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A little bundle of joy has entered your life, and you want a name that reflects the richness of Indian culture and possesses a significant meaning. But where would you find names that have an amalgamation of these qualities? Head straight to northeastern India. Northeastern states of India, including Assam, have a culture of their own, and a history that they are proud to recall. The various ethnic backgrounds and long linguistic tradition of Assam give a lot of scope in terms of baby names. The myriad names of Hindu gods and goddesses and nature are top inspirations for baby names, followed by family and tribal names. Below is MomJunction's exhaustive list of Assamese baby names with meanings for our readers. Just select the gender and search for the name according to your chosen alphabet.
| Name | 性别 | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aasin |
|
Girl |
different meaning like a driver, calling himslef, wheel maker, lucky in life |
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Balvinder |
|
Girl |
The name means 'Victorious through strength. |
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Birinchi |
|
Boy |
The one who overules the fortune. |
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Chakradhwaj |
|
Boy |
A mark of wheel |
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Harideb |
|
Boy |
A name of the Lord Vinshu |
|
Him |
|
Boy |
Snow; Ice; Bright |
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Himabhas |
|
Boy |
The Moon |
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Himanta |
|
Girl |
A cold and ice, the end of the winter |
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Jahniya |
|
Girl |
One with an ancient wisdom |
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Jahnu |
|
Boy |
A name of the ancien wise Sage |
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Jeebyam |
|
Boy |
The master of the universe. |
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Moidul |
|
Boy |
中国共产党的成员or a socialist who advocate communism. |
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Nabadip |
|
Boy |
A new light |
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Nabajit |
|
Boy |
A new winner or a new win |
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Nabanil |
|
Boy |
A new, clear blue sky |
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Neerab |
|
Boy |
Calm, a man of calm demeanor |
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Nibir |
|
Boy |
One who is fearless |
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Nilmitra |
|
Boy |
Blue |
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Nisan |
|
Boy |
Sign or symbol |
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Niyor |
|
Boy |
Dew drops |
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Poumit |
|
Boy |
One of the names of Lord Krishna. It means collection of love. |
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Pradyut |
|
Boy |
One who is like a light |
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Pramathesh |
|
Boy |
He who was the First God on the World |
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Pranab |
|
Boy |
The Om Sound. Can also mean the feeling of Love |
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Priyom |
|
Boy |
Assamese version of Priyam, meaning beloved, or loved by all. |
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Promode |
|
Boy |
One who gives meaning to things |
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Pronoi |
|
Boy |
Love |
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Puhor |
|
Boy |
Light |
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Rihon |
|
Boy |
A creative and restless person |
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Ripun |
|
Boy |
One who is skillful in everything |
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Rockybule |
|
Boy |
Extreme beauty |
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Rubrat |
|
Boy |
Light |
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Rupnath |
|
Boy |
A boy with a beautiful face. |
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Rutushar |
|
Boy |
Sprinkles of the season. |
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Rutuvarna |
|
Boy |
The colorful season |
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Salmi |
|
Girl |
Beautiful and endearing. |
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Sanjib |
|
Boy |
A variant of Sanjeev, meaning alive or long live. |
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Santati |
|
Girl |
A name of Goddess Durga. It means granter of wishes. |
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Sarbananda |
|
Boy |
Extreme joy |
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Satha |
|
Girl |
Faith, one who is faithful |
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Sattvik |
|
Boy |
One who is polite, honest and virtuous. |
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Shomnath |
|
Boy |
Assamese variation of Somnath, meaning Lord Shiva. |
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Shwar |
|
Boy |
A musical tone, musical notes, tune, a sweet voice |
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Sontosh |
|
Boy |
Sontosh is the Assamese for Santosh and means content, satisfaction and gratification. |
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Sudem |
|
Boy |
Breeze, smooth as a breeze |
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Sushanta |
|
Boy |
Quiet or silence, a man who prefers to be quiet. |
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Suvansu |
|
Boy |
Fragrance, a sweet fragrance. |
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Swapnadeep |
|
Boy |
The king of dreams, dreamer |
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Swrang |
|
Boy |
A musical instrument |
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Tamarai |
|
Girl |
Lotus flower, beautiful or great. |
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Tanan |
|
Boy |
Happy, a happy and cheerful soul. |
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Tanka |
|
Boy |
Victorious |
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Tanmoijyoti |
|
Boy |
Happy, a happy soul. |
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Tanmoy |
|
Boy |
One who is completely absorbed in God. |
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Tapani |
|
Girl |
The river Godavari |
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Thooya |
|
Girl |
Pure, a pure soul. |
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Trishanu |
|
Boy |
Thirsty |
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Udbala |
|
Girl |
Strong |
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Udbala |
|
Girl |
Strong, a strong woman |
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Udipti |
|
Girl |
On fire |
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Ujjal |
|
Boy |
Bright, clean, lovely |
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Umesh |
|
Boy |
One of the many names of Lord Murugan. It means God of Uma. |
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Umika |
|
Girl |
One of the names of Goddess Parvati. |
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Upangshu |
|
Boy |
Winner, winner in all fields. |
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Upendra |
|
Boy |
One of the many names of Lord Vishnu. |
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Upendra |
|
Boy |
A name of Lord Vishnu. It means an element. |
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Upendranath |
|
Boy |
Upendranath is a variant of Upendra and means Lord Visnhu. |
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Ushmi |
|
Girl |
Heat or energy |
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Usri |
|
Girl |
Name of a river. |
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Utpal |
|
Boy |
Lotus, water lily or beginning. |
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Utpal |
|
Boy |
Beginning, or a water lily |
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Utsaah |
|
Girl |
Encourage or excitement |
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Vaibhav |
|
Boy |
One who is fortunate, prosperous and intelligent. |
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Vamil |
|
Girl |
Beautiful, a beautiful woman |
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Vargabh |
|
Boy |
Name of a Rishi. |
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Varij |
|
Girl |
Lotus flower |
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Varnu |
|
Girl |
Colored |
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Varya |
|
Girl |
Treasure or something precious |
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Vedha |
|
Girl |
Truth, pious |
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Viha |
|
Girl |
Heaven or angel |
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Vijul |
|
Girl |
A Silk-cotton tree |
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Wubitu |
|
Girl |
Beautiful |
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Xhiva |
|
Boy |
Assamese version of Lord Shiva. It means benign, kind, auspicious |
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Xoti |
|
Girl |
Small |
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Yaalisai |
|
Girl |
Melodious |
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Yadavi |
|
Girl |
A name of Goddess Durga. |
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Yagavi |
|
Girl |
Bright |
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Yakootah |
|
Girl |
Emerald |
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Yamha |
|
Girl |
Dove |
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Yangkyi |
|
Girl |
An adorable girl. |
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Yanti |
|
Girl |
Yanti is a name of Goddess Parvati and means thoughts. |
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Yashashree |
|
Girl |
God’s name for success |
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Yashica |
|
Girl |
Successful, brave and intelligent lady. |
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Yashodhara |
|
Girl |
Bearer of fame or glory |
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Yasti |
|
Girl |
Slim |
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Yasti |
|
Boy |
Slim |
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Yoshita |
|
Girl |
Women or lady |
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Yugantar |
|
Boy |
Distance between two generations, firm in the battle, or ever Lasting |
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Yumn |
|
Girl |
Success or good fortune |
|
Yuti |
|
Girl |
Union |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are some traditional rituals or customs associated with naming an Assamese baby?
Assam is a multicultural state that has diverse naming rituals and traditions. However, a few common practices give the Assamese naming system its identity. Assamese families hold a naming ceremony a few weeks after the child’s birth. Many families arrange the ceremony on a specific date and time after consulting an astrologer. Astrologers may suggest a letter or syllable that should be used to name a baby based on their zodiac sign or horoscope. Parents often choose a name derived from mythology, culture, religious traditions, and nature.
2. How do Assamese baby names differ from names in other Indian languages?
阿萨姆人的名字从名字方面有显著的差异other Indian languages in several aspects, like their origin, as they are primarily derived from the Assamese language or one of the numerous tribal languages spoken in the state. They also possess a different cultural significance, influenced by the region's local customs, traditions, and natural elements. Phonetically they are distinct as the consonants and vowels of the language differ from other languages and regions.
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