97+ Telugu Boy Names with Meanings

Browse 97+ Telugu boy names with meanings, rashi, nakshatra & numerology. Explore modern and traditional Telugu boys names and filter by starting letter or rashi to find the perfect name.

Looking for the perfect Telugu boy name? Below you'll find 97+ Telugu boys names, each listed with its meaning, script, rashi, nakshatra, and numerology. Filter the list by starting letter or by your baby's rashi, and use the quick guide below to shortlist a Telugu boy name your family will love.

Name Meaning
Abhinav
अभिनव
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu
young, fresh
Abhishek
अभिषेक
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil
anointing
Aditya
आदित्य
Mesh · Hindu, Hinduism, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali, Indonesian
belonging to Aditi
Ajay
अजय
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil
unconquered
Ajilesh
Mesh · Telugu
A male Telugu name with an uncertain meaning
Akalesvara
Mesh · Telugu
Lord Shiva; Strength gained through experience, success after test and trials
Akalmash
Mesh · Telugu
Stainless
Akaryatanaya
Mesh · Telugu
Knowledgeable person
Akasmaath
Mesh · Telugu
A Telegu male name with an unknown meaning
Akhil
अखिल
Mesh · Hindu, Telugu, Malayalam
whole, complete
Anil
अनिल
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Nepali
air, wind
Aruna
अरुणा
Mesh · Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindu, Sinhalese
reddish brown, dawn
Ashwin
अश्विन
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
possessed of horses
Avinash
अविनाश
Mesh · Hindu, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada
indestructible
Chandra
चन्द्र, चन्द्रा
Meen · Hindu, Hinduism, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Nepali
moon
Chandrashekhar
चंद्रशेखर, चन्द्रशेखर
Meen · Hindu, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia
crown of the moon
Chiranjivi
चिरंजीवी
Meen · Hindu, Telugu
long-lived, infinite
Dharma
धर्म
Dhanu · Hindu, Telugu, Nepali
that which is established, law, duty, virtue
Durga
दुर्गा
Kark · Hinduism, Hindu, Nepali, Telugu
unattainable, unassailable
Govindaram
Kumbh · Telugu
Energetic and adventurous
Hari
हरि
Mithun · Hindu, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali
brown, yellow, tawny; monkey, horse, lion
Harsha
ಹರ್ಷ
Mithun · Hindu, Kannada, Telugu, Sanskrit
happiness
Jaya
जया
Makar · Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Hindu, Marathi
victory
Kalyan
कल्याण
Mithun · Hindu, Bengali, Telugu
beautiful, lovely, auspicious
Kamala
कमला
Mithun · Hinduism, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindu, Nepali
lotus; pale red
Karuna
करुणा
Mithun · Hindu, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Telugu
compassion, mercy
Kiran
किरण
Hindu, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Gujarati, Nepali, Urdu
dust; thread; sunbeam
Kishor
किशोर
Mithun · Hindu, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali
colt
Krishna
कृष्ण
Hinduism, Hindu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali
black, dark
Kshatragna
Telugu
Kshatragna means Person who Has na All-around Knowledge
Lakshmi
लक्ष्मी
Mesh · Hinduism, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindu, Odia
sign, mark
Madhu
मधु
Singh · Hindu, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu
honey, sweet
Manikonda
Singh · Telugu
A hill of diamonds
Manohar
मनोहर
Singh · Hindu, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu
charming, attractive, captivating
Murali
मुरली
Singh · Hinduism, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindu
flute
Nagendra
ನಾಗೇಂದ್ರ
Kanya · Hindu, Hinduism, Kannada, Telugu
lord of snakes
Naik
Kanya · Telugu
Hero; Leader
Nanda
नन्दा
Kanya · Hinduism, Buddhism, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Nepali, Burmese, Hindu, Marathi
joy
Narasimha
నరసింహ
Kanya · Hindu, Hinduism, Telugu
man-lion
Narendra
नरेन्द्र, नरेंद्र
Kanya · Hindu, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu
lord of men
Navin
नवीन
Kanya · Hindu, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam
new, fresh
Nayanesh
Kanya · Telugu
Borderline of the entrance
Nikhil
निखिल
Vrishchik · Hindu, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil
whole, entire
Nikhin
Vrishchik · Telugu
The ruler of snakes
Nirmal
निर्मल
Vrishchik · Hindu, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Nepali
clean, pure
Nitin
नितिन
Vrishchik · Hindu, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada
guidance, moral conduct
Padma
पद्म, पद्मा
Kanya · Hinduism, Hindu, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu
lotus
Pradip
प्रदीप
Hindu, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
light, lantern
Prajai
Telugu
One who is a citizen; A civilian
Prakash
प्रकाश
Hindu, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Nepali
light, bright, shining

How to choose a Telugu boy name

  • Start with the meaning. Shortlist Telugu boys names whose meaning reflects a quality you want for your child — light, courage, devotion, or joy.
  • Match the rashi or nakshatra. Many Indian families choose a name starting with the syllable of the baby's birth rashi or nakshatra. Use the rashi links below to see names for each sign.
  • Say it aloud. Test the full name with your surname. Short, easy-to-pronounce Telugu boy names tend to travel well.
  • Consider numerology. Every name in the table above lists its numerology number if that tradition matters to your family.

Find a boy name by rashi (birth star)

Pick your baby's rashi to see names starting with its traditional syllables.

Rashi Zodiac Starting letters
Mesh मेष Aries च, ल, अ (Ch, L, A)
Vrishabh वृषभ Taurus व, ई, उ, ए, ओ (V, Ee, U, E, O)
Mithun मिथुन Gemini क, छ, घ, ह (K, Chh, Gh, H)
Kark कर्क Cancer ड, ह (D, H)
Singh सिंह Leo म, ट (M, T)
Kanya कन्या Virgo प, ठ, ष, ण, ट (P, Th, Sh, N, T)
Tula तुला Libra र, त (R, T)
Vrishchik वृश्चिक Scorpio न, य, त (N, Y, T)
Dhanu धनु Sagittarius भ, ध, फ, य, ढ (Bh, Dh, Ph, Y, Dh)
Makar मकर Capricorn ख, ज, ग, भ (Kh, J, G, Bh)
Kumbh कुंभ Aquarius ग, स, द (G, S, D)
Meen मीन Pisces द, च, झ, थ (D, Ch, Jh, Th)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Telugu boy names are there?

We list 97+ Telugu baby boy names, each with meaning, rashi, nakshatra, and numerology.

How do I choose a Telugu name for my baby?

Pick a meaning you love, then narrow by your baby's rashi or nakshatra syllable if you follow that tradition. Every name here lists its meaning and numerology to help you decide.

Do Telugu boy names work for any rashi?

Yes — filter this list by rashi to find Telugu boy names that start with your baby's rashi or nakshatra syllable.

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