Deities
Hanuman names for baby boys
8 names
8 names that are names or epithets of Hanuman. Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.
- Iraj♂इराजBorn of wind
- Kapindra♂कपिन्द्रLord of monkeys
- Bajrang♂बजरंगStrong as a thunderbolt
- Bajarangi♂बजरंगीOne with a body strong as thunderbolt, Lord Hanuman
- Bajrangi♂बजरंगीOne with a thunderbolt-strong body
- Hanuman♂हनुमानThe monkey god, devoted servant of Lord Rama
- Hanumant♂हनुमन्तThe mighty devotee of Rama
- Mahabir♂महावीरGreat hero
Names of other deities
Guide
Hanuman names for baby boys, from wind to courage
This collection of 8 Hanuman names offers several ways to carry a devotional connection. Iraj means born of wind, Bajrang points to thunderbolt strength, and Hanuman names the devoted servant of Rama directly. Compare the image and meaning you want your son's name to hold before choosing its length and spelling.
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Wind and strength
Iraj (इराज) means born of wind. Bajrang (बजरंग) means strong as a thunderbolt, an epithet of Hanuman.
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A direct devotional choice
Hanuman names the monkey god and devoted servant of Lord Rama. Hanumant is a variant meaning the mighty devotee of Rama.
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A heroic title
Mahabir means great hero. It is an epithet of both Hanuman and Mahavira, the Jain Tirthankara, so its association is not exclusive.
Hanuman baby names with meanings of strength
Iraj (इराज) means born of wind and is a name of Hanuman. Bajrang means strong as a thunderbolt. Bajrangi describes one with a thunderbolt-strong body, and Bajarangi is a spelling variant with the same meaning. Mahabir means great hero and also refers to Mahavira, the Jain Tirthankara. Read the guide to names from gods and goddesses if you want to weigh these shared associations.
Direct names and titles of Hanuman
Hanuman (हनुमान) directly names the monkey god and devoted servant of Rama. Hanumant (हनुमन्त) is a variant with the meaning mighty devotee of Rama. Kapindra means lord of monkeys. Iraj offers the wind image in a shorter form, while Bajrang puts strength at the centre. Compare their connection with Rama names when considering the story you want to share at home.
Tips for parents
- Choose between naming Hanuman directly and using an epithet such as Iraj.
- Compare Bajrangi and Bajarangi as English spellings of बजरंगी.
- Keep Mahabir's association with both Hanuman and Mahavira in mind.
- Say Kapindra or Hanumant with your surname to hear how the full name flows.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Hanuman names for a baby boy?
Iraj, Kapindra, Bajrang, Bajrangi, Bajarangi, Hanuman, Hanumant and Mahabir are choices here. Their meanings range from born of wind to great hero.
Which Hanuman name means born of wind?
Iraj means born of wind and is written इराज. It gives a brief name with a direct Hanuman association.
What is the difference between Bajrang and Bajrangi?
Bajrang means strong as a thunderbolt. Bajrangi means one with a thunderbolt-strong body. Bajarangi is a spelling variant of Bajrangi; both are written बजरंगी.
Does Mahabir refer only to Hanuman?
No. Mahabir means great hero and is an epithet of Hanuman as well as Mahavira, the Jain Tirthankara. A name alone does not establish someone's religion or beliefs.