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Top Baby Names by Religion

Find the perfect baby name that aligns with your faith. Explore popular names from Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and more.

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Dr Veena H

In this article

  • Top Christian Baby Boy Names and Meanings
  • Top Christian Baby Girl Names and Meanings
  • Top Muslim Baby Boy Names and Meanings
  • Top Muslim Baby Girl Names and Meanings
  • Top Hindu Baby Boy Names and Meanings
  • Top Hindu Baby Girl Names and Meanings
  • Sikh Baby Boy Names and Meanings
  • Sikh Baby Girl Names and Meanings
  • Parsi Baby Boy Names and Meanings
  • Parsi Baby Girl Names and Meanings

Choosing a baby’s name is a big decision, and for many families, religious names carry deep meaning. These names connect your child to your faith, culture, and family values, often reflecting qualities like kindness, strength, and wisdom passed down through generations.

Exploring names from different faiths is a wonderful way to honour that tradition. Whether the name represents spiritual qualities, family history, or your faith journey, it gives your child a sense of belonging and purpose. Let’s take a look at names from various religious backgrounds and what they mean.

Top Christian Baby Boy Names and Meanings

This collection of lovely names will help you find unique, meaningful Christian baby boy names that honour faith and spirituality or Biblical names that are strong and virtuous.

NameMeaningOrigin
AaricRule with mercyGerman
BrianStrong and honourableIrish
CharlieFree-manGerman
DylanSon of the seaWelsh
EthanFirm and strongHebrew
FergusMan of vigourIrish
GaiusRejoiceLatin
JasonHealingGreek
LuciferBringing lightLatin
NicholasOne who winsGreek
VincentVictoriousRoman
XavierNew house or castleBasque
ZoharShining or distinctAramaic

Top Christian Baby Girl Names and Meanings

We know you want your daughter's name to be unique, meaningful, elegant, and timeless. We’ve compiled a list of the best Christian names for baby girls, along with the meaning of each, so as to help you decide the perfect name for your little girl.

NameMeaningOrigin
CallaBeautifulGreek
EstelitaBright sparkling starSpanish
FleurBloomingFrench
JoannaGod is graciousHebrew
MakenaHappy oneAfrican
OpalineJewelSanskrit
QuishaBeautiful MindHebrew
ReinaWiseJapanese
TiaHappinessArabic
ValentinaHealthyLatin
WendelleWandererGerman
XeniaHospitableGreek
ZaraBeautifulArabic

Top Muslim Baby Boy Names and Meanings

When choosing a Muslim boy name for your little one, you have plenty of sources to spark inspiration. Exploring trending names can be a great way to find the perfect fit.

NameMeaningOrigin
AdeelVirtuousArabic
FahadPanther/LeopardArabic
HamzaStrongArabic
IrfanWisdomArabic
JavedEternalPersian
ShayanWorthy or deservingPersian
UmarLong-livingArabic
WaqasBrave warriorArabic
YasirTo become easyArabic
ZeeshanDignifiedPersian

Top Muslim Baby Girl Names and Meanings

When selecting a Muslim baby girl name for your little one, the possibilities are endless and full of meaning. Here is some inspiration to help you find a beautiful and timeless choice.

NameMeaningOrigin
BismaSmileArabic
HannahAffectionArabic
FaizahVictoriousArabic
HabibaBelovedArabic
JabeenSmiling facePersian
LatifaGentleArabic
MehreenGift of GodPersian
NasreenWild rosePersian
QadiraCapableArabic
YaminahGoodOld Arabic

Top Hindu Baby Boy Names and Meanings

Today, most parents want a baby name that is cool, trendy, and modern. But if you are someone who wants to stick to their Hindu roots and also wants it to sound modern, then here's a list of Hindu baby names to pick from!

NameMeaningOrigin
AdyantInfiniteSanskrit
DivitImmortalSanskrit
OjasvatStrongSanskrit
ShreyanFameSanskrit
TusharSnowSanskrit
RidhaanSearcherPersian
UrjitPowerfulSanskrit
VivaanFull of lifeSanskrit
YakshitPermanentSanskrit

Top Hindu Baby Girl Names and Meanings

Hindu parents take pride in finding unique baby girl names that hold beautiful meanings and carry cultural significance. Whether it's an ancient name with deep historical roots or a more modern Indian name, each one is chosen with care. Here's a list of popular Hindu baby girl names.

NameMeaningOrigin
ChavviReflectionSanskrit
DhwaniPower of soundSanskrit
GarvitaPrideSanskrit
InayaSolitudeSanskrit
KashviShiningSanskrit
MishkaGift of loveSanskrit
NeysaPureSanskrit
ParthikaBeautifulSanskrit
TisyaAuspiciousSanskrit
VitiLightSanskrit

Sikh Baby Boy Names and Meanings

These Sikh baby boy names include some wonderful, unique names that will honour the divine or are strong and determined Gurbani names that may appeal to you that you have been searching for.

NameMeaningOrigin
AnhadLimitlessSanskrit
ChananjitThe victoryPunjabi
JagjitWinner of the worldSanskrit
KarmjitWinner over obstaclesSanskrit
ManmeetFriend of mindSanskrit
MahirSkilfulArabic
NavishSweetSanskrit
RaushanFamousPersian
VehanIntelligentArabic
ZorawarPowerfulPersian

Sikh Baby Girl Names and Meanings

Whether you’re millennial parents looking for modern Sikh baby girl names or culturally-rooted parents looking for Punjabi baby girl names from Gurbani, here is a list of unique Sikh baby girl names to help you out:

NameMeaningOrigin
AjooniPowerful and completeSikh
BijulLightning flashNepali
HarnaazEveryone's pridePunjabi/Sikh
MeharGood WishesPersian
HarveenBattle worthyPunjabi
LavpreetLovingSikh
PrishaBelovedSanskrit
RoopinderCharmingSanskrit
SanaPrayerArabic
YodhaWarriorSanskrit

Parsi Baby Boy Names and Meanings

We've put together a selection of some of the most popular, traditional, and modern Parsi baby boy names to help you find the name you love!

NameMeaningOrigin
ArshanHeroPersian
FarrokhAuspiciousArabic
JavidanEternalPersian
KaizaadRoyalArabic
ParwezVictoriousPersian
RointanHaving a body of brassParsi
FaredunThrice strongIranian
HoshedarSaviourPersian
TaherCleanArabic
RustomWarriorPersian

Parsi Baby Girl Names and Meanings

Parsi names for baby girls are known for their elegance and cultural depth. Whether inspired by tradition or modern trends, these names are a beautiful way to honour your child’s roots.

NameMeaningOrigin
ArdvisuraBrilliant watersParsi
ArenavachiOne who speaks the truthPersian
BostanPlace with fragrancePersian
GordiehStrong warriorScottish
FarnazaIntelligentPersian
HufriyaMuch love in her heartParsi
NaztabShining graceParsi
PurgavA woman possessing several cowsParsi
SamannazBeautiful lilyZoroastrian

Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool to explore more baby names with different combinations.