Sri Lanka Baby Names
Sri Lankan names blend Buddhist virtues with Sinhala heritage and astrology.
Sri Lanka baby naming trends in Asia combine local tradition and global favorites. Sri Lanka is also known as Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Current high-interest names include boys like Rehan, Tavish, Viran and girls like Nethmi, Fathima, Sanduni. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Sri Lanka
- #1RehanArabic/SinhalaIn Arabic, it means 'scented' or 'basil.' In Sinhala, it is a melodic modern choice. It suggests a pleasing and refreshing presence.reh-HAN/reˈhan/
- #2TavishSanskritA Scottish form of 'Thomas' (twin) or derived from Sanskrit meaning 'strong' or 'heavenly.' It is a distinctive and melodic choice.tah-VISH/taˈviʃ/
- #3ViranSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'heroic' or 'brave.' It suggests a person of courage, strength, and noble conduct.vee-RAN/viˈran/
- #4EshanSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'desire,' 'impulse,' or 'lord.' It is often associated with Lord Shiva, symbolizing power and will.eh-SHAN/eˈʃan/
- #5KasunSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'gold' or 'shining.' It reflects the child's value and the bright future ahead of them.kah-SOON/kaˈsun/
- #6NuwanSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'wisdom' or 'intellect.' It reflects high aspirations for the child's mental clarity and success.noo-WAN/nuˈwan/
- #7GayanSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'singing' or 'voice.' It suggests a person who is expressive, artistic, and communicative.gah-YAN/gaˈjan/
- Mohamed#8ArabicA variant spelling of 'Muhammad,' meaning 'praised' or 'commendable.' It is a very common form of the name in North and West Africa.mo-HAM-ed/moˈhamed/
- #9AmilaSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'priceless' or 'valuable.' It emphasizes the precious nature of the child.ah-MEE-lah/aˈmila/
- #10JanakaSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'father' or 'creator.' In the Ramayana, Janaka was the wise king of Mithila and father of Sita.jah-NAH-kah/dʒaˈnaka/
Most Popular Girl Names in Sri Lanka
- #1NethmiSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'the eye of the world' or 'bright eye.' It suggests clarity of vision and preciousness.net-MEE/netˈmi/
- #2FathimaArabicA common variant of 'Fatima' in South Asia and Southeast Asia, meaning 'one who abstains' or 'captivating.'fah-TEE-mah/faˈtima/
- #3SanduniSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'moonlight.' It is a soft and poetic name reflecting celestial beauty.san-DOO-nee/sanˈduni/
- #4IshiniSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'shining' or 'radiant.' It reflects the brightness and hope the child brings to the family.ee-SHEE-nee/iˈʃini/
- #5HiruniSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'sun' or 'golden.' It is a radiant name reflecting the warmth and importance of the child.hee-ROO-nee/hiˈruni/
- #6AvaniSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'earth.' It reflects a deep connection to the natural world and a grounded, nurturing personality.ah-VAN-ee/aˈvani/
- #7ManeeshaSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'wisdom,' 'intelligence,' or 'desire.' It suggests a person with a sharp mind and deep inner purpose.mah-NEE-shah/maˈniʃa/
- #8HansikaSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'swan' or 'beautiful woman.' It is associated with elegance, purity, and the goddess Saraswati.han-SEE-kah/hanˈsika/
- #9SenuriSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise.' It reflects parental hopes for the child's intellectual success.seh-NOO-ree/seˈnuri/
- #10DiliniSinhalaA Sinhala name from Sri Lanka meaning 'brilliant' or 'shining.' It is a beautiful name reflecting personal light and success.dee-LEE-nee/diˈlini/