There are many references to horses in Indian culture. In Hindi, a horse is called “aswa” or “sha.” And there are many Indian names of horses which include names like “Aswan”, “Dashwa”, and more. These names have a certain amount of importance because they can be used as your nicknames and give off certain meanings in addition to being chosen for aesthetic value. Besides that, some Indian horse names could also be related to famous horses from other cultures as well, such as ‘Suleiman’.
| Table of contents: How do I learn Horse-riding? Stallion suggestions for Indian horse names Valiance suggestions for Indian horse names Sporty suggestions for Indian horse names Common Horse Names Suggested by Hindus Summary |
How do I learn Horse-riding?
1. Horse-riding can be part of your school activities. Most of the schools have horse-riding classes and training centers. Ask your school to make horse-riding classes in their gymnasium; or ask the headmaster to give you permission to send your friends and siblings for riding lessons.
2. Horse-riding could also be a recreational activity for you and your family members. You can also take lessons from someone who already knows how to ride horses well, or if none is nearby, you can go with someone who is a good rider yourself (at least better than you). You may need to take lessons on how to walk etc. while riding the horse at the beginning.
3. You can also ride with your friends and classmates to a nearby park or on weekends.
4. Go to a local stable or ranch and ask if you can take a tour of the place, and maybe even ride the horses for a small fee.
5. You can also watch horse-riding events like horse races on TV, and learn whatever you can, such as how the riders sit in their saddles and hold their reins etc.
6. If you live near any stables or ranches, try talking to some of the workers there about riding lessons and cost etc., either on your own or with one of your friends.
Stallion suggestions for Indian horse names
Considering that most Indian men are likely to have a romantic and/or religious relationship with their steeds, it is important that their name has a certain amount of importance. The names are chosen for the same reasons that English names were given to horses in the past. In other words, they are chosen based on aesthetic value first, followed by meaning second.
| Aachaay | Sultan | Suleiman | Suleimani |
| Victoria | Victor | Sultanat | Dashwa |
| Aswa | Dashwan | Dashamir | Aswan |
| Yamha | Rajwad | Dashwanat | Vijayat |
| Sherwan | Awsan | Gharwaad | Gharwadhwaan |
| Shawwad | Wadwan | Keshawna | Vicksinah |
| Shaan | Vickshnah | Aswanie | Shaaninah |
| Aswanhiyaan | Yamaanawat | Kesarwanawat | Napoleon |
| Kesar | Jeet | Vighnah | Zaydan |
| Gulraj | Sheraat | Keshawnawat | Sherani |
| Jaat | Bholad | Rajwadhwaan | Jalni |
Valiance suggestions for Indian horse names
The names that are suggested for Indian horse names are often strong, proud and chivalrous. They might include words like “ashwam”, “abhayam”, and other similar words. The names might also contain words that have a history in the Indian culture, such as “indrasena” which stands for courage, pride, or bravery.
| Chameli | Vasanta |
| Chetana | Nipaata |
| Krishna | Namrata |
| Nmgrajam | Nirmala |
| Prasanthi | Sudhaa |
| Sumanthi | Shakuntala |
| Amrita | Rajkumari |
| Mahamandavi | Ashwiniya |
| Vijaya | Srihari |
| Srijan | Rajkumar |
| Megha | Chhiatamitra |
| Vishnuvardhana | Prabha |
| Vasudev | Kishanawati |
| Chhiahia | Gavan |
| Sir | Dhanush |
| Ruhi | Ekkoi |
| Shivaji | Shivarajkumar |
Sporty suggestions for Indian horse names
Horses in history have been known to be involved with sports, hence some of their Indian names could be a reflection of that. Some of the examples are as follows:
Some of the names here might have already been used as human or pet names, but people looking for a new horse name might find these suggestions useful regardless.
| Indian Chow | Horse Wish |
| Horse Heaven | Horse Master |
| Horse Lover | Chi-Chi |
| Paradise | Amby |
| Kaviraj | Sant Jivaraj |
| Bharat Singh | Sudhir Phadke |
| Chandraman Shinde | Arjuna Ohuruogu |
| Vishnu Kumara | Horse Fiesta |
| Horse High | Horse Foal |
| Begum | Masud |
| Musharraf | Jaspreet Singh |
| Sauman Tahir | Agarwal |
| Karanveer Singh | Anjana Prabhudesai |
| Sudarshan Sreejesh | Indian Zest |
| Krati | Namita Toppo |
| Namratha Pancheri | Indu Choudhary |
| Aliya Razi | Purple Diamond |
Common Horse Names Suggested by Hindus
The Hindu tradition emphasizes purity and cleanliness. Hence, some of the most common names for horses in India relate to the white color and cleanliness The word “poosam” is similar to the word purity, which is one of the main reasons why it has become one of the most popular horse names. The word “gopika” stands for lily, while “kripa” means mercy.
| Chetak | Raju | Poosam | Kripa |
| Chinu | Shekar | Gopika | Kupriti |
| Kupri | Kari | Karppi | Karpur |
| Korai | Krushi | Dhayalu | Poosanaidu |
| Kamini | Alka | Sarnamalai | Mahadevi |
| Saaman | Ankita | Aasamalai nidithya | Chakral |
| Kodaiyan | Jarindar | Lakhsika | Muthuvelku |
| Puthi Mahalakshmi | Malapparai | Mokshanand | Sreeramulu |
| Manipaalaiyammani | Aaravanthar | Kazhugu | Srinivasan |
Summary
Indian horse names generally have several meanings that relate to the culture of the country. Some include certain words like ‘indrasena’ which means bravery and pride. Other popular names are derived from mythology and legends such as “Krishna”, “Sastha”, “Vishnu”. Some names also include words that reflect the religion as well, suggesting strong values such as “Bhagwan” or God, “Namratha”, cleanliness, and so on.
Some suggestions are created to sound like they are related to sports and other things in life, but they might not be directly affiliated with horses, such as Indian Chow.
There’s no one way to choose great names for your horse.