hindu mythology”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the epic character Ravana, meaning related to or belonging to him. Rarely used due to the character's complex mythology.”
Unisex · Indian · “The name of the mythical King of Lanka. It is a classic historical name often used in literature and theatre.”
Unisex · Indian · “Variant spelling of Ravanan”
Unisex · Indian · “The sun; radiant”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a ray of light; a gentle Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a follower of light; a Sanskrit-inspired Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a ray of light; a variation of the Sanskrit word for sun rays.”
Unisex · Indian · “Satisfied; contented”
Unisex · Indian · “Refers to a community of cattle herders”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a friend; a name of Arabic origin widely used in India.”
Unisex · Indian · “Friend; companion”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a friend; a variation of the name Rabeek.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a wise person or traveler; a name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a friend or companion; a name with Sanskrit roots.”
Unisex · Indian · “Knowledge; musical note”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who moves with intensity; a unique Sanskrit-derived name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means lover of intensity or passion; a Sanskrit name of Indian origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means one who brings joy or light; a Sanskrit-inspired Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a path or direction; a rare Sanskrit-derived name.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Spring; famous; godly; spring, springtime”
Unisex · Indian · “Means dear one or friend; a name of Arabic-Indian origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means friend of the light; a Sanskrit-inspired Indian name.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a wise leader or friend; a name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Ravi (sun) and Indra (lord), meaning lord of the sun. It is a traditional name symbolizing brilliance and power.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the sun”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the sun”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a wise lord or friend; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “A term meaning joined or bound. A name signifying strong interpersonal ties and community connection.”
Unisex · Indian · “Bound; tied; joined”
Boy · Bengali · “An Arabic-origin name meaning the springtime or the one born during the season of spring, symbolizing growth, beauty, and renewal for men.”
Unisex · Indian · “A form or appearance”
Unisex · Indian · “Creator; someone who composes or builds”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the creator or architect”
Boy · Indian · “Lord Varun, Wise”
Unisex · Indian · “Beautiful creation or divine composition”
- Rachitरचित
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to an invention or something that has been carefully written and created.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who embodies creative knowledge”
Unisex · Indian · “Creator; one who makes or produces”
Unisex · Indian · “Beautiful artistic creation”
Unisex · Indian · “Protection or guarding”
Unisex · Indian · “Rooted in the Sanskrit verb to give, meaning a bestower. Used to signify generosity and a giving nature.”
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Tamil Ratchakan, meaning 'protector' or 'savior,' ultimately from Sanskrit rakshaka, 'protector.'”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, dark and beautiful”
Unisex · Indian · “Related to the beloved Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “Lady Radha, beloved of Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Pertaining to Radha”
Boy · Indian · “Generous, **, Liberal”
- Radhakantaராதகாந்தா
Boy · Tamil · “A devotional name meaning the beloved of Radha, referring to Lord Krishna and his eternal bond of love.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, devotee of Radha”
- Radhakrishnaराधाकृष्ण
Boy · Sanskrit · “Radha & lord krishna; radha and lord krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, beloved of Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “A combination of 'Radha' and 'mani' (jewel). It signifies someone who is as precious as a jewel to the goddess Radha.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, the enchanter of Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “Sun or a radiant one”
Unisex · Indian · “The unconquered Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of Radha, Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Friend or companion of Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, the dark one of Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “Literally the body or manifestation of Radha, the consort of Krishna. Reflects a person seen as an embodiment of divine love.”
- Radhavallabhராதாவல்லப்
Boy · Tamil · “A sacred name meaning the consort or lover of Radha, representing the divine and romantic aspect of Lord Krishna.”
Boy · Indian · “Beloved of Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “Successful or prosperous, related to Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of Radha, Krishna”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, dark and beloved”
- Radheshराधेश
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males meaning Lord of Radha, which is a title for the deity Krishna.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who seeks refuge in Radha”
- Radheshyamராதேஷ்யாம்
Boy · Tamil · “A popular devotional name that joins Radha and Shyam (Krishna) together, symbolizing the perfect union of love.”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from Radha, referring to a descendent of her. Traditionally associated with the figure of Karna, used as a masculine name.”
- Radheyaराधेय
Boy · Sanskrit · “Karna, foster son of radha; son of radha .i e karna”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, the dark beloved”
Unisex · Indian · “A derivation suggesting success or prosperity. Often used for someone who thrives through effort and maintains a positive path in life.”
Unisex · Indian · “The beloved of Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “A devotional name where 'radhikatmane' signifies one who holds Radha in their soul or identifies with her spirit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Radhikavenkat combines Radhika, a Sanskrit form of Radha meaning "success" or "prosperity," with Venkat, referring to the sacred Venkata hill.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, the beloved of Radha”
Unisex · Indian · “Radhini has Sanskrit roots in radh, "to succeed" or "to accomplish," giving the sense "successful" or "accomplished."”
Unisex · Indian · “From Radhi (people) and Pa (lord). Means master or lord of the people. Used to denote leadership qualities.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is beloved or successful. It carries the weight of being cherished by others and achieving desired goals.”
- Radhiyaaराधिया
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Of Sanskrit origin, this unisex name means being content and satisfied with one's life and circumstances.”
Unisex · Indian · “One possessing wealth or success”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord Krishna, the dark beloved”
Unisex · Indian · “Successful; prosperous; beloved”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit-based name meaning successful or prosperous. Common feminine name in India.”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning one who is successful or prosperous. A positive and common name used for girls.”
- Raditeराडिते
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name is associated with the sun. It also carries connotations of being unpredictable or having a radical nature.”
Unisex · Indian · “A modern spelling of Raelyn, which is a variant of Rae, meaning "grace" in English.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beautiful; lush; garden”
Unisex · Indian · “Fragrant; scented; basil”
Unisex · Indian · “Fragrant; scented; basil”
Unisex · Indian · “Fragrant flower; perfume”
Unisex · Indian · “Raenuga is a Tamil spelling of Renuka, a Sanskrit name derived from renu, meaning "dust" or "pollen."”
Unisex · Indian · “Raenuka is a spelling variant of Renuka, a Sanskrit name associated with renu, meaning "dust" or "pollen."”
Unisex · Indian · “Silken; soft; smooth”
Unisex · Indian · “Silken; soft; smooth”
Unisex · Indian · “Helper of the faith”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'rafeeq' (friend); a companion who is kind and supportive. Used to emphasize a loyal and gentle friendship.”
Unisex · Indian · “Kind friend; companion”
Unisex · Indian · “Kind friend; companion”
- Rafidরাফিদ
Boy · Bengali · “From Arabic roots meaning a supporter or a helper.”
Unisex · Indian · “Kind friend; companion”
Unisex · Indian · “Friend of the noble; helper”
Unisex · Indian · “Friend of Islam; helper of the faith”
- Rafinরাফিন
Boy · Bengali · “Of Arabic origin, meaning posh, high-end, or refined.”
Boy · Bengali · “An Arabic-derived name meaning a kind and compassionate friend or companion, commonly used as a formal given name in Bengali culture.”
- Rafiqullahরফিকুল্লাহ
Boy · Bengali · “Arabic name meaning 'Friend of Allah' or 'Kind of Allah'.”
- Rafsanরাফসান
Boy · Bengali · “A name of Persian origin, meaning a brilliant protector or shining.”
Unisex · Indian · “From the Sanskrit root 'rafta', meaning speed, pace, or movement. It is often used to describe someone with a dynamic and quick nature.”
Unisex · Indian · “Speed; pace; movement”
Unisex · Indian · “Speed; pace; movement”
Unisex · Indian · “Divine musical lord”
Unisex · Indian · “Knowledge of melody”
Unisex · Indian · “Musical vine; rhythmic creeper”
Unisex · Indian · “A musical melody or mode”
Unisex · Indian · “Garland of musical melodies”
Unisex · Indian · “Garland of musical melodies”
Unisex · Indian · “Daughter of musical melody”
Unisex · Indian · “One who loves music”
Unisex · Indian · “A beautiful melody”
Unisex · Indian · “Ragasia comes from Tamil ragasiyam, meaning "secret," ultimately rooted in Sanskrit rahasya with the same meaning.”
Unisex · Indian · “A musical child”
Unisex · Indian · “Daughter of music”
Unisex · Indian · “The sound of melody”
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