10 Unique Baby Names Inspired By Indian Mythology

Ipsita Bhattacharya
May 21, 2024

Angad

A name for boys, Angad was the son of King Bali and prince of Kishkindha.

Anasuya

A beautiful name for girls, Anusuya, was the wife of an ancient Indian rishi (sage) named Atri.

Bhim

A boy's name, Bhim - son of Kunti - was the strongest of the five Pandavas as per Mahabharata.

Chitrangada

This beautiful girl's name was also a moniker for one of Arjuna's wives.

Namish

This name is for boys and is another moniker for Lord Vishnu.

Subhadra

A girl's name, Subhadra was the sister of Krishna and Balarama, wife of Arjuna, and mother of Abhimanyu. She is believed to be an incarnation of Yogamaya.

Kush

Meaning sacred grass, Kush is a boy's name and was also the name of one of the sons of Lord Rama and Ma Sita.

Rohini

A name for girls, Rohini was the mother of Balarama.

Vidur

Vidur was the wisest minister of King Dhritarashtra's cabinet in Mahabharata. It's a boy's name.

Urmila

A girl's name, Urmila was Laxman's Wife, the daughter Of King Janak and sister of Sita.

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