Choosing a name for your boy in Nagaland? Families here use Naga languages 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
- Josiah: God supports
Widely used
- Joel: the Lord is God
- Aaron: exalted
- Jonathan: God has given
- Matthew: gift of God
- David: beloved
Naming traditions in Nagaland
Nagaland has many tribes, such as the Ao, Angami, Sumi and Konyak, with their own languages and naming customs, and most families are Christian. Many names are given in English or biblical forms, and traditional names often carry a family or clan link. We list widely used biblical and English names.
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 Nagaland, trending boy names across India, baby names for every state and how to choose a baby name.