Indian Baby Names Meaning Love, Affection and Compassion

Indian Baby Names Meaning Love

Love is the most universal human experience, and Indian languages have dozens of words for love — Prema, Sneha, Priya, Mohana, Anuraga. Each carries a different shade of affection.

Baby Boy Names Meaning Love

Sanskrit Love Names

Priyank – Beloved mark, endearing gesture

Preetam – Beloved, sweetheart

Snehal – Friendly, affectionate

Anurag – Love, deep attachment

Priyesh – Beloved lord

Mohit – Enchanted with love

Manmatha – Churner of hearts, Cupid

Devotional Love

Bhakta – Devotee, full of love for God

Premji – Lord of love

Vatsalya – Parental love

Baby Girl Names Meaning Love

Sanskrit Love Names

Priya – Beloved, dear one

Sneha – Love, friendship, affection

Preethi / Preeti – Love, joy, pleasure

Anuraga – Deep love, attachment

Mamata – Mother's love, affection

Vatsala – Tender, loving

Devotional Love

Bhakti – Devotion, love for the divine

Prema – Love, the highest love

Meera – The ocean of love (Krishna's devotee)

Radha – She who is loved

Love Names by Nakshatra

Rohini Nakshatra (ruled by Moon) and Purva Phalguni (ruled by Venus) are especially associated with love and beauty. Names starting with Va, Vi, Mo, or Ta align with these Nakshatras. Calculate your [baby's Nakshatra](/calculate-nakshatra).

Indian Baby Names Meaning Love, Affection and Compassion