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Baby Names from Ramayana: Sacred and Heroic Hindu Names

Find beautiful baby names from the Ramayana epic. From Rama and Sita to Hanuman and Lakshmana, discover timeless names with powerful spiritual meanings.

Baby Names from the Ramayana


The Ramayana — the story of Lord Rama's divine journey — is one of the world's most beloved epics. Its characters embody ideal virtues: courage, devotion, loyalty, and righteousness.


Baby Boy Names from Ramayana


Lord Rama's Names

  • Ram / Rama – Pleasing, charming, the ideal man
  • Raghav – Descendant of Raghu, Lord Rama
  • Ramchandra – Moon-like Rama
  • Raghunandan – Son of the Raghu clan

    • Heroic Characters

  • Lakshman – With auspicious marks, Rama's devoted brother
  • Bharata – Cherished, Rama's brother who ruled with his sandals
  • Shatrughna – Destroyer of enemies
  • Hanuman – Disfigured jaw, the greatest devotee
  • Sugriva – Beautiful neck, the monkey king
  • Angad – Bracelet, Bali's son
  • Jambavan – Born from Brahma's yawn, the bear king

    • Baby Girl Names from Ramayana


    Sita's Names

  • Sita – Furrow, the earth's daughter
  • Janaki – Daughter of Janaka
  • Mythili – Princess of Mithila
  • Vaidehi – Princess of Videha

    • Other Heroines

  • Kaushalya – From Kosala, Rama's mother
  • Sumitra – Good friend, Lakshmana's mother
  • Kaikeyi – From Kekaya, Bharata's mother
  • Mandodari – Soft-bellied, Ravana's devoted wife
  • Shabari – The forest-dweller who fed Rama berries

    • The Enduring Popularity of Ramayana Names


    Ramayana names remain among the most popular Indian names today — Rama, Sita, Hanuman, and Lakshman are given to millions of children every year. Browse our [full name search](/search) for these and thousands more.

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