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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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94girl names
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157 Kannada names

Ajay♂
Unconquerable, invincible
#4Blue
Akshata♀
Unbroken rice, intact, blessed
#8Black
Amith♂
Boundless, infinite, immeasurable
#6Pink
Anandi♀
Full of bliss and joy, eternally happy and…
#8Black
Aniruddha♂
One who is not obstructed, flowing without…
#11White
Aruna♀
Dawn and the reddish glow of early morning…
#6Pink
Atma♂
The soul and inner spiritual essence
#1Gold
Balakrishna♂
Young Krishna, divine child of wisdom
#8Black
Basavanna♂
Lord Basaveshwara, Lingayat saint
#7Violet
Bhagini♀
Sister and friend, bond of affection
#9Red
Bhagyashree♀
Goddess of fortune, lucky
#33Rose
Bharath♂
One who bears or sustains, the land of Ind…
#2Silver
Bhimsen♂
Mighty and powerful, strong as a warrior
#7Violet
Cauvery♂
Sacred river that flows through Karnataka
#6Pink
Chaitra♀
Spring season, time of new beginnings and…
#8Black
Chandana♀
Sandalwood, fragrant, cool
#7Violet
Chandrakant♂
Moon lover, one who admires lunar beauty
#33Rose
Chandran♂
The moon that radiates coolness
#8Black
Chethan♂
Conscious being with awareness and vitalit…
#1Gold
Chiranjeevi♂
One who lives forever, immortal and eterna…
#8Black
Chitralekha♀
Beautiful artistic creation, painted with…
#5Green
Chitrita♀
Artistic and painted, adorned with creativ…
#3Yellow
Dakshayini♀
Skillful and capable, daughter of Lord Dak…
#6Pink
Dhananjay♂
One who conquers wealth through righteous…
#6Pink
Dinakar♂
Sun that illuminates each day with warmth
#7Violet
Dushyant♂
One who is hard to conquer, brave warrior
#11White
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♂
Unified and singular in purpose
#22Beige
Eshana♀
Search and inquiry, seeking truth
#2Silver
Eshwari♀
Goddess of prosperity, divine feminine pow…
#5Green
Ganesha♂
Lord of beginnings and remover of obstacle…
#5Green
Gautham♂
Enlightened one who has achieved wisdom
#6Pink
Girija♀
Daughter of the mountains, born from sacre…
#9Red
Giriraj♂
King of mountains, majestic and towering
#11White
Gowri♀
Fair complexioned one, golden hued like wh…
#1Gold
Hamsini♀
Swan maiden, graceful and elegant movement
#2Silver
Harshita♀
Delighted and joyful, always smiling and h…
#22Beige
Hemalatha♀
Golden creeper plant, precious and climbin…
#11White
Hemavati♀
Golden-hued one, daughter of mountains and…
#9Red
Hrithik♂
Heart centered, one with emotional depth
#2Silver
Jagannath♂
Lord of the universe, master of all worlds
#8Black
Jagdeesh♂
Master of the world and all creation
#9Red
Jagini♀
Awakened and alert, feminine form of Jagi
#3Yellow
Jahnavi♀
Flowing river Ganga, pure and nurturing wa…
#2Silver
Jayanthi♀
Victorious and triumphant, one who conquer…
#1Gold
Jayashri♀
Victory and auspiciousness, blessed triump…
#6Pink
Jayendra♂
Lord of victory and triumph
#2Silver
Jyothi♀
Light that shines brightly in all directio…
#1Gold
Jyotishmati♀
Luminous and radiant, full of inner light…
#5Green
Kailas♂
Abode of Lord Shiva, the sacred snow-cappe…
#11White
Kajalakshi♀
Eyes dark as kohl, beautiful and expressiv…
#2Silver
Kanakapriya♀
Fond of gold, precious and valuable treasu…
#7Violet
Karthik♂
Lord Murugan, son of Shiva
#8Black
Keshini♀
One with beautiful long hair, flowing tres…
#22Beige
Kishan♂
Dark complexioned, divine child Krishna
#8Black
Kishor♂
Young and tender, youthful innocence
#2Silver
Krishnan♂
Dark blue complexioned, divine beauty
#6Pink
Kumar♂
Prince, young boy, son
#6Pink
Madhumati♀
Sweet as honey, filled with sweetness and…
#3Yellow
Mallika♀
Jasmine flower, symbolizing purity and fra…
#6Pink
Manjari♀
Cluster of flowers, beautiful bouquet of b…
#6Pink
Manjula♀
Sweet and melodious, one with charming nat…
#3Yellow
Manjunath♂
Sweet faced god, gentle and divine
#5Green
Manjusha♀
Sweet treasure box, precious container
#8Black
Manjushree♀
Gentle and sweet, one with melodious voice
#1Gold
Manohar♂
One whose beauty and charm captivates the…
#7Violet
Medha♀
Intellect and wisdom, sharp mind of unders…
#1Gold
Nagaraj♂
King of snakes, serpent ruler
#5Green
Nagavalli♀
Serpent creeper vine, graceful and sinuous…
#6Pink
Nagesh♂
The king of serpents, powerful and wise
#22Beige
Netra♀
The eye, representing vision and spiritual…
#8Black
Nihal♂
Prosperous and happy, one who flourishes
#6Pink
Nirmal♂
Clean and pure, serene and unblemished
#7Violet
Nirvaan♂
Liberation and eternal peace, freedom from…
#3Yellow
Ojaswi♀
Radiant with energy, vigor and divine ligh…
#1Gold
Omana♀
Pure and auspicious, sacred offering
#9Red
Ompama♀
Incomparable to Om, spiritually resonant
#7Violet
Padmaja♀
Born from lotus, pure and enlightened soul
#2Silver
Padmanabh♂
One who has lotus in his navel
#4Blue
Parijata♀
Sacred flowering tree, celestial and divin…
#1Gold
Pavan♂
Pure wind and breath of life, noble air
#3Yellow
Pavitra♀
Sacred and pure, sanctified by spiritual d…
#5Green
Poornima♀
Full moon, complete, whole
#8Black
Prabhu♂
Master and supreme lord, all powerful
#6Pink
Prakash♂
The illumination and spreading light
#22Beige
Pranavi♀
Sacred Om sound, primordial feminine energ…
#6Pink
Prashanth♂
Peaceful, very calm
#7Violet
Pushpa♀
Flower in full bloom, symbol of beauty and…
#4Blue
Quillara♀
Graceful like a quill, flowing with creati…
#9Red
Quinley♀
Not applicable - using Quillara instead
#22Beige
Raghu♂
Swift and radiant like morning sun
#8Black
Raina♀
Queen and noble woman, royalty
#1Gold
Rajeshwari♀
Queen and sovereign ruler, divine feminine…
#9Red
Ramya♀
Enchanting and delightful, pleasing to the…
#9Red
Rathnamma♀
Precious jeweled mother, treasured and dee…
#9Red
Raveena♀
Shining sun, brilliant and radiant light
#7Violet
Sahitya♀
Literature and learning, written knowledge
#7Violet
Sandeep♂
Illuminated lamp spreading divine light
#4Blue
Sangita♀
Melodious in song, one versed in music and…
#9Red
Savitha♀
Sun, Goddess Savitri
#3Yellow
Shailaja♀
Daughter of the mountain, strong and majes…
#7Violet
Shantha♀
Peaceful, calm, serene
#6Pink
Suma♀
Flower, beautiful, summary
#5Green
Sumitra♀
Good friend and companion, one who brings…
#3Yellow
Tarangini♀
Wave like motion, fluid and flowing like w…
#5Green
Tej♂
Radiance and brilliance, sharp intelligenc…
#1Gold
Tejaswini♀
Radiant with splendor, glowing with power
#9Red
Thanvi♀
Graceful and delicate, slender beauty
#22Beige
Tharun♂
Young and energetic, the rising sun of you…
#5Green
Thimappa♂
The great father figure, wise protector
#5Green
Trilok♂
Ruler of 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
Udaya♂
The dawn and new beginning that breaks dar…
#4Blue
Udaykumar♂
Son who rises like the sun, bringer of daw…
#9Red
Ujjvala♀
Bright and radiant, glowing with inner lig…
#1Gold
Ujwala♀
Bright and luminous with inner radiance
#9Red
Umavati♀
Mother goddess devoted, peaceful and compa…
#5Green
Upadhyay♂
A learned teacher and spiritual guide
#9Red
Upendra♂
Powerful and mighty, rising lord
#4Blue
Ushakanta♀
Dawn beloved, one who loves the early morn…
#1Gold
Utkarsha♀
Excellence and advancement, one who rises…
#6Pink
Uttara♀
Northern direction, one who is superior an…
#9Red
Vaishnavi♀
Devoted to Vishnu, divine protector and pr…
#11White
Vanaja♀
Forest born, arising from nature and wilde…
#6Pink
Vanita♀
The desired one, beautiful woman of grace…
#9Red
Vasanta♀
Spring season, renewal and fresh beginning
#3Yellow
Vasudev♂
Divine sustainer, one who provides wealth
#4Blue
Vasundara♀
Earth goddess, provider of treasures
#11White
Vatsala♀
Affectionate and nurturing, tender love an…
#1Gold
Veeresh♂
Hero and brave warrior, fearless one
#4Blue
Vihara♀
Celestial abode, peaceful dwelling place
#7Violet
Vikrama♂
Brave warrior with valor and courage
#8Black
Vimal♂
Pure and spotless, untainted by sin
#6Pink
Vinaya♀
Modesty and courtesy, discipline with humb…
#6Pink
Vishwanath♂
Lord of the universe, protector of worlds
#1Gold
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♀
Not applicable - using Vinaya instead
#5Green
Wriddhika♀
Ancient wisdom and knowledge, growing and…
#8Black
Yajnika♀
Worthy of sacred ritual, spiritually pure
#3Yellow
Yashodhara♀
Carrier of fame and glory, bearer of honor
#3Yellow
Yashwant♂
One who possesses fame and glory
#8Black
Yasoda♀
Queen of sweetness, mother of divine love
#8Black
Yasodha♀
One who bestows glory, giver of fame and h…
#22Beige
Yogini♀
Practitioner of yoga, one united with the…
#9Red
Zaman♂
Time itself, eternal and infinite existenc…
#9Red
Zamir♂
The conscience and inner consciousness
#6Pink
Zaveer♂
Fragrant flower blooming with beauty
#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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