Gujarati names are deeply influenced by the region's rich history, culture, and religious traditions. Many names are inspired by Hindu mythology, saints, and virtues, with meanings that signify purity, strength, or spirituality.
In modern times, Gujarati parents continue to value tradition but are increasingly opting for shorter, more global-sounding names that blend seamlessly into the modern world. While retaining cultural significance, today's parents are focusing on names that are easy to pronounce, unique, and have positive, meaningful connotations, reflecting aspirations for their child's future.
Here’s a list of 100 modern Gujarati baby names (50 for boys and 50 for girls) along with their meanings:
Gujarati Baby Boy Names
- Aarav – Peaceful
- Ishaan – Sun, Lord Shiva
- Vihaan – Dawn, Morning
- Dhruv – Pole star
- Parth – Prince, Arjun
- Kiaan – Grace of God
- Dev – Divine, God
- Yug – Era
- Arjun – Bright, Brave
- Rudra – Lord Shiva
- Vivaan – Full of life
- Ansh – Portion, Part of something
- Shaurya – Bravery
- Om – Sacred syllable
- Ayaan – Gift of God
- Krish – Short form of Krishna
- Moksh – Liberation
- Nayan – Eye, Vision
- Harsh – Joy
- Aaditya – Sun
- Reyansh – Ray of light
- Samarth – Powerful
- Siddharth – Enlightened
- Aryan – Noble
- Bhavya – Grand, Splendid
- Ivaan – God’s gracious gift
- Manan – Deep thought
- Ved – Sacred knowledge
- Rohan – Ascending
- Kartik – Month of Kartik
- Yash – Fame, Glory
- Jayesh – Winner
- Chirag – Lamp
- Rahul – Efficient
- Darsh – Sight, Handsome
- Meet – Friend
- Neil – Blue
- Tushar – Snow, Fine drops
- Aakash – Sky
- Hiten – Heart
- Brijesh – Lord Krishna
- Kishan – Lord Krishna
- Nirav – Silent
- Harshil – Joyful
- Uday – Sunrise
- Lalit – Beautiful
- Rudraksh – Eye of Lord Shiva
- Tejas – Radiant
- Mahin – Earth
- Viraj – Resplendent
Gujarati Baby Girl Names
- Aarohi – Melody
- Diya – Light
- Kavya – Poetry
- Riya – Singer, Graceful
- Anaya – Caring
- Isha – Goddess Durga
- Misha – Smile
- Avni – Earth
- Nitya – Eternal
- Ira – Goddess Saraswati
- Riva – Maiden
- Dhriti – Courage
- Myra – Beloved
- Keya – Flower
- Saavi – Sacred love
- Aarya – Noble
- Vaidehi – Goddess Sita
- Tara – Star
- Pihu – Sweet sound
- Jhanvi – Ganga river
- Saanvi – Goddess Lakshmi
- Bhavna – Emotions
- Lavanya – Grace
- Meera – Devotee of Krishna
- Ridhima – Prosperity
- Trisha – Thirst for success
- Niyati – Destiny
- Priya – Loved one
- Vedika – Knowledge
- Sharvani – Sacred
- Moksha – Liberation
- Krupa – Blessing
- Jigna – Intellectual curiosity
- Pooja – Prayer
- Ekta – Unity
- Hetal – Cheerful
- Manisha – Desire
- Dhara – Constant flow
- Sneha – Love
- Hiral – Lustrous
- Bhakti – Devotion
- Karishma – Miracle
- Prisha – Beloved
- Harini – Angel
- Chaitali – Born in the month of Chaitra
- Yashvi – Fame and glory
- Tanvi – Delicate
- Simran – Meditation
- Naina – Eyes
- Shailee – Style, Custom