18
Oct
10 Indian baby names inspired by the Himalayas
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G S Sachin
Introduction
The Himalayas have shaped religious imagination across South Asia for millennia. As the physical home of high peaks, glaci...
18
Oct
10 baby names that mean ‘hope and faith’
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Why names of “hope” and “faith” matter
Names carry layers: linguistic meaning, mythic memory, and the moral qualities parents wish to e...
18
Oct
10 baby girl names that mean ‘princess’
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Introduction: what “princess” can mean in Sanskrit and Indian usage
In many Indian languages the English word “princess” maps to a few ...
18
Oct
10 baby names inspired by gemstones like ruby and pearl
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Introduction
Gemstones have long been woven into South Asian culture — in temple art, royal hoards and household jewellery — and they a...
17
Oct
10 short and modern baby boy names trending in metros
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Introduction
Choosing a name in urban India today often balances tradition, meaning, and ease of use across languages. Many parents in ...
17
Oct
10 baby names that mean ‘sky’ or ‘heaven’
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Names that mean “sky” or “heaven”: a short guide
Choosing a name that evokes the sky or heaven draws on a long Sanskrit vocabulary use...
17
Oct
10 baby girl names that mean ‘river’
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Introduction
Rivers hold a central place in Hindu thought: they are physical waterways, ritual sites, and living deities. In many text...
17
Oct
10 baby names inspired by Lord Vishnu’s avatars
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Introduction
Many Hindu families look to the Lord’s incarnations for names that carry spiritual meaning, cultural memory and poetic sou...
17
Oct
10 Indian baby names perfect for a spring baby
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Why spring names matter — a brief note
Vasanta — spring — is rich in layered meanings across Hindu traditions: new growth, blooming flo...
17
Oct
10 baby names that mean ‘miracle’
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Introduction
Choosing a name that means “miracle” often points to gratitude, devotion and a hope that a child’s life will be touched b...