Quick answer: Below are 30+ Lord Hanuman names for a baby boy, each with its Sanskrit (Devanagari) spelling and meaning. Tap any name to open its full page with pronunciation, nakshatra/rashi notes and similar names.

Naming a child after Lord Hanuman is a beautiful way to invoke divine blessings. This hand-picked list draws from HinduTone’s dictionary of Hindu names — every entry below is a real, meaning-checked name with its own detailed page. Tap a name to explore its origin, pronunciation and associations.

Lord Hanuman names for a baby boy

Name (Sanskrit)Meaning
Sankat-Mochan (सङ्कटमोचन)Remover of troubles — Hanuman
Panchamukh (पञ्चमुख)Five-faced — Hanuman
Pavanaditya (पवनादित्य)Sun of wind
Mahaveer (महावीर)Great hero — Hanuman, Mahavira
Pavansut (पवनसुत)Son of wind — Hanuman
Mahabir (महाबीर)Great hero — Hanuman
Pavandev (पवनदेव)God of wind
Maruti (मारुति)Son of Maruta — Hanuman
Anjani (अञ्जनी)Son of Anjana — Hanuman
Mahabal (महाबल)Of great strength
Kapish (कपीश)Lord of monkeys — Hanuman
Sankat (सङ्कट)Distress
Pavank (पवांक)Air
Kapi (कपि)Monkey — Hanuman
Pavan (पवन)Wind, sacred breath
Anjaneya — Hindu Boy Name Meaning, Etymology, Nakshatra"son of Anjana
Sankatmochan — Hindu Boy Name Meaning, Etymology, Nakshatra"reliever of distress
Vajranga — Hindu Boy Name Meaning, Etymology, Nakshatra"with body like vajra
Hanuman — Hindu Boy Name Meaning, Etymology, Nakshatra"the great Vayu-putra
Mahabali — Hindu Boy Name Meaning, Etymology, Nakshatra"the immensely strong
Bajrang — Hindu Boy Name Meaning, Etymology, Nakshatra"with body like vajra
Pavanesh (पवनेश)Lord of wind
Chiranjiv (चिरञ्जीव)Long-lived, immortal
Manojav (मनोजव)Fast as mind
Hanumadrudramukhyeshasamastakapidehabhrit (हनुमद्रुद्रमुख्येशसमस्तकपिदेहभृत्)Bearer of the bodies of all monkeys led by Hanuman and Rudra
Trailokyapavana (त्रैलोक्यपावन)Purifier and sanctifier of all three worlds
Pavanagrya (पावनाग्र्य)The foremost among purifiers
Pavanesha (पवनेश)Lord of the purifying wind
Pavana (पवन)The purifier
Brahmashapahatapavashadandakaranyapavana (ब्रह्मशापहतापशेषदण्डकारण्यपावन)Purifier of Dandaka forest, afflicted by Brahma's curse

Each name links to its full HinduTone page. Meanings are drawn from the Sanskrit roots; confirm pronunciation and associations on the individual page.

Advertisement

How to choose a Lord Hanuman name

  • Pick a name whose meaning resonates with the qualities you wish for your child.
  • Check the pronunciation and how it travels across languages (useful for diaspora families).
  • If you name by birth star, see the name’s nakshatra/rashi note on its page.
  • Shortlist a few and say them aloud with your surname before deciding.

Explore more Hindu names

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Lord Hanuman names good for a baby boy?

Yes — Lord Hanuman names are among the most popular and auspicious choices for a Hindu baby boy, carrying deep Sanskrit meanings and divine associations.

Popular choices include Sankat-Mochan, Panchamukh, Pavanaditya, Mahaveer, Pavansut, Mahabir and many more — see the full list above, each linked to its detailed meaning page.

Do these names have meanings?

Yes. Every name listed has a Sanskrit-rooted meaning, shown in the table and explained in full on its individual page.

Where can I see the pronunciation?

Open any name’s page from the list — it includes the Devanagari spelling, transliteration and pronunciation help, plus nakshatra and rashi notes where relevant.