How can parents balance traditional Jainism naming customs with modern naming trends?

Parents can balance traditional Jainism naming customs with modern naming trends by considering names that fulfill a meaningful connection to Jain principles while simultaneously giving importance to contemporary preferences. Some examples include Deshna (gift), Charmi (lovely), and Bhranti (daydream).

What are some Jain baby names with a deeply spiritual or philosophical meaning?

Some Jainism baby names with spiritual or philosophical meanings include Aaushi, meaning ‘one who is careful, knowledgeable and is blessed with a long life,’ Darshika and Dhimant, meaning ‘one who is intelligent and wise,’ and Samkit, meaning ‘one who possesses the right knowledge’ or ‘one possessing self-realization.’

What are some factors parents should consider when choosing a Jain baby name?

Some factors that parents should consider when choosing a Jain baby name include the religious significance of the name. This may be related to Jain mythology, scriptures, saints or Tirthankaras who were the enlightened people. The chosen name should also follow the Jain philosophy and principles, such as non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satya), non-stealing (acharya), celibacy (brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha). The parents may also take into account more personal factors, such as family traditions and ancestry. The naming ceremony is conducted between the 10th and 13th day after birth and this ceremony is performed by the paternal aunt or an appropriate female relative of the child.

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20 Jainism Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kamaiyah	Girl	Unique; Confident; Ambitious
Kalise	Unisex	Fierce one
Kaide	Unisex	Pure
Killua	Boy	Resolute; Lethal
Kaylina	Girl	Pure; Keeper of keys
Kanishk	Boy	An ancient king; To love; To fulfill
Khosen	Unisex	Gifted; Blessed
Kanika	Girl	Seed; Piece of gold; Atom; A flower; Black cloth
Kemara	Unisex	Fiery leader
Khyan	Unisex	A king in ancient Egypt

Keevan	Unisex	Ancient; Mysterious; Strong
Kenon	Unisex	Ancient
Keiffer	Boy	One who makes barrel
Krupesh	Boy	Kindness, one who is kind to everyone.
Kunthinath	Boy	It's derived from the name Kunthunath and means the 17th Jain Tirthankara.
Kunthunath	Boy	Kunthunath is the name of the 17th Jain Tirthankara.
Kunthusagar	Boy	A variation of the Jain name Kunthunath.
Khushali	Girl	Happiness; One who brings happiness
Kushmandini	Girl	A Jain yakshini
Kyas	Unisex	Unique; Energetic; Free-spirited

Infographic: Popular Jainism Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Jainism Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K(infographic)

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