Royal Sikh names from Gurbani often carry profound meanings and spiritual significance, reflecting the virtues and teachings found in the Sikh holy scriptures, Guru Granth Sahib. Here are some names that have a royal connotation and are derived from Gurbani.
Male Names
Amritpal (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ) – Protected by the Immortal Nectar
Avtar (ਅਵਤਾਰ) – Incarnation of the Divine
Gurbachan (ਗੁਰਬਚਨ) – Promise or Word of the Guru
Gurinder (ਗੁਰਇੰਦਰ) – Lord of the Guru
Harbhajan (ਹਰਭਜਨ) – Devotee of God
Harinder (ਹਰਿੰਦਰ) – Lord of God
Jaspal (ਜਸਪਾਲ) – Lord of Glory
Manpreet (ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of the Mind
Rajinder (ਰਾਜਿੰਦਰ) – King Indra, or Ruler of Kings
Sarbjit (ਸਰਬਜੀਤ) – All-Victorious
Ajitpal (ਅਜੀਤਪਾਲ) – Unconquerable Protector
Baldev (ਬਲਦੇਵ) – Powerful God
Charanjit (ਚਰਣਜੀਤ) – One who has won over the Lord’s feet
Devinder (ਦੇਵਿੰਦਰ) – King of Gods
Gursharan (ਗੁਰਸ਼ਰਨ) – Refuge in the Guru
Harjot (ਹਰਜੋਤ) – God’s Light
Jagjit (ਜਗਜੀਤ) – Conqueror of the World
Karamvir (ਕਰਮਵੀਰ) – Brave by God’s Grace
Rajdeep (ਰਾਜਦੀਪ) – Light of the Kingdom
Satyajit (ਸਤ੍ਯਜੀਤ) – Victory of Truth
Balraj (ਬਲਰਾਜ) – Mighty King
Charanjit (ਚਰਣਜੀਤ) – One who has won over the Lord’s feet
Darshan (ਦਰਸ਼ਨ) – Vision of the Divine
Harpreet (ਹਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of God
Rajbir (ਰਾਜਬੀਰ) – Brave King
Satnam (ਸਤਨਾਮ) – True Name
Surinder (ਸੁਰਿੰਦਰ) – King of Gods
Tejveer (ਤੇਜਵੀਰ) – Brave and Radiant
Inderjit (ਇੰਦਰਜੀਤ) – Victorious Indra (King of Gods)
Jaswant (ਜਸਵੰਤ) – Worthy of Praise
Mandeep (ਮਨਦੀਪ) – Light of the Mind
Rajinder (ਰਾਜਿੰਦਰ) – King Indra, or Ruler of Kings
Sarabjot (ਸਰਬਜੋਤ) – All-Pervading Light
Yashdeep (ਯਸ਼ਦੀਪ) – Light of Fame
Female Names
Amritkaur (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਕੌਰ) – Princess of the Immortal Nectar
Gurleen (ਗੁਰਲੀਨ) – One who is absorbed in the Guru
Harleen (ਹਰਲੀਨ) – Absorbed in God
Jaspreet (ਜਸਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of Glory
Navneet (ਨਵਨੀਤ) – Fresh Butter, Always New
Rajinderjit (ਰਾਜਿੰਦਰਜੀਤ) – Victorious King
Simranjeet (ਸਿਮਰਨਜੀਤ) – Victorious in Remembrance of God
Tejinder (ਤੇਜਿੰਦਰ) – Splendor of God
Harmeet (ਹਰਮੀਤ) – God’s Friend
Prabhjot (ਪ੍ਰਭਜੋਤ) – Light of God
Amanjot (ਅਮਨਜੋਤ) – Light of Peace
Gurmeet (ਗੁਰਮੀਤ) – Friend of the Guru
Harsharan (ਹਰਸ਼ਰਨ) – One who takes shelter in God
Ishmeet (ਇਸ਼ਮੀਤ) – Friend of God
Kirat (ਕੀਰਤ) – Praise, Glory
Prabhleen (ਪ੍ਰਭਲੀਨ) – Absorbed in God
Rajpreet (ਰਾਜਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – One who loves the Kingdom
Simarjit (ਸਿਮਰਜੀਤ) – Victory in Remembrance of God
Tejpreet (ਤੇਜਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love for Splendor
Sukhpreet (ਸੁਖਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – One who loves peace
Amritjot (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਜੋਤ) – Light of the Immortal Nectar
Harnoor (ਹਰਨੂਰ) – Light of God
Jasleen (ਜਸਲੀਨ) – Absorbed in singing God’s praises
Kiranjot (ਕੀਰੰਜੋਤ) – Ray of Light
Navraj (ਨਵਰਾਜ) – New Kingdom
Prabhnoor (ਪ੍ਰਭਨੂਰ) – Light of God
Simarjot (ਸਿਮਰਜੋਤ) – Light of Remembrance
Sukhleen (ਸੁਖਲੀਨ) – Absorbed in Peace
Amardeep (ਅਮਰਦੀਪ) – Eternal Light
Bhupinder (ਭੂਪਿੰਦਰ) – King of Kings
Unisex Names
Harpreet (ਹਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of God
Karamjeet (ਕਰਮਜੀਤ) – Victory of Destiny
Satnam (ਸਤਨਾਮ) – True Name
Ravinder (ਰਵਿੰਦਰ) – Lord of the Sun
Sukhraj (ਸੁਖਰਾਜ) – King of Peace
Devinderpreet (ਦੇਵਿੰਦਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of the King of Gods
Harjinder (ਹਰਜਿੰਦਰ) – God’s Triumph
Jasdeep (ਜਸਦੀਪ) – Lamp of Glory
Rajmeet (ਰਾਜਮੀਤ) – Friend of the Kingdom
Satbir (ਸਤਬੀਰ) – Brave in Truth
Tejinder (ਤੇਜਿੰਦਰ) – Splendor of God
Sarabjeet (ਸਰਬਜੀਤ) – All-Victorious
Ravinderjit (ਰਵਿੰਦਰਜੀਤ) – Victorious Sun God
Simardeep (ਸਿਮਰਦੀਪ) – Lamp of Remembrance
Udayveer (ਉਦਯਵੀਰ) – Rising Brave
Amardeep (ਅਮਰਦੀਪ) – Eternal Light
Gurpreet (ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of the Guru
Harkirat (ਹਰਕੀਰਤ) – Praise of the Lord
Jasraj (ਜਸਰਾਜ) – King of Glory
Kamalpreet (ਕਮਲਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Lover of the Lotus (symbolizing purity)
Rajdeep (ਰਾਜਦੀਪ) – Light of the Kingdom
Simarpreet (ਸਿਮਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love for Remembrance
Tejinder (ਤੇਜਿੰਦਰ) – Splendor of God
Udayraj (ਉਦਯਰਾਜ) – Rising King
Vijaydeep (ਵਿਜੈਦੀਪ) – Light of Victory
Amritpreet (ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of the Immortal Nectar
Charanjit (ਚਰਣਜੀਤ) – One who has won over the Lord’s feet
Gurpreet (ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of the Guru
Ishpreet (ਇਸ਼ਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of God
Rajwant (ਰਾਜਵੰਤ) – Of Royal Lineage
Simranpreet (ਸਿਮਰਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love for Remembrance
Tejinder (ਤੇਜਿੰਦਰ) – Splendor of God
Baldeep (ਬਲਦੀਪ) – Light of Strength
Devinder (ਦੇਵਿੰਦਰ) – King of Gods
Harjot (ਹਰਜੋਤ) – God’s Light
Jaspreet (ਜਸਪ੍ਰੀਤ) – Love of Glory
Kamaljeet (ਕਮਲਜੀਤ) – Victory of the Lotus
Prabhjot (ਪ੍ਰਭਜੋਤ) – Light of God
Rajinder (ਰਾਜਿੰਦਰ) – King Indra, or Ruler of Kings
Simarjeet (ਸਿਮਰਜੀਤ) – Victory in Remembrance
Sukhman (ਸੁਖਮਨ) – Peaceful Mind
Explanation and Significance
Amrit: This term, meaning “immortal nectar,” symbolizes divine grace and immortality in Sikhism.
Har: Often used in Sikh names, “Har” refers to God.
Gur: Derived from “Guru,” it denotes a connection with the Guru’s teachings.
Raj: Symbolizing royalty and leadership, it signifies noble qualities and virtues.
Deep/Deep: Meaning “light” or “lamp,” signifies enlightenment and guidance.
Pal: Meaning “protector,” denotes guardianship and care.
Sharan: Meaning “refuge” or “shelter,” signifies protection and sanctuary.
Ajit: Meaning “unconquerable,” signifies invincibility and strength.
Jot: Means “light” or “flame,” representing enlightenment and divine guidance.
Noor: Means “light” or “radiance,” signifying purity and divine brilliance.
Preet: Means “love” or “affection,” reflecting the virtues of love and devotion.
Bir/Veer: Means “brave” or “warrior,” symbolizing courage and valor.
Jit/Jeet: Meaning “victory” or “conqueror,” symbolizes triumph and success.
Preet: Means “love” or “affection,” reflecting the virtues of love and devotion.
Inder: Refers to Indra, the King of Gods, representing supreme leadership.
Bhajan: Meaning “devotion,” indicates deep spiritual devotion and commitment.