Bengali
names are used in Bangladesh and eastern India.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Nazmus নাজমুস m BengaliFrom the first part of the Arabic phrase النجم الثاقب
(an-najmu at-thaqibu) meaning "the piercingly bright star".
Nazrul নজরুল m Bengali, MalayFrom the first part of the Arabic phrase نذر الإسلام
(nazr al-Islam) meaning "vow of Islam".
Nihaka f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Punjabi, Nepali"whirlwind"; coming down, storm, Gangetic alligator
Nihar নিহার, নীহার m Sanskrit, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Indian, MaithiliMeaning "mist", "dew", or "snow" in various South Asian languages. Masculine form of
Nihara. Derived from the Sankrit word नीहार (nihara) meaning "mist", "heavy dew", "fog", or "snow".
Nihara f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Marathi, Nepali, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Assamese, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, TeluguMEANING - mist , fog, dew, hoar-frost
Nihari f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Punjabi, Nepali, Gujarati, Assamese, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi"Mist"; fog; heavy-dew
Nini f Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Indian, Hinduism, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepali, PunjabiMEANING - to lead, carry or bring towards, to offer as sacrifice, to spend ( as time) , to pour down, to incline
Niranjana f BengaliNiranjana - Indian word, used in religious formulas (mantra), names and Hindu mythology. It is popular in Bengal.... [
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Nirmatri f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi, Gujarati, Nepali, Bengali, Punjabi, AssameseMEANING - Maker, Producer, Creator, authress
Nish m Hindi, Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepali, Assamese, Punjabi, Marathi"night"
Niti নীতি f & m Hindi, Bengali, ThaiMeans "conduct, behaviour, ethics" in Sanskrit (also meaning "law, rule, tradition, custom" in Thai). It is mostly used as a feminine name in India while it is masculine in Thailand.
Niyan m Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Fijian, Nepali, Sinhalese, AmericanMEANING : a way, access, arrival... [
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Nokkhotro নক্ষত্র m & f Bengali, AssameseThe Bengali and Assamese variant of Hindi
Nakshatra. Derived from Sanskrit नक्षत्र (naksatra) meaning "star". It's used as the term for lunar mansion in Hindu Astrology
Nowrin নওরিন f Bengali (Muslim)Nowrin is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “made of light”, “brilliant”, “dazzling”. It is formed from Arabic Noor (light) and Persian -een (made of, like, full of). The word Noor is mentioned in many places in the Quran, for this reason we consider Nowrin an indirect Quranic name... [
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Nree নৃ f & m BengaliNree is commonly used in the study of anthropology as it means 'human' or 'person' or in some cases, 'people'. it is of the modern Bengali language. this name is uncommon.
Nurjahan নূরজাহান f BengaliFrom Arabic نور
(nur) meaning "light" combined with Persian جهان
(jahan) meaning "world".
Nusaba f BengaliIt means fighter/strong-willed/courageous/warrior
Nusrat নুসরাত f & m Urdu, Bengali, PersianDerived from Arabic نَصْر
(naṣr) meaning "victory, triumph" or نَصَرَ
(naṣara) meaning "to help, to assist". It is a unisex name in Pakistan and Iran while it is solely feminine in Bangladesh.
Odav m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, SinhaleseMEANING - "mode which consists of five notes only"... [
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Ogan m Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Bengali (Hindu), Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, TamilMEANING :assembled, united, standing alone
Oha f Sanskrit, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Sinhalese, Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada, Hinduism, Nepali, BengaliMEANING - bringing near, excellent, vehicle, means. It is derived from Sanskrit word ओह... [
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Oishimaya f BengaliSome sources claim this name means “a noble person of good deeds; no evil within”; others claim it means “divine illusion”. A notable bearer is biochemist Dr. Oishimaya Sen Nag.
Ojas m Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, MalayalamMEANING - bodily strength, vital energy, splendoustrength, manifestation, appearance, vitality, power,
Ojasa f Indian, Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, PunjabiName: Ojasa ओजसा... [
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Ojasi f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, BengaliMEANING;: vigorous , Splendourous , Shine
Ojo m Sanskrit, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Hinduism, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, Sinhalese, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, MarathiName - Ojo... [
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Okas m Indian, Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, Hinduism, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Nepali, MarathiMEANING -house, dwelling, convenience, abode, assylum... [
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Oni f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Nepali, Kannada, Punjabi, Sinhalese, BengaliName: Oni ओणि... [
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Osh m Sanskrit, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Indian, Hinduism, Sinhalese, Bengali, Malayalam, Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada, American, Marathi, Gujarati, FijianMeans-shining, combustion, burning
Palash পলাশ m BengaliFrom Sanskrit पलाश
(palasha) meaning "leaf, foliage", also referring to the petals or flowers of a type of tree (Butea monosperma).
Parijat পারিজাত m & f Indian, BengaliDerived from Sanskrit पारिजात
(pārijāta), which refers to several different plants including the night-blooming jasmine (
Cestrum nocturnum) and Indian coral tree (
Erythrina variegata).
Paro f Hindi, BengaliDiminutive of
Parvati. This is the name of the female lead in Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's novel 'Devdas' (1917).
Paroma f BengaliThe title character in the feminist Bengali movie
Parama (1985).
Pradipti প্রদীপটি f BengaliMeaning "of light" or "illuminating" in Bengali. Feminine form of
Pradip or
Pradeep. Derived from Sanskrit प्रदीप (pradipa) meaning "light" or "lantern".
Priyo প্রিয় m Indian, BengaliMeans "dear, favourite" in Bengali, ultimately from Sanskrit प्रिय
(priyá).
Prova f BengaliThe name Prova is from the Indian origin. This name has various meanings. It means lights, radiance, sheen, brilliance, splendor and so on. It is used to indicate the glow of the sun. Again, this name is widely used in Indian literature... [
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Pulak m BengaliPulak means A gem or Smile or Joy or Ecstasy or Rapture or Joy
Qabiz কবিজ্ m Bengali, UrduMeans "occupier; tenant; seizer; possesser" in Urdu and Bengali, ultimately from the Arabic roots ق-ب-ض (
q-b-ḍ).
Qaid কইদ্ m BengaliPossibly means "commander" in Bengali.
Raati f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi, Nepali, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Indian (Sikh)Means "liberal; bestowing" in many Indian languages.
Raihan রায়হান m & f Bengali, Malay, IndonesianDerived from Arabic ريحان
(rayhan) meaning "basil" (see
Rayhana). It is used as a unisex name in Bangladesh and Malaysia (more commonly masculine in the former and primarily feminine in the latter) while it is only masculine in Indonesia.
Rami f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Marathi, Nepali, Sinhalese, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Indian, Punjabi, BengaliMEANING - night, darkness
Rampa f Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Bengali, MarathiName : Rampa रम्पा... [
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Rashma f Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Hinduism, Nepali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Indian (Sikh), Bengali, MalayalamMEANING- ray, beam of light
Rashti f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, GujaratiMEANING : { to rign , rule, shine, be splendid, to govern}... [
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Rata f Sanskrit, Nepali (Modern, Rare), Hinduism, Hindi, Gujarati, Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Assamese, Indonesian, Indian (Sikh)MEANING - bestowing, granting, bountiful ... [
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Rataa f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Punjabi, Indian (Sikh), Marathi, Gujarati, Nepali, Assamese, BengaliMEANING - beloved, amused, fond or enamoured of, delighting in
Ratiq রতিক্ m BengaliMeaning "One Who Unites People Together".
Ravind m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Hinduism, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Indian (Sikh), Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Nepali, MalayalamMeans "lotus flower" in Sanskrit.
Rayhaan ড়য্হান্ m BengaliMeaning "Sweet Aromatic Flower that Brings Comfort".
Razia রাজিয়া f Urdu, BengaliDerived from Arabic رضي
(radhiyy) meaning "satisfied, pleased, content".
Rekha রেখা f Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, NepaliMeans "streak, stripe, line" in Sanskrit.
Renuka রেনুকা f Hinduism, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Malayalam, TamilDerived from Sanskrit रेणुका
(renuka) referring to a kind of medicine and perfume said to be fragrant, bitter-tasting and greyish in colour. This is the name of a Hindu goddess particularly revered in parts of western and southern India.
Resna রেস্না f Bengali (Muslim)The name ‘Resna’ started to gain its popularity in the 1990’s and originated in Bangldesh which means ‘Admired'. Although not in the Bengali dictionary, the meaning of the name is well known internationally.
Riddh m Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hinduism, Punjabi, Bengali, NepaliMEANING: increased, thriving, prosperous, abundant, wealthy, filled with (voices), made to resound,stored grain,... [
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Riddhida f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Nepali, Sinhalese, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, AssameseMEANING - giver of sucess, bestowing magical-powers or fortune. a name of goddess Durga. Here ऋद्धि means magicalpowers, success + दा means conferring
Riddhiman m Bengali (Hindu)Possibly from the Sanskrit noun ऋद्धि
(ṛ́ddhi) meaning "growth, increase; prosperity, good fortune, wealth; success".
Rita ঋতা, রীতা f Indian, Hindi, BengaliEither derived from Sanskrit ऋत
(ṛtá) meaning "true, enlightened, luminous, righteousness" or रीत
(rīt) meaning "custom, rite, rule".
Ritwik ঋত্বিক m Indian, BengaliDerived from Sanskrit ऋतु
(ṛtú) meaning "fixed point in time, period, epoch" which refers to the यज्ञ
(yajñá), an act of worship or ritual sacrifice in Hinduism.
Roch m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam"Shining "; "radiant" ;"one who lightens or makes bright "... [
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Rozina রোজিনা f Bengali, UrduDerived from Persian روزانه
(ruzaneh) meaning "daily", ultimately from روز
(ruz) meaning "day".
Ruchira রুচিরা f & m Thai, Sinhalese, Indian, Bengali, HindiFrom Sanskrit रुचिर
(rucira) meaning "brilliant, radiant, agreeable, splendid". It is used as a feminine name in Thailand and India while it is unisex in Sri Lanka.
Ruhm রুহ্ম্ f BengaliName of the Narrator of
Hadith's Daughter.
Saam m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Nepali, Marathi"Sweet words for winning an adversary "; pacify; tranquilize; appease... [
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Sabiha সাবিহা f Arabic, Turkish, Bengali, UrduMeans "morning" or "beautiful, graceful" in Arabic. This name was borne by Turkish aviator Sabiha Gökçen (1913-2001).
Sairika f Sanskrit, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Nepali, Indian, Marathi, BengaliMEANING - celestial, heavenly
Sakasha f & m Sanskrit, Indian, Malayalam, Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, KannadaMeaning- near, visible, present, having appearance, vicinity
Samali f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepali, AssameseMeans "nosegay, collection of flowers" in Sanskrit.
Samin সামিন m & f Indonesian, Persian, Bengali, UrduDerived from Arabic ثمين
(thamin) meaning "valuable, precious". It is a unisex name in Iran, Bangladesh and Pakistan while it is solely masculine in Indonesia.
Samrat সম্রাট m Indian, BengaliDerived from Sanskrit सम्राट्
(samrat) meaning "emperor, sovereign".
Sananda সানান্দা f & m Hindi, Bengali, HinduismDerived from Sanskrit आनन्द
(ananda) meaning "happiness, bliss". In Shaiva tradition, this name belongs to one of the four sages created by the god
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Sanjida সানজিদা f BengaliDerived from Persian سنجیده
(sanjideh) meaning "weighed, considered, evaluated".
Sanjukta সংযুক্তা f Odia, BengaliDerived from Sanskrit संयुक्त
(sanyukta) meaning "joined together, connected, united".
Santi শান্তি m & f Thai, Indian, Hindi, Bengali, Indonesian, NepaliDerived from Sanskrit शान्ति
(shanti) meaning "peace, tranquility". It is used as a masculine name in Thailand while it is feminine in India, Indonesia and Nepal.
Sanu m & f Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Marathi, PunjabiMEANING - top of mountain, mountain -ridge, table-land, Sun, sage
Satya সত্য m & f Indian, Hindi, Telugu, Odia, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, Assamese, Nepali, IndonesianMeans "pure, virtuous" or "truthful, true" in Sanskrit. This is a transcription of both the masculine form सत्य and the feminine form सत्या.
Saumya সৌম্যা, সৌম্য f & m Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, BengaliMeans "cool, moist, northern" or "pleasing, agreeable, gentle" in Sanskrit. This is a transcription of both the feminine form सौम्या and the masculine form सौम्य.
Saurik f Sanskrit, Hinduism, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, BengaliMEANING - Celestial, heavenly, paradise, relating to spirituous liquor
Shabnur f BengaliShabnur is a name of a Bangladeshi cinema superstar and it is a meaning of just become an overnight superstar.
Shadri m & f Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Hinduism, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, GujaratiMEANING (as masuline ) - cloud, elephant... [
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Shafi সাফি m Urdu, BengaliFrom Arabic شَفِيع
(šafiʿ) meaning "intercessor, mediator".
Shahadat শাহাদাত m BengaliMeans "evidence, witness, testimony" in Bengali, ultimately from Arabic شهادة
(shahadah).
Shamath m Sanskrit, Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Fijian, Indian (Sikh)MEANING - counsellor, Minister, tranquility, quiet, absence of passion
Sharin শারিন f & m BengaliIt means meadow or beautiful hill in Bengali
Sharmin শারমিন f BengaliDerived from Persian شرم
(sharm) meaning "shame, modesty".
Shashanka শশাঙ্ক m Sanskrit, BengaliMeans "moon" (literally "hare-marked") from Sanskrit शश
(śaśá) meaning "hare, rabbit" combined with अङ्क
(aṅka) meaning "mark, spot".
Shathi সাথী f BengaliMeaning "friend", via Prakit
satthia (𑀲𑀢𑁆𑀣𑀺𑀅), ultimately from Sanskrit
svastika (स्वस्तिक) meaning "auspicious object".
Shefali শেফালী f Indian, BengaliDerived from Sanskrit शेफालि or शेफाली
(shephali) meaning "night-flowering jasmine (a type of plant)".
Sheuly শিউলি f BengaliBengali word for the plant Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, also known as "night-blooming jasmine". Ultimately from Sanskrit
śephāla (शेफाल) via
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Shilpi শিল্পী f Bengali (Hindu)Bengali form of
Shilpa, meaning "artist". Ultimately from Sanskrit
śilpa (शिल्प), meaning "art"; via Bengali shilpo (শিল্প).... [
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Shiuli শিউলী, শেৱালী f Indian, Assamese, BengaliThe Bengali and Assamese common name for the Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, or night-flowering jasmine. The flower can be found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is used for some Hindu rituals and it is also commonly used for creating garlands
Shuvo শুভ m & f Bengali (Hindu)Via Sanskrit Śubha (शुभ), meaning "good" or "lucky". Ultimately from Sanskrit root
śubh (शुभ्), meaning to embellish.... [
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Shyava f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, KannadaMEANING - brown, dark, dark-brown