Reckon most Indian names are impossible to pronounce? Not at all!
If you stick to the more phonetically-spelled monikers, you’ll be able to give your child an exotic name that won’t cause trouble in the school yard.
We’ve rounded up our favourites below…
BOYS
Ajay – means ‘unconquered’
Arun – means ‘sun’
Arya – means ‘noble’
Devan – means ‘little God’
Hans – means ‘swan’
Jai – means ‘victory’
Kamran – means ‘success’
Milan – means ‘a coming together’
Sai – means ‘guru’
Sunil – means ‘dark blue’
Taj – means ‘crown’
GIRLS
Aanya – means ‘gracious’
Alisha – means ‘protected by God’
Anisa – means ‘joy and pleasure’
Daya – means ‘kindness’
Elora – means ‘cave’
Gia – means ‘essence of life’
Jaya – means ‘victory’
Kali – means ‘goddess of empowerment’
Leela – means ‘divine play’
Leena – means ‘devoted’
Marisa – means ‘worthy’
Mira – means ‘prosperous’
Neena – means ‘lovely eyed’
Priya – means ‘beloved’
Reya – means ‘goddess Lakshmi’
Salena – means ‘moon’
Veena – means ‘musical instrument’
