Ancient Indian Names

Here are 200 unique, ancient Indian names along with their meanings:

Male Names (1–100):

1. Agastya – A revered sage, known for balancing mountains.
2. Ambarisha – A great devotee of Lord Vishnu; a king.
3. Aniruddha – Unrestrained; grandson of Lord Krishna.
4. Atri – A great Vedic sage, one of the Saptarishis.
5. Bharata – Emperor; also the origin of India’s name, Bharat.
6. Bhishma – One with a firm vow; a key Mahabharata figure.
7. Brihaspati – Preceptor of the gods; planet Jupiter.
8. Dhananjaya – Winner of wealth; another name for Arjuna.
9. Drona – A teacher; a famous warrior in the Mahabharata.
10. Durvasa – An ancient sage known for his temper.
11. Gautama – Lord Buddha’s clan name; also a Vedic sage.
12. Harishchandra – A truthful king from Indian mythology.
13. Indra – King of the gods; lord of rain and thunder.
14. Jatayu – A noble vulture in Ramayana, who tried to save Sita.
15. Janaka – Philosopher king; father of Sita.
16. Karna – A great warrior; known for his generosity.
17. Kashyapa – A sage, father of the gods and demons.
18. Krishna – Lord Vishnu’s avatar; one who attracts.
19. Kuru – An ancient king, ancestor of the Pandavas and Kauravas.
20. Lakshmana – Brother of Lord Rama, symbol of devotion.
21. Lomasha – An ancient sage mentioned in the Mahabharata.
22. Manu – The first man and lawgiver in Hindu tradition.
23. Markandeya – An immortal sage and devotee of Lord Shiva.
24. Narada – A celestial sage; messenger of the gods.
25. Narayana – Lord Vishnu; the ultimate refuge.
26. Parashurama – An incarnation of Lord Vishnu; warrior sage.
27. Pashupati – Lord of animals; an epithet of Lord Shiva.
28. Prahlada – A great devotee of Lord Vishnu; son of Hiranyakashipu.
29. Pulastya – A sage, one of the Saptarishis.
30. Pururavas – An ancient king, known for his love for Urvashi.
31. Rama – Lord Vishnu’s avatar; epitome of dharma and virtue.
32. Ravana – A learned king of Lanka; antagonist in Ramayana.
33. Shantanu – A Kuru king, father of Bhishma.
34. Shiva – The auspicious one; part of the holy trinity.
35. Soma – Moon; also a divine nectar.
36. Surya – Sun god, symbolizing energy and light.
37. Sudama – Lord Krishna’s childhood friend.
38. Vasishta – A revered sage, one of the Saptarishis.
39. Vibhishana – Ravana’s brother; known for his righteousness.
40. Vikramaditya – A legendary emperor of India.
41. Vishwamitra – A sage; author of the Gayatri mantra.
42. Yama – Lord of death; the upholder of dharma.
43. Yudhisthira – Eldest Pandava; epitome of dharma.
44. Aditya – Sun; giver of light.
45. Chitragupta – Keeper of deeds; recorder of karma.
46. Varuna – God of oceans and water.
47. Vayu – God of wind and air.
48. Vishnu – The preserver in the trinity; all-pervading.
49. Arjuna – A skilled archer; central figure in Mahabharata.
50. Ashwatthama – Son of Drona; bearer of immortality.
51. Bhima – Second Pandava; known for immense strength.
52. Nakula – Fourth Pandava; known for beauty and skill.
53. Sahadeva – Fifth Pandava; known for wisdom.
54. Shalya – King and warrior in the Mahabharata.
55. Drupada – Father of Draupadi and a great king.
56. Ugrasena – A Yadava king, grandfather of Krishna.
57. Satyaki – A loyal warrior to Lord Krishna.
58. Kritavarma – A warrior allied with the Kauravas.
59. Vidura – Wise advisor to the Pandavas.
60. Abhimanyu – Son of Arjuna; a brave young warrior.
61. Ekalavya – A devoted student; master archer.
62. Shikhandi – Warrior in the Mahabharata; reborn as Amba.
63. Dushyanta – Husband of Shakuntala; an ancient king.
64. Somadatta – A king on the Kaurava side.
65. Keshava – Slayer of the demon Keshi; Lord Krishna.
66. Charaka – A great physician and sage.
67. Sushruta – Father of surgery in ancient India.
68. Kashyapa – Father of devas, asuras, and humans.
69. Bhagiratha – Brought Ganga to Earth through penance.
70. Yayati – An ancient king who regained youth.
71. Nahusha – A king turned into a snake due to a curse.
72. Kubera – Lord of wealth and treasures.
73. Kartikeya – God of war; son of Shiva and Parvati.
74. Ganesha – Remover of obstacles; son of Shiva.
75. Bala – Another name for Balarama; strength.
76. Hanuman – Devotee of Rama; symbol of strength and devotion.
77. Vamana – Dwarf incarnation of Vishnu.
78. Narasimha – Lion-man incarnation of Vishnu.
79. Dhritarashtra – Blind king of the Kauravas.
80. Vikarna – Kaurava prince known for fairness.
81. Dhundhi – A name of Lord Ganesha.
82. Trishanku – A king who wished to ascend to heaven.
83. Arishtanemi – A great sage.
84. Rishyashringa – A sage who brought rain through rituals.
85. Vaishampayana – A disciple of Vyasa; narrator of the Mahabharata.
86. Pingala – Name of a sage.
87. Satyavanta – Husband of Savitri; brought back to life.
88. Vikram – Courageous king.
89. Ananta – Infinite; another name of Vishnu.
90. Shesha – The serpent on which Vishnu rests.
91. Vatsa – Beloved child; an ancient sage.
92. Uttanka – A sage who met Krishna.
93. Mandhata – A legendary king.
94. Ila – An ancient ruler; sometimes unisex.
95. Ikshvaku – Founder of the solar dynasty.
96. Prithu – First king of Earth.
97. Sagara – An ancient king whose sons excavated the Ganga.
98. Rantideva – Known for his hospitality and generosity.
99. Shunahshepa – A sage saved by divine intervention.
100. Someshvara – Lord of the Moon; another name for Shiva

Female Names (101–200):

101. Ahalya – Wife of sage Gautama; redeemed by Lord Rama.
102. Amba – Eldest daughter of King of Kashi; reborn as Shikhandi.
103. Ambika – Mother of Pandu and Dhritarashtra; a queen.
104. Ambalika – Mother of Pandu; a queen.
105. Anasuya – Wife of sage Atri; known for her devotion.
106. Arundhati – Wife of sage Vasishta; symbol of purity.
107. Bhanumati – Wife of Duryodhana; bright as the Sun.
108. Chandrika – Moonlight; soft and radiant.
109. Damayanti – Wife of King Nala; known for her virtue.
110. Draupadi – Daughter of Drupada; wife of the Pandavas.
111. Ganga – Sacred river goddess; mother of Bhishma.
112. Gargi – Ancient philosopher and sage.
113. Indrani – Queen of Indra; goddess of beauty.
114. Kadru – Mother of serpents; wife of sage Kashyapa.
115. Kaikeyi – Wife of King Dasharatha; mother of Bharata.
116. Kausalya – Mother of Lord Rama.
117. Kunti – Mother of Karna and the Pandavas.
118. Lopamudra – Wife of sage Agastya; known for her wisdom.
119. Mandodari – Wife of Ravana; known for her virtues.
120. Menaka – A celestial nymph; mother of Shakuntala.
121. Narmada – Sacred river; daughter of Lord Shiva.
122. Parvati – Goddess of love and devotion; wife of Shiva.
123. Radha – Devotee and consort of Lord Krishna.
124. Rukmini – Chief queen of Lord Krishna.
125. Sita – Goddess of virtue; wife of Lord Rama.
126. Savitra – Goddess associated with the Sun.
127. Shailee – Goddess Durga; one who resides in mountains.
128. Shakini – Powerful goddess; embodiment of energy.
129. Shakuntala – Daughter of sage Vishwamitra; wife of Dushyanta.
130. Shraddha – Faith and devotion.
131. Subhadra – Sister of Lord Krishna; wife of Arjuna.
132. Sumitra – Mother of Lakshmana and Shatrughna.
133. Sundari – Beautiful and elegant.
134. Suvarchala – Bright and radiant like the Sun.
135. Swaha – Sacred exclamation used in rituals.
136. Tara – Star; wife of Brihaspati and later Chandra.
137. Triveni – Sacred confluence of three rivers.
138. Urmila – Wife of Lakshmana; sister of Sita.
139. Vasundhara – Earth; bearer of wealth.
140. Vedavati – Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.
141. Vinata – Mother of Garuda and Aruna.
142. Yashodhara – Wife of Gautama Buddha.
143. Anjali – Offering; divine gift.
144. Chitra – Beautiful painting; brilliant.
145. Deepti – Radiance; brightness.
146. Divya – Divine; heavenly.
147. Esha – Purity; desire.
148. Gauri – Fair; another name for Goddess Parvati.
149. Hemalata – Golden creeper; prosperity.
150. Ishani – Consort of Lord Shiva; ruler.
151. Kalindi – Sacred river; another name for Yamuna.
152. Kamala – Goddess Lakshmi; lotus.
153. Kanchana – Gold; wealth.
154. Karuna – Compassion; mercy.
155. Kirti – Fame; glory.
156. Lakshmi – Goddess of wealth and prosperity.
157. Lila – Divine play; charm.
158. Malini – Garlanded; fragrant.
159. Meenakshi – Fish-eyed; Goddess Parvati.
160. Moksha – Liberation; spiritual freedom.
161. Nalini – Sacred lotus.
162. Nitya – Eternal; everlasting.
163. Padma – Lotus; symbol of purity.
164. Pragya – Wisdom; intelligence.
165. Priya – Beloved; dear one.
166. Pushpa – Flower; beauty.
167. Ragini – A melody; tune.
168. Rati – Goddess of love; delight.
169. Rekha – Line; boundary; beauty.
170. Rohini – Ascendant star; consort of Chandra.
171. Sangita – Music; melody.
172. Sarala – Simple; straightforward.
173. Sharvani – Sacred and auspicious.
174. Sindhu – Ocean; river.
175. Smita – Smile; cheerful.
176. Suman – Beautiful flower; wise.
177. Surabhi – Fragrant; celestial cow.
178. Tanvi – Delicate and beautiful.
179. Usha – Dawn; goddess of the morning.
180. Vaidehi – Sita; one who belongs to Videha.
181. Vani – Speech; Saraswati.
182. Varsha – Rain; blessings.
183. Vibha – Radiance; light.
184. Vidya – Knowledge; wisdom.
185. Yamuna – Sacred river; daughter of Surya.
186. Anvika – Goddess Durga; powerful and intelligent.
187. Bhavani – Goddess Durga; giver of life.
188. Charulata – Beautiful creeper.
189. Deepa – Light; lamp.
190. Hema – Gold; wealth.
191. Indira – Goddess Lakshmi; beauty and splendor.
192. Jaya – Victory; Goddess Durga.
193. Madhavi – A creeper; springtime.
194. Nandini – Daughter; happiness; sacred cow.
195. Radhika – Devotee of Krishna.
196. Saraswati – Goddess of wisdom and learning.
197. Shaista – Polite; disciplined.
198. Shanta – Peaceful; calm.
199. Uma – Goddess Parvati; tranquility.
200. Vasavi – Goddess Durga; radiant and brilliant.