Indian Baby Names Starting with A

First rays of the sun; inner light; one who cannot be destroyed.

Prosperous, full of life, prince. A name that conveys leadership and vitality.

Graceful, inexhaustible. A variant of Anya meaning 'grace' or 'favour'.

One who is worshipped, worthy of adoration. A deeply spiritual name signifying divine grace and reverence.

Peaceful, calm, and wise. Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'peaceful'.

A musical note ascending in scale; one who ascends, progresses, or rises.

Innovative, new, fresh; one who is always renewing himself.

Made of earth, the first man created by God. A prophet revered across Islamic, Jewish, and Christian traditions as the father of humanity.

Just, fair, impartial; one who acts with equity.

Boundless, limitless, mother of the gods. The goddess of sky, consciousness and the past.

The sun, son of Aditi. A name for the sun god; represents brilliance and energy.

Unique, non-dual, one of a kind. A philosophical name from the Advaita Vedanta school of thought.

One who humbles even mountains, a great sage. One of the seven immortal sages of Hinduism, revered in both Sanskrit and Tamil traditions.

Inner light, dawn, one who is immortal. Represents the first light breaking through darkness.

Living, prosperous, full of life. The name of the Prophet Muhammad's beloved wife.

The sky; ether, the fifth element; open and limitless space.

Elevated, noble, champion, high. One of the most revered names in Islam, borne by the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law Hazrat Ali.

Protected by God, noble, of highest social standing. A beautiful name that bridges Arabic and diaspora traditions.

Princess; eternal; one who is long-lived and noble.

Hope, aspiration; bright expectation for the future.

Night rain, without illusion. A poetic name evoking purity and peace.

The sky; ambergris, a precious fragrance; amber.

Princess, leader, one who commands. A name of nobility and grace.

Peace, safety, security; one who is free from fear.

Nectar of immortality, holy water. In Sikhism, refers to the sacred nectar used in the initiation ceremony.

Joy, bliss, happiness. A name representing pure and absolute happiness, free from worldly troubles.

Unique, incomparable, matchless. One who has no equal.

Kind to people, benevolent. Derived from Sanskrit roots meaning 'humane'.

A limb; inseparable; the second Sikh Guru.

Grace, brilliance, sweet-faced. Also means 'goddess Durga' in Sanskrit.

Blameless, faultless; one who cannot be criticised.

Continuous, uninterrupted, supreme. One who shines with an eternal and unbroken inner light.

Offering made with both palms, a tribute of praise. The gesture of cupped hands presented in devotion and respect.

Marked, distinguished; one who is decorated with auspicious signs.

A sapling, a sprout; the beginning of new growth.

Younger brother; born after.

Deep devotion, attachment, love; to be deeply attached to someone.

Grace, favour, lightning. A beautiful Sanskrit name meaning one who is gracious.

Goddess of forests and nature. One who follows or accompanies.

Unique, unprecedented, unparalleled; one of a kind.

Lotus flower, one who is pure and beautiful like a lotus. The lotus symbolises divine beauty rising from muddy waters.

One who shows the right path, a guide. Means 'navigator' or 'pilot' in Bengali.

Bright, shining, white. One of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata, renowned as the greatest archer.

Ocean, sea, wave. Represents vastness and depth of character.

The reddish glow of the rising sun, dawn. The charioteer of the sun god Surya in Hindu mythology, symbolising energy and new beginnings.

Reddish glow of the rising sun; the colour of dawn.

The first rays of the rising sun; flame, light.

Noble, honoured; one of high standing and virtue.

The sun god; noble-minded; close friend, companion.

Noble, honourable. Derived from Sanskrit 'arya' meaning 'noble one'.

Lion; brave and courageous.

Horse tamer; possessing horses; the Ashwini constellation.

Exalted, lofty, of high status.

Knower of the Atharva Veda, one with ancient wisdom. The first son of Brahma, associated with knowledge, fire, and esoteric wisdom.

From Ujjain (ancient Avanti); humble, modest.

Earth, the whole world. Representing groundedness and strength.

God's gift, lucky, time. A popular name meaning one blessed by God.

Long life, health and vitality; a blessing of longevity.

Prosperity, wealth, power; the quality of being exalted.

Desire, aspiration, ambition; heartfelt wish.

Immortal, eternal; one who is unfading.

Part, portion; a part of God; a piece of divine light.

Priceless, invaluable; beyond price.

The first, the beginning; the most important. Also a name of Lord Shiva (Adinath).

Dawn, morning; the first ray of light; of the nature of light.

Unique, one of a kind; unparalleled.

Most praiseworthy, highly praised; one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad.

The first power; the beginning; a name of Goddess Durga.

Caring, protection; one without a superior; completely free.

Exalted, sublime, highborn; lofty and noble.

Connected, understood, absorbed; one who comprehends deeply.