Anonymous wrote:Neev
Neetu

Anonymous wrote:Jutika. One of the prettiest names IMO.

Anonymous wrote:Reshma
Ishana
Kerani
Mekara
Nita
Tarana

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Anonymous wrote:Some of these names are very old and hard to pronounce. OP asked for modern names.

Modern doesn't mean Western-sounding, and most of the names suggested so far have phonetic pronunciation that is easy for a Westerner, especially if they live in a diverse community. The simple two-syllable Hindi names with phonetic pronunciation are so easy for Westerners to pronounce that I know some non-Indian families who have used some of these names: Asha and Nita are some I've encountered recently.

Some of the names suggested are older and less popular with Indian families today, but as with all cultures, older names come back around after a couple generations. There is also more emphasis on having a unique name these days, so people are pulling from older names, less popular names, to find something original.

But OP was pretty specific about what they wanted. Yes, some people are fine with older names, or even prefer older names, or prioritize a name being less popular. But OP is clear that she wants a modern name.

Yes but you are equating “modern” with “Western” and my point is they are not the same thing.

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Anonymous wrote:Some of these names are very old and hard to pronounce. OP asked for modern names.

Modern doesn't mean Western-sounding, and most of the names suggested so far have phonetic pronunciation that is easy for a Westerner, especially if they live in a diverse community. The simple two-syllable Hindi names with phonetic pronunciation are so easy for Westerners to pronounce that I know some non-Indian families who have used some of these names: Asha and Nita are some I've encountered recently.

Some of the names suggested are older and less popular with Indian families today, but as with all cultures, older names come back around after a couple generations. There is also more emphasis on having a unique name these days, so people are pulling from older names, less popular names, to find something original.

But OP was pretty specific about what they wanted. Yes, some people are fine with older names, or even prefer older names, or prioritize a name being less popular. But OP is clear that she wants a modern name.

Anonymous wrote:I’m Not Indian, but I’ve always loved the name Kaveri.

Anonymous wrote:I think these names are all beautiful and are not challenging to pronounce or spell.

Medha
Anika
Eta
Radhika
Radha

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Anonymous wrote:Some of these names are very old and hard to pronounce. OP asked for modern names.

Modern doesn't mean Western-sounding, and most of the names suggested so far have phonetic pronunciation that is easy for a Westerner, especially if they live in a diverse community. The simple two-syllable Hindi names with phonetic pronunciation are so easy for Westerners to pronounce that I know some non-Indian families who have used some of these names: Asha and Nita are some I've encountered recently.

Some of the names suggested are older and less popular with Indian families today, but as with all cultures, older names come back around after a couple generations. There is also more emphasis on having a unique name these days, so people are pulling from older names, less popular names, to find something original.