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Marathi Baby Names with Meaning & Numerology

Marathi names carry the warrior spirit of the Marathas, the devotion of the Warkari saints, and the cosmopolitan energy of Mumbai. From names honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji to the bhakti saints Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, and Namdev — Marathi names reflect a culture that values courage, devotion, and community. Maharashtra's naming tradition draws from Sanskrit, Prakrit (older Marathi), and regional folklore..

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Aaksha♀
Eyes of victory; sharp vision in wrestling…
#4Blue
Aamrapali♀
Mango orchard keeper, guardian of gardens
#22Beige
Aaravi♀
Peaceful like morning mist on Sahyadri pea…
#3Yellow
Aarohan♂
Ascending progression of notes in musical…
#22Beige
Aashratai♀
Sheltered woman, family protection kinship…
#1Gold
Abhay♂
Fearless and brave, courageous in spirit,…
#1Gold
Abhayanand♂
Fearless scholar filled with joy of knowle…
#8Black
Ahilyabai♀
Name honouring the Holkar queen celebrated…
#7Violet
Ahir♀
Raag reflecting pastoral and divine themes
#9Red
Aitreya♀
Seeker of truth; devoted student of knowle…
#6Pink
Ajinkya♂
Invincible and unconquerable, possessing s…
#3Yellow
Akansha♀
Wish and longing; heart's deep desire fulf…
#9Red
Akarsh♂
One who attracts light and positive energy
#5Green
Akhand♂
Unbroken; whole and undivided in essence
#9Red
Akhil♂
Complete and whole, universal in all aspec…
#3Yellow
Akshara♀
Letter or character, symbol of knowledge a…
#6Pink
Alapaini♀
One who masters slow melodic elaboration
#3Yellow
Ameya♂
Infinite and boundless, immeasurable treas…
#3Yellow
Amol♂
Priceless and precious, invaluable and bey…
#6Pink
Amrit♂
Nectar of gods; sacred river waters purify
#3Yellow
Amritakali♀
Nectar-timid; sweet as monsoon rain nectar
#2Silver
Amrut♂
Immortal nectar, divine elixir of eternal…
#8Black
Anaji-tai♀
Mother warrior; Maratha woman leader of mi…
#6Pink
Anamika♀
Unnamed beauty; mysterious like misty vall…
#6Pink
Ananda-bai♀
Blissful maiden, honors joy in traditional…
#3Yellow
Anandamaya♀
Full of bliss through knowledge; wise and…
#6Pink
Anandibai♀
Lady of joy and happiness, traditional Mar…
#3Yellow
Anandrao♂
Lord of joy, one whose presence brings hap…
#8Black
Anantkumar♂
Eternal student; infinite wisdom and under…
#4Blue
Aniket♂
Lord of the world, one without earthly att…
#9Red
Anjali-tai♀
Sister of the reverent offering, one who a…
#9Red
Anjel♀
Messenger; angel; divine helper and guide
#6Pink
Annasaheb♂
Respected elder-lord, traditional Marathi…
#1Gold
Anubai♀
Traditional Marathi name of gentle, affect…
#7Violet
Anuja♀
Younger sister, follower, one who comes af…
#5Green
Anujrao♂
Younger brother-like, familial kinship and…
#5Green
Anukriti♀
Grace; kindness; benevolent and compassion…
#22Beige
Anushree♀
Following splendour, one who carries herse…
#5Green
Anusuya♂
Without jealousy; compassionate; devoted s…
#5Green
Aparna♀
Without leaves yet still strong and comple…
#9Red
Apoorva♀
Unique; unprecedented; never seen before
#5Green
Appaji♂
Father warrior; elder Maratha leader and a…
#2Silver
Aprajita♀
Undefeated; eternally radiant and bright
#1Gold
Arti♀
Lamp worship ritual, sacred devotion to di…
#8Black
Arunika♀
Dawn; golden light breaking over Sahyadri…
#9Red
Ashwini♀
Swift moving like a horse, celestial nymph
#22Beige
Atharva♂
The first of the four Vedas, ancient Hindu…
#2Silver
Avarohan♂
Descending progression of notes in musical…
#1Gold
Bahinabai♀
Name honouring a celebrated Varkari saint-…
#1Gold
Bajabai♀
Traditional Maratha noblewoman's name of d…
#9Red
Bajaji♂
Traditional Maratha given name of historic…
#7Violet
Baji♂
First warrior; Maratha military leader of…
#5Green
Bajirao♂
Name honouring the celebrated Maratha Pesh…
#6Pink
Balaiah♂
Young and strong, celebrated in Marathi fo…
#5Green
Balajirao♂
Name honouring a celebrated Peshwa combine…
#1Gold
Balasaheb♂
Respected elder brother-lord, traditional…
#5Green
Balavati♀
Powerful woman; female wrestler with great…
#1Gold
Balitai♀
Young girl, kinship joy and family continu…
#4Blue
Balkrishna♂
Child Krishna, devotional name honouring t…
#7Violet
Ballal♂
Strong and mighty; Maratha warrior of repu…
#4Blue
Balvant♂
Powerful and strong; one with great physic…
#22Beige
Bandhana♀
Bond of love; connection binding hearts to…
#6Pink
Bandhavrao♂
Family bond protector, kinship ties and lo…
#7Violet
Bandishi♀
One who creates bandish musical compositio…
#22Beige
Basaveshwari♀
Goddess of cattle; nurturing and protectiv…
#9Red
Behaari♂
Melodic raag associated with Lord Krishna
#8Black
Bhabhitai♀
Sister-in-law, familial respect and kinshi…
#22Beige
Bhagwati♀
Divine goddess; blessed with supreme power…
#5Green
Bhagyalaxmi♀
Goddess of fortune and prosperity combined
#9Red
Bhagyavati♀
Fortunate woman; blessed with prosperity i…
#7Violet
Bhakti♀
Devotion and faith, spiritual dedication a…
#6Pink
Bhaurao♂
Brother-like respectful man, kinship term…
#6Pink
Bhausaheb♂
Respected brother-lord, traditional Marath…
#3Yellow
Bhava♂
Flow of existence; river-like continuous m…
#6Pink
Bheem♂
Terrible and strong; mighty wrestler with…
#3Yellow
Bhimabai♀
Lady of mighty strength, traditional Marat…
#8Black
Bhivaji♂
Devoted to Bhairava, fierce protective for…
#8Black
Bhushan-rao♂
Ornament of honour, one whose achievements…
#1Gold
Binita♀
Humble; modest; graceful and well-mannered
#5Green
Biroji♂
Fierce warrior; Maratha fighter in regiona…
#5Green
Brahmendra♂
Supreme lord of Brahman; ultimate cosmic w…
#4Blue
Buddhadatta♀
Gift of Buddha; bestower of wisdom and kno…
#9Red
Buddhadev♂
Divine intellect; one who has awakened to…
#1Gold
Chaitanya♂
Consciousness and divine spiritual energy,…
#22Beige
Chakrika♀
One who moves in circles, wheel-like grace
#8Black
Champabai♀
Lady named for the fragrant champa flower,…
#8Black
Champakali♀
Champa flower bud, traditional Marathi nam…
#11White
Chandanbai♀
Lady of sandalwood fragrance, traditional…
#1Gold
Chandrabhaga♀
Name of the sacred river at Pandharpur, sy…
#33Rose
Chandraprabha♀
Moon-radiant; glowing with moon brightness
#4Blue
Chandrashekhar♂
Moon-crested; one who wears the moon as a…
#8Black
Chandratai♀
Moon sister, gentle and radiant, carrying…
#9Red
Chandrika♀
Moonlight and luminosity, representing bea…
#6Pink
Changdev♂
Name honouring a revered Varkari yogi and…
#5Green
Chaturbhuj♂
Four-armed; cosmic being; complete divinit…
#8Black
Chhaya♀
Shadow that provides shelter and gentle pr…
#7Violet
Chimnaji♂
Maratha naval commander; historical mariti…
#3Yellow
Chitraketu♂
One with prosperous and brilliant banner
#33Rose
Chokhamela♂
Name honouring a beloved Varkari saint-poe…
#9Red
Dagadu♂
Strong as stone, traditional rustic Marath…
#1Gold
Dajiba♂
Traditional affectionate rustic Marathi el…
#1Gold
Damini♀
Lightning that illuminates the dark night…
#7Violet
Dattaji♂
Devoted to Lord Dattatreya, a name carried…
#7Violet
Dattaray♂
Giver of knowledge, revered figure in Mara…
#9Red
Dattarya♂
Gift of the divine; blessed and favored on…
#9Red
Dattatrayrao♂
Devoted to Lord Dattatreya, combined with…
#5Green
Dayitrao♂
Duty-bound family man, kinship responsibil…
#3Yellow
Devaki♀
Divine and celestial, blessed by the gods
#1Gold
Dhairya♂
Courage and perseverance; steadfast virtue
#6Pink
Dhanashree♀
Goddess of wealth and prosperity combined
#9Red
Dhanendra♂
Lord of wealth; prosperity and abundance g…
#5Green
Dhaneshwari♀
Goddess of prosperity, celebrated in Marat…
#11White
Dhanita♀
Wealthy and rich; blessed with treasures a…
#3Yellow
Dharamrao♂
Righteous warrior, honored in Marathi folk…
#9Red
Dharendra♂
Holder of dharma; upholder of righteousnes…
#11White
Dhaval♂
Bright and pure white, radiant like moonli…
#2Silver
Dhevatai♀
Sister, closest female kinship and life co…
#9Red
Dhondiba♂
Traditional rustic Marathi name invoking s…
#11White
Digambar♂
Clad in the sky, an epithet of Lord Shiva…
#9Red
Dilip-rao♂
Protector of Delhi, name of an illustrious…
#9Red
Dipthi♀
Radiant strength; glowing female wrestler'…
#5Green
Disha♀
Direction and guidance in life's journey
#5Green
Diwakar♂
Sun of day; brightens Sahyadri slopes dail…
#8Black
Dnyandev♂
One who is a divine embodiment of knowledg…
#4Blue
Dnyanesh♂
God of knowledge and wisdom, revered saint…
#11White
Dnyaneshwari♀
Named for the revered Marathi spiritual te…
#3Yellow
Dor♂
Strength and grip; essential quality in wr…
#4Blue
Durgabai♀
Lady devoted to Goddess Durga, traditional…
#2Silver
Durva♀
Sacred grass; grows green with monsoon ble…
#1Gold
Dwarkabai♀
Lady of the sacred city Dwarka, devotional…
#2Silver
Eesha♀
Divine goddess energy, supreme feminine po…
#1Gold
Eeshani♀
Goddess, ruler, an epithet associated with…
#7Violet
Fagoji♂
Traditional farming ancestor; embodies agr…
#3Yellow
Falguna♂
The month of flowers, spring and renewal s…
#9Red
Fattesinh♂
Victorious lion, traditional Marathi name…
#9Red
Fiona♀
Fair and bright, luminous with purity and…
#22Beige
Fufarao♂
Paternal aunt's husband, extended family k…
#33Rose
Fufitai♀
Paternal aunt by marriage, extended kinshi…
#11White
Fulmati♀
Flower mother; cultivator of farm gardens…
#9Red
Gagana♀
Sky full of prosperity and endless grace
#5Green
Gajanan♂
Elephant-faced one, a beloved epithet of L…
#8Black
Gajra-tai♀
Flower garland queen; Maratha woman of cel…
#5Green
Gambhir♂
Deep and serious raag or musical compositi…
#9Red
Gandharva-bai♀
Celestial musician, honors Marathi folk mu…
#5Green
Ganga-tai♀
Sister Ganga, blending reverence for the s…
#1Gold
Gangubai♀
Lady of the sacred river Ganga, traditiona…
#22Beige
Ganraj♂
King of the people, a name blending devoti…
#4Blue
Garani♀
A raag name representing serious classical…
#4Blue
Gargi♀
Named after ancient scholar, wise and inte…
#1Gold
Gauri-tai♀
Sister of the fair one, an epithet of Godd…
#1Gold
Gautam♂
The awakened one, enlightened soul, a titl…
#1Gold
Geetanjali♀
Offering of songs, honors Marathi folk mus…
#11White
Gharano♂
Household keeper, family lineage and kinsh…
#6Pink
Gnanaprabha♀
Light of knowledge; radiance of wisdom and…
#7Violet
Gnaneshwar♂
Lord of knowledge; supreme master of all w…
#9Red
Goda♂
Short form meaning 'of the Godavari river'
#6Pink
Gojrabai♀
Traditional Marathi noblewoman's name of d…
#9Red
Gopalbai♀
Devoted lady named for the cowherd Krishna…
#8Black
Gopikabai♀
Devoted lady named for the cowherd maidens…
#8Black
Gora♂
Name honouring a Varkari saint-poet tradit…
#4Blue
Gottrao♂
Gotra protector, ancestral clan and kinshi…
#1Gold
Govindrao♂
Divine Rao; Maratha noble and military adm…
#9Red
Govindrao Phule♂
Cowherd Krishna's name joined with a refor…
#9Red
Gunwantibai♀
Lady of virtue and merit, traditional Mara…
#8Black
Hambirrao♂
Name honouring a celebrated Maratha milita…
#7Violet
Hansini♀
Graceful as a swan, one admired for elegan…
#3Yellow
Hanumant♂
Devoted servant; symbolizes strength and p…
#4Blue
Hari-Govind♂
Lord Krishna and protector; divine cowherd
#8Black
Hari-Kisan♂
Lord Krishna the cowherd; divine protector
#3Yellow
Hari-om♂
Divine consciousness; sacred sound of Vish…
#2Silver
Hariba♂
Traditional rustic Marathi name honouring…
#3Yellow
Harikrishnan♂
Divine listener devoted to wisdom and trut…
#33Rose
Harmath♂
One who performs traditional Marathi folk…
#22Beige
Harshada♀
One who brings happiness and delight, a so…
#22Beige
Harshalata♀
Vine of joy, one whose happiness spreads g…
#8Black
Harshavardhan♂
One who increases joy, bringing happiness…
#5Green
Harshul♂
Joyful and delightful; brings happiness al…
#7Violet
Hemangi♀
Golden-limbed, one of radiant and precious…
#6Pink
Hirabai♀
Diamond lady, traditional Marathi name sig…
#4Blue
Hrishikesh♂
Lord of the senses, an epithet of Lord Kri…
#5Green
Indira-tai♀
Splendid lady; Maratha noblewoman of great…
#2Silver
Indraji♂
Lord of the heavens; associated with rain…
#6Pink
Ishwarchandra♂
Moon-like divine one, blending supreme gra…
#3Yellow
Jadhavrao♂
Traditional Maratha noble clan name denoti…
#1Gold
Jairam♂
Victorious lord, conqueror blessed by divi…
#1Gold
Jaisingrao♂
Victor and warrior, honors Marathi folk he…
#7Violet
Janabai♀
Name honouring the devoted Varkari saint-p…
#3Yellow
Janai♀
Born of wisdom; enlightened soul; knower
#9Red
Jasminder♂
Jasmine flower; fragrant bloom of paradise
#8Black
Jayamali♀
Victory garland; flowers of triumph and su…
#4Blue
Jayesh♂
Victory and triumph, lord of success, one…
#7Violet
Jijabai♀
Name honouring the mother of Chhatrapati S…
#8Black
Jijamata♀
Respected mother Jija, devotional variant…
#5Green
Jivaji♂
Life-giving force; represents vitality of…
#11White
Jnanini♀
Wise woman; knowledgeable scholar of great…
#1Gold
Jor♀
Accelerated rhythmic phrase in vocal music
#1Gold
Jyeshthrao♂
Elder brother-like, kinship authority and…
#7Violet
Jyeshtitai♀
Elder sister, kinship wisdom and guidance…
#8Black
Jyotirao♂
Luminous warrior, celebrated in Marathi Po…
#6Pink
Jyotsna♀
The soft glow of moonlight, the radiance o…
#22Beige
Jyotsnaben♀
Moonlit one, carrying a soft and gentle gl…
#7Violet
Kaakarao♂
Uncle-like respectful man, paternal kinshi…
#8Black
Kaakitai♀
Paternal aunt, loved elder in kinship hier…
#4Blue
Kamalabai♀
Lotus lady, traditional Marathi devotional…
#7Violet
Kamalatai♀
Lotus mother; sacred bloom of divine mothe…
#9Red
Kamini-tai♀
Desired one, traditional name for Marathi…
#2Silver
Kamlesh♂
Lord of lotus, purity and spiritual beauty
#5Green
Kannitai♀
Younger sister, family affection and kinsh…
#2Silver
Kar♂
Sacred cosmic sound Om, universal vibratio…
#5Green
Kashibai♀
Lady of the sacred city Kashi, name honour…
#7Violet
Kesharbai♀
Saffron queen; Maratha noblewoman of natio…
#22Beige
Keshavdas♂
Servant of Lord Krishna, devotional Marath…
#3Yellow
Keshavrao♂
One with beautiful hair, an epithet of Lor…
#5Green
Khanderao♂
Name honouring Lord Khandoba combined with…
#5Green
Kirti♀
Fame and glory that shines brightly foreve…
#1Gold
Kishori♀
Young maiden; innocent beauty of spring bl…
#3Yellow
Kotitai♀
Corner helper woman, family support kinshi…
#2Silver
Krishnai♀
Feminine form of Krishna river; river godd…
#2Silver
Krishnarao♂
Lord Krishna's name joined with a title of…
#11White
Kshama♀
Forgiveness and compassion extended to all…
#7Violet
Kularao♂
Clan leader, family lineage and kinship he…
#22Beige
Kundalini♀
Rising energy of wisdom; awakened divine k…
#1Gold
Kushal♂
Skilled and clever, gifted with talent, on…
#2Silver
Kusumkumar♂
Prince of flowers; young master of floral…
#9Red
Kusumpal♂
Friend of flowers; one who loves and tends…
#33Rose
Lahanu♂
The younger one, traditional affectionate…
#3Yellow
Lakhan♂
Marked with auspicious signs, blessed and…
#8Black
Lakshman-rao♂
One with auspicious marks, devoted brother…
#7Violet
Lakshmibai♀
Name honouring the valiant warrior queen o…
#5Green
Lakshmibai Bhosale♀
Full traditional name honouring Maratha ro…
#4Blue
Lakshmikant♂
Consort of prosperity; ensures wealth and…
#4Blue
Lavangi♀
One skilled in Lavani dance, traditional M…
#2Silver
Lavanika♀
One connected to Lavani, the traditional M…
#2Silver
Laxman♂
One who is eternally fortunate and blessed…
#1Gold
Laxmanrao♂
Devoted brother of Rama, combined with a t…
#11White
Laxmi-tai♀
Wealth and fortune; Maratha noblewoman of…
#2Silver
Laxmibhau♂
Brother blessed by Goddess Lakshmi, tradit…
#1Gold
Laxmikant♂
Beloved of Goddess Lakshmi, one blessed wi…
#8Black
Layakari♂
Master of tempo and rhythm variations in m…
#3Yellow
Layini♀
One who masters rhythm and tempo variation…
#3Yellow
Leelavati♀
Playful one, name honouring the celebrated…
#11White
Lokmanya♂
Honoured by the people, title-derived name…
#6Pink
Maamitai♀
Maternal aunt, cherished elder family kins…
#8Black
Madhavrao♂
Name honouring the Maratha Peshwa remember…
#4Blue
Mahadji♂
Name honouring the powerful Maratha Scindi…
#8Black
Maina♀
Precious gem, rare and invaluable treasure
#3Yellow
Mainabai♀
Lady named for the songbird, traditional M…
#7Violet
Malhar♂
Garland of flowers; melodious raga associa…
#7Violet
Malharrao♂
Name honouring a prominent Maratha Holkar…
#8Black
Malhoji♂
Ancestor figure; historical Maratha leader…
#22Beige
Malini-bai♀
Garland maker, traditional occupation in M…
#1Gold
Malini-tai♀
Garland weaver; Maratha noblewoman of craf…
#3Yellow
Maloji♂
Ancestor of the Bhonsle dynasty; founder o…
#8Black
Mamarao♂
Maternal uncle-like man, kinship respect a…
#2Silver
Mandarini♀
Coral tree maiden; heavenly blooming flowe…
#6Pink
Mandarpati♂
Lord of coral tree; heavenly flowering pla…
#4Blue
Mandira♀
A temple of purity and spiritual devotion
#9Red
Manjiri♀
Fragrant cluster, bunch of flowers sweetly…
#6Pink
Mardani♂
Brave warrior; courageous fighter in the w…
#9Red
Matamahrao♂
Great-grandfather, ancient kinship lineage…
#3Yellow
Mathurabai♀
Lady of the sacred city Mathura, devotiona…
#9Red
Matta♂
Rhythmic beat and timing foundation in mus…
#5Green
Medhanilaya♀
Abode of intellect; dwelling of supreme wi…
#4Blue
Milinrao♂
Skilled warrior Rao; Maratha commander in…
#6Pink
Mohan-Govind♂
Attractive Lord; divine cowherd protector
#3Yellow
Mohansingh♂
Charming lion, name blending folk traditio…
#3Yellow
Mohini-tai♀
Enchanting lady; Maratha noblewoman of inf…
#11White
Mokshakumar♂
Young scholar on path to liberation throug…
#1Gold
Moonaksh♂
Moon-eyed; having eyes bright as moonlight
#7Violet
More♂
Peacock, traditional Maratha clan name sig…
#9Red
Moreswar♂
Mores lord; Maratha territorial administra…
#3Yellow
Moroji♂
Maratha military leader; associated with f…
#22Beige
Mrunal♀
Pearl from the ocean, precious gem stone
#3Yellow
Mukta♀
Pearl or one who is liberated, spiritually…
#8Black
Muktabai♀
Name honouring the young Varkari saint-poe…
#3Yellow
Murarbai♀
Murari's queen; Maratha woman of noble her…
#1Gold
Namdev♂
Name honouring the pioneering saint-poet o…
#7Violet
Nanasaheb♂
Respected elder-lord, traditional Marathi…
#1Gold
Nandkishor♂
Beloved child of Nanda, an epithet of the…
#8Black
Narad♂
Radiant sage; bringer of divine knowledge
#4Blue
Narahari♂
Man-lion; fierce protector; divine incarna…
#9Red
Narayan♂
Lord Vishnu, the divine protector, son of…
#7Violet
Narayanrao♂
Lord Vishnu's name combined with a traditi…
#8Black
Narhari♂
Man-lion, referring to Lord Vishnu's Naras…
#8Black
Narhari Sonar♂
Name honouring a revered Varkari goldsmith…
#8Black
Navaraag♂
Nine musical raags; fundamental musical mo…
#2Silver
Neelam♀
Blue sapphire gemstone, precious jewel sym…
#5Green
Netaji♂
Respected leader, a title of honour given…
#8Black
Nila-Devi♀
Dark goddess; divine deep colored mother
#8Black
Nilakshi♀
Blue lotus eyes; eyes like sacred water fl…
#3Yellow
Nilam♀
Blue sapphire stone, precious and rare gem
#5Green
Nilay♂
Abode or dwelling place of peace and calm
#11White
Nilendra♂
Blue lotus lord; sacred aquatic flower dei…
#8Black
Nilini♀
Blue river; the color of flowing water cou…
#7Violet
Nimaji♂
Maratha military figure; leader of warrior…
#4Blue
Nimbalkar♂
Traditional Maratha noble surname used hon…
#3Yellow
Niranjan♂
Pure and spotless, without blemish or stai…
#3Yellow
Nirmala♀
Pure and unsullied, free from blemish, sta…
#8Black
Nivrutti♂
One who has attained detachment, name of t…
#11White
Nutan♀
New, fresh, one who brings renewal and a m…
#3Yellow
Omvati♀
Sacred syllable bearer; spiritually ground…
#5Green
Onkar♂
Divine sound Om, sacred syllable of creati…
#8Black
Onkareshwar♂
Sacred sound divine; revered in farm templ…
#3Yellow
Ormila♀
Woman devoted to sacred principles and spi…
#9Red
Paavani♀
Sacred river that purifies all it touches,…
#5Green
Padhati♂
Lotus-footed one; graceful like lotus flow…
#6Pink
Padmavati♀
Lotus maiden of precious beauty, embodying…
#3Yellow
Pandharinath♂
Lord of Pandharpur, an epithet of Vitthal,…
#6Pink
Pandharini♀
Pandharpur temple connection; devoted to f…
#33Rose
Pandurang♂
Lord Vitthal enshrined at Pandharpur, reve…
#8Black
Pandurangrao♂
Lord Vitthal's name joined with a traditio…
#9Red
Parag♂
Pollen; fragrance of virtue and excellence
#6Pink
Parama♀
Supreme; highest level female wrestling ch…
#8Black
Pari♀
Fairy and celestial being, magical spirit
#3Yellow
Parvati-Kumari♀
Mountain goddess maiden; divine daughter
#3Yellow
Parvatibai♀
Lady devoted to Goddess Parvati, tradition…
#9Red
Pehlvan♂
Champion wrestler; one who excels in tradi…
#33Rose
Phoolmati♀
Adorned with flowers; one who embodies flo…
#4Blue
Phuldatta♂
Given by flowers; blessed by nature's bloo…
#9Red
Phulendra♂
Lord of blooms; sovereign of flowering pla…
#3Yellow
Phulgonda♂
A name reflecting the flowering traditions…
#6Pink
Phulkumari♀
Flower maiden; precious girl like delicate…
#11White
Pilaji♂
Traditional Maratha warrior-era given name…
#6Pink
Pitamahrao♂
Grandfather-like elder, patriarchal kinshi…
#7Violet
Powada-tai♀
Maiden of Powada, traditional Marathi hero…
#33Rose
Prajnatara♀
Star of wisdom; guide through ocean of kno…
#8Black
Pranay♂
Love and affection, feelings of the heart
#9Red
Prataprao♂
Valiant Rao; Maratha general known for mil…
#7Violet
Pratapsinh♂
Lion of valour, name combining glory and r…
#11White
Pratima♀
Image and reflection; represents beauty an…
#3Yellow
Pravaah♂
Flow; movement of river currents in nature
#6Pink
Priya-bai♀
Beloved dancer, reflects affection for Mar…
#8Black
Priya-tai♀
Beloved queen; Maratha noblewoman cherishe…
#1Gold
Purnima♀
Full moon; complete; wholeness and fulfill…
#9Red
Purushottam♂
Supreme being; highest consciousness; ulti…
#5Green
Pushpalata♀
Flowering vine, gentle and blossoming, spr…
#4Blue
Pushparani♀
Flower queen; sovereign of all blooming fl…
#4Blue
Pushparekha♀
Line of flowers; beautiful garland of bloo…
#1Gold
Putalabai♀
Doll-like lady, traditional Marathi name o…
#9Red
Puttai♀
Daughter, cherished child and kinship cont…
#6Pink
Raajendra♂
King among raags and musical compositions
#22Beige
Radhabai♀
Devoted lady named for Radha, Krishna's be…
#8Black
Radhamai♀
Mother Radha, devotional Marathi name hono…
#1Gold
Radhikabai♀
Devoted lady named for Radha, Krishna's ch…
#2Silver
Raghoji Bhosale♂
Name honouring the founder of the Nagpur b…
#1Gold
Raghunathrao♂
Lord Rama's title joined with a traditiona…
#6Pink
Ragunandan♂
Joy of the Raghu dynasty, an epithet of Lo…
#33Rose
Rajashree♀
Royal splendour, one carrying herself with…
#7Violet
Rajendra♂
A sovereign ruler of great power and autho…
#3Yellow
Rajmata♀
Royal mother, an honorific title for rever…
#5Green
Rajmatirao♀
Royal mother, traditional honorific Marath…
#6Pink
Rakhumai♀
Beloved Marathi name for Goddess Rukmini,…
#22Beige
Rambai♀
Divine lady; Maratha woman of spiritual st…
#11White
Ramchandra♂
Ideal ruler and protector; farmers invoke…
#1Gold
Ramchandrarao♂
Lord Rama's full name combined with a trad…
#11White
Ramdas♂
Servant of Lord Rama, name honouring the s…
#6Pink
Ramkumar♂
Young devotee, popular in Marathi folk and…
#22Beige
Ramprasad♂
Beloved of the Lord, divine grace and bles…
#8Black
Rangoji♂
Colorful warrior; Maratha commander and ad…
#2Silver
Rani-tai♀
Queen; Maratha noblewoman of political sig…
#6Pink
Ranoji♂
Lord of the battlefield, name honouring th…
#8Black
Ranoji Shinde♂
Full name honouring the founder of the Sci…
#4Blue
Raoji♂
Respected lord, traditional Marathi honori…
#3Yellow
Rati♀
Hindu goddess of night and love, beloved o…
#8Black
Ratitai♀
Beloved wife, cherished kinship and family…
#5Green
Ratna-bai♀
Jewel maiden, celebrated in traditional Ma…
#8Black
Ravindra♂
Sun god, radiant source of light and energ…
#22Beige
Rayaji♂
Royal warrior; Maratha noble of historical…
#7Violet
Reva♀
A river that flows, constant movement and…
#5Green
Rewati♀
Wealthy, prosperous, name of a Nakshatra s…
#1Gold
Riddhi♀
Prosperity and abundance, auspicious wealt…
#8Black
Rishikumar♂
Young sage; youthful embodiment of scholar…
#9Red
Rishirao♂
Sage-like family elder, kinship wisdom and…
#22Beige
Rishtedaar♂
One who maintains family relations, kinshi…
#1Gold
Rithika♀
Truthful and righteous in all deeds, embod…
#7Violet
Rituja♀
Born of seasons, natural and timely beauty
#6Pink
Rmabai♀
Devoted lady named for Goddess Lakshmi, tr…
#11White
Rohini-tai♀
Red queen; Maratha woman of warrior spirit
#9Red
Rucha♀
Brilliant radiance that illuminates surrou…
#8Black
Sachivrao♂
Family secretary role, kinship trust and r…
#11White
Sadanand♂
Ever joyful, one whose spirit remains cont…
#6Pink
Sadashiv♂
Eternal auspiciousness, an epithet of Lord…
#6Pink
Sadhna♀
Spiritual practice; devotion to righteousn…
#1Gold
Sadhu♂
Holy man; devoted to spiritual righteousne…
#1Gold
Sagar♂
Ocean of knowledge, vast depths of wisdom…
#1Gold
Saibai♀
Name honouring the first wife of Chhatrapa…
#9Red
Sakharam♂
Lord of sweetness and virtue, traditional…
#1Gold
Sakhubai♀
Companion lady, traditional Marathi name o…
#3Yellow
Sakshibandhu♂
Friend of wisdom; witness to universal kno…
#11White
Samarthani♀
Capable and wise; skilled in knowledge and…
#9Red
Sambandhrao♂
Relationship keeper, family bonds and kins…
#8Black
Sambhaji♂
Name of the second Maratha king, son of Sh…
#9Red
Sambhrama♀
Excitement and enthusiasm, joy of celebrat…
#5Green
Sampada♀
Wealth and abundance, blessed with prosper…
#22Beige
Samrat♂
Emperor and supreme ruler of vast kingdoms
#6Pink
Samratrao♂
Family sovereign, kinship leadership and p…
#7Violet
Sanatan♂
Eternal; ancient; timeless cosmic principl…
#2Silver
Sangit♂
Music itself; complete musical knowledge
#8Black
Sanika♀
One who brings honor and grace, embodying…
#4Blue
Sanjeev♂
Bringing life and vitality to all things
#8Black
Santatirao♂
Progeny nurturer, family continuation kins…
#11White
Saptak♀
Seven-note musical scale octave structure
#1Gold
Saraswatibai♀
Lady devoted to Goddess Saraswati, patrone…
#8Black
Saraswatini♀
Devoted to Saraswati; graceful embodiment…
#1Gold
Saritatara♀
River of wisdom; guiding star of learned k…
#2Silver
Sarjerao♂
Lion-hearted lord, traditional Maratha nam…
#22Beige
Saroja♀
Lotus flower emerging from water, symbol o…
#6Pink
Saroja-bai♀
Lotus maiden, symbolizes purity in Marathi…
#1Gold
Sarvajit♂
Conqueror of all; one who masters all know…
#1Gold
Sarvamali♀
Universal garland; all flowers in one beau…
#22Beige
Sarveshwar♂
Lord of all; supreme ruler; universal deit…
#7Violet
Sasutai♀
Mother-in-law, matriarch of kinship househ…
#1Gold
Saswati♀
Flowing; eternal river of Maharashtra regi…
#1Gold
Satara♂
Named for the historic Maratha fort city,…
#3Yellow
Satyabhama-bai♀
Radiant truthful lady, traditional devotio…
#9Red
Satyen♂
Truth-seeker; devoted to honesty and right…
#1Gold
Savitri-tai♀
Virtuous queen; Maratha woman of strength…
#6Pink
Sawitribai♀
Name honouring the pioneering Marathi soci…
#22Beige
Sevinatai♀
Daughter-in-law, family loyalty and kinshi…
#9Red
Shahaji♂
Name of Shivaji's father, a respected Mara…
#8Black
Shahaji Bhosale♂
Full name honouring Shivaji's father, a re…
#7Violet
Shahunagar♂
Named honouring the progressive Maratha ru…
#5Green
Shakuntala♀
Bird, classical heroine of ancient Sanskri…
#4Blue
Shama♀
Forgiveness; compassionate and merciful vi…
#5Green
Shamrao♂
Lord Krishna's dark-hued epithet combined…
#5Green
Shamrao Deshmukh♂
Lord Krishna's name combined with a tradit…
#3Yellow
Shamraoji♂
Respected form honouring Lord Krishna's da…
#7Violet
Shankarrao♂
Auspicious one, name reflecting folk artis…
#11White
Shanta♀
Peaceful and calm, serene tranquility, fre…
#1Gold
Shashini♀
Moonlight; feminine form of moon presence
#6Pink
Shatitai♀
Virtuous household woman, kinship strength…
#2Silver
Sheila-tai♀
Beautiful maiden, traditional name in Mara…
#6Pink
Shelar♂
Traditional Maratha warrior-clan surname u…
#1Gold
Shevantibai♀
Lady named for the chrysanthemum flower, t…
#7Violet
Shivprasad♂
Blessing of Lord Shiva, devotional name of…
#7Violet
Shivraj♂
King like Shiva, name echoing the great Ma…
#1Gold
Shreeniwas♂
Abode of Goddess Lakshmi, one blessed with…
#9Red
Shridharrao♂
Bearer of fortune, epithet of Vishnu combi…
#33Rose
Shripad♂
Sacred lotus feet, symbol of divinity and…
#6Pink
Shripadrao♂
Lord of fortune's feet, devotional name co…
#7Violet
Shripatrao♂
Lord of fortune combined with a traditiona…
#7Violet
Shuklesh♂
Lord of purity and brightness; illuminated…
#5Green
Sitarambhau♂
Brother devoted to Sita and Rama, traditio…
#3Yellow
Smritakala♀
Art of memory; wise keeper of knowledge an…
#22Beige
Snehal♀
Affection and warmth, tender loving feelin…
#22Beige
Snehitai♀
Affectionate woman, family bonding and kin…
#7Violet
Somendra♂
Lord of intelligence; master of sacred wis…
#4Blue
Sopan♂
Staircase or step toward the divine, name…
#6Pink
Sopandev♂
Name of a revered Varkari saint-poet, brot…
#3Yellow
Soyrabai♀
Sovereign queen; Maratha noblewoman of aut…
#9Red
Sridhar♂
One who bears wealth; protector of prosper…
#9Red
Sudha-bai♀
Nectar-like grace, reflects beauty of Mara…
#5Green
Sudhamalini♀
Garland of nectar; divine flowers of sweet…
#7Violet
Sugam♂
Simple and accessible classical musical st…
#8Black
Suhaagtai♀
Auspicious woman, family blessing kinship…
#7Violet
Suhrita♀
Friend; benevolent and supportive virtue
#22Beige
Sujata♀
One of noble birth and excellent character…
#7Violet
Sukanya♀
Daughter of a nobleman with good character
#1Gold
Sukeshi♀
Fortunate; blessed with virtue and grace
#7Violet
Sukhendra♂
One who brings happiness like flowers brin…
#33Rose
Sulochanabai♀
Lady of beautiful eyes, traditional Marath…
#11White
Sumaji♂
Good warrior; Maratha soldier in regional…
#7Violet
Sumant♂
Well-minded; wise and thoughtful in nature
#5Green
Sunanda-bai♀
Joyful and beautiful, celebrates Marathi f…
#11White
Sunanya♀
Unique virtue; incomparable righteousness
#22Beige
Sundarabai♀
Beautiful lady, traditional Marathi name c…
#8Black
Sundarbai♀
Beautiful beloved; Maratha woman of grace
#7Violet
Sundari♀
Beautiful and attractive, pleasing to the…
#22Beige
Sundari-tai♀
Beautiful warrior; Maratha woman of grace…
#1Gold
Sunilrao♂
A name combining tradition with the folk s…
#1Gold
Suruchi♀
Good taste; refined virtue and excellence
#8Black
Surya-tai♀
Sun queen; Maratha noblewoman of radiant p…
#1Gold
Suryakant♂
Beloved of the sun, radiant and warm in pr…
#7Violet
Sutitai♀
Virtuous woman, family virtue and kinship…
#2Silver
Suvarnamali♀
Golden garland; precious necklace of flowe…
#33Rose
Swar♂
Individual musical note or sound in Indian…
#3Yellow
Swaramala♀
Garland of musical notes, honors Marathi f…
#22Beige
Tailendra♂
Oil and waters combined; monsoon richness
#8Black
Tanaji♂
Name honouring the legendary Maratha warri…
#4Blue
Tanay♂
Son and beloved child cherished by parents…
#3Yellow
Tanhaji♂
Alternate rendering honouring the warrior…
#9Red
Tanubai♀
Traditional Marathi name of delicate, grac…
#2Silver
Tarabai♀
Star lady, name honouring the warrior-quee…
#3Yellow
Taranath♂
Master who guides others across ocean of l…
#5Green
Tatya♂
Elder brother, traditional affectionate Ma…
#11White
Tejasvi♀
Radiant with inner brilliance and strength
#3Yellow
Trimbak♂
Three-eyed, an epithet of Lord Shiva symbo…
#7Violet
Trimbakji♂
Three-eyed lord Shiva's name used as a tra…
#9Red
Trimurti♂
The three divine forms, referring to Brahm…
#6Pink
Trupti♀
Contentment, satisfaction, one who finds a…
#7Violet
Tryambakrao♂
Three-eyed lord Shiva's name combined with…
#9Red
Tukaram♂
Name honouring the great Varkari saint-poe…
#2Silver
Tulsabai♀
Lady of the sacred basil plant, traditiona…
#3Yellow
Tulsi-bai♀
Holy basil maiden, sacred in Marathi folk…
#3Yellow
Udaji♂
Traditional Maratha warrior-clan given nam…
#4Blue
Udayi♂
Rising warrior; Maratha soldier and milita…
#4Blue
Ulhas♂
Joy and celebration, cheerful festive spir…
#9Red
Uma-tai♀
Sister Uma, an affectionate address blendi…
#8Black
Umakant♂
Beloved of Goddess Uma, blending devotion…
#5Green
Upanishadi♀
Embodiment of Upanishadic wisdom and sacre…
#8Black
Ushatai♀
Sister dawn, blending the freshness of mor…
#3Yellow
Vahuratai♀
Daughter-in-law, beloved family kinship me…
#9Red
Vaman♂
Divine dwarf avatar; symbolizes humility v…
#8Black
Vamanrao♂
Lord Vishnu's dwarf incarnation combined w…
#9Red
Vamshrao♂
Lineage protector, family dynasty kinship…
#11White
Vanajhari♂
Forest of trees; abundance of plant life a…
#5Green
Vanditai♀
Worshipped woman elder, kinship reverence…
#5Green
Varsha-tai♀
Sister rain, nurturing and life-giving, br…
#6Pink
Varshaprabha♀
Light of monsoon rains; rainfall radiance
#1Gold
Vasant-rao♂
Lord of spring, one who brings renewal, fr…
#3Yellow
Vasantakumari♀
Spring maiden; girl of blooming season flo…
#1Gold
Vasanti♀
Spring season embodied, blooming flowers a…
#3Yellow
Vasantraj♂
Spring king; celebrates season of new bloo…
#6Pink
Vedak♂
Knowledge seeker; rivers carry ancient wis…
#9Red
Vedang♂
Part of the sacred Vedas, embodiment of et…
#6Pink
Venubai♀
Lady of the flute, traditional Marathi dev…
#8Black
Vidya-bai♀
Wise maiden, honors knowledge keepers of M…
#8Black
Vidya-tai♀
Wise queen; Maratha noblewoman of knowledg…
#1Gold
Vidyadevi♀
Goddess of learning; divine mother of all…
#11White
Vidyadhar♂
Bearer of knowledge and learning, wise sch…
#7Violet
Vinayakrao♂
Lord Ganesha's name combined with a tradit…
#9Red
Vipra♂
Brahmana; learned one; knower of divine tr…
#9Red
Vishalabai♀
Mighty queen; Maratha woman of great stren…
#6Pink
Vithabai♀
Devoted lady named for Lord Vitthal, belov…
#3Yellow
Vitthal♂
Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur, divine protect…
#6Pink
Vitthoji♂
Spiritual warrior; Maratha who combined fa…
#11White
Vittoji♂
Devoted follower, name honoring spiritual…
#6Pink
Vrinda♀
Sacred basil plant, symbol of purity and d…
#1Gold
Vrindavani♀
From Vrindavan; sacred garden of Krishna's…
#5Green
Vyankatrao♂
Lord Venkateswara's name combined with a t…
#3Yellow
Wahini♀
Flowing water and river essence, movement…
#1Gold
Waldemar♂
Famous ruler, powerful and renowned leader
#8Black
Wara♀
Boon and blessing, divine gift of grace an…
#1Gold
Winda♀
Full of warmth and loving compassion, embo…
#8Black
Yadavrao♂
Yadav community leader; represents pastora…
#5Green
Yajnapriya♂
Lover of sacred knowledge; devoted to lear…
#22Beige
Yajnesh♂
Lord of sacrifices, divine ritual and wors…
#3Yellow
Yajneyi♀
Devoted to sacred knowledge; learned and s…
#6Pink
Yamajibuva♂
Respected ascetic elder, traditional Varka…
#6Pink
Yamunabai♀
Lady of the sacred river Yamuna, tradition…
#22Beige
Yamunabai Phadke♀
Full traditional Marathi devotional name h…
#11White
Yamunakali♀
Yamuna flower; sacred bloom by holy river…
#7Violet
Yashada♀
One who achieves fame and lasting recognit…
#7Violet
Yashorita♀
One who brings fame and honor, celebrated…
#7Violet
Yashwantrao♂
One blessed with victory and prosperity, a…
#9Red
Yasmin♀
Jasmine flower, fragrant and beautiful blo…
#6Pink
Yesubai♀
Name honouring the Maratha queen, wife of…
#1Gold
Yesubai Bhosale♀
Full name honouring the Maratha queen, wif…
#9Red
Yudhishthir♂
Steady in battle, firm and righteous warri…
#1Gold
Zeenat♀
A beautiful ornament that enhances grace,…
#9Red

Marathi Naming Tradition

The Baarsa (naming ceremony) happens on the 12th day. Elders or a pandit select the birth star syllable. Names honouring kuladevata (family deity) — often from Pandharpur, Jejuri, or Kolhapur — are common in Marathi tradition.

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