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International boys names (Hindu/ British)

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Binkybunny13 · 21/12/2024 22:25

We are struggling to come up with a name for our little boy that isn't too British or too Indian sounding- can anyone help?? Can't begin with A as doesn't work with surname/ middle name and don't like names starting with Bh/ Dh. Any ideas please?

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Mirabai · 11/01/2025 19:49

Hari, Ravi, Raj are very U.K. friendly

Commentfromadoptee · 09/01/2025 16:06

Nikhil
Niketh
could be shortened to Nick/Nik

mumbruh · 25/12/2024 21:14

Aaron
Dhillon
Rayan
Milan
Krish
Devin

Simonjt · 25/12/2024 20:55

If you can’t have Rowan what about Rohit?

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Binkybunny13 · 25/12/2024 20:52

Thank you so much for your help, lots to consider

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BCBird · 23/12/2024 06:34

Reiss?

Commentfromadoptee · 23/12/2024 06:32

Hamish/Himesh

NC10125 · 23/12/2024 06:31

Ravi is cute and fits your criteria

user1492757084 · 23/12/2024 06:27

Imran is well known.
Ramdas
Devdas
Rishi

Dustyblue · 23/12/2024 03:12

Friends of mine in Australia (originally from near Punjab) called their son Zamir, which really suits him! Means handsome. Also easy to pronounce and spell.

They also considered Zarend. They like Z names.

maras2 · 23/12/2024 03:03

Kirit (Kit for short)

amoreoamicizia · 23/12/2024 02:56

Mani

RoseWinter · 23/12/2024 01:16

Ryan
Reyhan
Jayan
Jalen
Keiran
Kyran
Kayran
Dylan / Dhillon
Aidan
Aaron / Arun
Camron
Ayran

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Binkybunny13 · 22/12/2024 22:20

Thanks for the suggestions. More very welcome!
Not sure how to quote I'm afraid, but have too many Rowan/ Rohan's in family and friend circles so it just wouldn't work. And unfortunately have family and friends with lots of the other suggested names- think I might be looking for a unicorn name at the moment! Boys names are just so hard

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amoreoamicizia · 22/12/2024 17:57

Rohan is indeed a fabulous name. I've no Indian heritage/connection but have some other foreign heritage (partial) and it sounds very good if I have that language's hat on.

spectaclereceptacle · 22/12/2024 17:55

Nikesh "Nick"
Harvinder "Harvey"
Manendra "Manny"

BoleynMemories13 · 22/12/2024 14:30

First thought was Jai, suits both parts of his heritage perfectly.

MumonabikeE5 · 21/12/2024 23:58

Bohdi- enlightenment
Kavi- Poet

MumonabikeE5 · 21/12/2024 23:55

Idris - it means studious, smart, the interpreter.

Manas- Brilliant cheerful soul.

Moreteaandchocolate · 21/12/2024 23:33

I know a boy called Jai, which is lovely?

LadyCatNap · 21/12/2024 23:05

Krish
Hari
Vinay
Raman
Vikram

Gloschick · 21/12/2024 22:49

Hari?

YourChirpyFatball · 21/12/2024 22:47

I met a gorgeous Hindu guy once called Aman. He was lovely.

FuglyBitch · 21/12/2024 22:45

Ayden
Jay
Ariyan
Kai

SeriouslyStressed · 21/12/2024 22:45

Dhillon/Dylan