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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23 Jainism Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nelliel	Boy	Bright; Shining one
Naiden	Unisex	Found
Nior	Unisex	Mysterious; Strong
Nachiket	Boy	Fire; Man; A union of comet, negation, and consciousness
Nachiketa	Boy	Fire; Man; A union of comet, negation, and consciousness
Nikhar	Boy	Brightness; Luster; Elegance; Sediment; Residue; Refinement
Nimish	Boy	Twinking or blinking of the eye; To fall asleep
Nirvan	Girl	Liberation; Extinguished; Blown out
Nabhikumar	Boy	Father of Lord Rishabhdev
Nabhinandan	Boy	A name of Lord Rishabhdev

Nabhiray	Boy	Father of Lord Rishabhdev
Nagkumar	Boy	Son of serpents
Namikumar	Boy	Variation of Naminath; 21st Tirthankara
Naminath	Boy	Naminath; 21st Tirthankara
Nandivardhan	Boy	Lord Mahavir's brother
Nemdas	Boy	A variation of Neminath; Name of 22nd Tirthankara
Nemendra	Boy	A variation of Neminath; Name of 22nd Tirthankara
Nemidas	Boy	Derived from the name Neminath
Nemikumar	Boy	A variation of Neminath; Name of 22nd Tirthankara
Nemish	Boy	A variation of the name Neminath

Nihir	Boy	Wind
Nainshi	Girl	Lady with beautiful eyes
Nitali	Girl	A girl who is full of Grace; God is giving

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