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Uthara f IndianSanskrit Epics of ancient India. In Hindi, means "northern."
Utkarsh उत्कर्ष m Indian, HindiDerived from Sanskrit उत्कर्ष
(utkarsha) meaning "eminent, superior, excellent".
Uzair عزیر m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic عزير (see
Uzayr), as well as the Urdu form.
Vaalaky m OdiaIt is the name of a Kaurava. Kaurava is a Sanskrit term for the descendants of King Kuru (or simply Kurava in Tamil), a legendary king who is the ancestor of many of the characters of the Mahābhārata.
Vachasya ଵଚସ୍ୟ m OdiaMeans "one who is well-known; one who is well-celebrated" in Odia.
Vajra वज्र f & m Indian (Latinized)From the name of the Buddist ritual weapon that symbolizes the properties of a diamond's indestructibility and a thunderbolt's irresistible force, Sanskrit वज्र (
vajra) meaning "diamond; thunderbolt."
Valga वल्गा f Sanskrit, Marathi, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Bengali, Nepali, Sinhalese, Gujarati, TamilMEANING - a bridle, rein, Goddess Durga
Vanaja वानजा, వనజ, வனஜா f Indian, Telugu, TamilMeans "forest-born" from Sanskrit वन
(vana) meaning "forest" and ज
(ja) meaning "born".
Vani वनि, ವಾಣಿ f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, MarathiMEANING - wish, desire, fire, bestowing, procuring
Vani వాణి f TeluguMeans "voice, speech" in Telugu.
Varada ವರದಾ f IndianName of an Indian river situated in Karnataka, a state in the south western region of India. It is with believed that this river has religious ties with gods
Durga and
Lakshmi.
Varahi वाराही f Indian, HinduismMeans "boar" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a Hindu goddess, one of the Matrikas.
Varida f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, MarathiEither from Sanskrit वारिद (vārid) meaning "incidence, occurence," a combination of Sanskrit वारि (vāri) meaning "water" and Sanskrit दा (dā) meaning "giving", or the Indian vernacular name for the plant Pavonia odorata.
Varinder ਵਰਿੰਦਰ m & f Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit
वर (vára) "environing, enclosing, space" or "boon, gift, reward, benefit" combined with the name of the Hindu god
Indra.
Varishtha वरिष्ठा f IndianMEANING : ( excellent, widest, largest, chief, most preferable )... [
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Vasha वशा f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Nepali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, Gujarati, AssameseMEANING - willing, obedient, submissive, free, daughter , woman, female elephant ... [
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Vashish m Mauritian Creole, Indian, HinduismVariant of Vashisht, which is a varaint of Vashistha. In Hinduism, Vashistha is one of the Saptarishis (seven great Rishis) in the seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara, or age of Manu. Vashista is a manasputra (mind-son) of
Brahma.
Vasvi वस्वी f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, PunjabiMEANING - night; excellent, beneficent , sweet
Vathsalya f Indian"Vathsalya" means "Eternal Love". It is a form of expressing feelings. It is one of the five forms expressing feelings of devotion - Shantha (Serenity), Sakhya (friendliness), Vathsalya (eternal love), Anuraga (affection) and Madhura (sweetness).
Vedang वेदांग m IndianMeans "From the Vedas". The Vedas are a large body of religious texts originating in ancient India.
Vedant m Indian, SanskritIt is a Sanskrit name and has a variety of meanings depending on the grammatical device (Samasa) used to unravel it. All the meanings bear some reference to the Vedas which are ancient Hindu holy texts.... [
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Veeksha வீக்ஷா, ਵੀਕ੍ਸ਼ਾ, ವೀಕ್ಷಾ, વીક્ષા f IndianAn Indian name that is said to mean “vision” or “knowledge”.
Veenapani वीनापनी f Indian, HinduismMeans "one who plays veena, veena-playing", from a combination of
Veena (an Indian lute) and Sanskrit
pani ("water" or "flowing"). This is an epithet of the Hindu goddess
Saraswati, who is often depicted playing a veena on the back of a swan.
Veera వీర, ਵੀਰ m & f Indian, Telugu, Punjabi, ThaiAlternate transcription of
Vira. It is sometimes used as a feminine name in India while it is only masculine in Thailand.
Vega वेगा f Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Indian, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati, BengaliMEANING - speed, quickness, velocity, current ( of water ), momentum
Vendi రజతము, వెండి కొండ, వెండిగుండు f & m TeluguMeans "silver" in Telugu.
Venkateshwara వేంకటేశ్వరుడు m Hinduism, Indian, TeluguFrom Venkata, the name of a hill in Andhra Pradesh state, India, combined with Sanskrit ईश्वर
(ishvara) meaning "lord, god". This is the name of a form of the Hindu god
Vishnu particularly revered in southern India.
Venkatraman വെങ്കിട്ടരാമൻ, வெங்கட்ராமன் m Indian, Malayalam, TamilFrom
वेंकटेशा (venkateša) meaning "lord of Venkata hill", a combination of
Venkata, the name of a hill in Andhra Pradesh, India (see
Venkata), and Sanskrit
ईश् (īś) meaning "lord, master" (see
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Vera வீரா f TamilFrom Tamil வீரம் (veeram) meaning "bravery, valor".
Vetri வெற்றி m TamilMeaning: Succesful,Victorious,
Viba விபா f Sanskrit, TamilMeans the same as
Vibha,
Lakshmi. Viba means radiance, sunshine, wealth and prosperity. It means the goddess Lakshmi, for wealth and prosperity.
Vibhishana विभीषण m Indian, HinduismFrom विभीषण (
vibhīṣaṇa), meaning "terrifying" in Sanskrit. Vibhishana, a
rakshasa or humanoid being, is the brother of
Ravana, the king of Lanka, and ally of
Rama in the Ramayana.
Vidisha विदिशा f IndianAlso a city, district and central railway junction in Madhya Pradesh, India from where the Tropic of Cancer passes.
Vidur विदुर, విదుర్ m IndianSome sources claim the meaning of this name is "wise, expert". This could make it the masculine form of
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Vigneshwaran விக்னேஸ்வரன், വിഗ്നേശ്വരന് m Indian, Tamil, MalayalamPossibly a combination of
Vignesh and Tamil வர்ணம்
(varṇam) or Malayalam വര്ണ്ണം
(varṇṇaṁ) both meaning "colour", likely derived from Sanskrit वर्ण (
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Vigya f & m Sanskrit, IndianThe name Vigya is derived from Sanskrit word Vigy...Vigya means a versatile genius
Vijendra विजेंद्र m Indian, HindiFrom Sanskrit विजय
(vijaya) meaning "victory" combined with the name of the Hindu god
Indra.
Vikasini விகாஸ் f HindiMeans: Radiant, cheerful. hearty or ungrudging, promoting or inducing cheer , pleasant, bright, bright with joy, hope, etc emitting rays of light, shining, bright, Physics emitted or propagated by radiation, a point or object from which rays proceed, full of cheer , in good spirits, characterized by or expressive of good spirits or cheerfulness
Vikramaditya m IndianVikramaditya (102 BC) one of the greatest kings in Indian history. (𝘷𝘪𝘬𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘢) means "valour" and (𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘺𝘢) means "sun"
Vikramjit ਵਿਕਰਮਜੀਤ m Indian (Sikh)From Sanskrit विक्रम
(vikrama) meaning "stride, pace, valour" and जिति
(jiti) meaning "victory, conquering".
Vinaya विनय f IndianOf Sanskrit and Pāli origin, meaning "leading out; education; discipline".... [
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Vinayika विनायिका f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Tamil, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, NepaliMEANING - remover of obstacles, female leader, female preceptor, a term for wife of lord Ganesha
Vini विनी f Indian, Sanskrit, Malayalam, MarathiMEANING - instruct, guide, educate, chastise, elicit, restore, avert, exel, accomplish, train, remove, induce, pay off, drive away
Vinit विनीत m Indian, Hindi, MarathiFrom Sanskrit विनीत
(vinita) meaning "well-led, trained, disciplined" or "humble, courteous".
Vinod विनोद, വിനോദ്, వినోద్, ವಿನೋದ್, ਵਿਨੋਦ m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, PunjabiMeans "enjoyment, delight, amusement" in Sanskrit.
Vinothan m TamilA Tamil name, possibly more common in Sri Lanka than India. Means "Bringer of Light".
Viplav विप्लव m HindiFrom Sanskrit विप्लव
(viplava) meaning "tumult, revolution".
Viraaj विराज, विराज् m Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, BengaliMEANING : Shining, Brilliant. Splendid, ruling far & wide, Sovereign, King
Viran m & f HindiMeans "heroic" and "brave" in Sanskrit.
Visha विषा f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Sinhalese, Kannada, MalayalamMEANING - Atis tree, Aconite tree(its bark is used as dye), feces, wisdom, intellect
Vishada विशदा f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, Gujarati, Indian (Sikh), AssameseMEANING - spotless, brilliant, bright, calm, evident, intelligible, clear, cheerful
Vishadi विशदी f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Indian (Sikh), Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, NepaliFeminine form of
Vishad.
Vishva विश्व m Hinduism, HindiMeans "all, whole, world, universe" in Sanskrit. This is another name for the Hindu god
Vishnu.
Vishvas विश्वास m HindiFrom Sanskrit विश्वास
(viśvāsa) meaning "confidence, trust".
Vishwajit विश्वजीत m Indian, Marathi, HindiMeans "conqueror of the universe" from Sanskrit विश्व
(víśva) meaning "world, universe" and जीत
(jīt) meaning "victory".
Vishwanath विश्वनाथ m Indian, Marathi, HindiFrom Sanskrit विश्वनाथ
(vishvanatha) meaning "lord of the universe", derived from विश्व
(vishva) meaning "world, universe" and नाथ
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Vivaan विवान m Indian, HindiMeans "full of life" in Hindi. Alternatively, it may be derived from Sanskrit विवान
(vivāna) meaning "plaiting, twisting". This is a title of the Hindu god Krishna.
Vivhan m PunjabiThe meaning of the name is Lord Krishna, Full of life, Rays of the morning Sun. Vivhan is also related to Jat from Lord Krishna as he was a Jat
Vriddhi वृद्धि f Indian (Rare, ?)From Sanskrit वृद्धि
(vṛddhi) meaning "happiness, prosperity" (literally "increase, growth").
Vrinda वृन्दा, वृंदा f Hinduism, Hindi, MarathiThis name comes from the ancient Indian language Sanskrit. It is one of the names given to the Hindu goddess Radha, one of the god Vishnu's many lovers. The name is also used for the
Tulsi plant, a sacred plant in Hinduism, because it is said Radha's hair was wavy and luxurious, like the leaves on the plant.
Vyjayanthimala வைஜெயந்திமாலா f Indian (Rare), Tamil (Rare)Derived from Sanskrit वैजयन्ती
(vaijayantī) meaning "banner, flag" combined with माला
(mālā) meaning "garland, wreath". A known bearer is Vyjayanthimala Bali (1936-), a Tamil Indian actress and dancer.
Vyshali f IndianIndian mythological name.Its another name of godess parvathi
Wahab وہاب m Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, UrduMeans "giver, bestower" in Arabic, from the root وَهَبَ
(wahaba) meaning "to give, to bestow". In Islamic tradition الوهاب
(al-Wahab) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Wajahat m Urdu, ArabicPossibly from the Arabic
وَاجَهَ (wājaha) meaning "to confront".
Wajia f Pashto, UrduPossibly means "melody" in Pashto or derived from Arabic وَجِيه
(wajīh) meaning "eminent, distinguished".
Wajid واجد m Arabic, UrduMeans "finder, perceiver" or "loving, affectionate" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الواجد
(al-Wajid) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Wali ولی m Arabic, Urdu, PashtoMeans "helper, protector, friend" in Arabic. The term is also used to refer to saints in Islamic tradition.
Waqqas وقاص m Arabic, UrduMeans "warrior, fighter" (literally "neck-breaker") in Arabic, from the root وقص
(waqaṣa) meaning "to break another's neck".
Waseem وسیم m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic وسيم (see
Wasim) as well as the usual Urdu form.
Wikash m HindiWikash (derived from the Hindi name Vikas) means expanding, progress or development in Sanskrit. It is often used as a male name in (Greater) India.
Xami f MizoMeans "everything known" in Mizo.
Yakshika f DogriMeans "gift of God" or "beauty of the angel" in Dogri.
Yamu f IndianHindu. The most common name of a river in India also known as Yamuna or possibly Yami; the name of the river is taken from a Hindu goddess of the same name. The goddess has a brother named "Yam" (YAHM).