Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Names from the Mahabharata are drawn from India’s great epic, reflecting heroism, morality, and mythology. Names like Arjuna (bright, heroic) and Draupadi (daughter of the king) symbolize strength, virtue, and divine connections. These names preserve the timeless legacy of Indian literature and spirituality.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janamjay | Janamjay: Unique male name meaning "victorious in battle" from Mahabharata. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Janamjaya | Janamjaya: unique masculine name meaning "conqueror of births" from Mahabharata. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Janmajay | Janmajay: Sanskrit name meaning "victorious in birth," rooted in mythology. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Janmajaya | Janmajaya: a unique name meaning "conqueror of births" in Mahabharata. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Janmejay | Janmejay: Sanskrit name meaning "victorious in birth," rooted in tradition. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Jayasudha | Jayasudha means "eternal happiness," symbolizing victory and nectar in Sanskrit. | Hindu, Mahabharata, Sanskrit | Unisex | |
| Karthikeya | Karthikeya: Hindu god of war, son of Shiva and Parvati. | Hindu, Indian, Mahabharata, Sanskrit | Boy | |
| Krishna Dvaipayana | Krishna Dvaipayana symbolizes wisdom and heritage in Hindu mythology. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Kunti | Kunti, a significant name from Mahabharata, means "spear" in Sanskrit. | Mahabharata | Girl | |
| Mrityunjay | Mrityunjay means "victorious over death," symbolizing strength and courage. | Mahabharata, Sanskrit | Boy | |
| Mythili | Mythili means "belonging to Mithila," symbolizing heritage and devotion. | Hindu, Mahabharata | Girl | |
| Naishadha | Naishadha: a unique male name from Mahabharata, meaning Nishadha tribe. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Nakula | Nakula, meaning "mongoose," symbolizes agility; linked to Mahabharata's Pandavas. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Nimmi | Nimmi: Indian name meaning "delicate," associated with kindness and culture. | Mahabharata | Unisex | |
| Nishadha | Nishadha: a culturally significant name from the Mahabharata epic. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Panchali | Panchali signifies strength, devotion, and connection to the Pandavas. | Mahabharata | Girl | |
| Panchaly | Panchaly: Unique name symbolizing strength, courage, and loyalty in mythology. | Mahabharata, Sanskrit | Girl | |
| Parashar | Parashar means "one who shoots the highest arrow" in Sanskrit. | Hindu, Mahabharata, Sanskrit | Boy | |
| Parikshat | Parikshat means "examined," rooted in Mahabharata; popular male name. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Parikshet | Parikshet: Sanskrit name meaning "tested," rooted in Mahabharata mythology. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Parikshit | Parikshit means "tested," rooted in Hindu mythology and Mahabharata. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Parikshith | Parikshith: Sanskrit name meaning "tested," rooted in Mahabharata's heritage. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Parikshitha | Parikshitha: Sanskrit name meaning "examiner," rooted in Hindu mythology. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Parvesh | Parvesh: Unisex Indian name meaning "to enter" or "to arrive." | Hindu, Indian, Mahabharata, Sikh | Unisex | |
| Prahlad | Prahlad means "joyful" in Sanskrit; a devotee of Lord Vishnu. | Hindu, Indian, Mahabharata, Sanskrit | Boy | |
| Sabyasachhi | Sabyasachhi: a unique name symbolizing bravery from the Mahabharata. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Sahadev | Sahadev: Sanskrit name meaning "God of horses," rooted in Mahabharata. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Sahadeva | Sahadeva: a divine name from Mahabharata, symbolizing wisdom and strength. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Sahadevan | Sahadevan: a meaningful male name from Mahabharata's Sahadeva clan. | Mahabharata | Boy | |
| Sahdeva | Sahdeva: a unique, culturally significant name from the Mahabharata. | Mahabharata | Boy |
