Choosing a name for your boy in Meghalaya? Families here use Khasi, Garo, Pnar and English names, sometimes with names from other languages and communities. Below are names that keep appearing in recent Indian and regional name lists, with meanings. They are suggestions and not an official ranking, because India publishes no single list of names by state.
Popular now
- Ethan: strong
- Elijah: my God is the Lord
- Caleb: devoted
- Joshua: God is salvation
- Daniel: God is my judge
- Samuel: heard by God
- Isaac: laughter
- Aaron: exalted
Widely used
- Aarav: peaceful
- Ryan: a little king
- Aiden: little fire
- Liam: resolute protector
- Noah: rest
Naming traditions in Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a matrilineal state, where the family name often passes through the mother, and Khasi, Garo and Pnar communities have their own traditions. Many families use English and biblical first names, so those are the names commonly given. Traditional names are often long and family-specific.
Before you choose
- Say the name aloud with the surname, and check the initials.
- Ask an elder, a priest or a language speaker to confirm the meaning, because meanings vary by source and community.
- Choose one spelling and use it on every document, from the birth certificate to Aadhaar.
- Check how the name sounds and reads in other languages, if your family may move.
More: Girl names in Meghalaya, trending boy names across India, baby names for every state and how to choose a baby name.