Baby Names

Names by Deity

Names inspired by deities — Vishnu, Shiva, Devi, Ganesha, Krishna, Rama, Hanuman, Saraswati — with meaning and story reference.

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Arjun
Boy
Bright, shining; the Pandava prince
Deity: Krishna
Krishna
Boy
Dark one; the all-attractive
Deity: Krishna
Vivaan
Boy
Full of life; Krishna's name
Deity: Krishna
Meera
Girl
Devotee of Krishna
Deity: Krishna
Radha
Girl
Prosperity; Krishna's beloved
Deity: Krishna
How to use

Step by step

  1. 1Pick a deity.
  2. 2Browse names with meaning.
  3. 3Filter by gender.
  4. 4Bookmark favourites.
Benefits

Why devotees love this

  • Direct connection to a beloved deity.
  • Meanings + Purana references.
  • Male, female and neutral.
  • Includes lesser-known avatara names.
Common use cases

When people use Names by Deity

  • 1Ishta-devata inspired naming.
  • 2Multiple children with a common deity theme.
  • 3Choosing a name after a particular kripa experience.
Common mistakes

Avoid these

  • Choosing a name whose meaning is heavier than the child (e.g. Shiva's terrible-form names).
Accuracy

Independently validated

Names cross-verified with Purana references.

Privacy

Your data stays with you

Bookmarks on device.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes — combining names is common (e.g. Radhakrishna, Sitaram).

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