Linguistic origin
Hindi-origin Nepali names
106 names
106 names used in Nepal whose etymology traces to Hindi. A name’s linguistic origin is separate from the communities that use it. Boy Names only · Girl Names only
- 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
- Sony♀सोनीBeautiful, golden
- Chandani♀चाँदनीMoonlight
- Pappu♂पप्पुAffectionate nickname for a young boy
- Simran♀सिमरनRemembrance
- Ramu♂रामुAffectionate diminutive of Rama
- Soni♀सोनीBeautiful, lovely
- Lal♂लालRed
- Ramji♂रामजीRespectful form of Lord Rama
- Bhola♂भोलाInnocent, simple
- Badal♂बादलCloud
- Soniya♀सोनियाGolden, beautiful
- Sonika♀सोनिकाGolden
- Sona♀सोनाGold
- Kanhaiya♂कन्हैयाBeloved child
- Rakhi♀राखीSacred protective thread tied on Raksha Bandhan
- 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
- Chunauti♀चुनौतीChallenge
- 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
- Mousami♀मौसमीSeasonal
- Payal♀पायलAnklet
- 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
- Simron♀सिमरनRemembrance, meditation
- Sonee♀सोनीBeautiful, golden
- Sonia♀सोनियाBeautiful, golden
- Suhana♀सुहानाPleasant, charming and delightful to the senses
- Suhani♀सुहानीPleasant, beautiful and delightful
- Tansen♂तानसेनName of the famous Hindustani musician Tansen
- Bablu♂बब्लुAffectionate pet name for a little boy
- Bajrangi♂बजरंगीOne with a thunderbolt-strong body
- Bharosha♀भरोशाTrust, faith, reliance
- Bindiya♀बिन्दियाDecorative forehead dot worn by women
- Birwal♂बिरवलBrave and strong
- Chandni♀चाँदनीMoonlight
- 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
- Nirala♀निरालाUnique, extraordinary, distinctive
- Piya♂पियाBeloved, dear one
- Pokharaj♂पोखराजTopaz, the yellow sapphire gem
- Pokhraj♂पोखराजTopaz, the yellow sapphire gem
- Saawan♂सावनMonsoon month of Shravan
- Salona♀सलोनाBeautiful, attractive
- Salouna♀सलौनाLovely, charming and attractive
- Sapna♀सपनाDream
- Shyamji♂श्यामजीRespected Shyam
- Siya♂सियाAnother name of Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Rama
- Sonalal♂सोनालालGolden son
- Sonalee♀सोनालीGolden
- Sonelal♂सोनेलालGolden son
- Soney♀सोनीBeautiful, golden
- Chameli♀चमेलीJasmine flower
- Mahindar♂महिन्द्रGreat Indra, mighty lord
- Maina♀मैनाMyna bird
- Maushmi♀मौसमीSeasonal
- Mausumi♀मौसुमीSeasonal
- Pukhraj♂पुखराजTopaz
- Salouni♀सलौनीBeautiful, lovely
- Sohana♀सोहनाBeautiful, charming, pleasant
Guide
Hindi names used in Nepal and their meanings
Hindi names are part of everyday life in Nepal, from formal names to loving nicknames. This page lists 110 names of Hindi origin, including Anmol (priceless), Chandani (moonlight) and Kundan (pure gold). Origin means the language a name's root comes from. It does not tell you which families or communities use the name.
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Precious and golden
Kundan means pure, refined gold, Anmol means priceless, and Sonu is an affectionate name meaning gold or golden, a dear one.
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Loving nicknames
Raju means little king, Ramu is an affectionate form of Rama, and Pappu is a fond nickname for a young boy.
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Names for girls
Chandani means moonlight, Simran means remembrance, and Soni means beautiful and golden. Each has a soft, friendly sound.
Hindi origin Nepali names with warm meanings
Many Hindi names describe something precious. Anmol means priceless. Kundan means pure, refined gold. Lal means red, and also a beloved son or darling child. Pukar means call, appeal or invocation. Some names honor deities in a familiar way: Kishan is a variant of Krishna, and Ramji is a respectful form of Lord Rama. You can find names that share these themes on our names by meaning page.
Hindi baby names in Nepal that began as pet names
In many families, a child grows up with a short, loving name. Several of these appear in our list as given names. Raju is an affectionate form of Raj, meaning little king. Ramu is a diminutive of Rama. Sonu means gold or golden and is listed as unisex. If you like short names, see our short Nepali names list, or compare origins on names by origin.
Tips for parents
- Decide whether you want a formal name, a nickname, or both for your child.
- Read the full meaning, since some names like Lal carry two senses.
- Check spellings such as Soni and Sony before you register a name.
- Try the name combiner to hear how a first name sounds with your surname.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Hindi girl names that mean moonlight?
Chandani (चाँदनी) means moonlight, the soft, cool light of the moon. It is one of the Hindi-origin girl names we list, along with Simran (remembrance) and Soni (beautiful, golden).
What does Anmol mean?
Anmol (अनमोल) means priceless or invaluable. It is a boy's name of Hindi origin that expresses how precious a child is to the family.
Are Soni and Sony the same name?
Sony is listed as a variant spelling of Soni. Soni means beautiful, lovely, a golden and precious one. Both are girl names and are written सोनी in Nepali.
Does a Hindi origin name say where a family comes from?
No. Origin describes only the language of a name's root. Hindi-origin names are shared across communities in Nepal, and a name never reveals anything about a person's background.