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140 Meaningful Kannada Baby Names For Boys And Girls
A Naming ceremony in Karnataka holds significant importance for the family. It is an elaborate process full of rituals, celebrations, and glory. The traditional beliefs of Kannada culture consider the naming ceremony an auspicious event. Parents and other family elders ensure that the chosen name has a positive meaning, so that the newborn's future life is blessed and fulfilled.
75 Kannada Baby Boy Names and Their Meanings
|
Name |
Gender |
Meaning |
|
Abhinav |
Boy |
creative, innovative, unique |
|
Advith |
Boy |
one who is unparalleled |
|
Ajay |
Boy |
one who cannot be defeated |
|
Akash |
Boy |
the blue sky |
|
Anand |
Boy |
happiness |
|
Aniketh |
Boy |
supreme power, Lord of all |
|
Anirudh |
Boy |
having boundless energy |
|
Arjun |
Boy |
shining, glory, fame, name from Mahabharata |
|
Arvind |
Boy |
lotus flower |
|
Anvith |
Boy |
the born leader |
|
Ashwin |
Boy |
one who can tame the horse |
|
Avinash |
Boy |
indestructible |
|
Bharath |
Boy |
name of our country, India |
|
Bhargav |
Boy |
name related to sage Bhrigu |
|
Bhavesh |
Boy |
when thoughts dominate emotions |
|
Chaitanya |
Boy |
consciousness |
|
Charan |
Boy |
humble |
|
Chiranjeevi |
Boy |
immortal, death cannot touch them |
|
Darshan |
Boy |
vision, life’s noble teachings |
|
Dhanush |
Boy |
bow |
|
Dinesh |
Boy |
another name for the Sun |
|
Divyesh |
Boy |
divine glow |
|
Eshwar |
Boy |
God |
|
Girish |
Boy |
Lord of the mountains |
|
Gopal |
Boy |
Lord Krishna |
|
Harsha |
Boy |
joy |
|
Hemant |
Boy |
early winter |
|
Hemanth |
Boy |
season signifying fall and the onset of winter |
|
Jagadish |
Boy |
one who rules the world |
|
Janardhan |
Boy |
helper of people |
|
Karthik |
Boy |
Lord Murugan’s name |
|
Kiran |
Boy |
ray of light |
|
Krishna |
Boy |
Lord Krishna’s name |
|
Kumar |
Boy |
young and jovial prince |
|
Lakshman |
Boy |
brother of Lord Rama |
|
Lokesh |
Boy |
one who rules others |
|
Madhav |
Boy |
Lord Krishna’s name |
|
Mahesh |
Boy |
Lord Shiva’s local name |
|
Manjunath |
Boy |
Lord Shiva (very popular name in Karnataka) |
|
Mohan |
Boy |
charming, attractive |
|
Nagaraj |
Boy |
king of serpents |
|
Nagendra |
Boy |
one who can tame Snakes |
|
Namith |
Boy |
humble |
|
Nandan |
Boy |
a beloved and pleasing son |
|
Narayan |
Boy |
another name of Lord Vishnu |
|
Nikhil |
Boy |
complete |
|
Niranjan |
Boy |
spotless, without any flaws |
|
Omkar |
Boy |
sound of the sacred syllable Om |
|
Padmanabha |
Boy |
One with a lotus navel (Vishnu) |
|
Pavan |
Boy |
breeze, wind |
|
Pradeep |
Boy |
lamp |
|
Pranav |
Boy |
related to the soul |
|
Raghav |
Boy |
descendant of Raghu |
|
Rajesh |
Boy |
ruler |
|
Rakshith |
Boy |
one who protects others |
|
Ramesh |
Boy |
Lord Vishnu |
|
Rohith |
Boy |
the red colour of the rising sun |
|
Sagar |
Boy |
ocean |
|
Sandeep |
Boy |
lighted lamp |
|
Sanjay |
Boy |
triumphant |
|
Sharath |
Boy |
autumn |
|
Sharv |
Boy |
holy |
|
Shiva |
Boy |
name symbolizing the powerful Lord Shiva |
|
Siddharth |
Boy |
one who has attained his goal |
|
Sudhir |
Boy |
resolute, patient, blissful |
|
Surya |
Boy |
Sun God |
|
Uday |
Boy |
to rise above adversities |
|
Vikram |
Boy |
courage |
|
Vinay |
Boy |
humble, grounded, and polite |
|
Vishal |
Boy |
grand, auspicious |
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75 Kannada Baby Girl Names and Their Meanings
Just as in any other part of India, a baby girl in Kannada households symbolizes warmth, affection, prosperity, and growth. Therefore, the parents of the newborn girl chose names that fully resonate with these qualities. Some of the common names that are both trendy and carry a heritage of Kannada culture are listed below:
|
Name |
Gender |
Meaning |
|
Aarunya |
Girl |
bright sunshine |
|
Abhitha |
Girl |
fearless and courageous |
|
Adhira |
Girl |
lightning |
|
Ahalya |
Girl |
pure |
|
Akruthi |
Girl |
form |
|
Amulya |
Girl |
without a price |
|
Anagha |
Girl |
pure, divine |
|
Ananya |
Girl |
unique |
|
Anika |
Girl |
graceful |
|
Anvitha |
Girl |
absorbed in thoughts |
|
Apoorva |
Girl |
extraordinary |
|
Arpitha |
Girl |
dedicated |
|
Ashitha |
Girl |
always hopeful |
|
Avani |
Girl |
Earth |
|
Bhagyashree |
Girl |
one who beholds good luck |
|
Bhanupriya |
Girl |
beloved of the sun |
|
Bhaavya |
Girl |
splendid |
|
Bhavana |
Girl |
imagination |
|
Bhavitha |
Girl |
prospects |
|
Charitha |
Girl |
good conduct |
|
Chaitra |
Girl |
a month in the Indian calendar |
|
Chandrika |
Girl |
soothing moonlight |
|
Chinmayi |
Girl |
spiritual |
|
Deepika |
Girl |
lamp |
|
Divija |
Girl |
divine birth |
|
Divyashree |
Girl |
a good-looking girl |
|
Eshitha |
Girl |
desired |
|
Gauri |
Girl |
fair |
|
Geetha |
Girl |
sacred song |
|
Greeshma |
Girl |
summer warmth |
|
Hamsika |
Girl |
Goddess Saraswati |
|
Haripriya |
Girl |
the lover of Lord Vishnu |
|
Hema |
Girl |
gold |
|
Hitha |
Girl |
beneficial |
|
Ishwari |
Girl |
wealth, prosperity |
|
Janavi |
Girl |
Ganga river |
|
Jyothika |
Girl |
divine light |
|
Kavya |
Girl |
poem |
|
Keerthana |
Girl |
devotional song |
|
Kshirja |
Girl |
originated from milk |
|
Krupa |
Girl |
mercy |
|
Lalitha |
Girl |
graceful |
|
Lekha |
Girl |
writing |
|
Mahima |
Girl |
greatness |
|
Malavika |
Girl |
princess of Malava |
|
Manasa |
Girl |
intellect |
|
Manya |
Girl |
respected |
|
Meghana |
Girl |
cloud |
|
Namitha |
Girl |
humble and polite |
|
Nayana |
Girl |
eye |
|
Nalini |
Girl |
delicate |
|
Netra |
Girl |
one having beautiful eyes |
|
Ojaswini |
Girl |
energetic, vibrant |
|
Padmavathi |
Girl |
Goddess Lakshmi |
|
Pavithra |
Girl |
pure |
|
Poorvi |
Girl |
east direction |
|
Prerana |
Girl |
inspiration |
|
Prajakta |
Girl |
fragrant flower |
|
Rajitha |
Girl |
illuminated |
|
Ranjitha |
Girl |
adorned |
|
Saanvi |
Girl |
Goddess Lakshmi |
|
Smitha |
Girl |
ever smiling |
|
Sneha |
Girl |
affection |
|
Sahana |
Girl |
patience |
|
Tanvika |
Girl |
beautiful |
|
Trisha |
Girl |
thirst for knowledge |
|
Vaidehi |
Girl |
another name of Sita |
|
Varshini |
Girl |
one who gives rain |
|
Yashaswini |
Girl |
famous, successful |
|
Yogitha |
Girl |
one who is focused and dedicated |
Traditional Kannada names have unique variations. Some names are inspired by nature, while others are from mythology and history. Some parents also seek names that have a good meaning, yet carry a contemporary flavor.
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