Indian House Names
Here’s a selection of possible Hindi house names that may prove of interest in helping select that special name for your home. They’re taken, with kind permission, from Graham Gould’s book ‘House Names of Australia’, reflecting the migration of other language speakers to Australia. Visit www.grahamgould.com for more house name information and details of Graham’s unique house nameplates.
To draw your attention to some of the most interesting, even delightful Indian house names, we’ve put some of our favourites in bold. Check them out. They may help you choose your house name.
| House name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aabharana | Jewel |
| Aalayam | Home |
| Aastha | Faith |
| Aavaas | Home |
| Akshi | Existence |
| Alakananda | |
| Alakapuri | A mythical city in the Himalaya |
| Ambar | Sky |
| Amrita | Full of nectar |
| Anmol | Priceless |
| Bansuri | Flute |
| Bhavan | Home |
| Bheem | Tremendous |
| Bhuvana | The earth |
| Bhuvi | Heaven |
| Cauvery | A river |
| Chaaya | Shadow |
| Chahna | Love |
| Chaman | Garden |
| Chameli | A creeper with flowers |
| Champa | A flower |
| Chitra | Painting |
| Chitrita | Beautiful, Decorated |
| Darpana | Mirror |
| Daryia Ka Samnaye | near the sea |
| Daya | Merciful |
| Deepa | A lamp |
| Dhanya | Thankful, Lucky |
| Divya | Divine |
| Divyajyothi | Divine light |
| Divyasree | Divine |
| Dwaraka | Holy city where Sri Krishna lived |
| Dwarakapuri | Holy city where Sri Krishna lived |
| Ekaa | Goddess Durga |
| Ekaparnika | Goddess Durga |
| Ekta | Unity |
| Ela | Earth |
| Elina | Pure, Intelligent |
| Esha | Desires and Pleasures |
| Eta | Luminous |
| Falguni | Beautiful |
| Forum | Fragrance |
| Fulki | Spark |
| Fullan | Blooming |
| Fulmala | Garland |
| Gajra / Gajara | Garland of flowers |
| Ganesa | Good luck |
| Ghar | house |
| Ghar Ka Kismet | house of luck |
| Ghar Meta Ghar | home sweet home |
| Gina | Silvery |
| Ginni | Precious gold coin |
| Godavari | A river |
| Gokul | A village near Mathura |
| Gokulam | A village near Mathura |
| Hamara Ghar | our house |
| Hansamala | A line or row of swans |
| Hastinapuri | Capital city of Mahabharata |
| Hem | Gold; Lord Buddha |
| Hemaadri | Mountain of gold |
| Hemaprabha | Golden light |
| Hima | Snow |
| Himalaya | A great mountain |
| Idha | Insight |
| Iha | Wish |
| Ihita | Desire |
| Ijaya | Sacrifice |
| Ila | Earth |
| Illam | Home |
| Irder Au | come in |
| Iyla | Moonlight |
| Jagat | World |
| Jahan | World |
| Jaitashri | Name of a music raaga |
| Jatan | Nurturing |
| Jatasya | The Ocean |
| Kaajal | Muscara |
| Kadamba | Name of a tree |
| Kadambini | Clouds |
| Kalpana | Imagination |
| Kanchan | Gold |
| Karishma | Miracle |
| Kaveri | A river |
| Kavya | Poem |
| Kubsurat | beautiful |
| Kusum | Flower |
| Laabha | Profit |
| Ladhi | Sangeet |
| Lakshita | Distinguished |
| Lakshya | Target |
| Lalam | Jewel |
| Lata | Creeper |
| Lumbini | Birthplace of Buddha |
| Maanika | Ruby |
| Mala | String |
| Malashree | An early evening melody |
| Mamata | Love, Affection |
| Maya | Illusion |
| Megh | Cloud |
| Mera Ghr | my house |
| Mithila | Birthplace of Sita Devi, worshipped in India as wife of Lord Rama |
| Mithilapuri | Sita Devi's birthplace - also see Mithila |
| Nabanipa | A new flower |
| Nakshatra | Pearl |
| Nakti | Night |
| Namaste | welcome |
| Narmada | Name of a river |
| Navita | New |
| Nidhi | Wealth |
| Nikunj | Bower, Birds nest |
| Nilaya | Home |
| Nithya | Eternal |
| Nivas | Dwelling place |
| Nivriti | Bliss |
| Niyati | Destiny |
| O Ander Aya | enter |
| Oditi | Dawn |
| Om | Sacred Hindu symbol |
| Onella | Light |
| Oni | Shelter |
| Padma | Lotus |
| Padmalaya | Lake of lotuses |
| Paras | A miraculous stone which turns anything in touches into gold |
| Pavitra | Pure |
| Phul Ka Bagicha | flower garden |
| Phul Mahal | flower palace |
| Piyali | A tree |
| Pooja | Prayer |
| Poonam | Full moon |
| Prabha | Light |
| Prakriti | Nature, Beautiful |
| Prarthana | Prayer |
| Prateeksha | Good hope |
| Prem | Love |
| Punit | Holy |
| Pushpak | Vehicle of Lord Vishnu |
| Rachana | Creation |
| Raga | Melody |
| Ragini | Melody |
| Raja Ka Mafat | luxurious |
| Rochi | Light |
| Rohana | Sandalwood |
| Ronak | Brightness, Radiance |
| Rukma | Gold |
| Rupal | Made of silver |
| Ruth | Season |
| Saachi | Truth |
| Saagar | Ocean |
| Saanjh | Evening |
| Sahira | Mountain |
| Sahitya | Literature |
| Sahoj | Strong |
| Sana | Praise |
| Sannidhanam | Holy place, Temple |
| Sannidhi | Holy place, Temple |
| Shanthi | Peace |
| Shanti Ghar | peaceful home |
| Shasan | |
| Shubh | Fortunate, Good luck |
| Souparnika | A river |
| Srishti | Creation |
| Sweta | Fair, White |
| Syamantak | A jewel of Lord Vishnu |
| Taj | Crown, Jewel |
| Tamanna | Wish |
| Tamasa | A river, Darkness |
| Tapani | The river God Avari |
| Taraka | Star |
| Tejal / Tejas | Bright |
| Tejasvi | Energetic |
| Tusti | Peace, Happiness |
| Udaya | Dawn |
| Ujas | Bright, Shining |
| Ujhala | Light |
| Ujjayini | An ancient city |
| Utpal | The beginning |
| Uttam | Best |
| Vaikunta | Heaven |
| Vaisaka | A season |
| Vajra | Diamond |
| Valli | Creeper |
| Vanalika | Sunflower |
| Vanani | Forest |
| Vandana | Adoration |
| Vanmala | Wild flower garland |
| Vara | Blessing |
| Vasant | Spring |
| Vimal | Clean |
| Vrishab | Excellent |
| Yahvi | Heaven, Earth |
| Yamini | Nocturnal |
| Yamuna | Holy river |
| Yashica | Success |
| Yashila | Famous |
| Yukta | Idea |
