By Afiur
October 31, 2025
Meaning and origin: “Fame, glory, success” (Sanskrit/Hindi)Image Source: iStock
Meaning and origin: “Young woman/princess” (Sanskrit);Image Source: iStock
Meaning and origin: “Youthful, strong, healthy” (Sanskrit)Image Source: iStock
Meaning and origin: “Heavenly, sacred,” sometimes linked to “Goddess,” used in contemporary Indian namingImage Source: iStock
Meaning and origin: Arabic/Hebrew form of Joseph, “God will add/increase”; classic across South Asia and the Middle EastImage Source: iStock
Meaning and origin: Multiple roots: Arabic “small butterfly,” Brazilian‑Tupi “water lady,” also used in Hebrew contextsImage Source: iStock
Meaning and origin: Variant of Yohanan/John, “God is gracious” (Hebrew/Christian usage),Image Source: iStock
Meaning and origin: From “Yash” (glory), often taken as “one who brings fame/joy”; familiar in North India yet distinctive abroad.Image Source: iStock
Meaning and origin: Hebrew “ibex; mountain goat”Image Source: iStock