This list includes 51 Indian girl names that start with G, from “Gagana” to “Gyanika”. They reflect Sanskrit, regional, and modern choices, useful for baby naming, fiction characters, and cultural research.

Indian girl names that start with G are used across India and among the diaspora. Many come from Sanskrit, regional languages, or religious traditions, for example “Gauri”, a name of goddess Parvati.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Origin/Notes.

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Indian girl names that start with G

NamePronunciationMeaningLanguage/Region
Gaganaga-GA-naa (/ɡəɡənɑː/)The sky; the heavensSanskrit, Kannada, Telugu
GahnaGEH-naa (/ɡɛɦnɑː/)An ornament; a piece of jewelryHindi, Sanskrit
Gaminigaa-MEE-nee (/ɡɑːmɪniː/)One who walks gracefully; movingSanskrit
Gandhaligan-DHAA-lee (/ɡənd̪ʱɑːliː/)Sweet scent; fragrance; perfumedSanskrit, Marathi
Gandharigaan-DHAA-ree (/ɡɑːnd̪ʱɑːriː/)Princess of the Gandhara kingdomSanskrit, Hindi
GangaGAN-gaa (/ɡəŋɡɑː/)The sacred River GangesSanskrit, Hindi
Ganikaga-NI-kaa (/ɡəɳɪkɑː/)A flower, especially the jasmine flowerSanskrit
GargiGAAR-gee (/ɡɑːrɡiː/)An ancient female philosopher and scholarSanskrit, Hindi
Garimaguh-REE-maa (/ɡərɪmɑː/)Dignity, grace, importance, warmthHindi, Sanskrit
Garvitagar-VEE-taa (/ɡərʋɪt̪ɑː/)To be proud of; filled with prideSanskrit, Hindi
Gathikagaa-THEE-kaa (/ɡɑːt̪ʰɪkɑː/)A song; a small verseSanskrit, Hindi
GauraGOW-raa (/ɡɔːrɑː/)The fair one; white; brilliantSanskrit
Gaurangigow-RAAN-gee (/ɡɔːrɑːŋɡiː/)One with a fair and beautiful bodySanskrit, Bengali, Hindi
GauraviGOW-ra-vee (/ɡɔːrəʋiː/)Honor; pride; respectSanskrit, Hindi
GauriGOW-ree (/ɡɔːriː/)The fair one; brilliant; pureSanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada
Gaurikagow-REE-kaa (/ɡɔːrɪkɑː/)A fair young girl; a form of GauriSanskrit, Hindi
GautamiGOW-tha-mee (/ɡɔːt̪əmiː/)Dispeller of darkness; name of a sacred riverSanskrit, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
GayatriGAI-yuh-tree (/ɡɑːjət̪riː/)Sacred Vedic hymn; mother of the VedasSanskrit, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada
GeetaGEE-taa (/ɡiːt̪ɑː/)Song; the sacred songSanskrit, Hindi, Bengali
Geetaligee-TAA-lee (/ɡiːt̪ɑːliː/)A lover of songs; melodiousHindi, Bengali
Geetanjaligee-TAAN-juh-lee (/ɡiːt̪ɑːndʒəli/)An offering of songsSanskrit, Bengali, Hindi
Geetikagee-TEE-kaa (/ɡiːt̪ɪkɑː/)A small song; a lyric; a poemHindi, Sanskrit
GehnaGEH-naa (/ɡɛɦnɑː/)Jewelry; an ornamentHindi
Ghazalgha-ZAL (/ɣəzəl/)A form of lyrical poetry; an odeArabic, Persian, Urdu
GiaGEE-yah (/dʒiːjɑː/)Life; heart; belovedHindi (modern)
GinaJEE-naa (/dʒiːnɑː/)Silvery; queenMultiple Origins
Girijaghee-REE-jaa (/ɡɪrɪdʒɑː/)Daughter of the mountainSanskrit, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil
Girishaghee-REE-shaa (/ɡɪriːʃɑː/)The ruler of the mountains; Goddess ParvatiSanskrit, Hindi
Gitanjaligee-TAAN-juh-leeAn offering of songsSanskrit, Bengali, Hindi
GitiGEE-tee (/ɡiːt̪iː/)A song; melodySanskrit, Hindi
GivaGEE-vaa (/ɡiːʋɑː/)A hill; a high placeHindi
GnanamNYA-nam (/ɲɑːnəm/)Knowledge; wisdomTamil, Sanskrit (Jnana)
Gnanambalnya-NAAM-bal (/ɲɑːnɑːmbɑːɭ/)Goddess of wisdomTamil
Godavarigo-DAA-va-ree (/ɡoːd̪ɑːʋəriː/)Name of a major river in South IndiaSanskrit, Telugu, Marathi
Gokilago-KEE-laa (/ɡoːkɪlɑː/)The cuckoo birdTamil, Sanskrit (Kokila)
GomatiGO-muh-tee (/ɡoːmət̪iː/)Name of a river; full of water/wealthSanskrit, Hindi
GopikaGO-pee-kaa (/ɡoːpɪkɑː/)A milkmaid; a devotee of KrishnaSanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam
Govindigo-VIN-dee (/ɡoːʋɪnd̪iː/)A devotee of Lord Govinda (Krishna)Sanskrit, Hindi
GrishmaGREESH-maa (/ɡriːʃmɑː/)The summer season; warmthSanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Gulabguu-LAAB (/ɡʊlɑːb/)The rose flowerPersian, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
Gulikaguu-LEE-kaa (/ɡʊlɪkɑː/)A pearl; a ball; a pillSanskrit
Gulshanguul-SHAN (/ɡʊlʃən/)A rose garden; a flower gardenPersian, Urdu, Hindi
Guneetguu-NEET (/ɡʊniːt̪/)Full of virtues; talentedPunjabi, Sikh
Gunitaguu-NEE-taa (/ɡʊnɪt̪ɑː/)Virtuous; proficient; endowed with qualitiesSanskrit, Hindi
GunjanGUUN-juhn (/ɡʊndʒən/)The humming of a bee; a sweet, resonant soundHindi, Sanskrit
Gunjitaguun-JEE-taa (/ɡʊndʒɪt̪ɑː/)Humming; echoing with a sweet soundSanskrit, Hindi
Gurdeepguur-DEEP (/ɡʊrd̪iːp/)Lamp of the GuruPunjabi, Sikh
GurleenGUUR-leen (/ɡʊrliːn/)One who is absorbed in the Guru’s wisdomPunjabi, Sikh
GurpreetGUUR-preet (/ɡʊrpriːt̪/)Love for the GuruPunjabi, Sikh
Gyanadagyaa-NAA-daa (/ɡjɑːnəd̪ɑː/)The giver of knowledge; Goddess SaraswatiSanskrit, Bengali
Gyanikagyaa-NEE-kaa (/ɡjɑːnɪkɑː/)One who possesses knowledge; a learned personSanskrit, Hindi

Descriptions

Gagana
A beautiful and poetic name, popular in South India, that evokes a sense of vastness and freedom.
Gahna
A lovely name that signifies something precious and beautiful, like a treasured adornment.
Gamini
A classical and elegant name, though less common today. It is sometimes used to describe a woman with a graceful gait.
Gandhali
A melodious name popular in Maharashtra that evokes the pleasant aroma of flowers like sandalwood.
Gandhari
A powerful name from the epic Mahabharata. Gandhari was a devoted wife and queen known for her immense sacrifice.
Ganga
A highly revered name personifying the holiest river in Hinduism, symbolizing purity, salvation, and life.
Ganika
A delicate floral name from ancient texts. It carries historical connotations but is appreciated today for its simple, beautiful meaning.
Gargi
Named after a celebrated Vedic sage, this name represents wisdom, intellect, and the courage to question authority.
Garima
A popular modern name that conveys a sense of respect, honor, and significance.
Garvita
A contemporary name that signifies self-respect, confidence, and a sense of pride in one’s heritage or achievements.
Gathika
A simple and lyrical name, perfect for a family that loves music and poetry. It is a less common alternative to Geetika.
Gaura
A direct and simple name for Goddess Parvati, often used as a shorter alternative to Gauri.
Gaurangi
A poetic name often associated with Radha, the beloved of Krishna, celebrating her radiant, golden complexion.
Gauravi
This name instills a sense of honor and respect. It can mean a person who is respected or one who holds pride.
Gauri
A very popular and classic name for Goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. It symbolizes purity, virtue, and marital bliss.
Gaurika
A charming and modern-sounding diminutive of Gauri. It has a fresh, elegant feel while retaining its classic roots.
Gautami
An ancient and respected name of a female sage from Hindu scriptures and a major river in South India.
Gayatri
A deeply spiritual name associated with a powerful Hindu mantra and the goddess of knowledge and salvation.
Geeta
A timeless name referring to the Bhagavad Gita, a holy Hindu scripture. It symbolizes divine wisdom and spiritual guidance.
Geetali
A melodious name for a girl who is fond of music. It has a very rhythmic and pleasant sound.
Geetanjali
Made famous by Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel-winning poetry collection, this name is artistic, literary, and deeply poetic.
Geetika
An endearing and popular name, often seen as a more modern or affectionate version of Geeta.
Gehna
A simple and beautiful name that means jewelry or an adornment, symbolizing preciousness and beauty.
Ghazal
A poetic and romantic name popular in North India, referring to a specific form of amatory poem or song.
Gia
A short, chic, and modern name that has become popular in urban India. It is often linked to the Hindi word ‘Jiya’ (heart, life).
Gina
While of international origin, Gina is used in India, sometimes as a nickname for a longer name, and is valued for its simple, strong sound.
Girija
A classical name for Goddess Parvati, who was born to Himavan, the personification of the Himalayas.
Girisha
Another powerful name for Goddess Parvati, emphasizing her divine sovereignty over the mountains.
Gitanjali
Famously associated with Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel Prize-winning collection of poems. A poetic and artistic name.
Giti
A shorter, lyrical alternative to Geeta or Geetika, this name is simple, sweet, and musical.
Giva
A short and modern-sounding name with a simple, grounded meaning of ‘hill’.
Gnanam
A name deeply rooted in South Indian culture, representing profound spiritual wisdom and enlightenment.
Gnanambal
A traditional South Indian name combining ‘Gnanam’ (wisdom) and ‘Ambal’ (goddess), often referring to Goddess Parvati or Saraswati.
Godavari
A sacred name from the second-longest river in India, symbolizing life, fertility, and spiritual purity.
Gokila
A name symbolizing a sweet and melodious voice, like the song of the cuckoo bird. Common in Tamil Nadu.
Gomati
An ancient name for a tributary of the Ganges river, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
Gopika
A charming name associated with the Gopis of Vrindavan, who are revered for their pure and unconditional love for Lord Krishna.
Govindi
A devotional name that signifies a female follower or admirer of Lord Krishna.
Grishma
A name representing summer, symbolizing warmth, light, and vibrancy. It has a bright and energetic feel.
Gulab
A classic floral name popular across North India, symbolizing beauty, love, and fragrance.
Gulika
A sweet and simple name that means ‘a small sphere’ or ‘pearl’, suggesting something small, round, and precious.
Gulshan
A beautiful nature-inspired name meaning ‘rose garden’. While often unisex, it is used for girls, evoking beauty and nature.
Guneet
A meaningful name popular in Punjab that signifies a person endowed with many good qualities and talents.
Gunita
A name that highlights a woman’s virtues, skills, and good character. It has a classic and dignified sound.
Gunjan
A popular and melodious name that evokes the pleasant, gentle sounds of nature.
Gunjita
An elegant and more elaborate form of Gunjan, suggesting a place or person filled with a sweet, humming melody.
Gurdeep
A spiritual Sikh name, often unisex. It combines ‘Gur’ (Guru) and ‘Deep’ (lamp), meaning the light or wisdom of the Guru.
Gurleen
A very popular and spiritual Sikh name. It combines ‘Gur’ (Guru) and ‘Leen’ (absorbed, engrossed).
Gurpreet
A widely used unisex name in the Sikh community. It means one who loves the spiritual teacher or divine wisdom.
Gyanada
A powerful and uncommon name for Goddess Saraswati, who is revered as the bestower of wisdom, arts, and learning.
Gyanika
A modern-sounding name that implies wisdom or a person who is knowledgeable and intelligent.
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