Most Popular Indian Dog Names for 2024 [Updated]

Looking for a suitable Indian-origin name for your dog? Keep reading this post for the most popular Indian dog names.

This post contains the 200+ most popular and the best Indian dog names for 2024. These dog names are in various languages spoken in India such as Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bangla, Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and the bonus Yoga-inspired names.

So, whether you are in India and looking for Indian dog names or an Indian in a foreign country and don’t want to forget your roots by selecting an Indian name, this post is for you.

Let’s find them below.

Unique Indian Dog Names

60+ Female Dog Names from India

These names are taken from common Indian vocabulary and mostly contain Hindi names which are the most spoken and the most popular language in India.

ChinkyAmmu
AnnieAnaya
RaimaGogi
AvantiSheela
ShaluSilk
AmiyaTara
LalasaFalguni
BegamBunny
SundariChutney
BasantiBeauty
YastiCherry
PoonamChikni
CookieEva
PashminaKishmish
JasminLadki
GoriSmita
JivikaHrithika
JanaMaaya
Bala Coco
MaharaniMeethi
DakshiKerani
PicklesPyari
PraptiNeha
RasnaPinky
MaddieGulabi
NamkeenParo
ShimlaMesha
PramaPari
SaraRakhi
RaniSundori
TashaZara

So, these were the female Indian dog names with meanings that are popular throughout India. Now, let’s find the female dog names in India.

60+ Male Dog Names of Indian Origin

This table contains over 60 names for male dogs. Most of these names are from the Hindi language while other daily-use terms are also added.

AalaAlok
AlaganAangara
BetaBabu
BilluBilla
CheemaChhote
ChaturChiragh
ChulbulChhotu
ChintuMohan
ChinkooGabru
LalitGabbar
ChikooFalgun
BandarHaddi
HappyHimmat
Kaloo (Best for black dog)Kanak
KumarTyphoon
TigerNirav
ManiMowgli
HardikPandu
LohaMani
NawabToddy
CloveBaloo
Hathi (For bully dogs)Hafta
RajaRaj
AshokVishal
RomeoRampak
BandarPappu
RugsTej
ChipkooBamboo
YashDeva
ChunnaDocomo
NeelJamun

Now, let’s move to some regional dog names and the first on the list are Marathi names.

20+ Marathi Names for Dogs

Marathi is one of the most spoken languages in India. There are over 93 million speakers in the Maharashtra state of India.

MaleFemale
DattAbhilasha
HarshaAfra
AlagumuthuMadhu
DadhichiUshma
HemalSapna
PraachikSeema
KailasJamini
NeelajGandha
LaayakTanuja
SahaBabay
KhanjanVrushti

25+ Punjabi Names for Male & Female Puppies

Punjabi is yet another popular language in India with over 33 million speakers. Check the most popular Punjabi names for dogs below.

MaleFemale
AmarjotNishaa
UddamNamjot
BalrajLuvleen
TadbirKulpreet
TaranjeetJhalak
DalbirChhabba
DalerMilkha
SudhbudhKiransukh
DhyanHualeena
JayZubi
SardarAnjila
SiddhuAnoushka
VeeruHansa

30+ Tamil Dog Names [Male and Female]

Tamil is the 5th-most spoken language in India, mostly spoken in 4 states, i.e., Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. Find the 30+ most popular Tamil dog names for 2022.

MaleFemale
PradishArkita
OvinOviya
PavishNandani
Nakshith (Best for big dogs)Kalaiarasi
MrrugankLipika
LayamRupriya
KhosalRushmathi
HemsParithi
EleshPunarvika
DhvanyaRavina
DhawanPadmaroopa
ChandruTasha
PriyatarRoopal
PulakitRagi
NirmanyuOditi
NishamNilormy

20+ Most Popular Kannada Dog Names

Kannada is a popular South Indian language with over 43 million speakers in India. Check out the 30+ best Kannada names for your fur babies.

MaleFemale
AbhayLitika
HriteshMishka
ChandraMadhunika
RudramMareesha
Dhananjay (Best for Mastiff breeds)Yakshitha
SrenikNishithini
GaganPushpasri
TayakRushmathi
JayantSomatra
VilasaYoshana
YuvinYuvathi

19 Malayalam Dog Names with Meanings

Malayalam is one of the languages spoken in Kerala and around 2.22% of Indians speak this language. It is also spoken in different districts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

NamesMeanings
AaviSmoke
Abi
AchuCan not destroy, Intelligent
AhilPrince
AjitInvinciblem, unconquerable, Victorious
AlokBrightness
AmanPeace, Protection, Trustworthy
AnaiGrace, Favour, Pure
Anu
ArijWeet Smell
Ikshan
JiniRespect; Success
JyothiLight of Sun, A flame
KiranBeam of Light, Ray of Light, Sun rays
LeelaDivine Play, Amusement, Divine Drama
NaveenBeautiful, Pleasant
PravinExpert, Skilled
UjhalaBright
VivekIntellect, Ability to distinguish between good and bad

10+ Bengali or Bangla Dog Names with Meanings

Bengal, Tripura, and Assam states are among those where Bengali speakers are in abundance while most of the Bengali speakers reside in Bangladesh. Find 10 popular Bengali dog names below.

NamesMeanings
AjoyJoyful
BulluRespect; Loyal
DulalDear one
GogiShining Pledge, Brilliant
JooGod Is Gracious
JhonGod will increase his blessings
LoloVertical long
LussyShine,Ligh
Lushai
NipaOne who Watches over
RomioLover
SabujGreen Colour
ShintuWith helpful minded
DevdasServant of God

10 Telugu Dog Names with Meanings

Telugu is one of the Dravidian languages which is spoken by about 75 million people in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Telugu dog names are among the popular ones in India; therefore, we have chosen the top 10+ Telugu dog names for our readers.

NamesMeanings
AabhatShining
AadiFirst; Most Important
AakaankshaDesire, Wish
CammyYoung Girls who Assisted at Pagan Religious
ChaaruBeautiful, graceful and pure in a spiritual sense
ChaandMoon
KaalTime
KaalikCrounch bird
KaamaDesire, wish
KaamodOne who grants wishes

29 Yoga Dog Names with Meanings

As Yoga originated in ancient India, people have been naming their dogs with the terms inspired by Yoga. Let’s explore some yoga-inspired dog names below.

NamesMeanings
AjnaPerceive, command, beyond wisdom
AvasaIndependent
AvatarThe embodiment of hope
BabaFather
BhaktiDevotion
ChandraMoon
CharismMiracle
GuruTeacher, guide, expert, or master
HaloHot gas around a nearby galaxy
JapaMuttering of mantras
LalitaBeautiful
LotusLotus flower
MadraIs the name of an ancient region
NandinTo rejoice, delight
OmThe soothing, vibrational sound often chanted during yoga and meditation
PranaLife force, or vital principle
RaviSun
SaintHoly, sacred
SeekerInvestigator
ShantiPeace, inner calm
SuryaThe Sun
TaraStar
UshaDawn
VedaKnowledge or wisdom
VidyaKnowledge or learning
VirtueWork of great merit
YinYoking or binding
YogiThe one who practices Yoga (Male)
YoginiThe one who practices Yoga (Female)

Final Words:

So, friends, these were the 200+ most popular Indian dog names with meanings for 2024 and we are sure that you have liked this collection.

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