Baby names
Ramayana baby names with meanings
The Ramayana is a story of devotion, patience and doing what is right. Naming a child after one of its characters carries those qualities forward.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Hero of the Ramayana | Pleasing, one who delights | boy |
| Lakshman Rama's devoted brother | Marked with auspicious signs | boy |
| Bharat Brother who ruled in Rama's name | One who is maintained; India | boy |
| Shatrughna Youngest brother | Destroyer of enemies | boy |
| Hanuman Devoted messenger of Rama | One with a strong jaw | boy |
| Lav Son of Rama and Sita | Fragment; small | boy |
| Kush Son of Rama and Sita | Sacred grass | boy |
| Dashrath King of Ayodhya, Rama's father | One with ten chariots | boy |
| Vibhishan Ravana's righteous brother | Terrifying (to evil) | boy |
| Jatayu Who tried to save Sita | Vulture king | boy |
| Sugreev Monkey king, Rama's ally | Beautiful-necked | boy |
| Angad Son of Vali, envoy to Lanka | Ornament on the arm | boy |
| Jambavan Elder counsellor | Wise bear king | boy |
| Valmiki Poet of the Ramayana | Born of an anthill | boy |
| Vashishtha Royal guru of Ayodhya | Most excellent | boy |
| Vishwamitra Sage who taught Rama | Friend of the world | boy |
| Raghav A name of Rama | Descendant of Raghu | boy |
| Raghunandan A name of Rama | Joy of the Raghu clan | boy |
| Janak King of Mithila, Sita's father | Father | boy |
| Nal Builder of the bridge to Lanka | Reed | boy |
| Neel Builder of the bridge to Lanka | Blue | boy |
| Sumantra Charioteer and minister | Good counsellor | boy |
| Sita Heroine of the Ramayana | Furrow | girl |
| Janaki A name of Sita | Daughter of Janak | girl |
| Vaidehi A name of Sita | Princess of Videha | girl |
| Maithili A name of Sita | Princess of Mithila | girl |
| Urmila Lakshman's wife, known for her quiet sacrifice | Enchantress; wave of light | girl |
| Mandavi Bharat's wife | Sister of Sita | girl |
| Shrutakirti Shatrughna's wife | Of renowned fame | girl |
| Kaushalya Mother of Rama | Skilful | girl |
| Sumitra Mother of Lakshman and Shatrughna | Good friend | girl |
| Shabari Who offered Rama berries | Devotee from the forest | girl |
| Tara Wise queen of Kishkindha | Star | girl |
| Trijata Who comforted Sita in Lanka | Kind-hearted | girl |
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