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100 Trending Marathi Baby Names With Their Meanings — From Traditional To Modern
Choosing the right name for babies is not just a ritual; it holds emotional and cultural significance for the family. Besides being a cherished tradition in Indian homes, the naming ceremony also embodies the values of the family into which the child is born. For new parents, choosing a name that resonates with the traditional outlook of the community can be an uphill task. In Maharashtra, the naming ceremony is an elaborate ritual. Parents are expected to choose names that symbolize the rich culture of the state. In this blog, we have made this task easier by mentioning the names of both genders for easy access and selection.
20 Popular Marathi Names With Meanings
Marathi baby names have a blend of traditionalism with modernity. The names are appealing to the new generation of children who are growing up in a generation that needs to respect both cultural traditions and modern identity. Below we have a list of 20 baby names that are very common in Maharashtrian culture.
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Name |
Gender |
Meaning |
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Aarav |
Boy |
Calm like a sage; peaceful nature |
|
Atharva |
Boy |
Another name of Lord Ganesha |
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Advait |
Boy |
Unique and exclusive |
|
Akshay |
Boy |
Indestructible |
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Anay |
Boy |
Name for Lord Vishnu |
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Anjali |
Girl |
Offering to the Lord |
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Aadharsh |
Boy |
Ideal, justice |
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Chaitanya |
Boy |
Consciousness, a state of eternal bliss |
|
Damodar |
Boy |
Another name of Lord Vishnu |
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Gaurav |
Boy |
Sense of pride |
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Ira |
Girl |
Another name of Goddess Saraswati |
|
Ishwari |
Girl |
Another name of Goddess Parvati |
|
Krish |
Boy |
Another name of Lord Krishna |
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Keshav |
Boy |
Another name of Lord Vishnu |
|
Karthik |
Boy |
Another name of Lord Murugan |
|
Meera |
Girl |
Limitless, prosperity |
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Manasi |
Girl |
One who is born out of the mind |
|
Omkar |
Boy |
The eternal sound of the Universe |
|
Vedanti |
Girl |
One who knows the Vedas thoroughly |
|
Yamini |
Girl |
The stillness of night |
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20 Marathi Baby Boy Names With Meanings
Here we have a curated list of baby names that are usually used in the Maharashtrian culture for the male child of the family.
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Name |
Gender |
Meaning |
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Aarush |
Boy |
The bright rays of the sun |
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Aarjan |
Boy |
Acquiring good things in life |
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Ashwin |
Boy |
One who possesses horses |
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Aaryan |
Boy |
A noble person |
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Ajay |
Boy |
One who can never be conquered |
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Anant |
Boy |
Infinite |
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Bhargav |
Boy |
Radiant and bright |
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Darsh |
Boy |
Another name of Lord Krishna |
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Dattatreya |
Boy |
Gift of God |
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Debendra |
Boy |
Another name of Lord Vishnu |
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Eshan |
Boy |
North-east direction; also an incarnation of Lord Shiva |
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Harsh |
Boy |
Happiness that brings energy all around |
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Harshad |
Boy |
Boundless potential, energetic person |
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Kiyaan |
Boy |
A royal prince |
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Nikhil |
Boy |
Perfect, flawless |
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Punit |
Boy |
Purified, clean from all sins |
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Praveen |
Boy |
A person who is an expert in many fields |
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Sachin |
Boy |
Truthful, real |
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Tejas |
Boy |
Bright, glow, radiance |
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Vivaan |
Boy |
Full of life; exuberant and excited |
20 Marathi Baby Girl Names With Meanings
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Name |
Gender |
Meaning |
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Aditi |
Girl |
Boundless, unrestrained |
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Ambika |
Girl |
Another name of Goddess Durga |
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Anjana |
Girl |
Lord Hanuman’s mother |
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Adhishree |
Girl |
Another name of Goddess Durga |
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Aarohi |
Girl |
Musical tunes |
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Bhairavi |
Girl |
Melody that resonates with the Universe |
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Bhakti |
Girl |
Devotion, prayers |
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Bhanumati |
Girl |
Popular person |
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Charvi |
Girl |
Good-looking |
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Chetana |
Girl |
Reviving the consciousness |
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Chhavi |
Girl |
Reflection |
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Damini |
Girl |
Lightning |
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Devyani |
Girl |
Priceless gift |
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Dishani |
Girl |
One who has good knowledge of directions |
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Ekata |
Girl |
Unity in diversity |
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Esha |
Girl |
The deepest desires of the human heart |
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Harshada |
Girl |
One who brings joy |
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Ira |
Girl |
Another name of Goddess Saraswati |
|
Kavya |
Girl |
Poetry |
|
Reena |
Girl |
One who is artistic and creative |
10 Marathi Names Derived From Celebrity Inspirations
There are many names in Maharashtrian culture where baby names are inspired by celebrity personalities in movies, sports, and even historical personalities. Some of these are as follows:
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Name |
Gender |
Meaning |
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Lata |
Girl |
Derived from singer Lata Mangeshkar. The name means a graceful creeper plant |
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Madhuri |
Girl |
Meaning sweetness. This name is derived from Madhuri Dixit, a famous Bollywood actress |
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Akshay |
Boy |
Meaning immortal, imperishable. Again, it is derived from the name of a famous Bollywood actor |
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Asha |
Girl |
Means hope. This name is inspired by a renowned singer |
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Abhishek |
Boy |
Meaning ritual or offering. This is also inspired by an actor’s name |
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Rohit |
Boy |
Meaning the red rays of the sun. This name has been inspired by the name of a famous cricketer |
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Sachin |
Boy |
Pure, truthful, divine. The name became famous because of the cricket legend |
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Deepika |
Girl |
Means lamp. Inspired by the name of a Bollywood actress |
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Savita |
Girl |
Meaning bright as the sun. Inspired by the famous hockey player “Savita Punia” |
|
Sonali |
Girl |
Means golden colour. Inspired by a famous actress |
10 Traditional and Modern Names In Marathi Culture
Marathi culture blends traditional names with modern ones. Parents will find many traditional names that are timeless classics, yet hold significance to date. Moreover, many names also reflect recent trends and contemporary tastes. In this section, we have sorted 10 names - 5 each from traditional outlook and 5 others from new generation favourites for your ease.
5 Traditional Names
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Name |
Gender |
Meaning |
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Bhagyashree |
Girl |
One who is born with good luck |
|
Kalyani |
Girl |
Auspicious and successful; benevolence – always kind and helpful |
|
Namdev |
Boy |
Devotion; surrendering oneself to the Lord |
|
Shankar |
Boy |
Another name of Lord Shiva |
|
Vishwas |
Boy |
Trust, belief, faith, or integrity |
5 Modern Names
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Name |
Gender |
Meaning |
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Avni |
Girl |
Mother Earth |
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Saanvi |
Girl |
Knowledge, purity |
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Reyansh |
Boy |
Ray of light |
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Tanisha |
Girl |
Power and bravery |
|
Vivaan |
Boy |
Lively and energetic |
20 Marathi Names For Babies Inspired From The Pages Of History
We have prepared a list of baby names inspired by renowned historical figures such as kings and warriors, saints, social activists, educationists, etc.
10 Boy Names
|
Name |
Meaning |
Inspired By |
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Shivaji |
Sacred |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maratha king |
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Tanaji |
Courage and boldness |
Tanaji Malusare, brave general in Shivaji's army |
|
Baji |
Valor and bravery |
Baji Prabhu Deshpande, known for loyalty |
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Tatya |
A respectable elder |
Tatya Tope, leader in the 1857 uprising |
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Gopalrao |
Another name of Lord Krishna |
Gopalrao Deshmukh, social reformer |
|
Gangadhar |
A young lad |
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, freedom fighter |
|
Sadashiv |
Another name of Lord Shiva |
Sadashivrao Bhau, warrior |
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Vishnupant |
Another name of Lord Vishnu |
Vishnupant Damle, pioneer of Marathi cinema |
|
Mahadev |
Another name for Lord Shiva |
Mahadev Govind Ranade, social reformer |
|
Keshav |
Another name of Lord Krishna |
Keshavrao Jedhe, freedom fighter |
10 Girl Names
|
Name |
Meaning |
Inspired By |
|
Gargi |
Spiritual strength |
Gargi Vachaknavi – ancient Indian philosopher and scholar |
|
Jijabai |
A motherly figure |
Rajmata Jijabai – mother of Shivaji Maharaj |
|
Savitribai |
Divine and bright |
Savitribai Phule – India’s first female teacher |
|
Ahilya |
Purity |
Ahilyabai Holkar – Queen of Malwa |
|
Laxmibai |
Goddess of wealth and prosperity |
Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi – warrior queen |
|
Tarabai |
A woman who shines like a star |
Tarabai Bhonsale – queen and warrior |
|
Muktabai |
A liberated soul |
Saint Muktabai – sister of Sant Dnyaneshwar |
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Ramabai |
Devotee of Lord Rama |
Ramabai Ambedkar – social activist and wife of B.R. Ambedkar |
|
Anandibai |
Blissful and happy |
Anandi Gopal Joshi – India’s first female doctor |
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Indumati |
Gentle and pure |
Indumati Patankar – freedom fighter and social activist |
In Maharashtrian homes, selecting the right name for babies is both thoughtful and cumbersome. The deep cultural significance of the state forces parents to choose their baby names with due consideration. Sometimes, parents may feel overwhelmed with so many choices that they have; thus, we have probably helped them by curating the list of names based on important criteria. The names given here resonate with the traditions of the place, yet maintain a modern flavor, so that the newborn can carry the name with pride and purpose in their lives.
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