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Kannada Baby Names with Meaning & Numerology

Kannada names come from the ancient Dravidian language of Karnataka — home to the Hoysala temples, the Vijayanagara Empire, and the bhakti movement of Basavanna. Names draw from the Vachana literature, Carnatic music tradition, and the names of deities like Chamundeshwari, Kempegowda, and Lord Basavanna. Karnataka's naming tradition blends classical Kannada with Sanskrit influence..

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814 Kannada names

Achala♀
Unshakeable; constant and steadfast woman
#5Green
Achyutaraya♂
Name honouring a Vijayanagara emperor, sym…
#8Black
Adinath♂
First lord; first Tirthankara in Jain phil…
#3Yellow
Adishankara♂
Name honouring the great philosopher-saint…
#8Black
Adivamma♀
First mother, regional devotional name of…
#22Beige
Adiyappa♂
Regional affectionate name evoking steady…
#7Violet
Agni-Priya♀
Fire-beloved character in traditional folk…
#5Green
Ajay♂
One who cannot be conquered or defeated, s…
#4Blue
Akkamahadevi♀
Name honouring a revered mystic poet-saint…
#33Rose
Akshata♀
Unbroken rice grains, symbol of prosperity…
#8Black
Allama♂
Name honouring the mystic Vachana poet All…
#4Blue
Ambujakshi♀
Lotus-eyed, admired for graceful and gentl…
#8Black
Ambupriya♀
Beloved of waters; lover of river essence
#8Black
Amith♂
Boundless and infinite in scope, immeasura…
#6Pink
Anandalakshmi♀
Joyful warrior; courageous wealthy protect…
#9Red
Anandaraya♂
Lord of bliss, one whose presence brings j…
#22Beige
Anandavva♀
Blissful woman; joy embodied in feminine f…
#3Yellow
Anandi♀
Full of bliss and joy, eternally happy and…
#8Black
Anantaraju♂
Endless king, symbol of boundless leadersh…
#9Red
Ananth♂
Endless, infinite, symbol of boundless str…
#3Yellow
Ananthapadmanabha♂
Infinite lotus navel, Vishnu eternal form
#9Red
Anasuyamma♀
Free from envy, regional devotional name o…
#9Red
Aniruddha♂
One who is not obstructed, flowing without…
#11White
Annapurneswari♀
Full-nourishing mother; royal abundance an…
#6Pink
Anukampa♀
Compassionate mercy, kindness embodied sou…
#1Gold
Aparigraha♂
Non-attachment principle; one who practice…
#7Violet
Aranyavati♀
Rich forest deity; abundant woodland godde…
#5Green
Aravinda♂
Lotus, symbol of purity and beauty rising…
#3Yellow
Archi♀
Ray of light; represents illumination and…
#3Yellow
Arka♂
Sun or ray of light; radiant energy source
#6Pink
Aruna♀
Dawn and the reddish glow of early morning…
#6Pink
Arunadev♂
The reddish dawn; sunrise deity in divine…
#3Yellow
Arunakshi♀
Eyes of dawn; the reddish glow of sunrise…
#8Black
Arunddhati♀
Steadfast in courage; devoted warrior woma…
#33Rose
Arushankar♂
Creator of redness; painter of the dawn sk…
#1Gold
Arushmukhi♀
With reddish face; blushing dawn of sunris…
#8Black
Ashrita♀
One who takes shelter; devoted disciple of…
#8Black
Ashvin♂
Horseman; swift; associated with Ashvins
#3Yellow
Atma♂
The soul and inner spiritual essence, the…
#1Gold
Atmapriya♀
Lover of self-knowledge; devoted to spirit…
#5Green
Atmaram♂
One devoted to realizing the eternal spiri…
#8Black
Atmavati♀
One devoted to realizing the eternal spiri…
#22Beige
Bagalakoti♀
From the district known for sacred cave te…
#7Violet
Bagalkot♂
Named after the district known for cave te…
#5Green
Bailhongal♂
From the town in northern Karnataka region
#4Blue
Bailhongi♀
Named after the northern Karnataka region…
#1Gold
Balakrishna♂
Young Krishna, divine child of wisdom and…
#8Black
Balamma♀
Strength; powerful and courageous female
#7Violet
Ballala♂
Name honouring the powerful Hoysala kings…
#5Green
Ballalakka♀
Young strong one, feminine form of strengt…
#1Gold
Ballalendra♂
Powerful mighty king; name of great Hoysal…
#3Yellow
Ballappa♂
One who possesses strength and valor in My…
#9Red
Ballesh♂
One who dwells in the hills; mountain dwel…
#22Beige
Banabhatt♂
Forest dweller; one skilled in forest ways
#7Violet
Basalingappa♂
Devotee of the sacred bull symbol, regiona…
#1Gold
Basamma♀
Regional devotional name honouring strengt…
#7Violet
Basanagouda♂
Regional noble title evoking dignity and s…
#7Violet
Basappa Hiremath♂
Devotee of the sacred bull combined with a…
#6Pink
Basava♂
Bull, short form honouring the great socia…
#5Green
Basavalingappa♂
Devotee of the sacred bull and lingam, rev…
#8Black
Basavamma♀
Mother of Basava followers, Lingayat tradi…
#5Green
Basavanna♂
A revered Lingayat saint and philosopher,…
#7Violet
Basavappa♂
Son of Basava; connected to farming herita…
#4Blue
Basavaraja♂
King of the commons; ruler of the people
#1Gold
Basavva♀
Regional devotional name honouring strengt…
#2Silver
Bastiyamma♀
Traditional Kannada regional devotional wo…
#22Beige
Belagaumavi♀
Named after the cotton city with trading t…
#33Rose
Belagavi♂
Named after the district city with rich hi…
#22Beige
Belagum♂
Ancient city name representing prosperity…
#6Pink
Belgaum♂
From the historic city known for cotton tr…
#6Pink
Belgavi♀
From the historic city symbolizing heritag…
#3Yellow
Bellara♀
Inspired by Bellary city and its mineral w…
#8Black
Bellary♂
From the city rich in mineral resources an…
#8Black
Bendamma♀
Moon goddess; beautiful and serene woman
#8Black
Bettada♂
Of the hill, regional name evoking steady…
#3Yellow
Bettaiah♂
Hill forest deity; guardian of mountain fo…
#5Green
Bettappa♂
Hill devotee, regional name evoking steady…
#33Rose
Bhagini♀
Sister and cherished friend, sacred bond o…
#9Red
Bhagiratha♂
Wealthy king; one who brings fortune and a…
#7Violet
Bhagyashree♀
Goddess of fortune and prosperity, blessed…
#33Rose
Bhaktidevamma♀
Devotion goddess; divine feminine of faith
#4Blue
Bhaktigiri♂
One firm as a mountain in devotional faith
#22Beige
Bhaktimati♀
Full of devotion and spiritual dedication
#7Violet
Bhaktirekha♀
Line of devotion written in spiritual hear…
#3Yellow
Bhalika♀
Feminine form from historic Bhalki town na…
#6Pink
Bhalki♂
Named after the historic town in Bidar dis…
#5Green
Bhanupal♂
Protector of sun; guardian of sunrise and…
#4Blue
Bhanupriya♀
Beloved of sun; dear to the dawn's radianc…
#5Green
Bharath♂
One who bears or sustains, the land of Ind…
#2Silver
Bhaskari♀
Female sun; brilliant shining one of dawn
#8Black
Bheemeswar♂
Inspired by sacred sites and river valleys
#11White
Bhimamma♀
Mother of mighty strength, traditional Kan…
#22Beige
Bhimaraya♂
One who embodies fearlessness in spiritual…
#9Red
Bhimsen♂
Mighty and powerful, strong as a warrior
#7Violet
Bhogeswari♀
Mistress of earth's bounties, nurturing so…
#8Black
Bidamanna♂
Wise one of the fields; learned village el…
#6Pink
Bidar♂
Named after the historic city known for Ba…
#1Gold
Bidari♀
From Bidar, representing historical signif…
#11White
Bidya♂
Knowledge; wisdom; learning and education
#9Red
Bijapur♂
From the ancient city famous for Adil Shah…
#3Yellow
Bijarani♀
Feminine form inspired by the historic Bij…
#5Green
Bijjala♂
Name honouring a historical Kalachuri king…
#1Gold
Bindiga♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#8Black
Bodaiah♂
One who knows; wise and knowledgeable sage
#3Yellow
Bommegowda♂
Regional noble title evoking dignity and g…
#7Violet
Brahmachar♂
One walking the path of devotional discipl…
#8Black
Brahmarath♂
One journeying on the path of spiritual de…
#9Red
Byrappa♂
Devotee of Lord Bhairava, fierce protectiv…
#5Green
Byregowda♂
Traditional Kannada chieftain-derived give…
#4Blue
Cauvery♂
Sacred river that flows through Karnataka
#6Pink
Chaitra♀
Spring season, time of new beginnings and…
#8Black
Chamrajendra♂
Moon-like king, radiant ruler of Mysore re…
#7Violet
Chamrajnagar♂
Named after the town in eastern Karnataka…
#11White
Chamrajnagari♀
Named after the eastern plateau town regio…
#3Yellow
Chandamma♀
Moon mother; luminous and nurturing soul
#1Gold
Chandana♀
Sandalwood tree, fragrant wood, cooling es…
#7Violet
Chandrakant♂
Moon lover, one who admires lunar beauty
#33Rose
Chandraleela♀
Moon's play; poetic feminine name in class…
#11White
Chandralekhamma♀
Moon-marked beauty; celestial royal femini…
#1Gold
Chandralekhya♀
Moon-lined; celestial feminine in temples
#11White
Chandramukha♂
One whose face is as beautiful as the moon
#3Yellow
Chandran♂
The moon that radiates coolness, bringing…
#8Black
Chandrashekara♂
Moon-crowned; name of divine form in class…
#4Blue
Chandrashekarappa♂
Moon-crested father, epithet of Lord Shiva…
#3Yellow
Chandravva♀
Moon-like devotee, regional name of gentle…
#7Violet
Chandregouda♂
Moon-like noble, regional title of gentle…
#1Gold
Chandregowda♂
Moon-like noble, regional title of gentle…
#1Gold
Channa♂
Beautiful, handsome, admired for pleasant…
#2Silver
Channabasappa♂
Beautiful devotee of the sacred bull, trad…
#8Black
Channabasava♂
Beautiful bull, regional name honouring de…
#7Violet
Channabasavva♀
Beautiful devotion, regional name honourin…
#4Blue
Channajamma♀
Elder mother; matriarch of farming family
#4Blue
Channamma♀
Name honouring the valiant queen of Kittur…
#11White
Channappa♂
Son of Channa; traditional farming family…
#1Gold
Channarayara♂
Radiant king; noble ruler of classical lit…
#1Gold
Channaveeraswamy♂
Beautiful brave lord, revered traditional…
#9Red
Chennajamma♀
Beautiful mother, regional devotional name…
#8Black
Chennarayamma♀
Valiant queen; strong and courageous woman
#11White
Chetana♀
Consciousness and awareness; conscious int…
#6Pink
Chethan♂
Conscious being with awareness and vitalit…
#1Gold
Chikkaballapur♂
From the district town known for silk prod…
#4Blue
Chikkaballari♀
From the silk production town in Karnataka
#9Red
Chikkadevaraja♂
Name honouring a notable Wodeyar king of M…
#8Black
Chikkadevendra♂
Young divine king, youthful ruler of terri…
#1Gold
Chikkaiah♂
Little one, affectionate regional name for…
#3Yellow
Chikkalamma♀
Small mother; tender and caring protector
#9Red
Chikkamma♀
Younger mother or aunt, traditional affect…
#5Green
Chikkanna♂
Little one, affectionate regional name for…
#7Violet
Chikkathayi♀
Little mother, affectionate regional name…
#8Black
Chikmagalur♂
Named after the hill station famous for co…
#4Blue
Chikmagaluri♀
From coffee hill station with scenic beaut…
#5Green
Chintamani♂
From the town in Kolar district with ancie…
#3Yellow
Chintana♂
Contemplative thinker; one devoted to medi…
#7Violet
Chiranjeevi♂
One who lives forever, immortal and eterna…
#8Black
Chitara♀
Spotted; decorated; ornamental and pretty
#8Black
Chitradurga♂
From the fort city symbolizing strength an…
#5Green
Chitradurgi♀
From the fort city representing strength a…
#5Green
Chitralekha♀
Beautiful artistic creation, painted with…
#5Green
Chitrita♀
Artistic and painted, adorned with creativ…
#3Yellow
Dakshayini♀
Skillful and capable, daughter of Lord Dak…
#6Pink
Dasappa♂
Servant devotee, regional name of humble a…
#8Black
Dasaraja♂
Servant king, humble and righteous ruler
#5Green
Davanagere♂
From the city known for traditional handlo…
#33Rose
Davangere♂
Named after the industrial city with texti…
#5Green
Davangeri♀
From the industrial city known for textile…
#1Gold
Dayahara♂
One who removes suffering; compassionate h…
#7Violet
Dayashankar♂
Benevolent and kind-hearted like Shankara
#8Black
Devajamma♀
Divine mother, regional name honouring nur…
#9Red
Devajammani♀
Divine mother; celestial feminine in templ…
#33Rose
Devakka♀
Divine sister, affectionate regional name…
#3Yellow
Devamma♀
Divine mother, traditional Kannada devotio…
#7Violet
Devamma Hegde♀
Divine mother combined with a traditional…
#11White
Devanna♂
Godly one, devoted to divine grace and rig…
#9Red
Devaraja♂
King of the gods, one of celestial authori…
#3Yellow
Devendragouda♂
Lord of the gods, regional noble title of…
#8Black
Dhananjay♂
One who conquers wealth through righteous…
#6Pink
Dhanarekha♀
Line of wealth; prosperity and abundance
#4Blue
Dhanurja♂
Son of wealth; family heir and successor
#7Violet
Dhanvantari♀
Courageous healer; brave woman of strength
#8Black
Dhanvantharipriya♀
Beloved of the healing goddess; royal well…
#8Black
Dharmarekha♀
Path of righteousness and spiritual duty
#5Green
Dharmaveer♂
Courageous devotee of righteous principles
#8Black
Dharmendra♂
One who leads with righteousness and dharm…
#33Rose
Dharwad♂
From the city known as the cultural capita…
#5Green
Dharwadi♀
From the cultural capital city of north Ka…
#6Pink
Dhenu♂
Sacred cow symbolizing abundance and prosp…
#7Violet
Dinakar♂
Sun that illuminates each day with warmth
#7Violet
Dinavalli♀
Vine of daylight; spreads with morning bri…
#7Violet
Dinavaran♂
Lord of days; master of sunrise and daily…
#8Black
Dindigul♂
Named after the region known for locks ind…
#9Red
Dinyavalli♀
Creeper of daylight; one who spreads dawn…
#8Black
Divyavva♀
Divine woman; sacred feminine form in Vach…
#8Black
Dodda♂
Great, elder, one of significant stature a…
#2Silver
Doddaballapur♂
Ancient town name from the Bengaluru rural…
#1Gold
Doddaballari♀
Ancient town from Bengaluru rural region
#33Rose
Doddabasappa♂
Elder devotee of the sacred bull, traditio…
#8Black
Doddaiah♂
Elder father; respected agricultural leade…
#9Red
Doddamma♀
Elder mother, respected title for a senior…
#11White
Doddappa♂
Elder father, traditional respected Kannad…
#1Gold
Doddathayi♀
Elder mother, respected regional title of…
#5Green
Dravid♂
One from Dravida lands near Western Ghats
#9Red
Drumapriya♀
Lover of trees; devoted to woodland realm
#3Yellow
Dundappa♂
Regional affectionate name of grounded and…
#1Gold
Dushyant♂
One who is hard to conquer, brave warrior
#11White
Dyamavva♀
Regional guardian goddess name of protecti…
#6Pink
Dyavamma♀
Regional guardian goddess name of protecti…
#22Beige
Dyavappa♂
Regional devotional name evoking protectio…
#3Yellow
Eeramma♀
Regional guardian goddess name of steady p…
#22Beige
Eeramma-devi♀
Regional guardian goddess name honouring p…
#11White
Eeranna♂
Regional devotional name evoking protectio…
#6Pink
Eeshanya♀
Divine grace, northeastern direction of sp…
#8Black
Eeshwar♂
Supreme lord and divine power, the almight…
#9Red
Ekalavya♀
Devoted student, unwavering dedication and…
#2Silver
Eknath♂
One unified in purpose and singular devoti…
#22Beige
Ellajamma♀
Regional guardian goddess name of protecti…
#5Green
Ellamma-devi♀
Mother goddess, revered regional deity of…
#1Gold
Enakshi♀
Fish-eyed, admired for graceful and gentle…
#22Beige
Eramma♀
Field mother; caretaker of crops and home
#8Black
Erappa♂
Regional affectionate name evoking steady…
#7Violet
Eregouda♂
Regional heritage title evoking dignity an…
#33Rose
Eregowda♂
Regional heritage title evoking dignity an…
#33Rose
Ereya♂
Regional heritage name evoking dignity and…
#5Green
Ereyappa♂
Agricultural worker; farming community mem…
#4Blue
Eshana♀
The act of searching and inquiry, seeking…
#2Silver
Eshwara♂
Supreme cosmic Lord Shiva; paramount royal…
#5Green
Eshwaragowda♂
Devotee of the supreme lord, regional nobl…
#8Black
Eshwaramma-devi♀
Mother goddess, revered form of the suprem…
#3Yellow
Eshwarappa♂
Devotee of the supreme lord, regional name…
#4Blue
Eshwarapriya♀
Beloved of the supreme lord, devoted and g…
#9Red
Eshwarendra♂
King of the divine; supreme lord name form
#3Yellow
Eshwari♀
Goddess of prosperity, divine feminine pow…
#5Green
Gadag♂
From the town famous for Jain temples and…
#3Yellow
Gadagi♀
From the Jain temple town with rich herita…
#4Blue
Gajammavva♀
Elephant mother; strong and protective wom…
#1Gold
Gajapati♂
Elephant lord; strong and mighty sovereign
#2Silver
Gandharvi♀
Celestial female musician in traditional p…
#1Gold
Ganesha♂
Lord of beginnings and remover of obstacle…
#5Green
Ganga-priya♂
Lover of rivers; devotee of water courses
#8Black
Gangadharappa♂
Bearer of the Ganges, regional devotee nam…
#7Violet
Gangajamma♀
Mother Ganges, revered regional goddess of…
#6Pink
Gangavva♀
Mother Ganges, revered regional goddess of…
#8Black
Gautham♂
One who has achieved enlightenment and wis…
#6Pink
Ghanashyam♂
Dark as clouds; mysterious and deep minded
#11White
Giriamma♀
Mountain woman; strong and unmovable soul
#8Black
Girija♀
Daughter of the mountains, born from sacre…
#9Red
Giriraj♂
King of mountains, majestic and towering
#11White
Girishankar♂
Mountain dweller, Shiva as cosmic mountain
#8Black
Gisha♀
Song, melodious; represents musical beauty…
#4Blue
Gokak♂
Named after the town known for its beautif…
#6Pink
Gokaki♀
From the town famous for its scenic waterf…
#7Violet
Gonasavva♀
Brave woman; courageous and valiant soul
#33Rose
Gopalgowda♂
Cowherd noble, regional protective title h…
#7Violet
Goshti♀
Gathering of prosperity and good fortune
#5Green
Govardhanendra♂
Mountain supporter; sustainer of the land
#6Pink
Gowramma♀
Fair mother, regional devotional form hono…
#1Gold
Gowramma Hegde♀
Fair mother combined with a traditional co…
#5Green
Gowravva♀
Fair devotee, regional devotional form hon…
#5Green
Gowri♀
Fair complexioned one, golden hued like wh…
#1Gold
Guddemma♀
Traditional Kannada devotional name linked…
#4Blue
Gulbarga♂
From the historic city with Persian archit…
#3Yellow
Gulbargavi♀
From historic city with Persian architectu…
#1Gold
Gundakka♀
Regional affectionate name evoking grounde…
#6Pink
Gundappa♂
Regional affectionate name of grounded and…
#9Red
Gundlupet♂
Regional heritage name evoking land and gr…
#8Black
Gundu♂
Regional affectionate name of grounded and…
#6Pink
Guntakal♂
Named after the railway junction town in A…
#7Violet
Gurulingappa♂
Devotee of the teacher-form of the sacred…
#11White
Guruprasad♂
Blessing of the teacher, gift of wisdom an…
#9Red
Halagappa♂
Regional affectionate name evoking steady…
#4Blue
Halappa♂
Regional affectionate name evoking steady…
#9Red
Halasangi♂
Regional heritage name of dignified and gr…
#5Green
Hampamma♀
Devoted to the sacred Hampi region, tradit…
#1Gold
Hampi♂
Named after the ancient Vijayanagara empir…
#1Gold
Hamsini♀
Swan maiden, graceful and elegant movement
#2Silver
Hanumagowda♂
Devotee noble of Lord Hanuman, symbol of s…
#7Violet
Hanumakka♀
Devotee of Lord Hanuman, regional name of…
#9Red
Hanumappa♂
Devotee of Lord Hanuman, symbol of strengt…
#3Yellow
Hanumavva♀
Female devotee of Hanuman, strength virtue
#8Black
Haradatta♂
Gift of gold, precious and valuable person
#5Green
Harihara♂
Vishnu and Shiva combined; ultimate royal…
#9Red
Harivallabha♂
Beloved of Hari; brings divine prosperity
#4Blue
Harshita♀
Delighted and joyful, always smiling and h…
#22Beige
Haveri♂
Named after the district known for agricul…
#2Silver
Hazari♂
One who is a thousand; infinite and vast
#8Black
Hemalatha♀
Golden creeper plant, precious and climbin…
#11White
Hemavati♀
Golden-hued one, daughter of mountains and…
#9Red
Himalakshi♀
Eyes like the Himalayas; mountain-like bea…
#8Black
Hiranyagarbha♂
Golden womb, cosmic creator principle Brah…
#3Yellow
Holalkere♂
From the town in Chitradurga district regi…
#33Rose
Hombegowda♂
Traditional Kannada chieftain-derived give…
#8Black
Honnakka♀
Golden girl; precious and beloved daughter
#1Gold
Honnali♂
Named after the town in Davanagere distric…
#9Red
Honnamma♀
Golden mother, precious and radiant region…
#5Green
Honnappa♂
Golden one; precious and valuable person
#4Blue
Honnavva♀
Golden devotee, precious and radiant regio…
#9Red
Hoysala♂
Name honouring the great Hoysala dynasty o…
#3Yellow
Hoysalendra♂
Hoysala dynasty ruler, royal heritage bear…
#1Gold
Hrithik♂
Heart centered, one with emotional depth
#2Silver
Huchappa♂
Traditional Kannada name reflecting spirit…
#1Gold
Hulikal♀
Regional heritage name evoking courage and…
#3Yellow
Hulikatti♀
Regional heritage name evoking courage and…
#9Red
Ijari♂
Regional heritage name evoking dignity and…
#6Pink
Immadigowda♂
Second noble, regional historical title de…
#9Red
Immadinarasimha♂
Second man-lion, historical royal title of…
#11White
Immavva♀
Youngest daughter; cherished farming child
#5Green
Indraksha♂
One with eyes like stars; celestial sight
#6Pink
Indravva♀
Queen Indra; divine feminine form in liter…
#8Black
Indudhara♂
Bearer of the moon, another name for Lord…
#11White
Indumukha♂
Face of moon at dawn; transition from nigh…
#7Violet
Iranna♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#6Pink
Irawwa♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#8Black
Iruvamma♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#7Violet
Iruvva♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#22Beige
Ishwaramma♀
Mother goddess, revered and gracious divin…
#1Gold
Ishwarappa♂
Devotee of the supreme lord, regional name…
#9Red
Ishwarayya♂
Supreme lord, one of divine grace and resp…
#22Beige
Jagadeesh♂
Lord of the universe, supreme ruler of all…
#1Gold
Jagannath♂
Lord of the universe, master of all worlds
#8Black
Jagdeesh♂
Master of the world and all creation, supr…
#9Red
Jagini♀
Awakened and alert, feminine form of Jagi
#3Yellow
Jahnavi♀
Flowing river Ganga, pure and nurturing wa…
#2Silver
Jainakka♀
Name honouring Jain spiritual heritage and…
#5Green
Jakanachari♂
Name honouring a legendary Hoysala temple…
#5Green
Jakkanna♂
Name honouring a celebrated Hoysala-era te…
#9Red
Jalakshi♀
Water-eyed; eyes reflecting river beauty
#8Black
Jalamalini♀
Water garland; adorned with river beauty
#3Yellow
Jalapriya♀
Lover of waters; devoted to river essence
#1Gold
Jalendra♂
Lord of waters; master of river currents
#22Beige
Jatadhara♂
Bearer of flowering locks; divine appearan…
#2Silver
Jatapushpi♀
Flower-haired; adorned with blooms in lock…
#11White
Jatavallabha♂
Beloved with matted locks, Shiva epithet
#11White
Jattavva♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#6Pink
Javali♂
Regional heritage name of dignified and en…
#4Blue
Javaregowda♂
Regional noble title evoking dignity and s…
#1Gold
Jayamma♀
Victorious mother, regional affectionate n…
#4Blue
Jayanthi♀
Victorious and triumphant, one who conquer…
#1Gold
Jayappa♂
Victorious one, regional affectionate name…
#3Yellow
Jayaramu♂
Victorious Rama, symbol of triumph through…
#8Black
Jayashri♀
Victory and auspiciousness, blessed triump…
#6Pink
Jayavva♀
Victorious one, regional affectionate name…
#8Black
Jayendra♂
Lord of victory and triumph, conqueror of…
#2Silver
Jayshri♀
Victorious beauty; courageous woman of val…
#5Green
Jenu♀
Honey, sweetness, one whose nature brings…
#8Black
Jidananda♂
Bliss of liberation; spiritual joy in Vach…
#5Green
Jinadatta♂
Given by the Jina, name honouring Jain spi…
#22Beige
Jnanamba♀
Mother of knowledge, devotional Kannada na…
#2Silver
Jyothi♀
Light that shines brightly in all directio…
#1Gold
Jyotireka♀
Line of light; radiant celestial pathway
#6Pink
Jyotirlingam♂
Divine cosmic light; sacred Shiva naming f…
#33Rose
Jyotirmati♀
Radiant with courage; bright warrior woman
#8Black
Jyotishmati♀
Luminous and radiant, full of inner light…
#5Green
Kadalendra♂
Sea lord; mythical deity in stone temples
#1Gold
Kaginele♂
Regional heritage name evoking sacred and…
#7Violet
Kailas♂
Abode of Lord Shiva, the sacred snow-cappe…
#11White
Kajalakshi♀
Eyes dark as kohl, beautiful and expressiv…
#2Silver
Kalamukha♂
One devoted to sacred practices and worshi…
#7Violet
Kalappa♂
Regional affectionate name of grounded and…
#6Pink
Kalasa♂
Sacred pot, symbol of auspicious beginning…
#11White
Kallamma♀
Stone-like strong woman, steadfast mother
#1Gold
Kamalamba♀
Lotus mother, regional devotional name of…
#1Gold
Kamalamma♀
Lotus flower, affectionate Kannada name fo…
#3Yellow
Kanakagiri♂
Golden hill, regional heritage name of pre…
#1Gold
Kanakapriya♀
Fond of gold, precious and valuable treasu…
#7Violet
Kanakavva♀
Golden devotee, precious and radiant regio…
#7Violet
Kapasavali♀
Row of silk threads; skilled weaver's line
#9Red
Kariavva♀
Dark woman; strong farming family matriarc…
#2Silver
Kariyanna♂
Traditional rustic Kannada elder's name of…
#1Gold
Kariyappa♂
Dark-hued one, regional affectionate name…
#7Violet
Kariyavva♀
Dark-hued one, regional affectionate name…
#3Yellow
Karthik♂
Lord Murugan, divine son of Shiva, Hindu d…
#8Black
Karunika♀
Compassionate radiance; luminous kindness
#2Silver
Kaveramma♀
Mother of the sacred Kaveri river, symbol…
#8Black
Kaveriswara♂
Lord of the Kaveri river, divine protector
#3Yellow
Kaveriya♀
Of the Kaveri river; blessed by sacred wat…
#1Gold
Kempegowda♂
Name honouring the founder-chieftain of th…
#9Red
Keshavamurthy♂
Embodiment of Lord Krishna, traditional de…
#9Red
Keshavendra♂
Lord with beautiful hair; Krishna form in…
#3Yellow
Keshini♀
One with beautiful long hair, flowing tres…
#22Beige
Kishan♂
Dark complexioned child, divine incarnatio…
#8Black
Kishor♂
Young and tender in spirit, embodying yout…
#2Silver
Kittur-Chennamma♀
Name honouring a valorous queen who resist…
#7Violet
Kotravva♀
Regional guardian goddess name of fortress…
#11White
Krisha♀
Dark, beautiful; represents divine beauty…
#5Green
Krishnadevaraya♂
Name honouring the greatest emperor of the…
#4Blue
Krishnan♂
Dark blue complexioned, divine beauty, fol…
#6Pink
Krishnendra♂
Dark lord Krishna; temple sculpture deity
#8Black
Kritanjali♀
Victorious gratitude; courageous faithful…
#3Yellow
Kshitija♀
Horizon seeker; courageous woman of great…
#9Red
Kubeendra♂
Lord of wealth like Kuber; prosperity give…
#5Green
Kumar♂
Prince or young boy, a title of honor and…
#6Pink
Kumaravyasa♂
Name honouring the poet who composed the K…
#1Gold
Kushi♀
Happiness, joy; represents cheerfulness an…
#8Black
Kusumakumari♀
Flower maiden; youthful bloom and innocent…
#11White
Kusumamani♂
Gem among flowers; rare precious blooming…
#33Rose
Kusumamanjari♀
Cluster of flowers; beauty in collective h…
#1Gold
Kusumamukhi♀
Flower-faced; beautiful countenance like b…
#4Blue
Kusumendra♂
Lord of flowers; ruler of forest blossoms
#11White
Kusumeshwari♀
Goddess of flowers; divine feminine beauty
#8Black
Kuvempu♂
Name honouring a celebrated modern Kannada…
#1Gold
Kuvera♂
Wealth god from Yakshagana mythological na…
#22Beige
Labha♂
Gain and profit; one who brings prosperity
#3Yellow
Lakkundi♂
Regional heritage name evoking historic te…
#6Pink
Lakshak♂
One marked with good fortune and prosperit…
#8Black
Lakshmavva♀
Regional devotional form honouring Goddess…
#5Green
Lakshmiamma♀
Mother of wealth, prosperity and fortune
#11White
Lakshmidevamma♀
Goddess Lakshmi; wealth and royal fortune…
#8Black
Lakshyana♀
Auspicious goal; blessed feminine divine f…
#22Beige
Lathamma♀
Creeper vine mother, delicate and graceful…
#5Green
Lingamma♀
Devotee of the sacred Shiva lingam, tradit…
#22Beige
Lingappa♂
Devotee of the sacred symbol, regional nam…
#3Yellow
Lingaraja♂
King of the sacred symbol, devotee and pro…
#9Red
Lingavva♀
Devotee of the sacred symbol, regional nam…
#8Black
Lokamma♀
World mother, regional guardian name of nu…
#22Beige
Lokesha♂
Lord of the world, one of great authority…
#8Black
Madakari♂
Name honouring the valorous chieftains of…
#7Violet
Madhumati♀
Sweet as honey, filled with sweetness and…
#3Yellow
Madhva♂
Sweet one; founder of dualistic spiritual…
#3Yellow
Madivalappa♂
Traditional Veerashaiva community name hon…
#11White
Mahabaleshwara♂
Great mighty lord, supremely powerful deit…
#4Blue
Mahadevamma♀
Great goddess mother, regional devotional…
#9Red
Mahavira♂
Great hero; the 24th Tirthankara of Jainis…
#3Yellow
Malavva♀
Jasmine devotee, regional name of gentle a…
#22Beige
Malkund♂
Peak of spirituality; one who reaches high…
#7Violet
Malladevara♂
Wrestling deity; name of spiritual warrior…
#4Blue
Mallappa♂
Devotee of the wrestler-god form of Lord S…
#11White
Mallegowda♂
Great farmer; skilled in agricultural work
#1Gold
Malligowda♂
Jasmine noble, regional title of gentle an…
#33Rose
Mallika♀
Jasmine flower, symbolizing purity and fra…
#6Pink
Mallikarjun♂
Lord of jasmine, revered form of Lord Shiv…
#11White
Mallikarjunamba♀
Divine mother of sacred temples; royal fem…
#1Gold
Mangalamma♀
Auspicious mother; blessed feminine protec…
#9Red
Manjamma♀
Traditional Kannada devotional women's nam…
#3Yellow
Manjari♀
Cluster of flowers, beautiful bouquet of b…
#6Pink
Manjula♀
Sweet and melodious, one with charming nat…
#3Yellow
Manjunath♂
Sweet faced divine god, gentle and eternal…
#5Green
Manjusha♀
Sweet treasure box of precious jewels, a c…
#8Black
Manjushree♀
Gentle and sweet, one with melodious voice
#1Gold
Manohar♂
One whose beauty and charm captivates the…
#7Violet
Marigowda♂
Regional noble title evoking dignity and s…
#11White
Mariyappa♂
Devotee of Goddess Mariamma, traditional p…
#9Red
Marulamma♀
Mother of sweetness, tender compassionate…
#8Black
Marutakshi♀
Eyes of the wind; sees the sunrise approac…
#11White
Marutendra♂
Lord of winds; carries dawn breeze at sunr…
#7Violet
Mayavva♀
Illusion woman; mystical cosmic feminine f…
#2Silver
Meander♂
River path; winding journey through life
#8Black
Medha♀
Intellect and wisdom, sharp mind of unders…
#1Gold
Meghavati♀
Cloud rich; brings fertility and abundance
#3Yellow
Meghraj♂
Cloud king; brings water to forests and hi…
#3Yellow
Mudigere♂
Regional heritage name evoking land and gr…
#3Yellow
Muktavva♀
Liberated woman; freedom seeker name in te…
#3Yellow
Muthamma♀
Pearl mother, regional goddess symbolising…
#11White
Naarada♀
Divine musician; celestial artistic perfor…
#6Pink
Nabhasya-priya♀
Lover of sky; devoted to celestial realms
#5Green
Nadi-priya♀
Lover of rivers; devoted to flowing waters
#6Pink
Nadini♀
Little river; graceful as flowing waters
#8Black
Nagamma♀
Serpent mother, regional protective goddes…
#1Gold
Nagappa♂
Serpent devotee, regional protective name…
#9Red
Nagaraj♂
Divine serpent king of Hindu mythology, ru…
#5Green
Nagaraja♂
King of serpents, powerful and protective…
#6Pink
Nagarajendra♂
King of serpents, powerful protector deity
#4Blue
Nagaratnamma♀
Serpent jewel mother, traditional Kannada…
#5Green
Nagavalli♀
Serpent creeper vine, graceful and sinuous…
#6Pink
Nagavva♀
Serpent devotee, regional protective godde…
#5Green
Nagesh♂
The king of serpents, symbol of power, wis…
#22Beige
Nanjamma♀
Devotee mother of Lord Shiva at Nanjangud,…
#22Beige
Nanjappa♂
Devotee of Lord Shiva at Nanjangud, region…
#3Yellow
Nanjundappa♂
Devotee of Lord Nanjundeshwara, traditiona…
#9Red
Narasa♂
Man-like, regional short form honouring th…
#4Blue
Narasimhappa♂
Man-lion avatar of Vishnu with paternal su…
#4Blue
Narasimharaja♂
Lion king; title given to Vijayanagara war…
#1Gold
Nargund♂
Regional heritage name of dignified and en…
#8Black
Nattai♂
One of the foundational raags in Carnatic…
#7Violet
Navakusuma♀
New flower; fresh beauty and promising beg…
#8Black
Navapushpa♂
New flower; symbolizes fresh beginnings an…
#8Black
Nayaki♀
Leader woman; royal feminine authority and…
#11White
Neelamma♀
Blue mother; compassionate divine feminine…
#1Gold
Nemicandra♂
Moon-like wisdom of the 22nd Tirthankara N…
#4Blue
Netra♀
The eye, representing vision and spiritual…
#8Black
Nihal♂
Prosperous and happy, one who flourishes
#6Pink
Nirava♂
River sound; gentle murmur of flowing wate…
#7Violet
Nirmal♂
Clean and pure, serene and unblemished, fr…
#7Violet
Nirvaan♂
Liberation and eternal peace, freedom from…
#3Yellow
Nirvani♀
Of river sounds; melodious water whispers
#3Yellow
Nrusimha♂
Man-lion avatar; divine warrior form in te…
#9Red
Obalappa♂
Regional devotional short form honouring a…
#4Blue
Obavva♀
Regional devotional short form honouring a…
#5Green
Ojaswi♀
Radiant with energy, vigor and divine ligh…
#1Gold
Omana♀
Pure and sacred, auspicious offering to th…
#9Red
Omkara♂
Sacred sound Om, symbol of the universe an…
#8Black
Ompama♀
Incomparable to Om, spiritually resonant
#7Violet
Onaka♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#7Violet
Onake Obavva♀
Name honouring the legendary warrior woman…
#7Violet
Onake-Obavva♀
Name honouring a legendary warrior woman o…
#7Violet
Onkaramma♀
Devotee mother of the sacred syllable Om,…
#9Red
Onkarappa♂
Devotee of the sacred syllable Om, regiona…
#8Black
Onteppa♂
Regional heritage name evoking steady and…
#11White
Oorugonda♂
Regional heritage name evoking dignity and…
#6Pink
Padmaja♀
Born from lotus, pure and enlightened soul
#2Silver
Padmakshi♀
Lotus-eyed; divine gaze of serene beauty
#11White
Padmanabh♂
One who bears the sacred lotus in his nave…
#4Blue
Padmavathamma♀
Lotus mother, regional devotional name of…
#8Black
Palakapriya♂
Lover of leafy trees and greenery; nature…
#11White
Palakavalli♀
Vine with beautiful leaves; graceful and n…
#3Yellow
Palini♀
Protected by waters; river-guarded blessin…
#1Gold
Pampa♂
Name honouring the father of Kannada liter…
#22Beige
Pampadevi♀
Goddess of the sacred Pampa river, revered…
#11White
Papanna♂
Regional affectionate name evoking gentle…
#11White
Parijata♀
Sacred flowering tree, celestial and divin…
#1Gold
Parsvanatha♂
23rd Tirthankara of Jainism; protector of…
#1Gold
Parvavva♀
Regional devotional form honouring Goddess…
#4Blue
Pavan♂
Pure and noble wind, the sacred breath of…
#3Yellow
Pavitra♀
Sacred and pure, sanctified by spiritual d…
#5Green
Phulada♀
Flower giver; bestows beauty and joy abund…
#1Gold
Phulakshi♀
Flower-eyed; beautiful gaze like blooming…
#7Violet
Phulkumar♂
Flower prince; delicate yet strong presenc…
#1Gold
Phulraj♂
King of flowers; represents beauty and abu…
#8Black
Phulrekha♀
Line of flowers; marks divine beauty and p…
#1Gold
Phulshankar♂
Auspicious flower bearer; brings good fort…
#5Green
Ponna♂
Name honouring one of the three gems of cl…
#8Black
Poornima♀
Full moon, complete and whole, symbol of f…
#8Black
Prabhatini♀
Of the dawn; belonging to early morning ho…
#3Yellow
Prabhatraj♂
King of dawn; ruler of early morning hours
#9Red
Prabhu♂
Master and supreme lord of all, all-powerf…
#6Pink
Pragna♂
Embodiment of wisdom; discernment and unde…
#2Silver
Prakash♂
The illumination and spreading of light, s…
#22Beige
Pranavi♀
Sacred Om sound, primordial feminine energ…
#6Pink
Prashanth♂
One who is peaceful and calm, embodying tr…
#7Violet
Prathamuday♂
First sunrise; the earliest dawn breaking…
#1Gold
Prathamusha♀
First dawn; the earliest morning light bre…
#4Blue
Praudhadevaraya♂
Name honouring a wise Vijayanagara emperor…
#3Yellow
Pravaha♂
Strong current; swift river flow and motio…
#6Pink
Pravahini♀
Flowing current; graceful river movement
#3Yellow
Pritam♂
Beloved friend; one cherished and valued b…
#2Silver
Prithvendra♂
Lord of the earth; temple sculpture subjec…
#7Violet
Pushkaraja♂
King of the lotus flower; symbol of purity…
#3Yellow
Pushpa♀
Flower in full bloom, symbol of beauty and…
#4Blue
Pushpamala♀
Flower garland; adorned with blooms of gra…
#4Blue
Pushpasri♀
Blessed with flowers; prosperity through n…
#1Gold
Puttamma♀
Little mother, affectionate regional name…
#5Green
Puttanna♂
Little elder brother, traditional affectio…
#7Violet
Puttaraju♂
Little king, traditional affectionate Kann…
#33Rose
Puttaswamy♂
Little lord, affectionate regional name of…
#11White
Puttegowda♂
Little noble, regional affectionate title…
#3Yellow
Puttur♂
Little town, regional heritage name of gen…
#3Yellow
Quillara♀
Graceful like a quill, flowing with creati…
#9Red
Rachavva♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#7Violet
Raghu♂
Swift and radiant like the morning sun, em…
#8Black
Raina♀
Queen and noble woman of royal lineage, di…
#1Gold
Rajeshwari♀
Queen and sovereign ruler, divine feminine…
#9Red
Ramanagowda♂
Regional noble title honouring Lord Rama's…
#8Black
Ramanatha♂
Lord of Rama; royal spiritual title in Hin…
#6Pink
Ramegowda♂
Regional noble title honouring Lord Rama's…
#33Rose
Ramya♀
Enchanting and delightful, pleasing to the…
#9Red
Ranebennur♂
Regional heritage name of dignified and en…
#11White
Rangamma♀
Colourful mother, regional affectionate na…
#3Yellow
Rangappa♂
Colourful one, regional affectionate name…
#11White
Ranit♂
Shining brightly; filled with radiant joy
#4Blue
Ranna♂
Name honouring a celebrated classical Kann…
#5Green
Rannakavi♂
War poet, one who composes battle verses
#6Pink
Rathnamma♀
Precious jeweled mother, treasured and dee…
#9Red
Ratrihar♂
Destroyer of night; one who brings forth s…
#9Red
Ratriharini♀
Night-destroyer; dispeller of darkness its…
#7Violet
Raveena♀
Shining sun, brilliant and radiant light
#7Violet
Raviendra♂
Sun god; radiant lord in temple monuments
#9Red
Ravikanta♂
Beloved of sun; dear to the sunrise itself
#5Green
Renukamma♀
Devotee of Goddess Renuka, revered mother-…
#3Yellow
Revanasiddappa♂
Name honouring a revered Veerashaiva saint…
#5Green
Rishabhanatha♂
First Tirthankara; bull-like strength and…
#9Red
Rudrappa♂
Devotee of Rudra, fierce storm-form of Lor…
#5Green
Rudresh♂
Fierce warrior; one with ferocious courage…
#9Red
Ruhani♀
Spiritual soul; one with divine connection…
#2Silver
Rukhmani♀
Adorned with gold; consort of Krishna, dev…
#8Black
Ruma♀
Beautiful and graceful; charming presence
#4Blue
Saadhak♂
One who practices virtue; a spiritual seek…
#8Black
Sachivamma♀
Faithful consort; devoted woman in carving…
#11White
Sadananda♂
Ever blissful, one who remains joyful and…
#7Violet
Sadashivaraya♂
Ever auspicious lord, name honouring stead…
#3Yellow
Sadhanakka♀
Spiritual practice woman; devoted seeker f…
#7Violet
Sahitya♀
Literature and learning, written knowledge
#7Violet
Samantabhadra♂
Universal benefactor; virtuous and compass…
#7Violet
Samavit♂
One who knows and understands the Samaveda…
#2Silver
Samiran♂
Gentle breeze carrying light and radiance
#8Black
Sandeep♂
Illuminated lamp spreading divine light, s…
#4Blue
Sangavva♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#8Black
Sangita♀
Melodious in song, one versed in music and…
#9Red
Sangitavva♀
Musical goddess; melodious in temple carvi…
#4Blue
Sangolli♂
Name honouring a celebrated Kannada freedo…
#8Black
Sarangdev♂
Master of the sarangi, bowed string instru…
#3Yellow
Sarangi♀
Musical instrument; bringing harmony and m…
#7Violet
Saraswatamma♀
Mother of wisdom and arts; scholarly royal…
#4Blue
Sarini♂
Flowing like a river; graceful and continu…
#4Blue
Saripriya♀
Beloved of rivers; devoted to water course…
#2Silver
Saripushpi♀
River flower; blooming along water courses
#11White
Sarveshwara♂
Lord of all; supreme deity name in Kannada…
#8Black
Sarveshwari♀
Supreme goddess of all; divine feminine ma…
#8Black
Savitha♀
Sun, radiant energy and divine light, godd…
#3Yellow
Savithramma♀
Regional devotional form honouring the sun…
#5Green
Savitramma♀
Mother sun; stimulator of dawn and daybrea…
#9Red
Savitriamma♀
Divine mother sun; celestial royal feminin…
#1Gold
Shailaja♀
Daughter of the mountain, strong and majes…
#7Violet
Shailanath♂
Master of mountains; mountain supreme lord
#11White
Shailavali♀
Mountain range; beautiful as hill ranges
#7Violet
Shamanna♂
Traditional Kannada name reflecting calm,…
#7Violet
Shamanuru♂
Traditional North Karnataka regional surna…
#33Rose
Shankarappa♂
Devotee father of Lord Shiva, traditional…
#1Gold
Shantadevi♀
Goddess of peace, traditional Kannada devo…
#8Black
Shantappa♂
Father of peace, traditional Kannada name…
#9Red
Shantaveri♀
Traditional Kannada regional name signifyi…
#33Rose
Shantha♀
Peaceful and calm, serene state of mind an…
#6Pink
Sharanamma♀
Devotee seeking refuge in the divine, trad…
#9Red
Sharananda♂
Joy found in devotional refuge and practic…
#1Gold
Sharanendra♂
Protector of those seeking spiritual refug…
#7Violet
Sharaneshwari♀
Goddess of spiritual refuge and protection
#4Blue
Sharangini♀
She who offers devotional refuge to others
#9Red
Shatakshi♀
Hundred-eyed protector; alert and brave wo…
#7Violet
Sheelavaan♂
Endowed with virtue and kindly character
#8Black
Shekarabai♀
Crowned lady, traditional Kannada name of…
#5Green
Shekarappa♂
Crest or crown father, traditional Kannada…
#9Red
Shivakaivalya♀
Divine bliss consciousness; enlightenment…
#5Green
Shivakumarswamy♂
Name honouring a revered modern Veerashaiv…
#1Gold
Shivaleela♀
Divine play of Lord Shiva, devotional Kann…
#33Rose
Shivaleelamma♀
Mother of Shiva's divine play, devotional…
#6Pink
Shivalingamma♀
Devotee mother of the sacred Shiva lingam,…
#11White
Shivamma♀
Devotee mother of Lord Shiva, traditional…
#7Violet
Shivamogga♂
Named for the Karnataka region known for i…
#7Violet
Shivanna♂
Devotee of Lord Shiva, regional affectiona…
#9Red
Shivappa♂
Devotee father of Lord Shiva, traditional…
#33Rose
Shivaramakrishna♂
Shiva, Rama and Krishna trinity combined
#7Violet
Shramana♂
Ascetic monk; one engaged in spiritual lab…
#22Beige
Shrikanta♂
Beloved of Lakshmi; auspicious in divine a…
#6Pink
Siddalingaiah♂
Accomplished devotee of the sacred symbol,…
#33Rose
Siddamma♀
Accomplished mother, regional name of spir…
#22Beige
Siddappa♂
Accomplished father, traditional Kannada V…
#3Yellow
Siddhanta♂
Follower of established principles and phi…
#1Gold
Siddharama♂
Accomplished Rama, name honouring a revere…
#8Black
Siddhesh♂
Lord of accomplishment; perfection achieve…
#3Yellow
Silkavati♀
Rich in silk; blessed with fine textiles
#22Beige
Sitakanta♂
Beloved of Sita; associated with moonlight
#22Beige
Sitavati♀
One who possesses moonlight; lunar grace
#3Yellow
Sitikara♂
One who soothes and brings gentle comfort
#6Pink
Soma-Priya♀
Moon-beloved heroine in Yakshagana narrati…
#1Gold
Somashekar♂
One who wears the moon, another form of Lo…
#33Rose
Sourabha♂
Fragrance of river waters; sweet essence
#9Red
Sravaka♂
One who flows; river-like continuous motio…
#7Violet
Sudarsana♂
Beautiful appearance; divine form in art
#8Black
Suddavva♀
Pure woman; untainted sacred feminine spir…
#4Blue
Sudhana♀
Precious wisdom; wealth of knowledge and u…
#7Violet
Sudharshini♀
Auspicious and radiant beauty with wisdom
#9Red
Sulocana♀
Beautiful-eyed; divine feminine in temples
#11White
Suma♀
Beautiful flower, a summary of grace and n…
#5Green
Suman♂
Good-natured and virtuous; possessing nobl…
#1Gold
Sumanamala♀
Garland of good flowers; adorned with bles…
#11White
Sumanskara♂
Adorned with beautiful flowers; symbol of…
#1Gold
Sumitra♀
Good friend and companion, one who brings…
#3Yellow
Sunandini♀
Joyful beautiful girl; royal feminine deli…
#4Blue
Suryadatta♂
Given by sun; blessed by the dawn light it…
#9Red
Suryakanta♀
Beloved by sun; cherished by the dawn itse…
#8Black
Suswara♀
One who sings with correct musical notes
#22Beige
Sutara♀
Intelligent and scholarly; clever in intel…
#8Black
Sutralekha♀
Thread lines; artistic weaver's patterns
#5Green
Sutranath♂
Master of threads; lord of weaving craft
#4Blue
Suvarnapushpa♂
Golden flower; precious and radiant beauty
#1Gold
Suvarnapushpi♀
Golden-flowered; precious beauty and radia…
#1Gold
Tamahara♂
Remover of darkness; bringer of dawn's lig…
#1Gold
Tamohara♀
Remover of darkness; dispeller of night sh…
#7Violet
Tantumanjari♀
Cluster of threads; grouped weaving arts
#8Black
Tanturaj♂
Master of weaving; one who rules threads
#6Pink
Tarangini♀
Wave like motion, fluid and flowing like w…
#5Green
Tarunakumari♀
Young maiden of dawn; fresh as sunrise mor…
#8Black
Tarunendra♂
Lord of youth; dawn personified as morning…
#8Black
Tatvaja♂
Knower of truth and principles of existenc…
#9Red
Teera-vati♀
River bank goddess; keeper of shore beauty
#11White
Teerapal♂
Guardian of river banks; protector of shor…
#11White
Teerpati♂
One who crosses obstacles; brave and fearl…
#3Yellow
Tej♂
Radiance and brilliance, sharp intelligenc…
#1Gold
Tejasvini♀
Radiant splendor; glorious royal feminine…
#9Red
Tejaswini♀
Radiant with splendor, glowing with power
#9Red
Thammaiah♂
Younger brother, affectionate regional nam…
#8Black
Thangamma♀
Golden mother, precious and radiant region…
#1Gold
Thanvi♀
Graceful and delicate beauty, embodying sl…
#22Beige
Tharun♂
Young and energetic, the rising sun of you…
#5Green
Thimappa♂
The great father figure and wise protector…
#5Green
Thimmappa♂
Humble farmer; devoted to field cultivatio…
#9Red
Thippanna♂
Regional affectionate name evoking gentle…
#11White
Timmappa♂
Devotee of Lord Venkateswara, traditional…
#4Blue
Timmavva♀
Regional affectionate name evoking gentle…
#9Red
Timmegowda♂
Regional noble title evoking dignity and s…
#3Yellow
Tirumalaraya♂
Lord of the sacred Tirumala hills, name of…
#9Red
Trilok♂
Ruler of the three worlds and dimensions,…
#1Gold
Tripada♀
Three footed, symbolic of balance and stab…
#3Yellow
Triveni♀
Confluence of three sacred rivers, spiritu…
#6Pink
Tulasi♀
Sacred basil plant, pure and auspicious he…
#9Red
Tulasivva♀
Holy basil woman; pure sacred feminine for…
#4Blue
Tungabhadra♂
The sacred river flowing through Karnataka
#7Violet
Tungini♀
Daughter of Tungabhadra; river-blessed chi…
#7Violet
Udakakumari♀
Water maiden; blessed daughter of rivers
#3Yellow
Udaya♂
The dawn and new beginning that breaks dar…
#4Blue
Udaykumar♂
Son who rises like the sun, bringer of daw…
#9Red
Uddana♂
Regional heritage name evoking dignity and…
#3Yellow
Ujjvala♀
Bright and radiant, glowing with inner lig…
#1Gold
Ujwala♀
Bright and luminous with inner radiance, e…
#9Red
Ulavamma♀
Regional affectionate name evoking steady…
#8Black
Ulavappa♂
Regional affectionate name evoking steady…
#7Violet
Ulavi♀
Regional heritage name evoking gentle and…
#8Black
Ullamma♀
Fire woman; energetic farming family membe…
#22Beige
Umavati♀
Mother goddess devoted, peaceful and compa…
#5Green
Umavva♀
Devotee of Goddess Uma, regional name of p…
#6Pink
Ummanna♂
Regional affectionate name evoking gentle…
#8Black
Upadhyay♂
A learned spiritual teacher and guide, kee…
#9Red
Upendra♂
Powerful and mighty lord who rises above,…
#4Blue
Ushakanta♀
Dawn beloved, one who loves the early morn…
#1Gold
Ushaskar♂
Creator of dawn; one who makes morning lig…
#5Green
Ushaskara♂
Creator of dawn; artisan of morning's firs…
#6Pink
Ushasree♀
Goddess of dawn; auspicious morning light…
#3Yellow
Utkarsha♀
Excellence and advancement, one who rises…
#6Pink
Utsa♂
Source of knowledge; fountain of wisdom an…
#5Green
Uttara♀
Northern direction, one who is superior an…
#9Red
Vahi♀
She who carries; like flowing river water
#4Blue
Vaidyanathappa♂
Lord physician healer, Shiva as medicine
#11White
Vaishnavi♀
Devoted to Vishnu, divine protector and pr…
#11White
Vallabhacharyulu♂
Beloved teacher of devotional philosophy
#4Blue
Vallija♀
Born of creeping vine; sacred feminine for…
#7Violet
Vanaja♀
Forest born, arising from nature and wilde…
#6Pink
Vanamalini♀
Adorned with forest flower garlands; natur…
#1Gold
Vanapriya♀
Lover of forests; devoted to forest beauty
#8Black
Vanapushpa♀
Forest flower; wild, natural and untamed b…
#8Black
Vanashankara♂
Beneficial to forests; protector of woods
#33Rose
Vanasundari♀
Forest beauty; radiant as woodland flowers
#8Black
Vanita♀
The desired one, beautiful woman of grace…
#9Red
Varshavati♀
Rain rich; nourisher of earth and growth
#3Yellow
Vasanta♀
Spring season, renewal and fresh beginning
#3Yellow
Vastramala♀
Garland of fabrics; threads woven together
#8Black
Vastramalini♀
Adorned with garments; threads as jewels
#5Green
Vastrapal♂
Protector of fabrics; guardian of garments
#11White
Vastraveer♂
Brave weaver; courageous textile artisan
#8Black
Vasudev♂
Divine sustainer, one who provides wealth
#4Blue
Vasundara♀
Divine earth goddess, benevolent provider…
#11White
Vatsala♀
Affectionate and nurturing, tender love an…
#1Gold
Vayu-Priya♀
Wind-beloved figure from folk art traditio…
#9Red
Vedamati♀
Mind devoted to sacred teachings and wisdo…
#8Black
Vedangini♀
Expert in Vedic knowledge and related scho…
#4Blue
Vedavara♂
One who follows sacred teachings and scrip…
#8Black
Veenapriya♀
Lover of the veena, classical stringed ins…
#8Black
Veeraballala♂
Heroic master; powerful ruler name from cl…
#33Rose
Veerabhadrappa♂
Fierce and auspicious warrior, regional de…
#6Pink
Veerabhadreshwara♂
Lord of the fearless warrior; supreme roya…
#11White
Veerachandra♂
Brave moon; luminous warrior in classical…
#4Blue
Veeradeva♂
Divine warrior; a title for heroic kings i…
#8Black
Veeradharma♂
Righteous warrior; heroic dharma practitio…
#9Red
Veeragopal♂
Courageous devotee of spiritual traditions
#5Green
Veerakarika♀
Brave woman warrior; courageous female fig…
#1Gold
Veerakesari♂
Brave lion; courageous spiritual warrior o…
#33Rose
Veeranachi♀
Warrior queen; royal feminine power and fe…
#7Violet
Veeranarayana♂
Brave form of Lord Vishnu, devotional Kann…
#9Red
Veerangamma♀
Mother of heroes; royal women of courage a…
#1Gold
Veeravara♂
Best of heroes; warrior epithet from class…
#11White
Veeravva♀
Brave woman; strong farming community moth…
#5Green
Veerbhadra♂
Fearless warrior form of Shiva; royal powe…
#33Rose
Veeresh♂
Hero and brave warrior, fearless one with…
#4Blue
Veersimha♂
Brave lion; warrior strength naming for ro…
#5Green
Venkatagiri♂
Hill of Lord Venkateswara, regional devoti…
#4Blue
Venkatavva♀
Sacred mountain dweller, blessed feminine
#1Gold
Venkateshwara♂
Lord Venkateswara, presiding deity of Tiru…
#1Gold
Vichara♂
One who engages in thoughtful inquiry and…
#1Gold
Vidwan♂
A learned scholar or expert in scriptures…
#5Green
Vidyaranya♂
Forest of knowledge; name of revered spiri…
#5Green
Vigna♀
Obstacle remover; destroyer of negativity
#7Violet
Vihara♀
Celestial abode, peaceful dwelling place
#7Violet
Vijayanagara♂
City of victory; the great empire's royal…
#6Pink
Vijayavva♀
Victorious mother; powerful female warrior…
#6Pink
Vikrama♂
Brave warrior of great valor and courage,…
#8Black
Vilasa♀
Grace and elegance; refined and virtuous
#6Pink
Vimal♂
Pure and spotless, untainted by sin, free…
#6Pink
Vinaya♀
Modesty and courtesy, discipline with humb…
#6Pink
Virabhadrappa♂
Fierce auspicious devotee, traditional nam…
#6Pink
Virupakshi♀
Devotee of the wide-eyed lord, regional na…
#8Black
Virupanna♂
Devotee elder of Lord Virupaksha, traditio…
#8Black
Vishnuvardhana♂
Increaser of Vishnu's glory, name of a gre…
#6Pink
Vishwanath♂
Lord of the universe, protector of worlds
#1Gold
Vitthala♂
A form of Krishna; devotee of Vithoba, rev…
#7Violet
Waman♂
The dwarf avatar of Vishnu, small but migh…
#8Black
Wanda♀
Unknown beauty, mysterious and intriguing…
#8Black
Wilmini♀
Gracious protector, one who guides with ki…
#3Yellow
Wimaya♀
Discipline and good conduct, virtue and mo…
#5Green
Wodeyar♂
Master, lord, name honouring the royal dyn…
#8Black
Wriddhika♀
Ancient wisdom and knowledge, growing and…
#8Black
Yadavendra♂
King of Yadavas; royal name in Kannada cla…
#3Yellow
Yaduraya♂
Name honouring the founder of the Mysuru r…
#8Black
Yajnika♀
Worthy of sacred ritual, spiritually pure
#3Yellow
Yallamma♀
Mother of all, traditional regional guardi…
#9Red
Yamanappa♂
Traditional Kannada name invoking discipli…
#3Yellow
Yankappa♂
Regional affectionate name evoking steady…
#9Red
Yashavantha♂
Full of glory, one destined for fame and h…
#33Rose
Yashodhara♀
Carrier of fame and glory, bearer of honor
#3Yellow
Yashomathi♀
Full of glory, mother figure destined for…
#5Green
Yashwant♂
One who possesses fame and glory, a person…
#8Black
Yasoda♀
Queen of sweetness, mother of divine love
#8Black
Yasodha♀
One who bestows glory, giver of fame and h…
#22Beige
Yatinath♂
Master of spiritual renunciation and disci…
#22Beige
Yatiraja♂
King among those devoted to spiritual prac…
#3Yellow
Yellappa♂
Regional devotional name honouring a guard…
#3Yellow
Yellavva♀
Daughter of Yella; farming family bearer
#8Black
Yogamata♀
Mother devoted to spiritual union practice
#22Beige
Yogavati♀
One devoted to spiritual practice and unio…
#6Pink
Yogavva♀
Yogi woman; spiritual practitioner of inne…
#7Violet
Yogini♀
Practitioner of yoga, one united with the…
#9Red
Yugini♀
Belonging to the era; one connected to tim…
#8Black
Zaman♂
Time itself, eternal and infinite existenc…
#9Red
Zamir♂
The inner conscience and consciousness, em…
#6Pink
Zaveer♂
Fragrant flower in full bloom, embodying n…
#8Black
Zenara♀
Blooming flower of grace, delicate and bea…
#3Yellow
Zenith♀
Highest point of excellence and achievemen…
#9Red
Zenobia♀
Strength from Zeus, powerful and divinely…
#1Gold
Ziana♀
Hospitable and welcoming, gracious nature
#6Pink

Kannada Naming Tradition

The Namakarana ceremony is performed on the 11th or 12th day. In many Kannada communities, the naming follows the kula devata (family deity) tradition — names often reflect the deity worshipped by the family lineage.

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