Sikh names: light, devotion and courage
Sikh names often draw on themes from Gurbani — divine light (jot, noor), remembrance (simran), grace (mehar) and fearless courage (jorawar, fateh). The result is a collection of names that are both beautiful to say and rich with spiritual meaning. Our generator shows each meaning so you can choose a name whose significance you will be proud to share.
Choosing a name from the first letter
A cherished Sikh tradition is to choose a name beginning with the first letter of the hukamnama (the day's reading) taken at the Gurdwara. If you have been given a letter, the starting-letter filter makes it simple to see every matching name and its meaning in one place. From there, you can narrow further by gender, length or style.
Unisex and contemporary options
Many Sikh names are gender-neutral by design, reflecting the tradition's emphasis on equality — names like Anhad (the infinite sound) and Ekam (oneness) suit any child. Alongside these, modern favourites such as Harleen, Gurnoor and Seerat are widely loved today. Take a moment to say each shortlisted name with your surname to be sure of the flow.
You may also like our Indian baby name generator, which brings together Punjabi, Hindu and Sanskrit names in one place.