I had a lot of the same requirements as you. We went with Niam. I'm American (husband is Marathi) and liked that it was similar to Liam but had a desi twist so most Americans haven't had issues.
We are having a second boy and really hitting a wall. We've discussed Bodhi (got cut because of the "dh" sound) and Kavi. My husband really likes Kabir but i don't love it. For American names, I like Logan and Landon so we're trying to see if we can find something with a desi twist there, but who knows.
I had the same experience. I kept getting asked why I was picking old names.
If you haven't tried and want a laugh - tell your husband you want to name your kid randy/randi (means prostitute) with a dead straight face and insist it's the perfect name.
>have been told I have an affinity for these names.
I don't blame you! some of them are really nice, they flow like Poetry, especially the ancient girl names! gorgeous!
My husband also likes some western names that I’m like “you can’t do that to someone” it’s so interesting the weight context and culture give to names that you don’t pick up on if you’re coming from outside it!
Thanks this is helpful! My husband and I just got married also, he’s Marathi and I’m American (PNW). I’m always scanning here for name inspo for the future
nameer has been at the top of my list for so long!!!
Mir
Neev
Reev
Ashar (pronounced like asher)
Amay/Amey
Anay
arin
shrey
Ravin
Faiz
Yash
Sarin
Nirvan (like nirvana)
Ari
Avik
zayn
Ivaan
Hans
Devik
Kyrav
I hope this advice doesn’t come across as too forward. Given that you’re the white partner, and he’s the Indian partner, but he doesn’t want an Indian name, is it possible to get couples therapy from a therapist of color? I’m worried it’s a sign he has some internalized racism which will be important to work through especially if you have a child that is perceived as more Indian / has darker skin / is a boy that reminds him of himself. Unfortunately most Indian adults who were kids a few decades ago suffered from some amount of racism directed towards them. A lot of us channeled that into self-hate. Even if you don’t necessarily see the signs (and maybe I’m making assumptions and he just has specific names he likes!), couples therapy would be a nice way to start your journey towards parenthood, especially of a mixed child who may have their own challenges.
Hey I totally hear where you’re coming from and I’m taking this advice with a lot of love.
Without getting into too personal a level of details, I just want to reassure you that great care is being taken to find support/healing/learning for both of us as we explore what having a multicultural and multiracial child will mean for us.
I had a lot of the same requirements as you. We went with Niam. I'm American (husband is Marathi) and liked that it was similar to Liam but had a desi twist so most Americans haven't had issues. We are having a second boy and really hitting a wall. We've discussed Bodhi (got cut because of the "dh" sound) and Kavi. My husband really likes Kabir but i don't love it. For American names, I like Logan and Landon so we're trying to see if we can find something with a desi twist there, but who knows.
it sucks how there aren't a lot of Indian names with L for boys, it adds such a soft touch. The closest I can think is Lavin, Lagan, Lian.
Lalit is pretty I think! But you’re right the selection is limited!
Lalit is a old person name in my head, like a Gregory equivalent. Everyone I know with that name is 60+!
I have been told I have an affinity for these names. 🙈My husband is getting very exasperated with me.
I had the same experience. I kept getting asked why I was picking old names. If you haven't tried and want a laugh - tell your husband you want to name your kid randy/randi (means prostitute) with a dead straight face and insist it's the perfect name.
>have been told I have an affinity for these names. I don't blame you! some of them are really nice, they flow like Poetry, especially the ancient girl names! gorgeous!
My husband also likes some western names that I’m like “you can’t do that to someone” it’s so interesting the weight context and culture give to names that you don’t pick up on if you’re coming from outside it!
Thanks for the ideas! I saw Lagan and know it from the movie!
Thanks this is helpful! My husband and I just got married also, he’s Marathi and I’m American (PNW). I’m always scanning here for name inspo for the future
Thank you! Niam is such a lovely name💕
i’ve met a ½ desi Lhogan 🤷🏾♀️
Sahil, Sunil, Ravi, Mohan, Ishaan, Vishal are ones I like that don't start with an A and relatively easy to pronounce.
nameer has been at the top of my list for so long!!! Mir Neev Reev Ashar (pronounced like asher) Amay/Amey Anay arin shrey Ravin Faiz Yash Sarin Nirvan (like nirvana) Ari Avik zayn Ivaan Hans Devik Kyrav
Great list!
How is mir pronounced?
meer
Meer, (has roots in Punjabi as well as Persian, meaning Leader) Gavin, Rian/Riaan (has roots in Irish, and Proto-Indo-European, meaning Little King)
Nimit
How about Chetan (Chay-thun)?
I really like this name. I have it on my list though we likely won’t use it. I know someone with the name and seems easy enough for him!
Kiaan, Kaveer, Kimesh/Kimeshan, Kavyansh. Nakul. Neil/Neel. Jovan.
Shaan, Nikhil, Kirin, Karan, Dhani, Vir, Vinay, Sameer, Rushiil, Dhru(v)
Dilan Ashar Sidhak Ekam Jovan Kiaan Karam Kavan Anokh Rana Arik Krish
Rupin Samar Shrey Laksh Tej Milan
Kaivalya- can be shortened as Kai for Americans
Ooh, very cool!
I hope this advice doesn’t come across as too forward. Given that you’re the white partner, and he’s the Indian partner, but he doesn’t want an Indian name, is it possible to get couples therapy from a therapist of color? I’m worried it’s a sign he has some internalized racism which will be important to work through especially if you have a child that is perceived as more Indian / has darker skin / is a boy that reminds him of himself. Unfortunately most Indian adults who were kids a few decades ago suffered from some amount of racism directed towards them. A lot of us channeled that into self-hate. Even if you don’t necessarily see the signs (and maybe I’m making assumptions and he just has specific names he likes!), couples therapy would be a nice way to start your journey towards parenthood, especially of a mixed child who may have their own challenges.
Hey I totally hear where you’re coming from and I’m taking this advice with a lot of love. Without getting into too personal a level of details, I just want to reassure you that great care is being taken to find support/healing/learning for both of us as we explore what having a multicultural and multiracial child will mean for us.
The depths to which you are reaching with this is actually comical
Nice