Boy Names
Hindi-origin boy names
75 names
75 boy names used in Nepal whose etymology traces to Hindi, most popular first. Includes names given to both boys and girls. See all Hindi-origin names.
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Pukar♂पुकारCall, appeal, invocation
- Kundan♂कुन्दनPure, refined gold
- Kishan♂किशनA name of Lord Krishna
- Anmol♂अनमोलPriceless, invaluable
- Sonu♂♀सोनुAffectionate name meaning gold or golden
- Pappu♂पप्पुAffectionate nickname for a young boy
- Ramu♂रामुAffectionate diminutive of Rama
- Lal♂लालRed
- Ramji♂रामजीRespectful form of Lord Rama
- Bhola♂भोलाInnocent, simple
- Badal♂बादलCloud
- Kanhaiya♂कन्हैयाBeloved child
- Ramjee♂रामजीRespectful form of Lord Rama
- Sohan♂सोहनHandsome, beautiful and pleasing to look at
- Brij♂ब्रिजThe land of Lord Krishna's childhood
- Jeena♂♀जीनाLife or living
- Moti♂♀मोतीPearl
- Sonal♂♀सोनलGolden
- Kajol♂♀काजोलKohl applied to the eyes
- Pintu♂पिन्टुAffectionate pet name for a boy, used as a nickname
- Saloni♂♀सलोनीBeautiful, lovely, dear one
- Sonali♂♀सोनालीGolden
- Anamol♂अनमोलPriceless, invaluable (Anmol)
- Bolbam♂बोलबमDevotional chant to Lord Shiva ('Bol Bam'), used as a name
- Kisan♂किसानA name of Lord Krishna
- Sapan♂सपनDream (Nepali/Hindi sapana)
- Barkha♂♀बर्खाRain, rainy season
- Birbal♂बीरबलBrave and strong
- Jhalak♂झलकGlimpse, sparkle or flash of light
- Papu♂पपुAffectionate nickname for a young boy
- Rampukar♂रामपुकारCall to Lord Rama
- Sawan♂सावनMonsoon month of Shravan
- Bajrang♂बजरंगStrong as a thunderbolt
- Bhagat♂भगतDevotee, worshipper
- Bittu♂बिट्टुAffectionate pet name meaning little one or sweet child
- Khushilal♂खुशीलालBeloved child of happiness
- Lalu♂लालुDarling, beloved child
- Manraj♂मनराजKing of the heart or of honour
- Ramjanam♂रामजनमBirth of Rama
- Sahara♂♀सहाराSupport, help
- Shonu♂सोनुAffectionate name meaning gold or golden
- Babul♂बाबुलFather's home
- Bajarangi♂बजरंगीOne with a body strong as thunderbolt, Lord Hanuman
- Chhotu♂छोटुLittle one
- Gudiya♂♀गुडियाDoll
- Harjit♂हरजितVictorious with God
- Motilal♂मोतीलालPearl-like beloved son
- Phoolchand♂फूलचन्दFlower moon
- Ramdular♂रामदुलारBeloved of Rama
- Saput♂सपुतGood son, worthy son (Saput, from Suputra)
- Saragam♂सरगमThe musical scale (sa-re-ga-ma)
- Savan♂सावनMonsoon month of Shravan
- Simaran♂♀सिमरनRemembrance, meditation on God
- Tansen♂तानसेनName of the famous Hindustani musician Tansen
- Bablu♂बब्लुAffectionate pet name for a little boy
- Bajrangi♂बजरंगीOne with a thunderbolt-strong body
- Birwal♂बिरवलBrave and strong
- Chardham♂चारधामThe four sacred pilgrimage sites (Char Dham) of Hindu tradition
- Chhote♂छोटेLittle one
- Chhotelal♂छोटेलालLittle darling
- Kanaiya♂कन्हैयाA name of Lord Krishna
- Lakhan♂लखनYounger brother of Lord Rama
- Milap♂मिलापMeeting, union and reconciliation
- Nidar♂निडरFearless, brave
- Piya♂पियाBeloved, dear one
- Pokharaj♂पोखराजTopaz, the yellow sapphire gem
- Pokhraj♂पोखराजTopaz, the yellow sapphire gem
- Saawan♂सावनMonsoon month of Shravan
- Shyamji♂श्यामजीRespected Shyam
- Siya♂सियाAnother name of Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Rama
- Sonalal♂सोनालालGolden son
- Sonelal♂सोनेलालGolden son
- Mahindar♂महिन्द्रGreat Indra, mighty lord
- Pukhraj♂पुखराजTopaz
Guide
Hindi-origin boy names with warm, familiar meanings
Hindi has given Nepali families some of their best-loved everyday names, the kind you hear in courtyards and classrooms alike. This page gathers 75 boy names whose root goes back to Hindi, and 11 of them are also given to girls. Origin here describes the language a name comes from, not the families who use it, since these names are shared widely across Nepal.
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Little king and dear child
Raju is an affectionate form of Raj, meaning little king. Kanhaiya means beloved child, and Ramu is a fond short form of Rama.
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Gold and worth
Kundan means pure, refined gold. Anmol means priceless, and Moti means a pearl, a precious gem from the sea.
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Soft sounds for home
Pappu is a fond nickname for a young boy. Lal means red, and also a darling son, while Sonu means gold or golden.
Hindi-origin boy names with meaning
Raju (राजु) means little king, an affectionate form of Raj. Kundan (कुन्दन) means pure, refined gold, and Anmol means priceless. Sohan means handsome and pleasing to look at. Badal means cloud, Kishan is a variant of Krishna, and Moti means pearl. See the whole group on our Hindi-origin boy names page.
Affectionate Hindi names used every day
Sonu (सोनु) means gold or golden and is also used for girls. Pappu is a fond nickname for a young boy. Ramu is a short form of Rama, while Ramji is the respectful form. Lal means red, and a darling child. Pukar (पुकार) means a call or appeal, and Bhola means innocent and simple. Browse all Nepali boy names if you want to compare these with other groups.
Tips for parents
- Say Raju and Ramu aloud with your surname, since the short -u ending can change character inside a full name.
- Treat Pappu or Sonu as a home nickname and keep a fuller name for school and official papers.
- Compare Kishan with Krishna if you like the sound but want the older spelling.
- Check the Devanagari form you prefer, as several of these names have more than one common Roman spelling.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Hindi-origin boy names used in Nepal?
Raju, Kundan, Sohan and Badal are familiar examples. Raju means little king, Kundan means pure gold, Sohan means handsome, and Badal means cloud. Anmol means priceless.
What does the name Pukar mean?
Pukar (पुकार) means a call, an appeal or an invocation. It is short and strong, and easy to say and spell.
Does a Hindi-origin name tell you a family's background?
No. Origin only describes the language a name's root comes from. These names are used by many families across Nepal, and a name alone says nothing about a person's community or beliefs.
Where can I find more help choosing a name?
Our guide to choosing a Nepali baby name walks through meaning, sound and family custom. You can also see Hindi-origin names for girls.