Indian Baby Names Starting with K

Great, powerful, respected. Shared across Hindu and Muslim traditions; the name of the revered 15th-century poet-saint.

Peaceful; unique; the dark one.

Kohl, the traditional black eye cosmetic; one with beautiful dark eyes.

Lotus flower; pale red; another name for Goddess Lakshmi.

Clever, skilled; the ear; a great warrior.

Son of Shiva, the one who bestows courage. The Tamil form of Kartik, widely used in South India.

Son of Shiva, bestower of courage. The Hindu god of war and victory.

The Kaveri River; sacred river of South India.

Poem, poetry, a work of art. One whose life is as expressive as a poem.

Poetry, poetic. One who is creative and expressive like poetry.

One with beautiful hair; a name of Lord Vishnu and Krishna.

A beautiful tropical flower that blooms at night. One who is as fragrant and delicate as the keya blossom.

Eternal, immortal, everlasting; one who lives forever.

Happiness, joy, delight.

Ray of light, beam of sunlight. Represents brightness and hope.

Soft, tender, delicate, gentle. One who has a kind heart and a gentle touch that soothes those around her.

Short form of Krishna, meaning divine, dark-complexioned, or all-attractive. A popular modern form widely used by diaspora families.

Dark, all-attractive; the divine one who draws all beings to himself.

A creation, a work of art; something crafted with excellence.

Lotus, one with beautiful eyes. Also the name of the son of Emperor Ashoka, known for his beauty and virtue.

Son of Lord Rama and Sita, sacred grass used in Hindu rituals. Represents divine lineage, nobility, and spiritual purity.

Compassion, mercy, kindness. One of the most cherished virtues in Buddhism and Hinduism.

Little dark one; an Indian variant of the name meaning light or grace.

King, grace of God; a crown.