Marathi baby boys are often named after virtues, deities, and elements of nature, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra. Names like Aarav, Aditya, and Atharva carry deep meanings of peace, sun, and ancient wisdom, respectively. Each name is chosen with care, resonating with the hope for a bright future and strength in character. These names not only evoke a sense of tradition but also celebrate the uniqueness and individuality of each child. In Marathi culture, a name is more than just a label; it is a symbol of identity and aspirations for the child’s life ahead.
In Marathi culture, as in many Indian cultures, the process of naming a newborn boy often follows traditional practices rooted in family customs, religious beliefs, astrology, and social considerations. Here’s a breakdown of how names are typically chosen:
1. Religious Ceremonies
Naamkaran (नावकरण संस्कार): This is the formal naming ceremony, which usually takes place on the 12th day after birth. It is a sacred ritual performed in front of family members and priests, where the baby is given a name.
The ceremony includes chanting prayers, performing rituals, and sometimes consulting religious texts like the Panchang (Hindu calendar) to determine an auspicious day and time for the ceremony.
Many Marathi families consult an astrologer to name their child based on their Janma Nakshatra (birth star) and the time of birth. The astrologer suggests syllables or letters with which the name should begin, believed to bring good fortune.
Some names are also chosen according to the Rashi (zodiac sign) of the child.
3. Family Traditions
Often, Marathi names are influenced by the family’s traditions, and it is common to name a child after ancestors, especially grandparents, to honor them.
Names could also carry meanings reflecting virtues like courage, wisdom, or devotion.
4. Cultural Significance
Many Marathi names are inspired by nature, gods, goddesses, historical figures, or virtues. For example:
Names inspired by Hindu deities: Shrikant, Vishal, Siddharth
Names with natural elements: Gaurav (meaning pride), Niranjan (meaning pure)
Names with virtues or values: Satish (truthful), Harish (king of the gods)
5. Modern Trends
While traditional names are still very popular, some parents now prefer short, easy-to-pronounce names or unique combinations of traditional and modern names.
6. Surnames
Marathi surnames often denote the family’s origin or the community they belong to. Popular surnames include Deshmukh, Patil, Joshi, Kulkarni, etc. In some cases, the surname reflects the family’s profession or social standing.
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Boys Name in Marathi along with their Meanings Starting A to D
Sr No.
Baby Boy Name
Meaning
1
Aabhat
Shining
2
Aabheer
A dynasty’s name
3
Aabir
A auspicious red powder
4
Aadarsh
Ideal
5
Aadesh
Command
6
Aadhar
Support, based
7
Aadharsh
Ideal
8
Aadhav
One who rules
9
Aadhirai
Star
10
Aadi
Beginning
11
Aadinath
Lord Vishnu
12
Aadishankar
Founder of Adwaitha philosophy
13
Aaditeya
Sun
14
Aadiv
One who is unique
15
Aadyant
Infinite
16
Aalok
Light
17
Aapt
Close to the heart
18
Aarav
Peaceful
19
Aarv
Calm
20
Abhay
Courageous
21
Abhijan
Noble
22
Abhijat
Noble
23
Abhijeet
One who is victorious
24
Abhilash
Hope
25
Abhimanyu
Heroic
26
Abhinaash
Eternal
27
Abhinand
Reason of joy
28
Abhinav
Fresh, innovative
29
Abhiram
Pleasing
30
Abhisheik
A ritual of purification
31
Achit
Constant
32
Adeshwar
God
33
Adhavan
Sun
34
Adheer
Restless
35
Adhiraj
King
36
Adhitya
Sun
37
Adiraj
One who has no limits
38
Aditya
Sun
39
Advait
Unique
40
Adved
Lord Shiva
41
Adyan
Rising
42
Aekansh
Unique
43
Agam
Arrival
44
Agastya
A sage
45
Ahankar
Sun
46
Ahar
Defender
47
Ainitosh
One who is happy
48
Ajinkya
One who is unbeatable
49
Akansh
Wish
50
Akash
Sky
51
Akhil
Complete
52
Akul
Lord Shiva
53
Aman
Peace
54
Amar
Immortal
55
Ameet
Boundless
56
Amey
Lord Ganesh
57
Ameya
Boundless
58
Amit
Boundless
59
Amod
Happiness
60
Amol
Something that’s valuable
61
Aniket
Lord of the world
62
Anish
Supreme
63
Ankit
Conquered
64
Ankur
Sapling
65
Ankush
Passion
66
Ansh
Portion
67
Anuj
Younger
68
Anup
Watery
69
Anuraag
Affection
70
Anvay
Joined
71
Arjun
Bright; Shining
72
Arnav
Ocean; Sea
73
Arth
Meaning
74
Ashish
Blessing
75
Atharva
The first Veda
76
Atulya
Incredible
77
Avinash
Indestructible
78
Avneesh
Lord Ganesh
79
Ayush
Long-lived
80
Babanrao
Winner
81
Baburao
A decisive person
82
Balachandran
Young moon
83
Balaji
Lord Vishnu
84
Balaram
Lord Krishna’s brother
85
Balchand
Lotus
86
Baldev
A strong God
87
Balwant
Lord Hanuman
88
Bandan
Situationship
89
Bandish
Binding
90
Baneet
Desired
91
Basavaprasad
A philosopher’s name
92
Baskaran
Sun
93
Bejul
One who defends
94
Bhadrak
Brave
95
Bhadrang
A beautiful body
96
Bhadresh
Lord Shiva
97
Bhagan
One who is happy
98
Bhagath
God’s devotee
99
Bhagirath
One who has a glorious chariot
100
Bhairav
Formidable
101
Bhalchandra
Crested moon
102
Bhanumitra
Friend of the sun
103
Bhanuprakash
Friend of the sunlight
104
Bharat
Motherland
105
Bharathwaj
A gotra
106
Bhautik
Lord Shiva
107
Bhavesh
Lord of expression
108
Bhavik
Happiness
109
Bhibas
Decoration
110
Bhushan
Adornment
111
Bilas
Pleasure
112
Binoy
Request
113
Chaitanya
Consciousness
114
Chandan
Sandalwood
115
Chandrakiran
Moon light
116
Chandrakishore
Moon
117
Chandramohan
One who is attractive like a moon
118
Chandrashekhar
Lord Shiva
119
Chandu
Moon
120
Chatur
Clever
121
Chetas
Heart
122
Chhatrapati
Chief
123
Chinmay
Another name of Lord Ganesh
124
Chintak
A thinker
125
Chirag
Lamp
126
Dadabhau
Elderly brother
127
Dadarao
Big brother
128
Daiwata
God
129
Daksh
Capable; Smart
130
Dakshesh
Lord Shiva
131
Daman
One who controls
132
Damodar
Lord Vishnu
133
Dananjay
Winner of wealth
134
Darpad
Lord Shiva
135
Darpan
Mirror
136
Darshan
Understanding
137
Datta
Gift
138
Dattaram
Blessed
139
Dattarao
Hindu God
140
Dattatray
A god
141
Dattatreya
Son of Atri
142
Dattraj
Gift of god
143
Dayakar
Merciful
144
Dayanand
One who is compassionate
145
Dayaram
Merciful
146
Deep
Lamp
147
Deepak
Light
148
Deepakash
A sky full of lamps
149
Deepakrao
Light
150
Deependra
Lord of light
151
Dev
God; Divine
152
Devadatt
Given by God
153
Devadatta
Given by God
154
Devak
Divine
155
Devang
Part of the body
156
Devansh
Part of God
157
Devarshi
Sage of the gods
158
Devdutt
Gift of the god
159
Devendra
King of gods
160
Devesh
Lord of Gods
161
Devi Prasad
Gift of the goddess
162
Devkumar
Son of God
163
Devraj
King of Gods
164
Devram
One who is absorbed by divine needs
165
Dhairya
Courage
166
Dhananjay
One who wins wealth
167
Dhanraj
Lord of wealth
168
Dhanush
The bow
169
Dhanvin
Lord Shiva
170
Dhaval
Fair
171
Dheeraj
Patient
172
Dhiraj
Patience
173
Dhondu
Rock
174
Dhruv
The polar star
175
Digambar
Sky-clad
176
Digant
Horizon
177
Dikshit
Initiated
178
Dilip
Protector
179
Dinesh
Day
180
Dinkar
The sun
181
Dipak
Lamp; Light
182
Dipesh
Light
183
Divakar
One who lights up the universe
184
Divit
Immortal
185
Divyam
Divine
186
Divyansh
Divine part
187
Dnyanesh
God of knowledge
188
Dnyaneshwar
God of knowledge
189
Dnyesh
Knowledgeable
190
Dongre
A mountain resident
191
Drupad
A king
192
Druv
The polar star
193
Durgesh
Lord of forts
194
Durgesh – Lord of Forts
195
Durjaya
Difficult to conquer
196
Durvish
Immortal
197
Dushyant
God’s name
198
Dwaraka
Lord Krishna’s capital
199
Dwaraknath
Lord Krishna
Marathi baby boy names from E-H
Sr No.
Baby Boy Names
Meaning
200
Ekachandra
The only moon
201
Ekadyu
Sky
202
Ekaksha
Lord Shiva
203
Ekambar
Lord Shiva
204
Ekanayak
Lord Shiva
205
Ekansh
Complete
206
Ekant
Solitude
207
Ekanth
Solidarity
208
Ekdant
Lord Ganesha
209
Ekendra
The supreme being
210
Eklavya
Devoted to the guru
211
Eknath
Single Lord
212
Eshwar
God
213
Eswarrao
Lord Shiva
214
Gadin
One who is armed with a mace
215
Gagan
Sky
216
Gagandeepak
The lamp of the sky
217
Gajaadhar
King
218
Gajanan
Another name of Lord Ganesh
219
Gajaraj
King of elephants
220
Gajendar
Lord Ganesha
221
Gambhir
Serious
222
Ganak
Astrologer
223
Gandhar
Fragrance
224
Gandharv
Musician
225
Ganesh
Lord Ganesha
226
Ganjan
Surpassing
227
Gannath
Lord Shiva
228
Ganpat
Another name of Lord Ganesha
229
Ganraj
Lord of a clan
230
Garvesh
To be proud
231
Gaurav
Pride
232
Gautam
Lord Buddha
233
Ghanshyam
Black clouds
234
Giridhar
One who holds a mountain
235
Girik
Lord Shiva
236
Gopal
Lord Krishna
237
Gourang
Happy colours
238
Gourav
Pride
239
Govind
Lord Krishna
240
Govinda
Lord Krishna
241
Govindrao
A powerful, happy man
242
Gowardhan
A mountain name in Gokul
243
Guneshwar
The King, supreme being
244
Gunin
Virtuous
245
Gunjan
Buzzing of a bee
246
Gyaneshwar
One who has divine knowledge
247
Hanumat
Lord Hanuman
248
Hanumesh
Lord Hanuman
249
Hardevv
Lord of heart
250
Hardik
Heartfelt
251
Harekrishna
Lord Krishna
252
Hari
Almighty
253
Harihara
Lord Shiva and Vishnu
254
Hariom
Lord Shiva’s mantra
255
Harishankar
Lord Shiva
256
Harsh
Joy; Happiness
257
Harshad
Giver of joy
258
Harshal
Pleasure
259
Harshavardhan
The one who enhances joy
260
Harshil
Joyous
261
Harshit
Joyful
262
Hiren
Lord of the diamonds
263
Hitansu
A well
264
Hriday
Heart
265
Hrishikesh
Lord Vishnu
266
Hrithik
From the heart
267
Hritik
Name of a sage
268
Hruday
Heart
269
Hrutvik
Lord Shiva
A list of Marathi baby boy names from I-L
Sr No.
Baby Boy Names
Meaning
270
Ilesh
Lord of the Earth
271
Indra
God of thunder
272
Indrajeet
Conqueror
273
Ishaan
The Sun; Lord Shiva
274
Ishan
Lord Shiva
275
Ishwar
God
276
Jadhav
A strong warrior
277
Jagan
Universe
278
Jagdish
God of the universe
279
Jagmohan
One who attracts the world
280
Jai
Victory
281
Jaidev
God of victory
282
Jaiwant
Victory
283
Jaiwardhan
Victorious one
284
Jaswant
Victorious
285
Jatin
Saint
286
Jayant
Victorious
287
Jayesh
Victor
288
Jitendra
Conqueror of the world
289
Jivan
Life
290
Kadamb – Name of a particular tree
291
Kailash
Lord Shiva
292
Kaival
Absolute
293
Kalyan
Prosperous
294
Karan
Companion
295
Kartikey
Courage and joy
296
Kaushal
Clever
297
Kautuk
Praise
298
Kedar
Powerful
299
Kesar
Saffron
300
Kesav
Lord Vishnu
301
Keshwa
Lord Krishna
302
Ketan
Home
303
Kintan
Crowned
304
Kirtan
Worship
305
Kishore
Victory
306
Kuldev
A deity worshipped by family
307
Kundan
Beautiful
308
Lakshya
Aim
309
Lalchandra
Red moon
310
Lavnik
Beautiful
311
Laxmana
Lord Laksman
312
Liladhar
Lord Krishna
Marathi baby boy names Starting from M-N-O
Sr No.
Names
Meaning
313
Madhav
Honey like sweet
314
Madhavan
Lord Krishna
315
Madhur
Sweet
316
Mahadev
Lord Shiva
317
Mahavir
Courageous
318
Mahendra
Lord Vishnu
319
Mahesh
Ruler
320
Maheshwar
Lord Shiva
321
Mahipal
King
322
Makrand
Honey
323
Malhar
Winner
324
Mandan
Adoring
325
Mandar
Firm
326
Mangal
Auspicious time
327
Mangesh
Independent
328
Manish
Lord of the mind
329
Manohar
Captivating heart
330
Manoj
Born of the mind
331
Mantram
Hymns
332
Maruti
Lord Hanuman
333
Maurya
King
334
Mayank
Moon
335
Mayur
Peacock
336
Mihir
Sun
337
Milind
Bee
338
Mitesh
One with few desires
339
Mohan
Charming; Enchanting
340
Mohandas
Servant of Mohan
341
Mohit
Ensnarled; Charming
342
Motiram
Ambitious
343
Mukesh
Lord of the dumb
344
Mukund
Lord Krishna
345
Murari
Lord Krishna
346
Naman
Respect
347
Namdeo
A saint
348
Nana
Grandfather
349
Nandan
Happiness
350
Nandu
Cheerful
351
Narayan
Eternal soul
352
Nauhar
Nine garlands
353
Niranjan
Spotless
354
Nishant
End of the night
355
Nishchay
Confirmed
356
Om
A sacred syllable
357
Omkar
Sacred syllable’s sound
358
Omprakash
Light of God
Marathi boy names starting from P & S
Sr No.
Baby Boy Names
Meaning
359
Paal
King; Guardian; Moment
360
Paaraj
Gold
361
Paarth
Arjun; Son of the Earth King
362
Paarthiv
Earthly
363
Paawan
Pure
364
Pachaimuthu
Youthful; Resourceful
365
Padam
Lotus
366
Padmabandhu
A friend of Lotus; The Sun
367
Padmadhar
One who holds a lotus
368
Padmakar
Jewel; Lord Vishnu
369
Pagalavan
Sun; Radiant
370
Pahal
Facet; Beginning; An initiative
371
Pakshil
Name of sage; Bird; Practical
372
Palaksh
White
373
Palash
Flowering tree
374
Panchal
Lord Shiva
375
Pancham
The th note of classical music; one who is smart
376
Pandhari
Lord Vithobha
377
Pandurang
A deity, Lord Vishnu
378
Pankaj
Lotus
379
Parag
Fame
380
Paramanand
Supreme bliss
381
Paramesh
Lord Shiva; Lord Vishnu
382
Paran
Beauty; Glory; Ornament
383
Parantap
Conqueror; Name of Arjun
384
Pardeep
Good
385
Paresh
Supreme being
386
Parth
Arjuna
387
Parthiv
Earthly
388
Pathik
A traveller
389
Patrik
Nobleman
390
Pawan
Wind
391
Peeyush
Milk; Nectar
392
Pinakin
Lord Shiva
393
Pitambar
Lord Vishnu; Yellow robed
394
Piyush
Nectar
395
Ponmala
Sabari hill
396
Poorvaj
Elder; Ancestors
397
Praakrit
Nature; One who looks handsome
398
Prabas
Lustrous; Rebel Star
399
Prabhu
God
400
Prabodh
Walking
401
Prachet
Lord Varun; Wise; Intelligent; Enlightenment
402
Pradeep
Lamp
403
Pradhi
One who is intelligent
404
Pradyumna
Cupid
405
Prafull
Blooming
406
Prahar
Attack
407
Prakam
Joy; Desire; Achievement
408
Prakash
Bright; Light
409
Pramod
Delight; Lord of all abodes; Pleasure
410
Pranav
Sacred syllable OM
411
Pranay
Lovely
412
Pranil
Lord Shiva; Life
413
Pranit
Modest
414
Pranith
Calm
415
Pranjal
Simple
416
Prasad
Devotional offering; Purity
417
Prashant
Calm
418
Pratham
First
419
Prathamesh
Another name of Lord Ganesh
420
Prathamesh – Another name of Lord Ganesh
421
Pratik
Symbol
422
Praval
Coral; Fierce; Strong
423
Praveer
A warrior; Hero
424
Pravin
Skilled
425
Prayas
To try
426
Preetham
Lover; Lovable
427
Prem
Love
428
Pritam
Beloved
429
Prithiv
The Sun
430
Prithvi
Earth
431
Priyanush
Famous
432
Pukhraj
Topaz
433
Punarvasu
A twin born again
434
Punit
Pure or holy
435
Punyesh
Lord of virtue
436
Purushottam
Supreme soul
437
Purvik
The Sun
438
Pushkar
A gem
439
Puskal
Lord Shiva
440
Raamdatt
Gift of Ram
441
Raghav
Lord Ram
442
Raghu
Family of Lord Ram
443
Raghunandan
Lord Ram
444
Ragunath
World of God
445
Raiba
Name of God
446
Raj
King
447
Rajaram
King of Ramna
448
Rajasaheb
King
449
Rajashekar
Lord Shiva
450
Rajat
Silver
451
Rajendra
Great among Kings
452
Rajiv
Lotus
453
Rajnath
Ruler
454
Rajram
Kingdom of Lord Ram
455
Raju
Prosperity
456
Rama
God Ram
457
Ramashray
Protected by Lord Ram
458
Ramesh
Lord Rama
459
Ramoji
Lord Ram
460
Ramrao
King’s world
461
Rao
Victorious
462
Raosaheb – Highness
463
Ratnabhu
Lord Vishnu
464
Ravi
Sun
465
Ravit
Sun
466
Revanth
Sun
467
Rigveda
A type of Veda
468
Rohan
Ascending
469
Ronak
Bright light
470
Roopesh
Lord Shiva
471
Sachin
Pure
472
Sadar
Chief; respectful
473
Sae
Ink; paint
474
Sagan
Another name of Lord Shiva
475
Sagar
Ocean; water; sea; very deep
476
Sahil
Guide
477
Sai
A flower
478
Sam
Lord of God; Lord has heard
479
Sameer
Wind
480
Sampath
Wealth
481
Samvith
Understanding
482
San
Sun; another name of Lord Shiva
483
Sankalp
Resolution
484
Sanket
A sign
485
Sant
Saintly person
486
Sarvesh
God of all
487
Satish
Ruler of hundreds
488
Satyajeet
Victory of truth
489
Satyam
Truth
490
Satyavan
Honest
491
Saurabha
Fragrance
492
Setu
Sacred symbol; bridge
493
Shaan
Pride; prestige; fame
494
Shabd
Word
495
Shailesh
King of mountains
496
Shakti
Power
497
Sham
Strong person; another name of Lord Krishna
498
Shambhu
Lord Shiva
499
Shankar
Lord Shiva
500
Shantanu
Father of Bhishma
501
Shar
Arrow; Lord of peace
502
Shashank
Full moon
503
Shashi
Legend; moon; a lovely person
504
Shay
Gift; present; hawk
505
Shey
Courteous; a variant of Shea
506
Shishir
Winter
507
Shiv
Another name of Lord Shiva; supreme spirit
508
Shiva
Lord Shiva
509
Shivam
Auspicious
510
Shod
Another name of Lord Shiva; to search
511
Shrey
Credit
512
Shreyas
Superior
513
Shri
Respect; love; richness; a variant of Sri
514
Shrida
Lord Vishnu
515
Shridatta
Given by God
516
Shridhar
Lord Vishnu
517
Shridharan
Lord Vishnu
518
Shrigopal
Lord Krishna
519
Shrikant
Lord Shiva
520
Shrikar
Lord Krishna
521
Shrikirti
Fame of Lord Shiva
522
Shrikishna
Lord Krishna
523
Shrikumar
Lord Krishna
524
Shrinivas
Lord Vishnu
525
Shripad
Lord Vishnu
526
Shripadma
Lord Vishnu
527
Shripadri
Lord Vishnu
528
Shripal
Lord Vishnu
529
Shripat
Lord Vishnu
530
Shripati
Lord Vishnu
531
Shriraj
Lord Vishnu
532
Shriram
Lord Rama
533
Shrirang
Lord Vishnu
534
Shrivardhan
Lord Vishnu
535
Shrivas
Lord Vishnu
536
Shrivatsa
Lord Vishnu
537
Shubh
Good; auspicious; another name of Lord Ganesh
538
Shuk
Parrot
539
Shyam
Dark
540
Sidd
Proven
541
Siddharth
One who attains his goals
542
543
Siddhesh
Lord of the blessed
544
Sidh
Successful
545
Sinh
Heroic; powerful one; birth; lion
546
Siva/Siv
Another name of Lord Shiva
547
Slok
Mantra; chant
548
Smit
Divine smile; smile
549
Sneh
Affection; love; friendship
550
Soham
Soul
551
Sohn
Brightness
552
Som
Moon; cute; sweet; religious
553
Sonu
Morning; God’s gift; pure gold
554
Soumitra
Good friend
555
Sram
A variant of Shram; hard work
556
Sree
Wonderful; beautiful; a variant of Sri
557
Sri
Respect; God; richness; loyal
558
Subodh
Sound advice
559
Sudarshan
Good looking
560
Sudharma Good law
561
Sudhir
Wise
562
Sukh
Peace; happiness
563
Sunil
Dark blue
564
Suresh
Ruler of gods
565
Suri
Sun; another name of Lord Shiva; another name of Lord Krishna
