Baby names
Mahabharata baby names with meanings
The Mahabharata gives us names tied to courage, duty and wisdom. Each name below carries the story of its character.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Abhimanyu Son of Arjuna and Subhadra | Fearless; full of self-respect | boy |
| Arjun The great archer, Pandava prince | Bright, shining, pure | boy |
| Yudhishthir Eldest Pandava, known for truth | Steady in battle | boy |
| Bhima Second Pandava, known for strength | Formidable, mighty | boy |
| Nakul Fourth Pandava | Handsome; mongoose | boy |
| Sahadev Youngest Pandava, known for wisdom | With the gods | boy |
| Vidur Counsellor known for fairness | Wise, learned | boy |
| Draupadi Queen of the Pandavas | Daughter of Drupada | girl |
| Subhadra Mother of Abhimanyu | Glorious, auspicious | girl |
| Uttara Wife of Abhimanyu, mother of Parikshit | Higher; northern | girl |
| Kunti Mother of the Pandavas | Spear; daughter of Kuntibhoja | girl |
| Parikshit Son of Abhimanyu, protected in the womb | Tested, examined | boy |