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Indian/English boy names

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Settlersofcatan · 27/03/2019 10:13

We are expecting our second boy soon and are struggling a bit with names. We need something that can be pronounced easily by my Indian (Hindu) family and also by British people and my DH's family. My huge extended family has already used some of the obvious choices (Raj, Jay, Ravi, etc). Any views on our shortlist or alternative suggestions welcome!

Rajiv
Samir
Arjun
Ashwin

We'd also be open to short easy to pronounce non-Indian names, like Leo or Sam

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DieCryHate · 02/04/2019 16:43

Ashwin and Arjun are really nice. What about Krishna?

UtterlyDesperate · 31/03/2019 22:43

Like there's a lot of Christians in Kerala, so also a lot of traditional Biblical names.

I love Arjun and Dhillon, OP - but I think all of the suggestions on this thread work well for both cultures, That said, there are a couple of names on here more traditionally used by Indian Muslims--though I don't know whether this matters nowadays or not.

Priam is nice too - shame someone already has Ravi, which is one of my favourites.

Likeagibbon · 31/03/2019 22:36

Siju
Matthew? (I would never have thought of this as an indian name but know of someone who grew up in kerela with this name so assume it must be used in india)
Sebastian
Anoop

WelcomeToGreenvale · 31/03/2019 20:00

Reyan.

BellMcEnd · 30/03/2019 22:10

How about Asher or Sami?

PBobs · 30/03/2019 04:57

I know two Ashwins. One must be about 21 and the other is 17-18.

gingajewel · 29/03/2019 12:00

My two year old goes to nursery with three Arjan’s so seems to be very popular at the moment!

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Settlersofcatan · 29/03/2019 11:36

Thanks everyone for suggestions and thoughts. It's nice to see Arjun and Ashwin getting some love! My DH really likes Ashwin but in my community it's quite a middle aged name which puts me off a bit.

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Hungrymamabear · 28/03/2019 11:51

Rayaan. Arvin. Nikesh. Kiyaan. Aron. Neil. Akash. Jitesh. Dillon. Eashen. Krishan. Kushal. Sunil.

MunsteadWood · 28/03/2019 08:34

Amartya! Awesome name.

aliceandkids77 · 27/03/2019 17:34

Also I see that Amrit and Kiran have cropped up quite a bit but I know two Indian girls with these names, I didn't know they could be used for boys too!

aliceandkids77 · 27/03/2019 17:32

I'm not the most informed on this topic, but I know an Aditya, Samir, Niall and Asher of Indian background which could work. I like Ashwin, I think it's v sweet!

Calixtine · 27/03/2019 16:20

I love Ashwin. Sachin?

namechange1796 · 27/03/2019 14:03

I love Neel

AdvancedAvoider · 27/03/2019 13:59

Samir - Sam.
Prakash - Ash.
Jayesh - Jay.
Ashok - Ash.
Krishna - Kris.
Nikil- Nik.
Jay dip - Jay.

100reasons · 27/03/2019 13:51

Rishi

Sophronia · 27/03/2019 13:49

Rohan
Arun
Hari
Kiran
Sunil
Vivek
Amar

SallyWD · 27/03/2019 13:40

We are a mixed couple too (indian/British) and struggled with a boy's name as I wanted something which sounded western. In the end we went for Sam (with a longer Indian name on the birth certificate) but we also loved Dilan which I'd pronounce just like Dylan. Another name on our list was Rohan which I like a lot and Taran or Tarun. Also like Arun.

justchecking1 · 27/03/2019 13:19

Anjan?

00100001 · 27/03/2019 10:54

Amit

LazyFace · 27/03/2019 10:53

Arjun is lovely.

NigelYerABawbag · 27/03/2019 10:45

Kiran?

Persimmonn · 27/03/2019 10:43

Danesh
Aneesh
Ijay
Kiaan

PBobs · 27/03/2019 10:29

My favourite Indian boy's name is Rohan. I love that name. Others that might work are Nabil, Jahaan (Jay?), Aditya (we used to call him Adi), Ajay, Rahul, Ayush, Harish. They're all kids I've taught recently or teach (so all 14-18 year olds) or friends (35+).

totallyrandom · 27/03/2019 10:25

I like Arjun, strong classic name. Also quite like Ashvin/Ashwin

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