Konkani parents often choose baby names inspired by culture, religion, and family traditions. Many names come from Hindu mythology, representing virtues or deities, including gods, goddesses, and saints. Family ancestry and regional influences also shape Konkani names, leading to variations across different Konkani-speaking communities.
Today, many Konkani parents choose names that balance tradition with modernity, reflecting cultural heritage while embracing contemporary trends. Many parents seek guidance from astrologers or follow traditional naming customs based on the child's birth chart to bring harmony and prosperity.
Konkani Baby Boy Names
Traditional Konkani Baby Boy Names:
- Aditya – Sun
- Amit – Infinite, Boundless
- Bhavin – Virtuous, Glowing
- Chandran – Moon
- Deva – God, Divine
- Dinesh – Lord of the Day (Sun)
- Ganesh – Lord Ganesha
- Hari – Lord Vishnu
- Kiran – Ray of Light
- Laxman – Lord Lakshman
- Manoj – Born of the Mind
- Nilesh – Lord Krishna
- Raghav – Lord Rama
- Ravindra – Sun, Lord of the Sun
- Shyam – Dark, Lord Krishna
- Vishal – Huge, Great
- Vinayak – Lord Ganesha
- Yash – Fame, Glory
Modern Konkani Baby Boy Names:
- Aarav – Peaceful, Calm
- Advait – Unique, One of a Kind
- Ishaan – Sun, Lord Shiva
- Kian – Grace of God
- Reyansh – Ray of Light
- Arjun – The one who is bright, shining
- Darsh – Lord Krishna, Sight
- Rian – Little King, Singing
- Shaurya – Bravery, Courage
- Ayaan – Gift of God
- Vivaan – Full of Life
- Nirav – Silent, Calm
- Zayan – Graceful, Bright
- Omkar – The sound of Om
- Tejas – Radiance, Brilliance
- Kunal – Lotus, Son of Emperor Ashoka
- Vedant – Ultimate Knowledge, Vedas
- Shaan – Pride, Peaceful
Spiritual and Meaningful Konkani Baby Boy Names:
- Bhaskar – The Sun
- Chirag – Lamp, Light
- Gopal – Lord Krishna, Protector of Cows
- Harish – Lord Shiva, God of Gods
- Vivek – Wisdom, Conscience
- Aakash – Sky, Open
- Siddharth – Buddha, One Who Has Attained Knowledge
- Aniket – Lord Shiva, One who is Homeless
- Saurabh – Fragrance, A name for Lord Krishna
- Shivansh – Part of Lord Shiva
- Yogesh – God of Yoga, Lord Shiva
- Bhavya – Magnificent, Grand
- Rudra – Another name for Lord Shiva
- Vatsal – Affectionate, Loving
Konkani Baby Girl Names
Traditional Konkani Baby Girl Names:
- Aishwarya – Prosperity, Wealth
- Bhakti – Devotion
- Chandrika – Moonlight
- Devi – Goddess, Divine
- Gauri – Fair, Goddess Parvati
- Isha – Goddess, Lord Shiva
- Laxmi – Goddess of Wealth
- Manju – Sweet, Pleasant
- Nirmala – Pure, Clean
- Radha – Success, Prosperity (Consort of Lord Krishna)
- Rupa – Beauty, Shape
- Sita – Wife of Lord Rama
- Sundari – Beautiful, Charming
- Tulsi – Holy Basil, Goddess Lakshmi
- Vasanti – Spring Season
- Yamini – Night, Nighttime
- Vidya – Knowledge, Wisdom
- Sharada – Goddess Saraswati
Modern Konkani Baby Girl Names:
- Aaradhya – One who is Worthy of Worship
- Anaya – Unique, Compassionate
- Ira – Earth, Goddess Saraswati
- Kiara – Bright, Clear
- Mira – Ocean, Sea, or A name of Goddess Radha
- Nisha – Night
- Prisha – Beloved, God's Gift
- Rhea – Stream, Flowing
- Shivani – Goddess Durga, The Goddess of Prosperity
- Trisha – Thirst, Desire
- Vanya – Gracious Gift of God
- Zara – Princess, Flower
- Riya – Singer, Graceful
- Veda – Knowledge, Wisdom
- Sanya – Distinguished, Eminent
- Anvi – Goddess Lakshmi
- Madhavi – Springtime, A Creeper with Beautiful Flowers
- Simran – Remembrance, Meditation
Spiritual and Meaningful Konkani Baby Girl Names:
- Kavya – Poem, Poetry
- Shalini – Modesty, Housewife
- Gargi – Name of a Vedic scholar
- Pranjal – Simple, Honest
- Sakshi – Witness, Evidence
- Tanvi – Delicate, Beautiful
- Anjali – Offering, Tribute
- Disha – Direction, Guidance
- Kriti – Creation, Work of Art
- Lavanya – Grace, Beauty
- Radhika – Prosperous, Successful, Another name for Goddess Radha
- Madhurima – Sweetness, Honey
- Snehal – Affectionate, Friendly
- Vatsala – Affectionate, Loving
