Common Sikh Baby Names

  • Most Sikh names are derived from the Guru Granth Sahib.
  • In most cases, the name describes God's attributes.
  • Many Sikh names are interchangeable, and can be used for both boys and girls.

Name Meaning
Aakash The sky
Anand Joy or bliss
Aasa Hope
Aashish Blessing
Aatma Soul, light of the lord
Abahijeevan Fearless life
Abhaidev Free of fear
Abhaijeet Victory over fear
Achal Constant, immovable
Amrit Nector
Amrita Deathless
Anant Endless
Andeep Modest lamp
Anjeela Homage
Arpan Offering
Atama Self, soul
Attar Perfume
Avani Earth
Avneet Modest
Avtar Incarnation of God
Bachan Promise
Bahadur Brave
Baljiwan Life with strength
Beant Endless, boundless
Bhagwan God
Bhajnaam Remembering the love of God
Bhavanjot Soothing light
Bishanpal Fostered by God
Budhjot Light of Wisdom
Budhpreet Love of wisdom
Bulwinder Powerful king
Chanan Light of god's feet
Chanchal Lively, playful
Charan God's feet
Chaten Conscious
Chiranjiv Immortal
Daan wise and prudent
Dalbir Brave Soldier
Dalip King
Daman One who controls
Damanjote Light of control
Dara Lord, God
Darshan Vision
Daulat Wealth
Dayal Kind and merciful
Dharambir Brave in doing ones duty
Dharamjot Flame of righteousness
Dhaya Kindness, compassion
Dheeraj Patient and contented
Dilraaj Hearty Kingdom
Eashar Godly person
Ekamjot God's light
Ekant Solitude, peaceful
Ekroop One appearence
Eqbal Glory, destiny
Eshwar God
Eshwarjeet God's victory
Fateh Victory
Fauja Army general
Gagan Sky
Gaurav Pride of Glory
Ghamand Pride
Gian Knowledge
Gianparkash Light of Divine knowledge
Gopal Lord, protector
Gulwant Beautiful like flowers
Gunwant Full of virtues
Hakam Ruler, authority
Hanspal Protector of great soul
Harbir Warrier of God
Harikiran Rays of God
Harjap One who meditates upon God
Harkiran Rays of God's light
Himmat Courage, making an effort
Ikbal Gloty, destiny
Ikroop Oneness with God
Inderbir Lord of bravery
Isha Godess
Ishwar The Supreme God
Ishwinder
Jagan World, awake
Jagroop Embodiment of the World
Jai Victory
Jaipal Protector of victors
Jamail Glory with the union of God
Jeevan Life
Jodh Brave
Jyoti Flame
Kahn Lord Krishna
Kamalvir Brave lotus
Kavi Poet
Kiran Ray of sunshine
Kirpal Kind
Kulvir Brave of the family
Lakhbir Brave as a hundred thousand
Livtar Adoration
Loveen Absorbed in adoration
Mahaan Great person
Mahesh Lord Shiva
Mahinder Glory of God
Mahtab Light of the moon
Manoj Born of mind
Meeta Friend
Mensa Desire, wish
Mina Enamel work
Nageena Great gem
Nalin Lotus
Namrita Modest, humble
Narinder King
Navinder Brave Lord
Navleen New engrossed
Nirmal Pure, holy, clear
Nishaa Night
Onkar Lord's name
Opinder Proximity to God
Pankaj Lotus
Param Supreme Being
Parveen Expert, star
Pavan Sacred, pure
Prabhjote Light of God
Preet Love
Pritpal Pledge keeper
Puneet Pure
Raam Lord Ram
Raj Kingdom, monarch
Rajbir Brave king
Rajni Night
Ramanjit Victory of beloved
Rasbir Elixir of courage
Raveena Beauty of the Sun
Ravinder Lord Sun
Rupak Sign, feature
Rupinder Lord of beauty
Sagar Ocean, sea
Sahib The master
Sajjan Virtuous man
Samarbir Brave in war
Sangita Musical
Sanjit Happy victory
Sarbjeet All victorious
Saroj Lotus flower
Shaan Dignified
Simran Meditation, rememberance
Taran Freedom from bondage
Tejpal Protector of splender
Tilak Ornimental mark
Tirath Sacred place
Veer Brave person
Vimal Pure
Vir Brave
Vishram Eternal rest
Yashbir Glorious brave
Yashpaal One who protects
Yashveer Blorious brave
Yuvraj Crown prince
Zorawar Mighty brave.