10 Baby Names Inspired By Kings And Queens

Ipsita Bhattacharya
Dec 18, 2023

Rukmini

A girl's name, this name is derived from the Sanskrit word Rukma which means 'Radiant', or 'Bright'. Rukmini was the first queen of Krishna.

Ashoka

Meaning one without sorrow, this is a boy's name which was also the name of one of India's greatest emperors.

Urmila

The girl's name means humble, enchantress. It was the name of King Janak's daughter and wife of Laxman.

Drupad

Meaning a king, or a firm-footed person, King Drupad was the father of Draupadi.

Tara

Meaning hill and star, this girl's name was the moniker for the Queen of Kishkindha and the wife of the Vanara clan, King Vali.

Gopinath

Meaning the king of the world, this boy's name is also one of many names of Lord Krishna.

Padmini

Meaning a collection of lotuses, Padmini was the name of the Mewar queen also known as Padmavati.

Harshavardhana

The boy's name means king of joy, one who is full of happiness.

Janaki

Meaning the wife of the Lord, Janaki is also another name of Lord Rama's wife, Sita.

Mahendra

Meaning Lord Of The Sky, the name for boys also means the Great God Indra.

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