Popular Indian baby names for boys

Indian baby names are exotic and melodious to the ear and an excellent choice for your baby boy. Indian names are increasingly popular in America as well as the rest of the world. India is a beautiful country and home to such magnificent icons as the Taj Mahal as well as historical literature and culturally significant poetry. Come check out the coolest Indian baby names for boys!
 

With a population of approximately 1.2 billion, India is the second most populated country in the world. Unsurprisingly, baby names abound in India. Religion also plays a very important part of life in India and many names come from Hindiusm, which is the most widely practiced there. Other names come from Persian or Arabic sources and still others have Sanskrit roots, which is a language still spoken in parts of India today but is primarily a religious or historical language.

Some of these names you may be familiar with, such as Sanjay or Pratap, or they may all be new to you. Indian boy names are strong and appealing. Read on to make your choice!

Aarav: This Hindi name means "peaceful."

Arjun: A Sanskrit name, this means "shining."

Armaan: This name has Persian roots and means "longing."

Arnav: Meaning "ocean, sea," this is a Sanskrit name.

Arya: Another Persian name, this means "faithful, friend."

Aryan: This Sanskrit name means "noble one."

Chand: Meaning "moon, light," this name has Hindi roots.

Darshan: A Sanskrit name, this means "vision."

Deven: This is another version of the Hindi name Deval and means "divine."

Farid: Of Arabic as well as Hindi origin, this means "exceptional."

Gyan: Meaning "wisdom, enlightenment," this name is of Hindi origins and is also popular in  Ghana.

Hans: Although popular in Scandinavian countries, this name is also a Sanskrit word meaning "swan."

Hari: Of Hindi origin, this means "lion" and is one of the names of the Hindi god Vishnu.

Ishaan: A Hindi name, this means "the sun."

Kabir: Meaning "great, the great," this name has Arabic origins.

Kasi: Of Sanskrit origin, this means "shining."

Nikhil: This name means "whole, all," and has Hindi roots.

Pratap: A Hindi name, this means "majesty."

Rahul: Meaning "conquerer of all miseries," this name also means "traveler" in Arabic.

Rishi: This Sanskrit name means "sage."

Rohan: This name means "red-haired" and has Sanskrit roots.

Sanjay: Meaning "conquering, triumphant," this name is of Hindi and Sankrit origin.

Suraj: This comes from the Sanskrit word "su raja" which means "good king."

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