10 Sun-Inspired Indian Baby Names

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 16, 2024

Aarush

A modern name meaning "first ray of the sun," Aarush is associated with beginnings, purity, and inspiration.

Dinakar

Translating to "the one who brings the day," Dinakar encapsulates the role of the sun in marking time and providing a fresh start with each sunrise.

Prabhakar

Meaning "light maker," this name attributes a creative and life-giving force to the bearer

Tejas

This name signifies "brilliance" or "brightness," akin to the powerful light of the sun.

Mihir

A concise yet powerful name, Mihir directly translates to "sun" in Sanskrit.

Divakar

Another name for the sun, meaning "one who lights up the world" in Sanskrit.

Bhanu

Simply meaning "the sun" in Sanskrit, this name highlights the essential nature of sunlight in sustaining life.

Ravi

Another name for the sun in Sanskrit, and a popular given name in India.

Surya

A direct reference to the sun god in Hindu mythology.

Aditya

Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "belonging to Aditi" (the mother of the gods), often associated with the sun god in Hindu mythology.

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