225 Words
- 1 aarti A Hindu ritual of worship in which a small flame, often from a lamp fed with clarified butter, is offered to a...
- 2 Abhay A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "fearless", used in India.
- 3 Abhimanyu A male given name from Sanskrit, borne by a hero of the Mahabharata, son of Arjuna and Subhadra.
- 4 Aditi In Hindu mythology, the mother goddess, wife of Kashyapa and mother of the Adityas (solar deities).
- 5 Aditya In Hindu mythology, any of a group of solar deities descended from Aditi and Kashyapa.
- 6 Aishwarya A female given name of Sanskrit origin used mainly in India, from a word meaning wealth, splendour, or lordshi...
- 7 Ajay A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "unconquered" or "invincible."
- 8 Ajit A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "unconquerable."
- 9 Akash A male given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sky" or "space."
- 10 Akshay A male given name of Sanskrit/Hindi origin meaning "indestructible" or "imperishable."
- 11 Amar A male given name and surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "undying, immortal".
- 12 Amitabh A male given name of Indian origin, from Sanskrit meaning "boundless light."
- 13 Amrita In Hindu mythology, the divine nectar or "water of life" said to grant immortality to the gods.
- 14 Amritsar A large city in Punjab, India, home to the Golden Temple.
- 15 Anamika A female given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India.
- 16 Anand A male given name and surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "joy" or "delight", also a city in Gujarat, India.
- 17 Andhra A former Indian state, in existence from 1953 to 1956, later merged into Andhra Pradesh.
- 18 Anjali A female given name from Sanskrit, widely used in India.
- 19 Archana A female given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India, meaning roughly "worship" or "homage".
- 20 Arjun A male given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India.
- 21 Arjuna A major hero of the Sanskrit epic the Mahabharata, and a male given name derived from him.
- 22 Arya A member of the historical Indo-Iranian peoples who spoke early Indo-European languages; used in a strictly li...
- 23 Aryan In linguistics, a now largely retired term for the Indo-Iranian branch of languages, or more loosely the wider...
- 24 Asha In Zoroastrianism, the principle of truth, order, and rightness that governs the universe.
- 25 Ashok A male given name of Indian origin, popular in Hindi-speaking regions.
- 26 ashram A retreat or community, often in a secluded setting, where people live under the guidance of a spiritual teach...
- 27 avatar A small picture or digital figure that represents a person online, such as on a forum or social media profile.
- 28 Avi An image a user chooses to represent themselves on a social media profile; short for "avatar."
- 29 baht The official currency of Thailand, divided into 100 satang.
- 30 Bali An island and province of Indonesia, known for its beaches and Hindu culture.
- 31 bandana A large, often colorful square of cloth worn on the head or around the neck.
- 32 bhagat A devout or holy figure in Sikh or Hindu tradition.
- 33 bhai A friendly, informal term for a brother.
- 34 Bharat The Hindi and constitutional name for India.
- 35 Bhavani An epithet of a Hindu goddess associated with Durga and Parvati.
- 36 Bihar A state in eastern India, whose capital and largest city is Patna.
- 37 bodhi In Buddhism, the awakened understanding that ends the cycle of rebirth and leads to enlightenment.
- 38 bodhisattva In Buddhism, someone far along the path to enlightenment who chooses to keep helping others reach it rather th...
- 39 Brunei A small oil-rich country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.
- 40 Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, the Indian teacher and philosopher whose teachings founded Buddhism.
- 41 chakra In yoga and Ayurvedic tradition, one of several energy centers believed to exist along the body.
- 42 chan A single discussion channel on IRC or a similar chat network.
- 43 Chandni A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, meaning "moonlight."
- 44 Chandra A unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "moon."
- 45 Charu A given name of Sanskrit origin, used for both men and women, meaning "beautiful" or "pleasing."
- 46 Chauhan A surname of Hindi origin, associated with a prominent Rajput clan.
- 47 cheetah A large, spotted wild cat known for being the fastest land animal, native mainly to Africa.
- 48 cot A small bed for an infant, usually with high slatted sides.
- 49 dai A traditional birth attendant or midwife, especially in South Asia.
- 50 Dana A unisex given name, used for both men and women in English-speaking countries.
- 51 dasha In Hindu astrology, any of the planetary time-periods believed to shape a person’s fortune depending on which...
- 52 Deepa A South Asian female given name.
- 53 deva A divine or godlike being in Hindu and Buddhist tradition.
- 54 Devaki A figure in Hindu scripture, the mother of Krishna.
- 55 devi A goddess in Hindu and Vedic mythology, or the general Sanskrit-derived title used for a female deity.
- 56 dharma In Hinduism and related traditions, the natural order of the universe, or the moral law that upholds it.
- 57 dinghy A small open boat, often carried aboard a larger ship as a lifeboat or tender, or sailed for sport.
- 58 Diwali A major Hindu festival of lights celebrated over several days each autumn, marking the victory of light over d...
- 59 Draupadi A central female figure in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, wife of the five Pandava brothers.
- 60 Durga A Hindu goddess of war, strength, and protection, and a feminine given name in India derived from her name.
- 61 Dutta A surname common among Assamese and Bengali people.
- 62 Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian independence leader famous for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
- 63 Ganesha The elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings, son of Shiva and Parvati.
- 64 ganja Marijuana, especially as smoked for its intoxicating effect.
- 65 garuda A giant bird-like figure from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often shown as part man and part eagle.
- 66 Gaurav A male first name, popular in India, that comes from a Sanskrit word for dignity or pride.
- 67 Gauri A Hindu goddess, often identified with a fair or radiant form of the goddess Parvati.
- 68 Gautam A male first name from Sanskrit, also the surname of the historical Buddha.
- 69 Gayatri A classical Sanskrit poetic metre built from short lines of eight syllables, best known from the Gayatri Mantr...
- 70 geet Informal slang for "great."
- 71 ghee A type of clarified butter widely used in South Asian cooking.
- 72 Godavari A major river in South India, flowing through Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
- 73 Gopala An epithet of the Hindu god Krishna, also used as a masculine given name in India, often anglicised as Gopal.
- 74 gopi In Hindu mythology, one of the cowherd women of Vrindavan who were devoted companions of the god Krishna.
- 75 Govinda A name of the Hindu god Krishna, meaning "finder of cows"; also a masculine given name used in India, sometime...
- 76 guna In Hindu philosophy, one of three fundamental qualities said to make up nature and personality: purity, activi...
- 77 Gupta An Indian surname, common among Hindus of northern India.
- 78 guru A spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.
- 79 Hanuman In Hindu mythology, a monkey-god known for his devotion and loyalty to the god Rama.
- 80 Hara An epithet of the Hindu god Shiva, and a Japanese surname.
- 81 Hari An epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu, and a male given name and surname from Sanskrit used in India.
- 82 Harishchandra A legendary Indian king celebrated in Hindu tradition for his unwavering commitment to truth.
- 83 Himalayas A major mountain range in Asia, home to the world's highest peaks including Mount Everest.
- 84 Holi A Hindu spring festival celebrated by throwing colored powders and water at friends and strangers alike.
- 85 Indra In Hindu mythology, the king of the gods and the deity associated with weather, thunder, and war.
- 86 Ishaan A male given name from Sanskrit, of Indian origin, referring to a Hindu deity associated with the northeast di...
- 87 Jai A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "victory," used mainly in India.
- 88 Jain Relating to Jainism, the ancient Indian religion built around nonviolence toward all living things.
- 89 Jakarta The capital and largest city of Indonesia.
- 90 Janaki A female given name from Sanskrit, also used as another name for the goddess Sita in the Hindu epic the Ramaya...
- 91 jungle A dense tropical forest thick with trees, vines, and wildlife.
- 92 kama A curved, sickle-shaped hand weapon, originally an Okinawan farming tool used for cutting crops before it beca...
- 93 kamala A small tree native to Asia and Australia whose fruit produces an orange-red dye and has traditional medicinal...
- 94 karma In Hindu and Buddhist thought, the total effect of a person's actions, believed to shape their fate in this li...
- 95 Karna In Hindu mythology, a great warrior in the epic Mahabharata, born to Kunti and the sun god Surya, who fights o...
- 96 Kathmandu The capital and largest city of Nepal.
- 97 kavya An ornate, highly stylized form of classical Sanskrit poetry favored by court poets in ancient India.
- 98 Kiran A given name of Sanskrit origin, used by both men and women, meaning "ray of light."
- 99 Krishna A major deity in Hinduism, worshipped as an incarnation of the god Vishnu and central to texts like the Bhagav...
- 100 kusum A tree (Schleichera oleosa) whose seeds are pressed for a multi-purpose oil used in cooking, cosmetics, and la...
- 101 lac A resin-like substance secreted by certain scale insects, used to make lacquer and shellac.
- 102 lakh In South Asian English, the number one hundred thousand (100,000).
- 103 lila In Hindu philosophy, the idea that the universe and its events are the playful, creative expression of the div...
- 104 lingam A symbolic representation of the god Shiva, typically a smooth, upright stone form, worshipped in Hinduism.
- 105 Madhavi A female given name used in India, from Sanskrit.
- 106 Madhu A female given name used in India, from a Sanskrit word meaning "honey" or "sweet".
- 107 Maharashtra A large state in western India, home to the city of Mumbai.
- 108 mahatma A title of deep respect given in India to someone regarded as having great wisdom and love for humanity.
- 109 Mahendra A male first name of Sanskrit origin.
- 110 Mahesh A male given name of Sanskrit origin, also used as a title of the Hindu god Shiva.
- 111 mala A string of prayer beads used in Hindu and Buddhist practice for counting repetitions of a mantra or chant.
- 112 Mallika A female given name of Sanskrit origin, also the name of Arabian jasmine.
- 113 Malti A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, referring to a type of jasmine flower.
- 114 Manav A male given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, related to the word for "human."
- 115 mandala A symbolic circular design representing the universe, used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions as an aid to medit...
- 116 Manohar A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "captivating" or "attractive to the mind."
- 117 mantra A word or phrase repeated during meditation or prayer to aid focus.
- 118 marga A path or way, especially one seen as leading toward spiritual enlightenment.
- 119 Maya A member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilisation flourished in what is now Mexico and Cent...
- 120 Meena A member of a community historically associated with the Rajasthan region of India.
- 121 Mishra An Indian surname of Sanskrit origin.
- 122 mitra A person who has taken an initial step toward becoming a practicing Buddhist within a community.
- 123 Mohan A masculine given name and surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "charming" or "enchanting."
- 124 Mohini A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, also the name of a female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.
- 125 Mohit A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin used in India.
- 126 mung A small green legume (the mung bean) grown for its edible sprouts and seeds.
- 127 Murthy A surname of Kannada origin.
- 128 Nagar A surname of Indian or Hebrew usage.
- 129 naik In South Asian militaries (India, Pakistan, Nepal), a non-commissioned officer rank roughly equal to a corpora...
- 130 namaste A respectful greeting used in Indian culture and, more loosely, in yoga and wellness settings.
- 131 Nandi The bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva.
- 132 Nandini A female given name of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, meaning "daughter."
- 133 Narasimha The half-man, half-lion incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu.
- 134 Narayan A name for the Hindu god Vishnu, also used as a given name.
- 135 Narayana A name for the Hindu god Vishnu, also used as a given name.
- 136 nirvana In Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.
- 137 Nisha A female given name of Indian origin.
- 138 om A sacred syllable chanted in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain meditation and prayer.
- 139 padma A lotus flower, especially as used in Indian and Buddhist imagery and poetry.
- 140 paisa A small unit of currency in South Asia, equal to a fraction of a rupee or taka.
- 141 pal A friend; someone you're on close, casual terms with.
- 142 Pali An ancient Indian language closely related to Sanskrit, used as the sacred language of Theravada Buddhist scri...
- 143 panchayat A local village council in India (and some neighbouring countries) responsible for local governance.
- 144 pandit An honorary title given to a learned scholar or teacher, especially one versed in Hindu philosophy, law, or th...
- 145 Parvati A Hindu goddess associated with love, fertility, and devotion, regarded as a consort of Shiva.
- 146 Patel In parts of India, a village headman or local chief.
- 147 Payal A female given name of Indian origin, also the word for an ankle bracelet in Hindi.
- 148 Pooja A Hindu ritual act of worship, typically involving offerings, prayers, and devotional rites in front of a deit...
- 149 Prabha A feminine given name of Indian origin, meaning "light" or "radiance".
- 150 Prabhakar A masculine given name of Indian origin, meaning "the sun" or "maker of light".
- 151 Prabhu A term of respect meaning "lord" or "master", used in Hindu religious and cultural contexts.
- 152 Pradesh A state or administrative territory within India (used as part of names like Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh).
- 153 pradhan A local government official or headman in parts of India, roughly equivalent to a chief minister or chairman.
- 154 Prakash A masculine given name of Indian origin, meaning "light".
- 155 prasad Food that has been offered to a deity and is then distributed and eaten as a blessing, in Hindu and related tr...
- 156 prashant A humorous or mistaken alteration of "croissant," used informally to describe the pastry.
- 157 Preeti A feminine given name of Indian origin, meaning "love" or "affection".
- 158 Pritam A masculine given name of Indian origin, meaning "beloved".
- 159 Prithvi A male given name of Sanskrit origin, from a word meaning "the vast one", an epithet for the Earth.
- 160 Priya A female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beloved", common among Hindus and often combined with another...
- 161 puja A ritual act of worship performed in Hindu and other South Asian religious traditions, often involving offerin...
- 162 pundit A person regarded as an expert who offers opinions or commentary, especially in the media.
- 163 Pushpa A female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "flower".
- 164 Radha In Hindu tradition, the goddess of love and devotion, consort of Krishna; also a female given name.
- 165 raga A melodic framework used in Indian classical music, or a piece composed within it.
- 166 Raghav A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "descendant of Raghu" and used as an epithet of the god Rama.
- 167 Raghavan A South Indian surname.
- 168 Raghu A male given name of Sanskrit origin, referring to a legendary king in Indian tradition.
- 169 Rahul A male given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India.
- 170 Rajiv A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lotus flower".
- 171 Rajput A member of a traditionally warrior and land-owning caste in northern India, historically associated with ruli...
- 172 Raju A male given name and surname of Telugu origin, meaning "king".
- 173 rakhi A decorative thread or bracelet tied by a sister onto her brother's wrist as part of the Raksha Bandhan festiv...
- 174 Ramesh A male given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India and Nepal.
- 175 rasa In Indian aesthetics, the dominant emotional flavor or mood that a work of art, dance, or drama is designed to...
- 176 Ravana In Hindu mythology, the demon king of Lanka who was slain by Rama in the epic Ramayana.
- 177 Ravi A masculine given name used in India, from Sanskrit meaning "sun."
- 178 Rekha A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, meaning "line."
- 179 Renu A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, meaning "dust" or "pollen."
- 180 rishi In Hindu tradition, a sage or seer credited with composing the ancient Vedic hymns.
- 181 Rom A man of the Romani people, especially a married one considered a respected member of the community.
- 182 Roma The Romani people, an ethnic group with historical roots in India, now found across the world, especially Euro...
- 183 roti A round, unleavened flatbread cooked on a griddle, common across South Asia and the Caribbean.
- 184 rupa Form, shape, or outward appearance — a term used in Indian philosophy and religious texts.
- 185 rupee The main unit of currency used in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.
- 186 sadhu A Hindu ascetic or holy man who has renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual practice.
- 187 sambar A large deer native to South and Southeast Asia.
- 188 Sanskrit An ancient Indo-European language of South Asia, the classical and liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism,...
- 189 Santosh A male given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India, meaning contentment or satisfaction.
- 190 sari A traditional South Asian women's garment made from a single long piece of fabric, wrapped around the body and...
- 191 Sarita A female given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, meaning "flowing" or "river."
- 192 Satya A unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "truth."
- 193 Savitri A female given name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in India.
- 194 Seema A female given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India.
- 195 Shakti In Hindu belief, the divine feminine energy or creative power seen as animating the universe, sometimes person...
- 196 Shankar A male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India, meaning roughly "one who brings happiness."
- 197 shanti Peace or inner tranquility, as understood in Hindu and Buddhist thought.
- 198 Sheela A female given name of South Asian origin.
- 199 shikha A single lock of hair left uncut on an otherwise shaved head, traditionally worn by orthodox Hindu priests.
- 200 shiva In Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
- 201 Shivani A female given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India.
- 202 Shri A respectful title placed before a man's name, roughly equivalent to "Mr." in South Asian usage.
- 203 shruti The smallest audible difference in pitch used in Indian classical music theory.
- 204 Siddhartha A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "one who has achieved his goal," the birth name of the Budd...
- 205 Singapore An island and city-state in Southeast Asia, located off the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula; a former...
- 206 Sinha A South Asian surname meaning "lion", used across several Indian languages.
- 207 Sita In Hindu mythology, the wife of Rama and a central figure in the epic the Ramayana.
- 208 sutra A rule, aphorism, or short saying in Sanskrit texts on grammar, law, or philosophy.
- 209 swami A Hindu religious teacher or ascetic, especially one who has taken monastic vows.
- 210 swastika An ancient symbol made of a cross with each arm bent at a right angle, historically used across many cultures...
- 211 Tarun A male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India.
- 212 Tripathi An Indian surname common among Brahmins, indicating descent from someone versed in three Vedic texts.
- 213 tulsi Holy basil, a fragrant herb native to South Asia that is grown both as a culinary seasoning and as a sacred pl...
- 214 Veda Any of the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, forming the earliest layer of Sanskrit literature.
- 215 venu A traditional transverse bamboo flute used in Indian classical music.
- 216 Vishal A male given name of Sanskrit origin, common in India, meaning roughly "large" or "vast."
- 217 Vishnu One of the principal deities of Hinduism, regarded as the preserver of the universe within the Hindu trinity.
- 218 Vishwamitra A revered sage-king in Hindu tradition, said to have become a Brahmarshi through extreme discipline and penanc...
- 219 Vivek A South Asian male given name meaning "wisdom" or "discernment" in Sanskrit.
- 220 Yadav A member of a large community in India and Nepal traditionally associated with cattle-herding and pastoral far...
- 221 Yoda An unusual, inverted word order in a sentence, imitating the speech pattern of the Star Wars character Yoda.
- 222 yoga A system of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation originating in Hindu and Buddhist tradition...
- 223 yogi A person who practices or teaches yoga.
- 224 yoni The vulva or vagina, or a symbolic representation of them, especially as an object of reverence in Hindu and r...
- 225 Zen A school of Buddhism, strongest in China and Japan, that emphasises sudden insight reached through meditation...