Gujarati male names originate in the Gujarati language with strong Sanskrit influence. Masculine markers include the honorific -bhai placed after a man’s given name in address and sometimes in records (e.g., Jigneshbhai), the -sinh element from Sanskrit simha “lion” in certain communities (e.g., Jaydevsinh), and older male endings such as -lal and -das. Many male names also use deity- or attribute-based Sanskrit stems with -esh or -endra.

Today, families often favor shorter, pan-Indian or Sanskritic forms, and the -bhai honorific is less commonly part of the official given name, though usage varies. Examples: Dhansukhbhai, Jigneshbhai, Kamaleshbhai, Raseshbhai, Jaydevsinh, Shivendrasinh, Jethalal, Karsandas, Deshal.