Are there any restrictions on Sikh baby names?

Sikh baby names are chosen through a naming ceremony or Naamkaran. Most Sikh names are taken from the holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. After the name is chosen, Kaur, meaning princess, is added to the names of baby girls, and Singh, meaning lion, is added to the names of baby boys (1). If the family has an ancestral surname, then Kaur and Singh are the middle names. However, Sikh naming practices may vary according to personal preferences, family culture, and traditions

Can Sikh baby names be gender-neutral?

Yes, most Sikh baby names are gender-neutral, although some are more often used with one gender than another.

What is the significance of Sikh baby names?

Sikh baby names hold a lot of significance as these names are derived from the Sikh holy book Guru Granth Sahib, which emphasizes spirituality and commitment towards God. The virtues of truth, compassion, contentment, calmness, humility, and love serve as sources of inspiration for many Sikh names.

Can Sikh baby names be in any language?

Yes, there is no official language of Sikhs, due to which there are no language restrictions. Hence, baby names can be in any language (2).

How do I ensure that the Sikh baby name I choose is not offensive or disrespectful?

To ensure the Sikh baby name you chose is not disrespectful, you may do thorough research on the name, including its meaning, background, and history, how the name sounds, and whether or not the name has any social implications.

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53 Sikh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Cing	Unisex	To touch; Faint noise
Creo	Unisex	Inventive and creative
Charanjeet	Unisex	Winning the service of Guru's lotus feet; Foot; Victory
Chabeela	Boy	A beautiful, young boy
Chadda	Unisex	Born in battle
Chainpreet	Unisex	The one who is in love with the Moon
Chakarpreet	Boy	A loving servant
Chamanjeet	Boy	Victory of the garden
Chamanpreet	Boy	A lovely, young boy
Chamanroop	Boy	The one who is beautiful like a garden

Chamkaur	Boy	A Battlefield
Chananjeet	Boy	The one who achieves victory
Chananjit	Boy	Victory
Chananpreet	Boy	The lovely one who is the feet of God
Chanchal	Unisex	Unsteady; Nimble; Inconstant; Wind
Chanchala	Unisex	Unsteady; Restless; Inconstant; Wind
Chandanbir	Boy	Sandalwood victory
Chandandeep	Boy	Sandalwood light
Chanpreet	Boy	A dedicated and lovely person
Charandev	Boy	The person in whose feet lies heaven

Charanjit	Boy	Feet in which all the victories lies
Charanjiv	Boy	Lively feet
Charanjot	Boy	Everlasting Light
Charankanwal	Boy	The one who has feet like the lotus flower
Charankawal	Boy	Feet of a guru; like Lotus
Charanpal	Girl	The one who is under protection of God
Charanpreet	Girl	Fostered under Lord's feet
Charanren	Boy	Dust found in God's feet
Charminder	Boy	Majestic and beautiful
Chatar	Boy	The clever one

Chattarbhoop	Boy	A wise and intelligent king
Chattarbir	Boy	A wise, strong, and handsome being
Chattarmeet	Boy	A smart friend
Chattarpal	Boy	Growing intelligence
Chattarwant	Boy	Filled with wisdom
Chehzaad	Boy	A young Prince
Chetveer	Boy	A brave person
Chintanpreet	Boy	Loving to meditate
Chiran	Boy	Lover of God
Chiranjeet	Boy	Immortal; one who cannot die

Chiranjeevan	Boy	Everlasting life
Chirjeewan	Boy	Longevity; long life
Chitdarshan	Boy	Visionary
Chitleen	Unisex	Absorbed in awareness
Chitniranjan	Boy	Biggest heart
Chitnivas	Boy	Residing in awareness
Chitpreet	Boy	Heart filled with compassion
Chitprem	Boy	Heart full of love
Chuni	Girl	A scarf that is tied on the head
Crishdeep	Boy	One who sees one God

Cassion	Unisex	Strong warrior
Cio	Unisex	Chief Information Officer
Cova	Unisex	Cove; Hollow

Infographic: Impactful Sikh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C

A given name can profoundly impact your child’s persona in many ways. Therefore, selecting a name with a meaningful theme and cultural relevance is vital. To help you make an informed and thoughtful choice, we bring you an infographic on dynamic Sikh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C that could inspire your child to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves.

Sikh Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C(infographic)

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