1553+ Sikh Baby Boy Names with Meanings | Mom&Tiny

Hey there, Sikh parents!

Picking a name for your Nikka Sardar is a super important decision! A name is not just what they'll answer to; when done right, it can become a tiny compass that they always carry pointing towards good values. Sikh parents prefer boy names that are packed with meaning, like kindness, bravery, or helping others.

When choosing the perfect name, some parents ask their family, the religious leader (Granthi), or wise Sikh elders for advice. Names that honour Sikh Gurus, historical heroes, or those good qualities we all admire are popular choices. It can even become a whole family thing, with everyone throwing in their favourite names!

The first letter of the name is chosen on Naamkaran Day, which is usually held around the 40th day after the baby's birth. I'll talk about the ceremony in detail later on the page, but first, let's have a look at our collection of Sikh baby boy names below. I hope you like them!

How do Sikh Name their Babies?

In Sikh families, naming a newborn is accompanied by a vibrant celebration with friends and family. The Sikh baby naming ceremony is a joyous occasion called the Namkaran ceremony. It is usually conducted within 40 days of birth but is scheduled when both mother and baby are hearty and healthy enough to attend the Gurdwara.

The Sikh baby naming ceremony is not just a family affair, but a community event. The family coordinates with the local Gurdwara to arrange a suitable day for the celebration. All the close family and friends join the kirtan with the Saadh Sangat (holy congregation). The short Anand Sahib paath follows this and, if planned, the Bhog of Sahaj Paath, further emphasizing the collective nature of the ceremony.

The ceremony mostly starts with a heartfelt Ardas (prayer), requesting health, dedication, and honour for the child from the Guru, hoping the child grows up to be a fierce Sewadar of the country or panth.

Following this, the Hukamnama (a passage from the Guru Granth Sahib) is read, and the initial letter of the first word of the Hukamnama determines the first letter of the child’s name. For example, if the word is "Sagal," the baby’s name will start with "S."

After deciding on the name, which is often chosen for its virtues and meaning—reflecting qualities like bravery, generosity, or compassion—the name is sometimes stamped with "Singh" for the boys and "Kaur" for the girls. The Gianni ji then announces this name with a flourish in the Sangat, followed by a hearty "Jo bole so nay-hal—Sat Siri Akal!" ringing through the crowd.

The Sikh naming ceremony concludes with the parents using the newly pronounced name, which will soon be legally registered. This isn’t just your average run-of-the-mill naming ritual; it's a full-on Punjabi celebration weaving Mom and Dad's dreams for their tiny tot right into their name. With Mom&Tiny's Sikh baby name recommendations below, your nikka sardar, or nikki sardarni, is destined to do big things.